Accenture and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Scale Agentic Transformation for Global Enterprises With Gemini Enterprise
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Accenture and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Scale Agentic Transformation for Global Enterprises with Gemini Enterprise
New Gemini Enterprise Acceleration Program combines elite engineering from Google Cloud, access to models from Google DeepMind, and Accenture's forward deployed engineers and industry expertise to deploy specialized AI agents at scale
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Accenture, Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP Pilot Humanoid Robotics in Warehouse Operations
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture, Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP Pilot Humanoid Robotics in Warehouse Operations
Exploring how physical AI and humanoid robotics can transform supply chains and unlock new business models
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HANNOVER, Germany - Accenture (NYSE: ACN), together with Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP, is piloting the use of humanoid robotics in warehouse environments, demonstrating more
Americans Want College Students Taught AI But Wary Of AI Use, Quinnipiac University Higher Ed Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, April 23 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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Americans Want College Students Taught AI But Wary Of AI Use, Quinnipiac University Higher Ed Poll Finds; 76% Think International Students Studying In U.S. Is A Good Thing
As artificial intelligence transforms the way we live, work and learn, Americans think it is important that students at higher education institutions be taught how to use AI while at the same time, they are skeptical about AI's more
Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience Into Battle-Ready Innovation
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news:
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Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation
USU's Digital Transformation Integration Center bridges the gap between clinical lived experience and battle-ready innovation for the warfighter.
By Hadiyah Brendel
Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric pat more
Box Commons Proposes Third-Party Conformance Attestation Pattern to NHTSA for Zoox Exemption Petition
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Box Commons, Redwood City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automated driving system-equipped vehicles. The nonprofit does not oppose Zoox's petition but suggests that NHTSA use its authority under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30113 to incorporate a structured third-party conformance attestation approa more
Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization
Brigade Electronics is a leading hardware-centric supplier for leveraging safety regulations an more
BSA Welcomes Bill to Establish Federal Privacy Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes Bill to Establish Federal Privacy Standards
BSA Senior Vice President, US Government Relations, Craig Albright issued the following statement following the introduction of legislation to establish a federal standard for privacy rights and consumer protections:
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes the introduction of the SECURE Data Act, which would extend priv more
Bullishness Remains Steady as Geopolitical and Energy Concerns Rise, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Bullishness Remains Steady as Geopolitical and Energy Concerns Rise, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
As uncertainty rises, investors keep a close watch on their portfolios
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey:
* Bullish sentiment holds. More than more
Cadence Collaborates With TSMC to Accelerate Design of Next-Generation AI Silicon
SAN JOSE, California, April 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Cadence Collaborates with TSMC to Accelerate Design of Next-Generation AI Silicon
Expanding partnership enables Cadence's Design for AI and AI for Design strategy across TSMC's N3, N2, A16 and A14 process nodes
* Developing "agent ready" digital and analog flo more
Case Western Reserve: Learn AI-augmented Coding for Data Analysis
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Learn AI-augmented coding for data analysis
ECON 216: Data Visualization for Social Science with AI-Augmented Coding & Analysis introduces a new way to work with data using AI tools.
In the course, students use AI coding agents like Claude Code to generate code by giving instructions in plain English. The focus is on reading and checking that code, catching errors and interpreting results rather tha more
Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Strengthening Our Electric Grid While Supporting Ratepayers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on Strengthening our Electric Grid While Supporting Ratepayers
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled AI and the more
Citi Wealth Unveils "Citi Sky" - An AI-Powered Member of the Citi Wealth Team, Built Using Google Cloud and Google DeepMind Technologies
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Citi Wealth Unveils "Citi Sky" - An AI-Powered Member of the Citi Wealth Team, Built Using Google Cloud and Google DeepMind Technologies
Citi Sky is designed to transform the client experience by providing actionable insights and anticipating client financial needs through advanced voice and avatar technolo more
Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services Introduce Pair of Privacy Bills to Establish Comprehensive Data Protections for All Americans
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services Introduce Pair of Privacy Bills to Establish Comprehensive Data Protections for All Americans
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Leader of the Energy and Commerce Data more
CrowdStrike Extends Its Real-Time Cloud Detection and Response to Google Cloud
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Extends Its Real-Time Cloud Detection and Response to Google Cloud
CrowdStrike expands cloud runtime security leadership, giving defenders the speed and precision to stop cloud breaches in seconds across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
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CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Delivered a 264% Return on Investment Over Three Years, With a Payback Period of Under Six Months
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security Delivered a 264% Return on Investment Over Three Years, with a Payback Period of Under Six Months
Total Economic Impact study quantified the ROI of cloud security that goes beyond posture to stop breaches at the point of execution
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CrowdStrike Named Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 22, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named Google Cloud Security Partner of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year
Recognized as Partner of the Year for Infrastructure Security; named a Google Agent Cloud Ecosystem launch partner
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named the 2026 Goo more
CSU Delegation Shares University Priorities in Washington, D.C.
LONG BEACH, California, April 23 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Delegation Shares University Priorities in Washington, D.C.
By Jeanne Fratello
University partners came together during Hill Week to raise awareness of federal issues relating to the Pell Grant, Emerging Research Institutions and AI.
A delegation of 115 California State University advocates came together in Washington, D.C., for Hill Week April 13-16, impressing upon members of Congress the more
DARPA Director Addresses U.S. Naval War College, Naval Postgraduate School Alumni and Faculty at Capital Area Event
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, April 23 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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DARPA Director Addresses U.S. Naval War College, Naval Postgraduate School Alumni and Faculty at Capital Area Event
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Director Stephen Winchell addressed graduates, faculty and leadership from the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) during a jointly hosted event on April 20, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland.
The reception too more
Dell Technologies Highlights AI PCs and Workstations as the Next Phase of Enterprise AI in Asia Pacific
ROUND ROCK, Texas, April 23 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news on April 22, 2026:
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Dell Technologies Highlights AI PCs and Workstations as the Next Phase of Enterprise AI in Asia Pacific
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* Enterprise AI is shifting toward a more distributed model with intelligence moving closer to users while advanced workloads demand higher-performance systems
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Duke IEEE Students Explore the Future of Space at SATSHOW 2026
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 23 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke IEEE Students Explore the Future of Space at SATSHOW 2026
Satellite conference provided insight into technological innovations, space policy and careers across the growing sector.
Andrew Tie
In March, a dozen Duke Engineering students probed the final frontier while attending SATSHOW 2026, one of the world's largest gatherings focused on satellite technology and the future o more
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On China's Theft Of U.S. Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On China's Theft Of U.S. Innovation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Stealth Stealing: China's Ongoing Theft of U.S. more
Eastern Michigan University Hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum
Written by: Sydney Pope
Eastern Michigan University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology hosted the Detroit Cybersecurity and Fraud Forum, bringing together approximately 150 cybersecurity leaders from across the Detroit and Great Lakes region on Thursday, April 16, at the EMU Student Center.
In partnership wi more
Eastern Michigan University's Factory of the Future Program Prepares Engineering Students for High-demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 23 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Eastern Michigan University's Factory of the Future program prepares engineering students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing
Written by: Brittany Mobley
Eastern Michigan University's "factory of the future" program is equipping mechanical engineering students with in-demand skills in robotics, computer vision, and advanced manufacturing, helping them secure jobs and meet growing indus more
Entratus Proposes AI-Powered Solutions to CMS for Combating Fraud in Healthcare Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Entratus LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to strengthen program integrity, enhance consumer protection, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, particularly within the Federally Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges.
Entratus outlines ho more
Experian Launches AI-Powered 'Transaction Forensics' to Bolster Fraud Prevention Across UK Financial Services
COSTA MESA, California, April 23 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Experian launches AI-powered 'Transaction Forensics' to bolster fraud prevention across UK financial services
Market first uniquely combines Experian leading datasets and transaction and behavioural analytics in real time
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London - Experian today announces the go-live of 'Transaction Forensics', a pioneering AI-powered fraud and anti-money laundering sol more
Experian Supports Industry Readiness Following FHFA and FHA Move Toward VantageScore 4.0 in Mortgage Origination
COSTA MESA, California, April 23 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian supports industry readiness following FHFA and FHA move toward VantageScore 4.0 in mortgage origination
Following the Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) move to support the expanded use of VantageScore 4.0 in mortgage origination, Experian today reaffirmed its readiness to help lenders, investors and industry sta more
Exploring the Future of Counseling: Inside Adler University's AI and Technology Course
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Adler University issued the following news:
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Exploring the future of counseling: Inside Adler University's new AI and technology course
At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, "AI and Technology in Counseling." This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health.
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Financial Services Advances 4 Bills
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Financial Services Advances 4 Bills
Yesterday, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 4 bills to the House of Representatives.
"The bills before us encompass a wide range of policy areas, each reflecting the Committee's focus on promoting economic growth, strengtheni more
Financial Services, Energy & Commerce Committees Partner to Strengthen American Data Privacy
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Financial Services, Energy & Commerce Committees Partner to Strengthen American Data Privacy
Today, the House Financial Services Committee and the House Energy & Commerce Committee announced a joint effort to advance two landmark data privacy bills, the GUARD Financial Data Act and the SECURE Data Act, to provide Americans more co more
Fordham Law School: AI's Environmental Impact - Earth Day Q&A With Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford
BRONX, New York, April 23 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, by Anna Currell with environmental law professor Adam Orford:
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AI's Environmental Impact: An Earth Day Q&A with Environmental Law Professor Adam Orford
As AI takes on an increasingly prominent role in business and society, the technology's demand for energy and water is predicted to double by 2030.
In recognition of Earth Day, Fordham Law News spoke with Fordham Law Professor Adam O more
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 13.5% in 2026, Totaling $6.31 Trillion
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 13.5% in 2026, Totaling $6.31 Trillion
Strong Growth Driven by Sustained Momentum Across AI Infrastructure and Software
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Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6.31 trillion in 2026, up 13.5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights c more
Gartner Survey Finds 31% of Service & Support Leaders Have Implemented, or are Planning AI Driven Frontline Layoffs Through 1Q27
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 23 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds 31% of Service & Support Leaders Have Implemented, or are Planning AI Driven Frontline Layoffs Through 1Q27
Eighty Five Percent are Expanding Agent Responsibilities as AI Reduces Contact Volume and Shifts Work Toward Higher-Value Tasks
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Thirty-one percent of customer service and support leaders have implemented, or are planning, more
Gartner Survey Reveals 80% of CEOs Say AI Will Force Operational Capability Overhauls
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Reveals 80% of CEOs Say AI Will Force Operational Capability Overhauls
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* CEOs Shift to a "Capabilities First" Strategy as AI Redefines How Value Is Created
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Eighty percent of CEOs expect AI to force a high to medium degree of change to their operational capabilities, sh more
Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration
Recognized for breakthrough innovation in redefining video communications with immersive, lifelike experiences and market-leading digital tran more
Hearings Notice: House Financial Services Committee Schedule for May 2026
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following hearing notice on April 22, 2026:
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HEARINGS NOTICE: House Financial Services Committee Schedule for May 2026
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for May 2026:
Markup of Various Measures
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances MATCH Act
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances MATCH Act
Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act as part of a markup of a series of export control measures aimed at ensuring America continues to lead in the AI Arms Race.
"This bill would address one of the gravest i more
LinkedIn Brings Career-building Experience to UNT
DENTON, Texas, April 23 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release:
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LinkedIn brings career-building experience to UNT
As May graduation approaches, University of North Texas students connected with industry leaders and built practical career skills through a series of on-campus experiences hosted by LinkedIn.
The LinkedIn Open to Work Lab was designed to help students better understand how work is evolving and how to position themselves for success as they enter more
Lockheed Martin Invests $25M in Fortem Technologies to Meet Urgent Demand for Countering UAS Threats
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 23 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Lockheed Martin Invests $25M in Fortem Technologies to Meet Urgent Demand for Countering UAS Threats
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies, a global leader in airspace security. This investment, which represents the initial tranche of Fortem's Series B fundraising round, will enable Fortem to accelerate produc more
Mars Partners With Google Cloud to Empower Global Associates With Gemini Enterprise
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Mars partners with Google Cloud to empower global Associates with Gemini Enterprise
* Mars is pioneering a new model where AI acts as a "collaborative partner" for its workforce, providing sophisticated AI assistants to help employees work more efficiently and creatively.
* The partnership gives Mars Associates the digital to more
NACDS Chair David B. Warner Calls for Unity and Transformational Action at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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New NACDS Chair David B. Warner Calls for Unity and Transformational Action at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
In inaugural address, KPH Healthcare Services President and CEO champions pharmacists as the answer to America's healthcare access crisis.
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Guided by a bold vision for the future, NACDS Chair David B. Warner, president and chief executive officer, KPH Healthcare Servic more
NetApp Partners With Google Cloud to Adopt AI-Driven Operations
SUNNYVALE, California, April 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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NetApp Partners with Google Cloud to Adopt AI-Driven Operations
Google Gemini Enterprise drives productivity for NetApp sales and product development
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a strategic evolution in its partnership with Google Cloud, which has enabled enter more
NetApp Strengthens Its Collaboration With Google Cloud on Unified Google Cloud Storage for File and Block
SUNNYVALE, California, April 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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NetApp Strengthens its Collaboration with Google Cloud on Unified Google Cloud Storage for File and Block
Announced at Next '26, Flex Unified service for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes is now generally available
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NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today shared new innovations that help c more
North Carolina Blockchain + AI Backs Treasury's GENIUS Act Regulatory Framework Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Carolina Blockchain + AI, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in support of the Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on broad-based principles for assessing whether state-level regulatory regimes are substantially similar to federal regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
NCB+AI expressed endorsement of the Treasury's proposed regulatory framew more
Paarporn Receives $527,459 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Paarporn receives $527,459 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Assistant Professor Keith Paarporn has received the prestigious NSF CAREER award for a transformative game-theoretic research project: "CAREER: Learning to Avoid Tragedies: Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Learning in Dynamic Environments." The award is twofold: a five-year research project and the creation of new game theory more
Rep. Moolenaar Backs House Committee's Passage of Export Control Legislation to Counter CCP Threats
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- 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 on April 22, 2026:
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Moolenaar Backs House Committee's Passage of Export Control Legislation to Counter CCP Threats
Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced export control legislation that will restrict the flow of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, crack down on chip more
Rutgers: Biomedical Informatics and Health AI Center Symposium Showcases 2026 as a Year of Growth
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Biomedical Informatics and Health AI Center Symposium Showcases 2026 as a Year of Growth
Rutgers event highlights cutting-edge health research in growing field of AI use in healthcare
By Nicole Swenarton
More than 200 researchers, clinicians, students and industry leaders gathered at Rutgers University on March 23 for the annual Rutgers Health Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial In more
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television & Radio Artists: OPB and KMHD Content Creators Unanimously Ratify Their First Union Contract
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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OPB and KMHD Content Creators Unanimously Ratify their First Union Contract
The content creators at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and KMHD Jazz Radio, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have reached a tentative agreement with OPB, the non-profit public media organization, after nearly two years of negotiation. With cl more
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to Convene Leaders in Malaysia to Drive Next Phase of Semiconductor Growth
MILPITAS, California, April 23 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 to Convene Leaders in Malaysia to Drive Next Phase of Semiconductor Growth
Exposition In Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMIC more
Senator Coons Presses Secretary Wright on Rising Gas Prices and Higher Energy Costs Amid Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Senator Coons presses Secretary Wright on rising gas prices and higher energy costs amid Trump's war in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) pressed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today on rising gas prices and higher energy costs as a result of President Trump's war in Iran, as well as proposed cuts to key energy programs such as the Weatherization Assistance Program, du more
Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today--during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Dep more
Sentient Futures Urges Inclusion of Animals in Automated Driving Systems Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sentient Futures Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing gaps in the current draft of the United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. The letter highlights the omission of explicit references to animals as "other road users" within the regulatory framework, which could lead to ambiguity in safety obligations for ADS more
Siemens Collaborates With TSMC to Advance AI for Semiconductor Design
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Siemens collaborates with TSMC to advance AI for semiconductor design
* Siemens collaborates with TSMC to advance AI-powered automation across the semiconductor design workflow, including AI automated Design Rule Check (DRC) fixing flows and Fuse EDA AI system integration
* Siemens' EDA toolset achieves more
Southern Sun Rises With Self-Driving SD-WAN, Wired and Wireless Networks From HPE
SPRING, Texas, April 23 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Southern Sun rises with self-driving SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks from HPE
Leading South African hospitality group relies on secure, AI-native operations to elevate guest services nationwide with end-to-end automation
In this article
* Southern Sun boosts guest experiences and cuts network issues by 90% with HPE's self-driving, AI-native more
St. Bonaventure University: Voss Presents on AI-driven Literacy Instruction at State, National Conferences
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Voss presents on AI-driven literacy instruction at state, national conferences
Dr. Sheri B. Voss, professor of Literacy and director of the SHARP Reading Hub, presented at the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) Conference in Buffalo, New York, and the National Literacy Institute (NLI) in Houston, Texas, where she was a featured speaker in pre-conference and mega conference sessio more
Stevens Senior Builds AI Platform to Help Research Labs Capture and Reuse Their Own Knowledge
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 23 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Senior Builds AI Platform to Help Research Labs Capture and Reuse Their Own Knowledge
Biomedical engineering student Rimmo Loyi Lego '26 will present LabNinja at the Stevens Innovation Expo on May 8
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Stevens senior Rimmo Loyi Lego '26 from the Department of Biomedical Engineering has witnessed research knowledge vanish.
In research labs, some types of knowledge -- a published finding more
SUNY: Chancellor King Announces Winner of Annual Radley Fellowship Program
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Announces Winner of Annual Radley Fellowship Program
Dr. Jasmin Thomas of SUNY Downstate Health Services University Selected as 2026 Fellowship Recipient; Photo Available Here
Fellowship Furthers Research and Highlights SUNY Faculty Excellence
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the winner of the annual Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fello more
U.S. Retail Spending Rises in Early Spring, But Underlying Consumer Pressures Signal Caution Ahead, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Retail Spending Rises in Early Spring, but Underlying Consumer Pressures Signal Caution Ahead, Reports Circana
Consumer response to both headwinds and tailwinds creates a misleading macro view
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U.S. retail spending showed modest growth heading into spring, but beneath the surface, consumer behavior remains shaped more
UnitedHealth Group Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures Across Healthcare Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. UHG detailed a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving program integrity across Medicare, Medicaid, and other health coverage programs.
In its letter, UHG highlighted the substantial financial losses due to fraud, citing ove more
University of Illinois System: Brazilian Students Pursuing Advanced Research Through the Brasillinois Mobility Program
URBANA, Illinois, April 23 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news:
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Brazilian students pursuing advanced research through the Brasillinois Mobility Program
By Alex Quigley
This fall, the University of Illinois System welcomes its first cohort of CAPES Brasillinois Mobility Program doctoral fellows from Brazil. The dynamic group of scholars working across diverse fields has been awarded fellowships from the Coordination for Higher Education (CAPES) of the Brazilia more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: Shining a Light on Aging Care and Resilience
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, April 23 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Shining a light on aging care and resilience
SPH's Center for SUNSHINE holds first annual symposium highlighting health and aging
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America is an aging nation - and how to age well is a complex question that University of Maryland's Center for SUNSHINE (Center for Seniors Uniting Nationwide to Support Health, INtegrated care, and Economics) is entirely dedicated to. On Apr more
University of Utah Health: Huntsman Mental Health Institute Community Report Highlights Innovation, Record Reach, and Crisis Response
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 23 (TNSrep) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Huntsman Mental Health Institute community report highlights innovation, record reach, and crisis response
Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to Our Community: A Blueprint for Hope (https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/about-us/annual-report), detailing expanded access to care, record demand for crisis services more
Variety Names Belmont Among North America's Best Film Schools for the Eighth Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Variety Names Belmont Among North America's Best Film Schools for the Eighth Consecutive Year
Belmont returns to Variety's Education Impact Report amid Nashville's $6.4 billion film economy
By Julia Copeland
Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business has again earned a place on Variety's Education Impact Report, recognized among the best film programs in North America for 2026 more
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Urges Balanced Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse through the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). While endorsing stronger program integrity, VHHA emphasized the need for policies that avoid unintended consequences for legitimate providers, patient access, and healthcare operations.
Representing 26 more
Virginia Tech: Medical School Launches First Data Science-focused Center on Immunology
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Medical school launches first data science-focused center on immunology
The new center will connect artificial intelligence, immunology, and patient care while joining the global Jeffrey Modell Foundation network.
By Josh Meyer
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dedicated the Jeffrey Modell Center for Informatics and Data Science on Tuesday, April 21, marking a milestone for the institution and a fi more
Warren Remarks at Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Event Highlighting Economic and Financial Risks of Potential AI Crash
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Warren Remarks at Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Event Highlighting Economic and Financial Risks of Potential AI Crash
Today, at Vanderbilt's The Looming AI Crisis event, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, warned that more
White House: Trump Effect - American Manufacturing Is Roaring Back as Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Trump Effect: American Manufacturing Is Roaring Back as Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High
Under President Donald J. Trump's strong leadership, American manufacturing is surging. After years of career politicians selling out American workers for cheap foreign labor, the American manufacturing comeback is gaining speed in every part of the country.
The Numbers Don't Lie: American Industry Is Winning Again
For the thi more
Writers Under Siege: Defying Silence - PEN International Case List 2026
LONDON, England, April 23 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Writers Under Siege: Defying Silence - PEN International Case List 2026
"When literary heritage and expression are attacked, our capacity to develop the narratives and ideas necessary to understand and address the world's seemingly intractable challenges is diminished, resulting in a cost borne by us all." Ma Thida, Chair of PEN International Writers in Prison Committee
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Today, on World Book Day, PEN Internati more
'Lessons for a Warming Planet': Alejandro Camacho on the history of U.S. environmental law
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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'Lessons for a Warming Planet': Alejandro Camacho on the history of U.S. environmental law
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This Earth Day, environmental advocates are looking backward as well as forward. With the U.S. federal government so dramatically overhauling environmental policy, history shows how American social movements of the 19th and 20th centuries overcame seemingly insurmountable od more
2026 NAB Show Wraps with Proof the Future of Media and Entertainment is Expanding Beyond Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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The 2026 NAB Show Wraps with Proof the Future of Media and Entertainment is Expanding Beyond Broadcasting
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The Show's growing community of creators, enterprise media teams and leaders in sports media is driving the next era of storytelling
Las Vegas - The 2026 NAB Show wrapped today, welcoming more than 58,000 registered attendees and reaffirming its place at the cen more
2nd Annual 24-Hour Hackathon Drives Innovation
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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2nd Annual 24-Hour Hackathon Drives Innovation
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At Seton Hall University, innovation was on full display as students came together for the second annual 24-hour Hackathon, held March 21-22, transforming ideas into actionable solutions for some of today's most pressing global and campus-specific challenges and for the first time, doing so alongside students on the other side of the world.
Held in J more
A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed.
William & Mary will continue one of its most intellectual academic traditions this spring with a lecture that asks a timely question: What happens when human judgment meets machine intelligence?
On May 7 at 7 p.m., William & Mary will more
ASAM Weekly for January 21, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up:
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The ASAM Weekly for January 21, 2026
This week is ASAM's 57th Annual Conference...in sunny San Diego. If you haven't registered, there's still time; if you have, you're in for a great experience. The Pre-Conference will kick off with courses on Benzodiazepine Tapering and Women & Addiction, followed by daily schedules on a wide range of interesting topic more
BCG and Google Cloud Announce Partnership Expansion to Accelerate Gemini Enterprise Transformation for Global Organizations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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BCG and Google Cloud Announce Partnership Expansion to Accelerate Gemini Enterprise Transformation for Global Organizations
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Combining BCG's Transformation Expertise with Google Cloud's AI to Drive Enterprise-Wide Agent Adoption
LAS VEGAS, Cloud Next '26- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Google Cloud today announced a pivotal expa more
Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA
BROOKLYN, New York, April 22 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news:
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Behind the Art: Information Fellowships at MoMA
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in the heart of Midtown Manhattan welcomes thousands of visitors per day. But behind all that bustle of both local and traveling art lovers, the diverse collection of iconic art, and immersive contemporary exhibitions are the profess more
Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Beyond the "Pain Point": How USU is Turning Lived Clinical Experience into Battle-Ready Innovation
Imagine a pediatrician in a crowded military clinic, balancing a heavy caseload considering how to care for a pediatric patient with chronic ear infections, and rounds of failed antibiotic treatment. To avoid a missed diagnosis, they write a referral, extending the care timeline.Â
Now, imagine th more
Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Four Brown University faculty members have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies.
This year's new members from Brown are Michael Littman, a professor of computer science and associate provost for artificial intelli more
Cantwell Presses RFK Jr. on New A.I. Filter Blocking Care for Medicare Patients
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Presses RFK Jr. on New A.I. Filter Blocking Care for Medicare Patients
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NEW DATA: A.I.-driven pilot program called WISeR is leading to longer wait times, opaque claim denials, & worse health outcomes for thousands of WA seniors; Cantwell in Senate committee hearing: "If we really think we're going to put A.I. in charge of deciding [care] instead of doctors, I think we're g more
Cato Expert: Colorado's AI Law Hands Government Control Over Speech
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Expert: Colorado's AI Law Hands Government Control Over Speech
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In a lawsuit brought by xAI against the state of Colorado over the state legislature's attempts to regulate AI speech, xAI argues that this legislation will silence speech that conflicts with the state's viewpoint.
A new blog post from David Inserra, a fellow for free expression and technology at the Cato Institute, d more
Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium will bring together leading experts to address two urgent challenges: climate extremes and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping our climate future. The event will also mark the official launch of Prepare PA, a new statewide climat more
DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Office of the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force announced, April 20, the public release of the DAF Data and AI Strategies.Â
These strategies provide a strategic roadmap for the department to become an AI-first force, operationalizing data and AI as decisive force multiplie more
Do AI language models 'understand' the real world? On a basic level, they do, a new study finds
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Do AI language models 'understand' the real world? On a basic level, they do, a new study finds
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Most of what AI chatbots know about the world comes from devouring massive amounts of text from the internet -with all its facts, falsehoods, knowledge and nonsense. Given that input, is it possible that AI language models have an "understanding" of the real world?Â
As it turns out, they do -or at least som more
Duquesne University: World-renowned EU International Policy Law Professor Served as Guest Lecturer
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
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World-renowned EU international policy law professor served as guest lecturer
Marion Ho-Dac, Professor of Law at the University of Artois, France, visited the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University this spring 2026 as a guest lecturer. Ho-Dac is world-renowned in European Union (EU) international policy law and specializes in private international law. This is her second year lectu more
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On China's Theft Of U.S. Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On China's Theft Of U.S. Innovation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Stealth Stealing: China's Ongoing Theft of U.S. Innovation." Durbin first asked Hel more
EDNY Day Sheds Light on the Work of the Federal Judiciary
BROOKLYN, New York, April 22 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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EDNY Day Sheds Light on the Work of the Federal Judiciary
Brooklyn Law School hosted two dozen judges from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) on April 13, giving students an opportunity to hear lessons and stories directly from members of the federal bench in a daylong format that included classroom visits, luncheon talks, coffee break discussions, and at an evening town hall more
Employers Use IT Certification to Close High Risk Skills Gaps and Gain Competitive Advantage, Pearson Study Finds
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 22 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Employers Use IT Certification to Close High Risk Skills Gaps and Gain Competitive Advantage, Pearson Study Finds
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HOBOKEN, N.J. -April 22, 2026 - Organizations facing persistent IT and AI skills gaps are increasingly turning to professional certification as a core workforce strategy and are seeing measurable business returns, according to a new report from Pearson (FTSE: PSO more
Five UW-Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Five UW-Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
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The new members, representing a wide range of academic research areas, were selected for accomplishments in their fields.
By Chris Barncard
April 22, 2026
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The American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced today that five University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty members have been elected to the n more
Five Ways Proctor Library Helps Flagler Students Succeed
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Five Ways Proctor Library Helps Flagler Students Succeed
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Located in the heart of campus, Proctor Library serves as far more than a place to check out books. It is a hub for learning, connection, and academic discovery where students can find the tools and support, they need to thrive throughout the semester.
Whether tackling a major research project, studying for finals, or looking for a quiet place to f more
Fixed or Flexible? Study Shows Vision-Related Neurons Can Rapidly Switch Codes
PASADENA, California, April 22 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Fixed or Flexible? Study Shows Vision-Related Neurons Can Rapidly Switch Codes
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For many years, a dominant view in neuroscience was that neurons in the inferotemporal (IT) cortex-a critical center in the brain for the recognition of objects-represent the world through fixed tuning functions. Doris Tsao (BS '96), who has been studying how the brain processes visual information for her en more
Florida State University faculty showcase new ways to teach, from AI to virtual reality
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University faculty showcase new ways to teach, from AI to virtual reality
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Florida State University faculty are rethinking how students learn. At the university's third annual Provost's Showcase of Scholarly Teaching, educators across campus gathered and highlighted innovative approaches across a range of disciplines that unite research and creativity to craft learning experiences that more
Former Chick-fil-A Innovation Leader Steve Nedvidek to Headline Lipscomb University's 'Smarter to Wiser, Faster' Workshop for Professionals May 11-12
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Former Chick-fil-A innovation leader Steve Nedvidek to headline Lipscomb University's 'Smarter to Wiser, Faster' workshop for professionals May 11-12
Two-day immersive experience in downtown Nashville will help leaders strengthen decision-making, leadership capacity and practical workplace application with top experts in these areas
Kim Chaudoin
Lipscomb University will host "Smarter to Wiser, Faster," an more
FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Nursing honors alumni excellence at 2026 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala
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The Florida State University College of Nursing celebrated its fourth-annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on Saturday, April 11, held at the Dunlap Champions Club in Doak Campbell Stadium, honoring the achievements of alumni, faculty, students and community partners while recognizing the college's continued impact more
Harvard University: Global Health Forward - Navigating Scarcity in a Fractured World Through Solidarity, Equity, and Shared Responsibility
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Global Health Forward: Navigating Scarcity in a Fractured World Through Solidarity, Equity, and Shared Responsibility
At the 2026 Global Health Symposium, hosted by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) on April 16, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and students gathered around a central idea: achieving global health equity in an age of scarcity requires moving from fragmented systems to share more
Houlahan, Whitesides Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created By Anthropic Supply Chain Designation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Houlahan, Whitesides Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created By Anthropic Supply Chain Designation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and Rep. George Whitesides sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the national security implications of the Department's supply chain risk designation on Anthropic - a restriction that is p more
House Passes Evans' Bipartisan FIRE Act to Cut Red Tape and Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Evans' Bipartisan FIRE Act to Cut Red Tape and Lower Costs
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WASHINGTON -Today, Representative Gabe Evans secured House passage of his bipartisan Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, H.R. 6387, a commonsense measure to address unfair air quality regulations tied to emissions beyond states' control.
The FIRE Act ensures job creators and consumers are not penali more
How UNLV's English Language Center Builds Community Through Kindness
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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How UNLV's English Language Center Builds Community Through Kindness
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For Valerie Pierce, director of UNLV's English Language Center (ELC), helping English-language learners can look different from day to day. Her work can range from helping first-year students with composition class placement to testing new students for an intensive language and culture program to playing games with in more
In the Lead with Jennifer Fraser
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following Q&A involving neuroscientist Jennifer Fraser:
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In the Lead with Jennifer Fraser
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In the Lead With is a conversation with industry leaders on key trends and leadership challenges. In this issue, we spoke with neuroscientist Jennifer Fraser, who examines bullying and gaslighting in the workplace, unpacking the neuroscience behind abuse cultures and what leaders can do to recognize and stop them.
Ruchin Kan more
Integrated Degrees at CSU: Computer Science + Ethics
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Integrated Degrees at CSU: Computer Science + Ethics
Cleveland State University became the first institution of higher education in Northeast Ohio to offer new interdisciplinary degrees designed to empower undergraduate students with the skills, versatility and adaptability they need to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines or fields. They are each a purposefully designed blend of curriculum fo more
ITI Unveils Strategic Policy Framework for Building an AI-Ready Workforce
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Unveils Strategic Policy Framework for Building an AI-Ready Workforce
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI released a framework for how Congress, the Trump Administration, and other key stakeholders can build and maintain the AI-ready workforce that is crucial to America's success.
The technology industry is already leading the more
Johnson Requests Millions to Support Local North Texas Projects
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Johnson Requests Millions to Support Local North Texas Projects
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) is requesting funding for 20 local projects that will benefit North Texas families as Congress works to pass government spending bills.
"Bringing tax dollars back home to North Texas is about making smart, community-driven investments that improve people's daily lives," said Johns more
KBR Expands Collaboration With AWS to Accelerate Data-Driven Space Missions
HOUSTON, Texas, April 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Expands Collaboration With AWS to Accelerate Data-Driven Space Missions
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KBR's Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business is expanding its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help government agencies process the massive volumes of data generated by satellites and sensors and turn it into real-time decisions more
Love Data Week 2026 Attracts Attendees From Around the Globe
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Love Data Week 2026 Attracts Attendees From Around the Globe
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Seton Hall University Libraries' Research Data Services Team hosted its ninth annual Love Data Week from February 9 - 13, 2026 with workshops on topics including AI, Ethics and the Law, Powering AI within Excel and a Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon event. This international event, sponsored by the Inter-university Consortium for Political more
Manufacturers Back Long-Awaited Federal Action on Data Privacy
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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Manufacturers Back Long-Awaited Federal Action on Data Privacy
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House Energy and Commerce Bill Would Protect Consumers and Clarify Rules so Manufacturers Can Continue to Innovate, Compete
Washington, D.C. - Manufacturers today welcomed the introduction of the SECURE Data Act by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Vice Chair John more
NAB Show Announces 2026 Project and Product of the Year Awards Winners
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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NAB Show Announces 2026 Project and Product of the Year Awards Winners
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LAS VEGAS, NV- NAB Show today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2026 Project of the Year and Product of the Year Awards during a special ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These awards recognize the most innovative and forward-looking products featured on the 2026 show floor, al more
Northern Trust and Saphyre Expand Collaboration to Enhance the Full Account Lifecycle for Investment Operations Outsourcing Clients
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Northern Trust and Saphyre Expand Collaboration to Enhance the Full Account Lifecycle for Investment Operations Outsourcing Clients
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CHICAGO - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced an expansion of its capabilities to support structured, rules-based workflows across the entire account lifecycle for Investment Operations more
On Earth Day, UB announces major milestone in carbon neutrality goal
BUFFALO, New York, April 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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On Earth Day, UB announces major milestone in carbon neutrality goal
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Learn more in this video about UB's milestone carbon neutrality announcement -and the university's path to achieving it five years ahead of schedule.
By David J. Hill
BUFFALO, N.Y. - In 2020, the University at Buffalo unveiled its most ambitious Climate Action Plan (CAP) update. With that pl more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Releases 'PermitTEC V0.1 Standardized Metadata Corpus of NEPA Litigation Documents'
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued report number PNNL-39193, titled 'PermitTEC v0.1 Standardized Metadata Corpus of NEPA Litigation Documents,' authored by Kaustav Bhattacharjee, Narmadha M Mohankumar, Julianna Puccio, Sayak Mukherjee, and others. The document, prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830, appeared in April 2026.
The report introduces PermitTEC v0.1, a public dataset of 761 federal court cases tied to NE more
Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news:
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -As Penn State continues to elevate artificial intelligence as a University-wide priority, Penn State Harrisburg is emerging as a regional hub for applied and ethical AI education, research and innovation.
Guided by a comprehensive strategy and guidance from the college's AI Coordi more
Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute Over Autonomous Weapon Systems - Potential Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) on April 21, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress
On February 27, 2026, President Donald J. Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset more
PNNL Analyzes AI Data Center Grid Loads
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory published report PNNL-38601, 'Reliable Integration of AI Data Centers at Scale - Analysis, Modeling and Synthetic Data Generation,' dated October 29, 2025. Authors Sai Pushpak Nandanoori, Bowen Huang, Ramij Raja Hossain, and Veronica Adetola prepared it for DOE under Contract DE-AC05-76RL01830 as part of SMARTT-2 LDRD.
Amid AI-driven data centers projected to hit 9% of U.S. electricity by 2030, the study characterizes loads more
PNNL Names Three Senior Leaders to Key Management Roles
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PNNL Names Three Senior Leaders to Key Management Roles
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RICHLAND, Wash.-Three senior leaders have been appointed to roles guiding research programs and operations at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
William A. "Bill" Pike will serve as deputy director for science and technology, Angela Becker-Dippmann as associate laboratory di more
PNNL Report Analyzes How Well PMUs Can Monitor Oscillations From Large AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued Measurement Adequacy for Monitoring Data Center Oscillations as PNNL-39191 in April 2026, and the authors are Kaustav Chatterjee, Jim Follum, Antos Varghese, Shuchismita Biswas, Evangelos Farantatos, and Lin Zhu.
The report focuses on whether existing measurement systems can accurately track load-induced oscillations caused by AI training data centers. It compares phasor measurement units, or PMUs, with point-on-wave more
Powering progress through connection: Takeaways from AABE 2026 national conference
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Powering progress through connection: Takeaways from AABE 2026 national conference
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The American Association of Blacks in Energy recently held its 49th national conference in New Orleans, bringing together hundreds of professionals from across the country to engage in meaningful discussions on some of the industry's most pressing topics - from grid modernization and artificial intellig more
Redwire Becomes Proud Drone Technology Partner of the Washington Commanders to Showcase Military Appreciation
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 22 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Becomes Proud Drone Technology Partner of the Washington Commanders to Showcase Military Appreciation
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 22, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced a multi-year marketing pa more
Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Reminiscing may ease grief when caring for people with dementia
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Caring for a family member with dementia can feel like losing a loved one who is still alive, but a new study suggests that revisiting memories together through a simple digital tool can help ease that grief and even strengthen the patient-caregiver bond.
Weill Cornell Medicine and University of Southern California investigators have developed more
Report: In the S&P 500, Disclosure of AI Risks Surges from 12% to 83%
NEW YORK, April 22 (TNSxrep) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Report: In the S&P 500, Disclosure of AI Risks Surges from 12% to 83%
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From 2023 to 2025, the share of S&P 500 companies disclosing AI as a risk jumped from 12% to 83%.
Yet the surge in AI risks has exposed a gap in corporate board preparedness. While many boards have strengthened their broader technology oversight, AI expertise remains scarce:
* From 2021 to 2025, disclosure of technology exp more
Reps. Jayapal and Khanna Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Reps. Jayapal and Khanna Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs
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Washington, DC -Today, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced the Stop Deadly Denials Act to no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization for necessary medical items and services. The legislation would ensure patients are able to receive fair more
Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created by Anthropic Supply Chain Designation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Whitesides, Houlahan Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created by Anthropic Supply Chain Designation
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Members urge DoD to re-engage with Anthropic, establish access to AI-powered cybersecurity tools as adversaries close the gap
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. George Whitesides and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demandi more
Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
TAMPA, Florida, April 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gap
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By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers a more
Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore"
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Rockefeller Foundation Accelerates U.S. Economic Solutions at "Big Bets for America: Baltimore"
More than 250 U.S. leaders from across philanthropy, policy, the private sector, and nonprofits to surface and scale bold solutions to the country's most pressing economic challenges.
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BALTIMORE | April 21, 2026 -- The Rockefeller Foundation today hosted Big Bets for America: Baltimore, br more
Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2026:
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Rockefeller Foundation Announces Second Class of U.S. Big Bets Fellows at Baltimore Convening
10 bold innovators from across the United States named to The Rockefeller Foundation fellowship dedicated to driving economic opportunity and helping their communities thrive.
Fellows focusing on distinct projects to help their communities realize economic opportunities, including: expanding w more
Rockefeller Foundation Launches $100 Million "Good Jobs for America" Strategy
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 21, 2206:
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Rockefeller Foundation Launches $100 Million "Good Jobs for America" Strategy
* New Big Bet on America's workers is part of $300 million commitment to America's future, made since 2023, to help communities and workers thrive amid technological and economic change.
* Scalable national jobs model aims to benefit up to 20 million people across 250 distressed communities nationwide.
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Salesforce and Google Cloud Enable AI Agents to Act Across Both Platforms with Deep Context and End-to-End Workflows
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce and Google Cloud Enable AI Agents to Act Across Both Platforms with Deep Context and End-to-End Workflows
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LAS VEGAS, Cloud Next '26 -April 22, 2026 - Google Cloud and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) today announced an expanded partnership that will enable AI agents to execute end-to-end workflows across both platf more
Scientific researchers awarded $15 million to study heart valve disease
DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Scientific researchers awarded $15 million to study heart valve disease
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Scientific research teams from Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute in Boston, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Center and the University of Pittsburgh will lead a new $15 million initiative dedicated to better understanding how to diagnose and treat heart valve disease. The Strategicall more
MILPITAS, California, April 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI's ASMC Event Spotlights Practical Strategies for Overcoming Today's Biggest Semiconductor Manufacturing Challenges
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MILPITAS, Calif. -April 22, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced the pro more
Shrimp Symposium Brings Global Aquaculture Leaders to Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Shrimp Symposium Brings Global Aquaculture Leaders to Kentucky State University
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The two-day event in Frankfort linked Kentucky State research with the growing commercial promise of inland shrimp production.
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Shrimp remains America's most-consumed seafood, and rising demand is sharpening interest in domestic production. That momentum brought global aquaculture leaders to Kentucky Sta more
Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown
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Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) took the spotlight in the sports tech world Wednesday as leaders in athletics, investment and artificial intelligence gathered at CMU's Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) for a first-of-its-kind event " Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase.
Panels, live rob more
Student Wins Hackathon with AI-Enhanced Robot for Health Care Settings
NORTHRIDGE, California, April 22 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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Student Wins Hackathon with AI-Enhanced Robot for Health Care Settings
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Computer science senior Jose Flores didn't just walk away from a weekend hackathon with first prize -he left with an artificial intelligence-equipped solution he hopes could streamline how hospitals handle blood samples.
The California State University and IBM hosted the CSU AI Hackathon at Cal State L.A more
Students showcase research at 21st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry event
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Students showcase research at 21st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry event
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Creative Inquiry
Hundreds of students gathered at the Watt Family Innovation Center to showcase their work at the 21 st annual Focus on Creative Inquiry (FoCI) poster forum April 8-10.
The forum gives students the opportunity to talk about the work they have been doing in Creative Inquiry undergraduate research projects all y more
Syenta Announces Facility in Tempe, Bringing Its Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technology to the U.S.
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 22 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Syenta:
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Syenta Announces Facility In Tempe, Bringing Its Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technology To The U.S.
TEMPE, AZ (April 21, 2026) -- Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, today announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible more
Teaching AI models to say "I'm not sure"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Teaching AI models to say "I'm not sure"
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Confidence is persuasive. In artificial intelligence systems, it is often misleading.
Today's most capable reasoning models share a trait with the loudest voice in the room: They deliver every answer with the same unshakable certainty, whether they're right or guessing. Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence L more
Teaching AI to operate particle accelerators with DOE grant
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Teaching AI to operate particle accelerators with DOE grant
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Georg Hoffstaetter de Torquat, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, is leading a $2.9 million Department of Energy grant project to support a bold venture: teaching artificial intelligence (AI) to operate particle accelerators, some of the most complex scientific machines on Earth.
Based at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) more
TechNet Statement on House Foreign Affairs Committee Markup on Export Control Measures
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Statement on House Foreign Affairs Committee Markup on Export Control Measures
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Washington, D.C. -TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, released the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore in advance of today's markup in th more
TechNet Welcomes Three New Members: Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Welcomes Three New Members: Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection
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TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced the addition of three new members: Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection.Â
"I am excited to welcome Lytx, Waabi, and Reflection to Tech more
Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30
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What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -both in-person and virtual -open to the University and local community:
Performances
Jeff Dunham: "Artificial Intelligence" - 7 p.m., April 23, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park campus. Get ready to laugh out loud when internationally acclaimed comedian and ventr more
Three Penn State students present projects at UN food security system meeting
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Three Penn State students present projects at UN food security system meeting
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Three Penn State students, including two from the College of Agricultural Sciences, recently spoke about their global food security projects at a special meeting of the United Nations' Economic and Social Council.Â
The meeting, which took place Feb. 16, focused on how agrifood systems can transform to conti more
Tulane engineering students build Formula-style race car as capstone project
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 22 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Tulane engineering students build Formula-style race car as capstone project
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A team of Tulane University School of Science and Engineering seniors is building a Formula-style race car from the ground up as part of a capstone project that will debut at the university's Engineering Capstone Design Expo on April 23.
The student-built vehicle is designed to serve as the foundation for Tulane's newl more
UChicago team wins funding to develop AI weather forecasts for underserved areas
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago team wins funding to develop AI weather forecasts for underserved areas
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Millions of farmers around the world rely on rain for their crops, but don't have access to accurate weather forecasts that could help them decide when to plant, when to harvest, what crops to plant, and when to use inputs like fertilizer, pesticides, and irrigation.
A new project funded by the Laude Institute 's inaugu more
UCS Experts Available to Discuss Shareholder Meetings of Fossil Fuel Corporations and Financiers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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UCS Experts Available to Discuss Shareholder Meetings of Fossil Fuel Corporations and Financiers
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The season of annual general meetings (AGMs) is kicking off with BP tomorrow following annual reports from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and BP dominated by AI, walking back climate commitments, and concern about price volatility due to U.S. military aggression a more
USC-led Team Receives Funding to Build Next-generation Medical Device That Uses Tears to Monitor Health
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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USC-led team receives funding to build next-generation medical device that uses tears to monitor health
Researchers from USC and the California Institute of Technology aim to develop a tiny sensor and drug delivery system, implanted near the eye, with dry eye disease as its first target.
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A team of researchers from USC in collaboration with the Califor more
USINDOPACOM Seeks Industry Partners to Address Modern Military Challenges
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 22 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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USINDOPACOM Seeks Industry Partners to Address Modern Military Challenges
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HONOLULU -The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) outlined its plans for expanding technology adoption and strengthening industry collaboration during its Quarterly Commercial Industry Update on March 13.
The event, hosted by USINDOPACOM J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) and the De more
UT San Antonio-led effort prepares classrooms for AI
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio-led effort prepares classrooms for AI
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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms and workplaces, a university-led research team is working to ensure teachers and their students know how to use these tools responsibly and effectively.
Fred Martin, PhD, a UT San Antonio professor of computer science, and a cross-institutional team received a $300,000 grant from th more
UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo College of Engineering to Host Design & Discovery Expo on April 24
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The University of Toledo's College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity at the Design & Discovery Expo on Friday, April 24, at the College of Engineering Complex, 1610 N. Westwood, Toledo.
The event is free and open to the public.
The College of Engineering will showcase student creativity and ingenuity a more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 22 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
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Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat more
Want to practice your Spanish? This Claude-powered chatbot can help
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Want to practice your Spanish? This Claude-powered chatbot can help
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Monica Canavan used Claude Premium to create AI chatbot characters that can help students with their conversational Spanish.
by Erin Kayata April 22, 2026
Her story reads like the script of a television drama. Twenty seven-year-old Daniela's life was interrupted by a pregnancy after she was pressured by family to become a surrog more
Welch and Blackburn Host 20+ Music Artists on Capitol Hill to Discuss Protecting Creators from AI Harm
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch and Blackburn Host 20+ Music Artists on Capitol Hill to Discuss Protecting Creators from AI Harm
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, held a roundtable on Capitol Hill with more than 20 artists to discuss the Senators' bipartisan TRAIN Act and NO FAKES Act. The artist more
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Blackburn Announces Growing Momentum for TRUMP AMERICA AI Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Blackburn Announces Growing Momentum for TRUMP AMERICA AI Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced growing support for the discussion draft she released last month of her TRUMP AMERICA AI Act from key conservative leaders and advocates for the creative community, protecting kids online, and responsible AI innovation. This legislat more
When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES, California, April 22 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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When "Probably" Isn't Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty
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A doctor finishes a long day and turns to a familiar shortcut. Instead of drafting an email from scratch, she feeds a few notes into an AI assistant. One line stands out: Serious side effects are unlikely with this vaccine. She means it to reassure. more
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
KENT, Ohio, April 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
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Available through Wright State's Career Hub, Big Interview and Big Resume help students practice for interviews and improve application materials with real-time, personalized feedback to better prepare them for success in the job search.
Wright State University is expanding career support for students wi more
Ocasio-Cortez Questions Secretary Kennedy Decision to Send Billions to Insurance Giants Under Investigation
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez Questions Secretary Kennedy Decision to Send Billions to Insurance Giants Under Investigation
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy for his decision to send billions of taxpayer dollars to insurance giants under investigation for corporate fraud during a hearing in more
VIDEO: Capito Chairs Labor-H Subcommittee Hearing on HHS Budget
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Chairs Labor-H Subcommittee Hearing on HHS Budget
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To watch Chairman Capito's questioning, click here or the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), participated in a hearing with U.S. Departme more
WATCH: Padilla Slams Energy Secretary Wright on Cuts to Science Funding in Proposed Budget, Political Cancellation of California Hydrogen Hub Funding
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla Slams Energy Secretary Wright on Cuts to Science Funding in Proposed Budget, Political Cancellation of California Hydrogen Hub Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, questioned Energy Secretary Chris Wright about President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget for the Department of more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Biometric Technologies & Global Security Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11783) on April 16, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Biometric Technologies and Global Security
Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributes - such as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements - to authenticate an individual's more
China's 15th Five-Year Plan - S&T & Economic Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities
On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go more
Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026 - Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance & Mail-In Ballots Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11419) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026: Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance and Mail-In Ballots
As the November 2026 congressional elections approach, three cases addressing various aspects of election law are pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court i more
Farm Bill Primer - SNAP & Nutrition Title Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12255) on April 15, 2026.
The white paper is written by nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg and social policy specialists Gene Falk and Kara Clifford Billings.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: SNAP and Nutrition Title Programs
The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of nutrition or domestic food assistance pro more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on April 14, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoratio more
New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12929) on April 15, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program: Background, Federal Role, and Selected Legal Issues
Congress has prohibited tolling of federal-aid highways and passed a series of exceptions to the prohibition. One such exception is the Value P more
Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11418) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorneys Alexander H. Pepper and Jay B. Sykes:
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Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act) requires parties to mergers and acquisitions that exceed certain size thresholds to file a notification with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal more
Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12680) on April 14, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements
Capital requirements are one of the primary ways banks are regulated for safety and soundness. (For background, see CRS Report R47447, Bank Capital Requirements: A Primer an more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - FY2027 Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13203) on April 15, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2027 Budget Request
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), an agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI), has a mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Congress funds F more
Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11831) on April 14, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
What Is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)?
According to the Marine Corps,
'The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is a planned effort by the Marine Corps to provide a purpose-built family of vehicles, with new more
Artemis - NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11643) on April 13, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh.
Here are excerpts:
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Artemis: NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon
Between 1969 and 1972, the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landed 12 American men on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth. Artemis, named for Apollo's twin sister in more
Farm Bill Primer - Conservation Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12024) on April 13, 2026, by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Conservation Title
The conservation title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on private more
Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process, 1975-2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12679) on April 13, 2026, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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The Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process (1975-2022)
This Insight provides historical data and information related to the length of time it has taken to appoint new Justices to the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2022. Specifically, for individual more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12422) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12423) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled to expire more
Speakers of the House - Elections, 1913-2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30857) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2025" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the more
Types of Committee Hearings Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-317) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Types of Committee Hearings" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Congressional committee hearings may be broadly classified into four types: legislative, oversight, investigative, and confirmation. Hearings may be held on Capitol Hill or elsewhere (e.g., a committee member's district or state, or a site related to the su more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction - Brief Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on April 13, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed wit more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
9 Hospitals, Health Systems Groups Urge HRSA To Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- A group of nine hospitals and health systems submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the approach would undermine the intent of the long-standing drug pricing program and strain providers serving vulnerable populations.
The hospitals underscore that the original 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to pr more
AbbVie Urges HRSA to Approve 340B Rebate Model to Strengthen Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AbbVie Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration requesting approval and implementation of a 340B Rebate Model to address ongoing issues within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company focused on key therapeutic areas, highlighted serious challenges in preventing duplicate discounts and diversion of drugs in the current replenishment model and underscored the need for HRSA to act expeditiously. more
ACLU Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter expresses opposition to changes that would affect eligibility and verification requirements for federal public and assisted housing programs, urging HUD to preserve its existing regulations.
The ACLU more
AdventHealth Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AdventHealth, Altamonte Springs, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed serious reservations about shifting from the current upfront discount model of the 340B drug-pricing program to a retrospective rebate framework, emphasizing potential adverse impacts on hospital finances and patient care.
In the letter, AdventHealth argu more
Adventist Health Tillamook Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adventist Health Tillamook has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed transition from the current upfront discount structure of the 340B program to a rebate-based model. The hospital cautions that this shift could disrupt established workflows, increase administrative costs, and impede its ability to provide essential healthcare services to its community in Tillamook County, Oregon.
The more
Advocate Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Organ Procurement Organization Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocate Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations. The letter highlights apprehensions about potential negative effects of CMS's market-based approach to OPO oversight on hospitals, healthcare staff, and patients involved in organ donation and transplantation.
Advocate Health serves around s more
Advocates for Community Health Urges Alternative Approach to HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocates for Community Health, representing 51 member community health centers serving over 4 million patients across 22 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ACH highlighted concerns about the proposed rebate model's fiscal and administrative burdens on CHCs, urging HRSA to explore an alternative approach involving a neutral claims clearinghouse more
AFGE Opposes Food Safety & Inspection Service Proposed Increase in Poultry Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). The letter challenges the agency's assertion that FSIS inspectors could effectively conduct carcass-by-carcass ins more
AID Upstate Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AID Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the financial and administrative challenges the rebate model could impose on covered entities like itself, threatening their ability to deliver critical patient services.
AID Upstate expressed deep concern that the shift from upfront drug discounts to a rebate-bas more
Alaska Pharmacy Association Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Alaska Pharmacy Association - Health-System Academy submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to pilot a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The association, representing pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alaska's hospitals, health systems, and clinics, particularly those serving remote and medically underserved areas, cautioned that this fundamental shi more
Albany Area Primary Health Care Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Albany Area Primary Health Care Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. AAPHC warns that the shift from up-front manufacturer discounts to retrospective rebates threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHCs, which serve vulnerable populations relying on affordable medications.
AAPHC, a CHC bas more
AltaPointe Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AltaPointe Health Systems Inc., Mobile, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center detailed financial, administrative, and patient care risks posed by shifting to a rebate-based pricing model requiring upfront drug purchases at full wholesale acquisition cost before receiving manufacturer rebates.
AltaPointe Health emphasized that t more
American Healthcare Conundrum Addresses 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Healthcare Conundrum, an independent investigative data journalism project focused on quantifying waste in the U.S. healthcare system, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter emphasizes the value of retaining the rebate concept within the 340B program and outlines detailed recommendations to improve transparency, auditability, and program integrity.
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American Public Health Association Urges USDA to Maintain Swine Slaughter Line Speed Limits for Worker Safety
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Public Health Association Occupational Health and Safety Section has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to remove the maximum evisceration line speed limit of 1,106 head per hour under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. APHA emphasized that eliminating this cap and allowing unlimited line speeds poses serious risks to the health more
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Appeals to USDA to Halt Increase in Poultry Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service urging the agency to stop its plan to raise the maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey slaughterhouses. The letter reflects the opinions of 3,608 ASPCA supporters who oppose the proposed regulation change.
The USDA's proposal would raise the maximum line speeds under the New Poultry Inspe more
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot and Urges Upfront Discount Alternatives
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing over 65,000 pharmacy professionals nationwide, ASHP expressed opposition to the introduction of a rebate model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program, advocating for the retention of the current prospective discount structure instead.
ASHP criticized more
American Thoracic Society Urges EPA For Consistent Economic Analysis of Marine Tank Loading Vessel Emission Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Thoracic Society, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Economic Impact Analysis for the Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants targeting marine tank loading vessels. ATS, representing over 20,000 healthcare and scientific professionals specializing in respiratory and critical care illnesses, emphasized the importance of applying a uniform and comprehensive approach to more
American Waterways Operators Recommend Clarifications in EPA's Marine Tank Vessel Loading Emission Standards Review
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for marine tank vessel loading operations. The letter reflects the perspectives of AWO's over 300 members, who operate the majority of the nation's 40,000-vessel domestic maritime fleet.
In the comment letter, AWO identified specific a more
American Waterways Operators Urges Caution and Collaboration on Remote Drawbridge Operations in Newark Bay
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding proposed amendments to the operating regulations for the Lehigh Valley Drawbridge across Newark Bay, situated between Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey. The letter addressed concerns over the remote operation of the bridge and its implications for maritime safety and commerce.
AWO represents the largest segment of the nation's domestic maritime fleet, responsible for moving more
Amity Medical Group Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Amity Medical Group Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit medical practice, serving communities in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, highlighted critical operational and financial risks posed by the pilot program to Community Health Centers nationwide.
The letter detailed how the shift in res more
Apicha Community Health Center Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Apicha Community Health Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Apicha CHC emphasized that the 340B program is essential to serving vulnerable communities by providing affordable medications and supporting broad healthcare services at federally qualified health centers.
Apicha CHC warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to CH more
Arizona Mining Association Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Arizona Mining Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service concerning the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The association expressed concerns that the proposed rewrite of regulations governing exploration and development of locatable minerals on National Forest System lands introduces unnecessary complexity and procedural hurdles that could undermine national mineral supply objectives.
Representi more
Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Little Rock, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. AACF emphasized the importance of reinstating the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and continuing annual Household Food Security reports to accurately monitor national and state food security t more
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The hospital detailed concerns regarding increased costs, administrative burdens, and risks to patient care resulting from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program affecti more
Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ASPPR strongly opposes HRSA's proposal to implement a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities and urges the agency to explore less burdensome alternatives.
The association emphasized the vital role CHCs play in Puerto Rico's health care system by providing primary and pr more
Aspirus Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Discount Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Aspirus Health, Wausau, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter addresses concerns over HRSA's consideration of moving from an upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Drug Pricing Program as part of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
Aspirus Health strongly advises against implementing a rebate mechanism, arguing that any such change would impose substantial new administr more
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- B.A. Cheney LLC, Riviera Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program managed by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. The company expressed opposition to several elements of the proposed rulemaking, highlighting concerns about impacts on industry flexibility, investment, and market access.
B.A. Cheney, LLC emphasized the importance of the TRQ more
Baltimore Medical System Warns Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Jeopardizes Patient Care and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Baltimore Medical System Inc., Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores the operational and financial risks the rebate model poses to CHCs, which rely on the longstanding 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive patient services.
Baltimore Medical System detailed its integrated care appr more
Bend Mayor Kebler Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Household Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Bend (Oregon) Mayor Melanie Kebler submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that targets mixed-status households by imposing new documentation requirements for individuals seeking or receiving rental assistance. The city emphasized that the longstanding HUD policy allowing prorated housing assistance for eligible members of mixed-status households has been critical in promoting housi more
Biogen Urges HRSA to Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Greater Transparency and Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Biogen Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, a global biotechnology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Biogen emphasized the urgent need for enhanced mechanisms to confirm that 340B Program discounts are used directly to benefit vulnerable populations served by covered entities (CEs), while addressing ongoing integrity and duplicate discount concerns.
In its resp more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges Fundamental Reforms in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BIO, representing a wide range of biotechnology companies globally, highlighted concerns about the exponential growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and urged implementation of a rebate model pilot to enhance program integrity and prevent duplicate discounts.
BIO detailed that the 340B program ha more
BJC Health System Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- BJC Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BJC, a healthcare network serving the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, including southern Illinois and eastern Kansas, expressed concerns over the proposed shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate system within the 340B Drug Discount Program.
The letter emphasized that BJC's member hospitals, more
Boston Medical Center Health System Warns Against Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Boston Medical Center Health System, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BMCHS cautioned that the change from the current upfront drug discount model to a rebate-based system would impose severe operational, financial, and administrative burdens that threaten patient care and hospital viability. more
Box Commons Proposes Third-Party Conformance Attestation Pattern to NHTSA for Zoox Exemption Petition
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Box Commons, Redwood City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automated driving system-equipped vehicles. The nonprofit does not oppose Zoox's petition but suggests that NHTSA use its authority under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30113 to incorporate a structured third-party conformance attestation approa more
Brooklyn Defender Services Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Eligibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Brooklyn Defender Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal would alter existing policies under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, jeopardizing housing assistance for mixed-status families-households comprising members with differing immigration statuses-but especially impacting communities in New York State and City. more
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Inc., Concord, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration voicing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide and undermine their ability to serve vulnerable populations.
CRCHC highlights that the 340B program is foundational to their more
Calif. Food & Agriculture Undersecretary Birdsong Highlights Importance of USDA Agricultural Data Amid Concerns Over Report Discontinuation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Christine Birdsong submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the role that specific National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS data products play in supporting California's agriculture industry. The letter addresses concerns about gaps in agricultural data availability and identifies opportunities to enhance the usability and relevance of USDA-produ more
Calif. Health Care Services Director Baass Urges CMS to Modernize Medicaid Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Health Care Services Director Michelle Baass has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing CMS' Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. As the managing agency for MediCal, the largest Medicaid program in the United States, DHCS emphasized its commitment to safeguarding Medicaid resources and ensuring access to healthcare for members by preventi more
Calif. Rural Legal Assistance Opposes HUD Proposal on Mixed Status Families in Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule concerning "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization argues that the proposed rule, which seeks to restrict HUD-assisted housing eligibility for mixed immigration status families, threatens to break up f more
California Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Primary Care Association, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing nearly 2,300 Community Health Centers (CHCs) in California and the 6.2 million patients they serve, CPCA opposes the implementation of a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities (CEs) and calls for exemption of CHCs due to their financial vulnerability.
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California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the rule, if finalized, would separate families with mixed immigration statuses, increase homelessness, and create onerous verification barriers that w more
Canal Alliance Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Canal Alliance, San Rafael, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization cautioned that the rule threatens to destabilize tens of thousands of assisted households, particularly impacting U.S. citizen children and seniors, and could harm California's already fragile hous more
Care For the Homeless Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule Impacting Mixed Status Families in Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Care For the Homeless, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization called on HUD to completely withdraw the proposal, which they argue would dismantle protections for mixed status families and worsen hardships for vulnerable populations.
The letter expresses strong concern more
Carevide Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carevide submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the proposed shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a retrospective rebate model could destabilize its pharmacy operations and jeopardize access to medications for vulnerable populations in North Texas.
Carevide hig more
Carolina Family Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Family Health Centers Inc., Wilson, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CFHC cautions that the pilot would impose severe financial and operational strains on community health centers like their own in Eastern North Carolina, threatening the ability of safety-net providers to serve millions of vulnerable patients.
CFHC relie more
Carolina Health Centers Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Health Centers Inc., Greenwood, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter detailed the substantial operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by shifting from the current upfront 340B discount pricing to a retrospective rebate system for Community Health Center more
Cascade Columbia Distribution Seeks Clarification on Chitosan Petition Review Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cascade Columbia Distribution, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board requesting clarification regarding the independent review status of its petition to reassess chitosan as a nonsynthetic substance. The petition, originally filed in July 2024, concerns naturally derived chitosan from crustacean shells and asks only for a classification determination rather than rulemaking, addition to the National List, or a more
Cempa Community Care Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Patient and Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cempa Community Care, Chattanooga, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center and Ryan White-funded provider highlighted concerns regarding the financial, operational, and patient access risks the rebate model would impose on covered entities like itself.
Cempa Community Care emphasized that shifting from upfront 340B disc more
Centro Legal De La Raza Criticizes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Centro Legal, a legal services organization focused on protecting the rights of low-income immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities, argues that the rule would have devastating effects on Californ more
ChesPenn Health Services Highlights Risks of 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ChesPenn Health Services, Eddystone, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and its potential operational and financial impacts on community health centers. ChesPenn underscored that the 340B program is foundational to CHCs' ability to serve vulnerable populations by enabling affordable access to medications. However, the shift of rebate resp more
CHI Mercy Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI Mercy Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health and a key provider in Oregon's medically underserved Douglas County, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which serves a large number of low-income and uninsured patients, criticized HRSA's request for information on shifting from the longstan more
CHI St. Joseph's Health Urges HRSA to Retain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI St. Joseph's Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based safety-net provider serving vulnerable and underserved patient populations, argues that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive costs and operation more
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Financial and Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving as Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital and a referral center for southeastern Virginia and parts of North Carolina, CHKD opposes the pilot program due to the anticipated financial impact and increased administrati more
Citizens Memorial Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model under the 340B program. The hospital emphasized that the costs and administrative burdens associated with the new rebate program would outweigh any potential benefits.
In its letter, the hospital detailed the substantial operational and financ more
City of Hope National Medical Center Urges HRSA to Avoid 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Operational and Financial Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. COH expresses opposition to the proposed rebate-based 340B model, citing concerns about increased operational burdens, cash-flow disruptions, and reduced resources for charity care and more
Colorado Hospital Association Strongly Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Colorado Hospital Association, Greenwood Village, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHA argues that the existing upfront discount model has effectively supported hospitals in extending limited federal resources to provide patient care and should not be replaced.
CHA warns that transitioning from the current upfront discount framework to a rebate system would more
CommonSpirit Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CommonSpirit Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's request for information on potentially shifting the longstanding 340B drug pricing program from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate structure.
CommonSpirit Health, which operates numerous rural and safety-net hospitals as 340B covere more
Community Board 11 Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to express opposition to the agency's Proposed Rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Representing an East Harlem district with approximately 130,000 residents, the board emphasizes that the rule threatens the housing stability of thousands of families, especially within more
Community Bridges Opposes HUD Proposal on Eligibility Verification for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Bridges, Watsonville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed regulation titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization serves over 20,000 individuals annually in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties through a range of programs supporting vulnerable populations, including children, families, and seniors.
In its le more
Community Clinic of Maui Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Clinic of Maui Inc., Wailuku, Hawaii, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the potential operational, financial, and patient access risks that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model could pose to community health centers nationwide.
In the letter, CCM emphasizes that the 340B program is vital more
Community Health Association of Spokane Urges HRSA to Exempt Federally Qualified Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Community Health Association of Spokane, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHAS Health, which operates 29 clinics serving vulnerable populations in eastern Washington and north-central Idaho, argued that the rebate model threatens the financial stability and core mission of CHCs nationwide by shifting the responsibility of cost r more
Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Center Inc., Middletown, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter warns that shifting financial responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through a rebate system threatens to destabilize CHC pharmacy operations nationwide and negatively impact vulnerable patient populations.
The letter underscore more
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Santa Maria, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that shifting rebate responsibilities to safety-net providers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and patient care for millions of vulnerable individuals relying on discounted medications.
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Community Health Net Expresses Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Net has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHN, a participant in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program, outlined in the letter the potential challenges a transition to a rebate-based structure could impose on providers that serve underserved and vulnerable populations.
The organization emphasized that the current 340B model more
Community Hospital of San Bernardino, St. Bernardine Medical Center Oppose Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter was sent in response to HRSA's Request for Information regarding a potential change from the existing upfront discount system under the 340B drug discount program to a rebate mechanism.
The hospitals, which serve vulnerable a more
Community Voices for 340B Urges HRSA to Preserve Upfront Discount Model for Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Voices for 340B submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. CV340B highlighted concerns about the financial and operational impacts on covered entities, possible patient harm, and the lack of manufacturer transparency and accountability in the proposed model.
CV340B emphasized that the 340B program has allowed safety-net providers, including hospital more
Connecticut Institute for Communities Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc., Danbury, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CIFC Health emphasized the operational, financial, and patient-care risks the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers.
CIFC Health underscored the critical role the 340B program plays in enabling it to provide afford more
Consumer Reports Urges Specific Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems in Response to NHTSA Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposal aims to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 to exempt vehicles equipped with automated driving systems lacking manually operated controls from current visibility and windshield performance requirements.
Consumer Reports recognizes that the existin more
Craneware Group Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Craneware Group, Deerfield Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposal for a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which offers financial, compliance, and operational infrastructure solutions to hospitals and health systems nationwide, provided an analysis of 2025 prescription and medical transactions that underscored the potential financial and opera more
CrescentCare Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CrescentCare, New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CrescentCare warns that the pilot would impose serious financial and operational risks on community health centers that serve vulnerable populations nationwide.
The organization highlights that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has for decades enabled CHCs to provide out more
CurePSP Urges VA to Expand Neurodegenerative Disease Review to Include Parkinsonian Diseases
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CurePSP, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urging an expansion of the VA's ongoing review of scientific literature and historical claims data relating to military environmental exposures and neurodegenerative diseases. CurePSP emphasized the importance of including progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and multiple system atrophy alongside Parkinson's disease in the review currently conducted by the more
Dallas County Medical Center Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dallas County Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital detailed substantial concerns about the proposed rebate model and urged HRSA to consider alternative approaches for deduplication between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.
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Damien Center Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Damien Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Indiana-based community health center, which serves people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations, expressed deep concerns about the administrative and financial impacts of shifting from upfront discounts to a rebate-based drug pricing model under the 340B program.
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DC Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The DC Primary Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing eight community health centers in D.C. that serve over 184,000 patients, DCPCA strongly opposed a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities, citing substantial financial and operational risks to CHCs and their low-income patients.
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Denver Health Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Denver Health, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The comprehensive health system, which serves over 280,000 patients annually through its hospital, community health centers, school-based clinics, and other pediatric and primary care facilities, warns that the rebate model threatens to destabilize it more
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program. The hospital administration voiced concerns about replacing the long-standing upfront discount system with a rebate mechanism, emphasizing that such a move would impose excessive costs and operational burdens on covered entities like themselves.
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Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Urges HRSA Against 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital, Tucumcari, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital opposes HRSA's Request for Information on implementing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, warning that such a change would threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals and restrict access to healthcare in underserved areas.
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Duke University Health System Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Duke University Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores Duke's preference for maintaining the current upfront discount approach to the 340B drug pricing program, which the health system says effectively supports its mission to extend care and services to vulnerable patient populations.
Duke argues that transitioning to a r more
Dun & Bradstreet Urges Risk-Based Approach in Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, Florida, a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule concerning prenotification negative option plans. The letter emphasizes D&B's support for core marketing principles that include clear disclosure, consumer awareness, and straightforward cancellation mechanisms while advocatin more
Edgefield County Healthcare Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Edgefield County Healthcare, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The facility advises against replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program with a rebate mechanism, citing substantial administrative burdens, financial risks, and adverse impacts on patient care.
In its letter, Edgefield County Healthcare underscores that a more
Eli Lilly Supports 340B Rebate Model to Enhance Transparency and Compliance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a member of the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers Association of America (PhRMA), Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), Lilly aligns with their input and urges HRSA to consider a rebate mode more
Ellsworth County Medical Center Voices Concern Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Impact on Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ellsworth County Medical Center, Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B drug rebate model. The hospital emphasized the potential financial risks that the new rebate system could pose to small rural hospitals that operate on narrow margins and rely on predictable cash flow for budgeting.
The letter highlights that under the curre more
Entratus Proposes AI-Powered Solutions to CMS for Combating Fraud in Healthcare Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Entratus LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to strengthen program integrity, enhance consumer protection, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, particularly within the Federally Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges.
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Erie Family Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Erie Family Health Centers, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Erie urges HRSA to exempt health centers from the program or, at minimum, implement safeguards to mitigate potential harm.
Erie conveyed that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential for making medications affordable and sustaining comprehensive healthcare service more
Eskenazi Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eskenazi Health, Marion County, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter details concerns about the operational, financial, and patient access risks such a shift would pose.
Eskenazi Health has been a participant in the 340B Program since the late 1990s and relies heavily on th more
Essentia Health Urges CMS for Targeted Oversight to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to enhance program integrity by identifying fraud, waste, and abuse within federal health programs, and provides recommendations to balance regulatory vigilance with operational efficien more
Exelixis Urges HRSA to Implement Comprehensive 340B Rebate Model to Address Program Integrity Issues
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Exelixis Inc., Alameda, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration advocating for the adoption of a retrospective rebate approach in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Exelixis emphasized that shifting from the current upfront discount system to a rebate model would enhance compliance and transparency, addressing widespread abuses in the program.
In its letter, Exelixis expressed concern over persistent violations of 340 more
Fair Housing Council of Oregon Opposes HUD Proposal to End Prorated Housing Assistance for Mixed-Eligibility Families
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Council of Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed amendments to 24 CFR Sec. 5.506(b)(2), part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 190 relating to verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. FHCO, Oregon's only private nonprofit focused on eliminating illegal housing discrimination, contends that the amendments, which would requir more
Fair Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rulemaking related to verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01). The FHJC argues that the rule threatens housing opportunities for thousands of immigrant families and violates HUD's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.
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Feeding New York State Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Supplement
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Feeding New York State submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service addressing the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The statewide association, representing New York's 10 food banks and thousands of affiliated organizations combatting hunger, emphasized the indispensable role of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Popula more
Fieldale Farms Endorses USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fieldale Farms Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The family-owned and vertically integrated broiler producer, based in Northeast Georgia, emphasizes the benefits of the proposed changes for the poultry industry, more
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fonterra Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service regarding proposed amendments to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. The dairy ingredient importer conveyed apprehension about suggested revisions that could affect TRQ administration and utilization, particularly the advance of the surrender and reallocation.
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Food & Water Watch Urges USDA to Restore Key Food Security Survey and Enhance Agricultural Consolidation Data
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Food and Water Watch submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the need to restore the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and to enhance data on consolidation within the U.S. food system. The letter was issued in response to the ERS's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research.
Food & Water Watch highlighted more
Fordland Clinic Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fordland Clinic, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic detailed several operational and financial concerns that the rebate model would impose, particularly given its small size and limited operating margins.
Fordland Clinic outlined that under the rebate model, their annual working capital would need to increase by about $1.35 millio more
Gardner Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gardner Health Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit federally qualified health center based in San Jose, California, highlights the severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would pose to community health centers nationwide.
The 340B program enables CHCs to purchase outpatient medications at discounted prices to more
Golden Valley Health Centers Warns of Severe Risks From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Golden Valley Health Centers, Atwater, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health centers urge HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from the pilot, highlighting projected financial losses, operational complexities, and threats to patient access to affordable medication.
Golden Valley Health Centers emphasizes that the p more
GPA Midstream Association Supports ExxonMobil's Preemption Request on Hazardous Material Transportation Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The GPA Midstream Association submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter presents a rebuttal supporting ExxonMobil Corp.'s request for a preemption determination regarding state laws regulating hazardous material transportation.
GPA Midstream asserts that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) establishes broad and uniform standards that preempt confli more
Grady Health System Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Patient Care Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Grady asserts that switching from the long-standing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism would impose substantial administrative costs and operational burdens, ultimately threatening patient care for vulnerable populations more
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The GRHC, which manages public housing and voucher programs in Michigan's Kent and Ottawa Counties, cautioned that the proposal would separate families, destabilize communities, and contradict current law without e more
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Saginaw, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter warns that this pilot program poses significant operational and financial risks to Community Health Centers, threatening their ability to provide essential healthcare services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc., Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. GLFHC highlighted the operational, financial, and patient-care risks that this program poses to Community Health Centers, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation.
GLFHC emphasized that the 340B Program is essential for CHCs to address health disparitie more
Greater Regional Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Regional Health (GRH), a hospital located in Creston, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter expresses opposition to the proposed implementation of a rebate-based mechanism in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including any pilot program that would replace the existing upfront discount model.
GRH emphasized that the current upfront discount system is eff more
Gulf Health Hospitals Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gulf Health Hospitals Inc. DBA North Baldwin Infirmary and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information (RFI) regarding the possible implementation of a rebate model designed to address deduplication of discounts under the 340B Program and the Medicare Drug Price more
Harris Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Harris Health of Houston submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The integrated healthcare system, which serves Harris County residents regardless of their ability to pay, emphasized the critical role the current 340B upfront discount program plays in supporting its operations and patient care.
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The District, a key safety-net provider operating community health centers in Palm Beach County, warned that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing system poses serious financial, operational, and patient care ris more
Health Services of North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Health Services of North Texas Inc., Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HSNT urged the agency to exempt CHCs from the program, warning that the model poses a severe threat to the financial stability of safety-net providers and their ability to serve vulnerable populations.
HSNT outlined how participation in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Progr more
HealthLinc Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthLinc, Valparaiso, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program would destabilize safety-net providers such as Community Health Centers and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations.
In the letter, HealthLinc explains that the 340B program helps CHCs offer outpatient medicat more
HealthPoint Calls on HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthPoint has submitted a public comment letter urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to exempt CHCs from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot program would impose substantial financial and operational burdens on CHCs, jeopardizing their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patients.
HealthPoint emphasizes that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been critical in enabling CHCs to se more
Heartland Alliance Health Urges HRSA to Exempt FQHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Alliance Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HAH cautioned that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount approach to a post-sale rebate mechanism would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on FQHCs, undermining the original statutory objectives of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
HAH emphasized that FQ more
Heartland Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Health Services, Peoria, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by the agency. The letter outlines concerns about the operational, financial, and patient care impacts that the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participating.
Heartland Health Services details that the p more
HIV/AIDS Alliance Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the potential operational, financial, and patient care risks this pilot poses to community health centers nationwide.
OHCC warns that shifting 340B program responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through this rebate model threatens to more
Home Forward Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Home Forward, the public housing authority (PHA) in Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule to amend Section 214 regulations under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposal would require PHAs to verify the eligible immigration status of all applicants and recipients of housing assistance.
Home Forward, which serves over 14,000 residen more
HOMETOWN Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HOMETOWN Health Center, Palmyra, Maine, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized that the proposed rebate shift from manufacturers to safety-net providers threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of CHCs nationwide.
HOMETOWN Health Center, which serves underserved and rural populations in central Maine by providing primary care more
Hospital Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing reservations about implementing a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The alliance, representing health systems and hospitals operating in-house specialty pharmacies, emphasized that the existing upfront discount mechanism is vital for sustaining access to high more
Housing Authority County of San Joaquin Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority County of San Joaquin, Stockton, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the proposal will destabilize thousands of lawfully assisted households, disproportionately harming U.S. citizen children, s more
Housing Authority of the County of San Mate Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo, Belmont, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The letter criticizes the February 20, 2026, proposal for risking harm to tens of thousands of lawfully assisted households and disproportionately affecting U.S. citizen children and se more
Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Justice Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter urges HUD to withdraw the rule entirely and maintain its current regulations regarding mixed-status families.
The Housing Justice Center argues that the proposed changes are both more
Housing Matters Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Housing Matters, Santa Cruz County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization expressed concerns that the rule would destabilize families, increase homelessness, and undermine the effectiveness of federal housing assistance programs.
The public comment le more
Howard Brown Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Howard Brown Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the Midwest, warns that the pilot program poses serious financial and operational risks to community health centers and threatens access to affordable medications for millions of vulnerable patients.
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Huggins Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Burdens on Rural Healthcare
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns that a rebate model would impose excessive administrative and financial burdens on their rural healthcare operations.
The hospital emphasized that the existing 340B discount mod more
Hunger Free Vermont Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Collection
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunger Free Vermont, South Burlington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter highlights the importance of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the programs of the Economic Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service for understanding food insecurity in more
Hunter Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunter Health Clinic Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the operational, financial, and patient care risks the pilot model would impose on Community Health Centers and Urban Indian Health Programs, urging HRSA to exempt these entities from participation.
Hunter Health Clinic emphasized the critical role the 340B program play more
Indiana Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Improve Timeliness and Regional Relevance of Agricultural Data
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Indiana Farm Bureau, Indianapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The letter addressed the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board, emphasizing the need for the USDA to enhance the practical utility of its agricultural data prod more
Indiana University Health Urges HRSA to Preserve Current 340B Discount Model and Cautions Against Rebate Pilot Expansion
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Indiana University Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing proposed changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program through a rebate model pilot program. IU Health detailed operational, financial, and patient-care concerns related to transitioning from the existing upfront point-of-purchase discount to a Wholesale Acquisition Cost-then-rebate structure under the pilot program.
IU Health outlined that its e more
Inova Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Inova Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining its reservations about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Inova cautioned that transitioning to a rebate structure would fundamentally change the long-standing design and operation of the 340B program and could jeopardize its ability to continue offering affordable healthcare to vulnerable populations.
Inova detailed that a rebate model would i more
Institute for Family Health Warns HRSA Against Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Institute for Family Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually across 27 locations in New York City and the Mid-Hudson Valley, the institute emphasized the 340B program's foundational role in providing affordable medications and suppo more
International Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- International Community Health Services, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ICHS cautioned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like Community Health Centers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and limit access to affordable medications for medically underserved populations more
Jane Pauley Community Health Center Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the transition from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable patients.
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Jefferson Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Privacy Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jefferson Health Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Jefferson Health urged HRSA to maintain the longstanding upfront discount model utilized by the 340B Drug Pricing Program, warning that switching to a rebate mechanism would impose excessive financial burdens and administrative more
Jericho Road Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jericho Road Community Health Center, Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center outlined the potential operational and financial risks this model poses to community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the pivotal role the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in serving vulnerable patient populations.
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Kentucky Agriculture Dept. Supports USDA Proposal to Allow Flexible Swine Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule on maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The proposal would enable establishments operating under the NSIS to determine their own line speeds based on their ability to maintain stringent food safety controls.
The department endo more
Kentucky Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Hospital Association, Louisville, representing all hospitals and health systems in Kentucky, including 79 participants in the 340B drug pricing program, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program initiated by the Health Resources and Services Administration. KHA expressed opposition to replacing the long-standing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism more
Kokua Kalihi Valley Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Honolulu, Hawaii, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. KKV, a community health center serving a predominantly low-income population in the 96819 zip code area of Hawaii, outlined the operational and financial risks posed by transferring rebate responsibilities from drug manufacturers to safety-net provid more
LA Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance Denounce USDA Plan to Accelerate Swine Slaughter Speeds, Citing Worker Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing plans to raise the processing line speeds in swine slaughterhouses. These organizations, representing food security advocates and farmworker coalitions, emphasize worker safety concerns in response to the USDA's proposals under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS).
The groups highlighted that current industrial slaughterh more
Lac Vieux Tribes Urges HRSA Clarification on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Reimbursement Practices
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center, Watersmeet, Michigan, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning payer practices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter highlights emerging concerns with commercial payers conditioning reimbursement on verification of 340B eligibility for dispensed med more
Lamoille Health Partners Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lamoille Health Partners Inc., Morristown, Vermont, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which serves vulnerable populations through Community Health Centers, warned that the shift from direct manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHC pharmacies nationwide.
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Lane Regional Medical Center Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The medical center cautions that shifting the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a prospective discount model to a rebate-based system will create financial risks and administrative burdens, impacting patient care services supported by the program.
In its letter, Lane more
Lawrence County Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lawrence County Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Critical Access Hospital located in Monticello, Mississippi, serving a rural community with limited healthcare access, emphasized the model's potential to disrupt operations and threaten patient care.
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Legal Action Center Urges CMS to Prioritize Consumer Access Over Fraud Crackdown in Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Action Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices.
LAC highlighted concerns that the current rhetoric around fraud, waste, and abuse has often resulted in punitive measures that disproportionately impact older more
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule regarding verification of eligible immigration status in HUD-assisted housing programs. The proposed rule (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01), published on Feb. 20, 2026, would change longstanding policies supporting mixed status families and impose significant new verification requirements on housin more
Long Term Care Community Coalition Calls for Greater Transparency in Nursing Home Finance to Protect Residents
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns related to opaque nursing home ownership and financial practices. The letter focuses on CMS's Request for Information regarding regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare financial arrangements under the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative.
The coalition highlighted systemic is more
Los Angeles Housing Dept. Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Housing Department, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. LAHD emphasized concerns that the proposal would destabilize housing for thousands of residents and worsen the national homelessness crisis.
The letter critiques HUD's plan more
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Expresses Concern Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LBU outlined its concerns about the potential financial and operational hardships the pilot program would impose on the clinic and its patients.
Founded in 1971, LBU serves approximately 26,000 patients annually more
Matthew 25 AIDS Services Strongly Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Risks to Patient Care and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc., Henderson, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs. The organization expressed concerns that implementing this rebate model would threaten patient access, increase financial risks, and impose substantial administrative burdens that could undermine the sustainability of essential health services.
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McLeod Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- McLeod Health, Florence, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing aspects of the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information, outlines operational, financial, and patient care risks associated with shifting from an upfront discount pricing system to a rebate-based model under the 340B program.
MCDI emphasized that the current 340B program more
Meat Institute Backs FSIS Proposal to Raise Poultry Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Meat Institute, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The letter endorsed FSIS's plan to enable establishments to adjust line speeds based on their ability to maintain process control while ensuring the agency's i more
Memorial Health System Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Memorial Health System, Hollywood, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront discount system with a rebate-based model. HRSA is exploring a rebate pilot program covering 25 drugs, including 10 under Medicare Part D for 2026 and an additional 15 for 2027, intended to address pricing under the 340B program.
Memorial Health System emphasized that more
MemorialCare Health System Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- MemorialCare Health System, Fountain Valley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health system's letter, representing three of its hospitals participating in the 340B program, outlines concerns about HRSA's considerations to replace upfront 340B discounts with backend rebates for certain drugs starting in 2 more
Mercy Medical Center Redding Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mercy Medical Center Redding, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns over the shift from the longstanding upfront drug discount system to a rebate-based model under the 340B drug discount program.
Mercy Medical Center Redding emphasized that the current upfront discount model has effectively supported their miss more
MetroHealth Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The MetroHealth System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the implementation of a 340B rebate-based pricing model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. As the super safety-net county hospital system for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, MetroHealth plays a crucial role in providing care to vulnerable populations, most of whom are covered by government insurance or uninsured.
MetroHealth outlined in its l more
Midtown Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Midtown Community Health Center, Ogden, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center highlights that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model, requiring purchase of drugs at full wholesale prices before reimbursement, poses serious financial, operational, and patient care risks to federally qualified h more
Minnesota Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Minnesota Hospital Association, St. Paul, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Representing 139 member hospitals and health systems across Minnesota, including urban medical centers and rural critical access hospitals, MHA emphasized that the 340B more
Minnesota Housing Partnership Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Minnesota Housing Partnership has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule change concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The opposition is centered on the proposed requirement that every household member in HUD-assisted housing must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or have eligible immigration status, rather more
Moses Lake Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Moses Lake Community Health Center, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. MLCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks the proposed shift to a rebate model imposes on community health centers nationwide.
MLCHC emphasized that the 340B program is critical to supporting safety-net providers in delivering affordable more
Mountain Park Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Mountain Park, a federally qualified health center operating 11 clinics in the Phoenix metropolitan area, highlights the significant operational and financial risks this rebate model would pose to community health centers nationwide.
The letter outlines that the prop more
N.C. Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept. Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlining needs and challenges related to agricultural data products. The letter emphasizes how data from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS supports the state's efforts to document and manage nutrient runoff in key North Carolin more
N.M. Environment Dept. Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New Mexico Environment Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The proposed regulation aims to modernize mineral operation reviews on National Forest System lands by introducing a three-tier operational system and aligning regulations with the Bureau of Land Management.
NMED objects to elements of the proposal, warning that it could weaken environmental safeguar more
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Urges Transparency and Reform in 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing coalitions of employers and purchasers providing health benefits to over 90 million Americans, the National Alliance expressed support for the original goals of the 340B Drug Pricing Program while raising concerns about current more
National Apartment Association, Multifamily Housing Council Warn HUD Proposed Immigration Verification Rule Could Harm Providers and Residents
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Apartment Association, Arlington, Virginia and the National Multifamily Housing Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organizations, representing multifamily housing providers across the nation, outlined how the rule could impose significant administrative burd more
National Association of Residential Property Managers Raises Concerns Over HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Residential Property Managers, Chesapeake, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule on verifying eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. NARPM, representing thousands of professional residential property managers nationwide who manage single-family and small residential properties participating in more
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model pilot program under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. NASP's letter expresses concerns regarding the financial and operational impacts that a shift from the current upfront discount model to a rebate model would have on specialty pharmacies operating more
National Council of Urban Indian Health Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Program for Urban Indian Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Council of Urban Indian Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. NCUIH outlined concerns that the program could impose administrative and financial burdens on Indian Health Care Providers, including UIOs, potentially limiting access to vital medications for American Indian and Alaska Native patients in urban areas.
Established in 1998, NCUIH supports t more
National Housing Law Project Urges USDA to Improve Rural Housing Data Transparency and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Housing Law Project, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing data and research gaps in the agency's Rural Development housing programs. In response to a USDA request for information, NHLP emphasized the role that USDA's multifamily and single-family housing programs play in rural communities, where they often represent the sole source of affordable rental housing and home financing options. more
National Immigration Law Center Urges Withdrawal of HUD Proposed Rule on Immigrant Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Immigration Law Center, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The NILC expressed opposition to the proposal, warning that it would put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction and homelessness and exacerbate housing insecurity across low-income commun more
National Milk Producers Federation Urges USDA to Enhance Dairy Data Products and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter emphasizes the pivotal role that USDA data produced by the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural more
National Safety Council Opposes Poultry Line Speed Increases in FSIS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule increasing maximum line speeds in young chicken and turkey establishments under the New Poultry Inspection System. NSC, a longstanding nonprofit safety advocate, raised concerns that the proposed changes prioritize production efficiency at the expense of worker more
National Safety Council Opposes Removal of Line Speed Limits and Worker Safety Oversight in Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing concern about the agency's proposed rule to eliminate numeric line speed limits under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The NSC critiques the proposal for prioritizing production efficiency over worker safety, warning that it undermines injury prevention principles in a high-hazard environment.
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National Taxpayers Union Urges HRSA to Proceed With 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Taxpayers Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). The letter addresses the potential use of rebates to implement ceiling prices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program and highlights the fiscal impact on taxpayers.
NTU emphasizes the growing burden that federal health care programs impo more
Nebraska Appleseed Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Pork Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nebraska Appleseed, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The comment raises concerns that raising processing speeds would exacerbate already hazardous working conditions for meatpacking employees and threaten both worker safety and food safety.
Nebraska Appleseed draws from thre more
Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Nebraska Farmers Union, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed amendments to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System and other meat processing lines. The organization cautioned that proposed speed increases threaten worker safety, food safety, and the overall reliability of the nation's meat supply chain.
NeFU emphasized that the assembl more
Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Inc., Buffalo, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center, which serves over 34,000 patients and facilitates nearly 200,000 340B transactions annually, emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide.
The organiza more
New Horizon Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizon Health Center, Brownsville, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that community health centers nationwide face if the pilot program moves forward without exemptions for these safety-net providers.
New Horizon Health Center outlined in its letter that th more
New Horizons Healthcare Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizons Healthcare Pharmacy, Roanoke, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing operational and clinical concerns about the proposed transition of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a discount to a rebate model. The healthcare provider emphasized that this shift, alongside impending Maximum Fair Price pricing cuts and the end of penny pricing, threatens the financial foundation critical to their abi more
New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee Opposes FSIS Proposal to Increase Poultry and Swine Slaughterhouse Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service that would increase maximum line speed rates for poultry and swine slaughterhouses. The committee argues that the proposed rules exceed the statutory authority granted by the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act, threaten consumer safety, weaken more
New York State Homes & Community Renewal Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification in Federal Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's Proposed Rule that mandates immigration status verification for all family members residing in households receiving federal housing assistance. NYSHCR, which coordinates several New York State agencies focused on affordable housing, argues the rule threatens affordable housi more
Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Wheeler Urges Stronger Protections in Forest Service Mining Regulations to Safeguard Treaty Rights
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon F. Wheeler has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to locatable minerals regulations. The Tribe emphasized the importance of the Forest Service updating its regulations to better protect the tribe's treaty-reserved rights and the natural resources on public lands managed by the agency.
The Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, highlighted its historic more
NGFA and NAEGA Urge APHIS for Prompt Review of Bayer CropScience's Soybean Deregulation Petition
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association and the North American Export Grain Association have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding Bayer CropScience's petition to deregulate an insect-resistant soybean developed using genetic engineering. The associations emphasize the need for a science-based biotechnology regulatory policy that encourages innovation while protecting U.S. agriculture's more
North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association Urges USDA to Reinstate Blackberry Crop Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service requesting the reinstatement of blackberry crop data reporting. NARBA, a membership organization representing hundreds of growers, researchers, and stakeholders across the U.S. caneberry industry, emphasized the urgent need for the USDA to resume publishing comprehensive blackberry data to support market analysis and polic more
North Broward Hospital District Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Broward Hospital District, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing a proposed transition from upfront 340B drug discounts to a rebate-based pricing model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that would apply to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027.
Broward Health, a public hospital system in Florida participating in the 340B prog more
North Carolina Blockchain + AI Backs Treasury's GENIUS Act Regulatory Framework Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Carolina Blockchain + AI, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in support of the Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on broad-based principles for assessing whether state-level regulatory regimes are substantially similar to federal regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
NCB+AI expressed endorsement of the Treasury's proposed regulatory framew more
North Carolina State University Professor Urges USDA to Reject Expansion of Korean Sweet Potato Imports Over Pest Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adrienne M. Gorny, associate professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposal to expand sweet potato imports from the Republic of Korea.
Gorny's letter highlights two nematode species identified in the agency's own Risk Management Document (RMD) as requiring pest risk management: Ditylenchus destructor and Pratylenchus prat more
Northern Nevada HOPES Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that this shift from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate system threatens the financial stability of Community Health Centers and jeopardizes patient access to affordable medications.
Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit federally qualified hea more
Northridge Hospital Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northridge Hospital Medical Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns about the shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program, arguing that such a change would impose substantial costs and burdens that outweigh any potential benefits.
In the letter, Northridge Hospital Medi more
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Urges Exemption From 340B Model Pilot Program Changes
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Model Pilot Program. The letter addresses the potential negative impacts on Tribally operated health systems serving 43 federally recognized Indian Tribes across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The NPAIHB represents Tribal organizations under th more
Oaklawn Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information on the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The hospital outlined a series of critical questions and concerns regarding the shift from the traditional upfront discount approach to a rebate model that could impact their ability to support vulnerable patient populati more
Ochsner Health Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ochsner Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raising concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines the potential financial and operational challenges the pilot program could create for hospitals that rely on the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Ochsner Health, which includes 47 hospitals and numerous rural healthcare facilities, emphasi more
Ohio State University Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ohio State University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs request for information on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. OSUH, an academic health center serving a predominantly Medicare and Medicaid patient base, shared extensive concerns about the risks and costs associated with shifting the current 340B drug pricing pro more
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center Highlights Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter opposes implementing a rebate model to replace the longstanding upfront discount approach utilized by the 340B drug pricing program for covered entities.
Onvida Health, located in Yuma, more
Open Door Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Open Door Community Health Centers, Arcata, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the operational and financial risks the program poses to Community Health Centers, particularly emphasizing the program's impact on serving low-income, uninsured, and medically underserved patients.
The letter outlines that the more
Osceola Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Osceola Community Health Services (OCHS), operating under Primary Care Medical Services of Poinciana Inc., Kissimmee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OCHS urged the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from participation, arguing that the pilot would threaten their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient more
Owensboro Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Owensboro Health Inc. and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the Request for Information regarding the 340B Drug Discount Program proposed rebate model. Both entities, nonprofit acute care hospitals operating in Kentucky, highlighted the potential financial and operational impacts of transitioning from the current 340B upfront discount system to a reb more
Pacific Environment Urges Stronger EPA Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pacific Environment, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants covering Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations. The environmental advocacy organization endorses the EPA's proposed rule changes, which include enhanced flare monitoring, required periodic performance testing for non-flare control devices, and the removal of ex more
Pampa Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pampa Regional Medical Center, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns over the costs and operational burdens a rebate approach could impose compared to the current upfront discount model historically used in the 340B program.
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Parkview Health Warns of Financial and Operational Strain From Proposed 340B Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about HRSA's proposed implementation of a rebate model under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. The 340B program enables covered entities like Parkview to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices, supporting vital community health services.
In its letter, Parkview detailed the substantial administrative and fina more
Peoples Community Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Peoples Community Health Clinic Inc., Clarksville, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic urged HRSA to exempt community health centers from participation, citing concerns over financial, operational, and patient access impacts.
Peoples Clinic, which has provided primary care services for more than five decades and served over 18,000 patients i more
Pet Food Institute Urges USDA to Address Breeding Female Dog Care and Socialization Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Pet Food Institute (PFI), representing major U.S. cat and dog food manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding standards for the care of breeding female dogs and the importance of socialization and exercise. PFI emphasized the critical nature of nutrition tailored to the breeding life stage, alongside science-based approaches to socialization and exercise, to enhance cani more
Phelps Health Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Phelps County Regional Medical Center, operating as Phelps Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration outlining concerns and questions regarding the agency's contemplated implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. As a participant in the 340B drug pricing program serving rural communities in Missouri, Phelps Health emphasized the potential risks such a shift could pose to crucial healthcare safety nets.
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Piggott Health System Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Piggott Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasizes that the proposed shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model would negatively impact patient access to critical medications, especially in rural communities.
Piggott Health System has participated in the 340B program since 2014, which has allo more
Pilgrim's Pride Urges USDA AMS to Reconsider Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service concerning the agency's proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems regulation, known as the Grower Pay Rule. The company expressed opposition to the rule's implementation in its current form and called on AMS to use the delay period to reassess whether the regul more
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. Criticizes USFS Proposed Locatable Minerals Rule for Hindering Mineral Development
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pinto Valley Mining Corp., Miami, Arizona, and its parent company Capstone Copper Corp. have submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Locatable Minerals rule. The proposed amendment to 36 CFR Part 228 aims to update regulations governing mining activities on National Forest System lands but, according to Pinto Valley, falls short of Congressional mandates to streamline and expedite permitting for more
Plumas County Community Development Commission Opposes HUD's Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Plumas County Community Development Commission, Quincy, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 regarding the verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. The PCCDC Board of Commissioners, representing a small rural housing authority in California, highlighted concerns about the har more
Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Inc., Grafton, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center highlighted substantial financial, operational, and patient care risks associated with shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers, particularly community health centers.
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Prevention 305 Inc. Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot, Warns of Patient and Financial Harm
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prevention 305 Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic expressed concerns about the administrative and financial burdens the rebate model would impose and the negative impact on their ability to provide comprehensive care to patients living with HIV/AIDS.
In the letter, Prevention 305 outlines that the 340B program enables Ryan W more
Prism Health North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prism Health North Texas, Dallas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center-look-alike from Texas expressed opposition to including community health centers (CHCs) in the pilot, citing substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens that would jeopardize patient c more
Public Advocates Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Public Advocates Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The rule, published in the Federal Register on February 20, 2026, seeks to revise how HUD verifies eligibility for federal housing assistance, with Public Advocates calling for its complete withdrawal.
The organization contends that the proposed rule contradicts Section 214 of the Hou more
Radiant Industries Urges NRC to Adjust Fee Recovery Structure for Microreactors and Startups
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Radiant Industries LLC, El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed fee schedules and fee recovery rule for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter addresses concerns about the proportionality and predictability of licensing fees for nuclear reactors, particularly advanced microreactors like Radiant's Kaleidos, and advocates for adjustments to the NRC's fee recovery approach to better support more
Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America Urges USDA Not to Delay Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a division within USDA, had proposed postponing the rule's effective date, but R-CALF USA called for the agency to implement the rule as scheduled on July 1, 2026.
R-CALF USA, represen more
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront 340B drug discount model with a rebate-based system. The hospital cautions that moving to a rebate model for 25 specified drugs would impose increased costs and administrative burdens on covered entities that the 340B program was designed to support.
The 340B progra more
Regions Hospital Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing reservations about the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information on this topic, outlines numerous questions and concerns about the impact such a model could have on safety-net hospitals, patients, and the integrity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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Rush Memorial Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital argues that transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive administrative costs, operational burdens, and financial risks that outweigh any potential benefits.
In the letter, the hospital emphasizes that more
SAC Health Voices Concerns Over Manufacturer Rebate Models in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SAC Health System, San Bernardino, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding potential changes to the 340B drug pricing program. The organization expressed concerns about the adoption of manufacturer rebate models as an alternative to the traditional upfront 340B pricing mechanism.
SAC Health highlighted that the 340B program plays a crucial role in enabling safety-net providers to access discounted medica more
Safe Food Coalition Urges USDA to Abandon Proposed Rule on Swine Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Safe Food Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate maximum line speeds for swine slaughter establishments under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The coalition warns that the rule lacks proper safeguards for worker safety and foodborne illness prevention and calls for the agency to prioritize consumer protection over industrial profit.
The coalition critiques the rule more
Saint Joseph Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Saint Joseph Health, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based safety-net health system opposed the potential shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate system under the 340B drug pricing program.
Saint Joseph Health emphasized that the upfront discount model, which has been more
Salem Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Salem Health, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Salem Health's letter to HRSA challenges the agency's consideration of replacing the current upfront discount structure with a rebate-based model for the 340B Program, which provides discounted drugs to eligible hospitals and clinics serving vulnerable populations.
Salem Health stated that more
Samaritan Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Operational Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Samaritan, Moses Lake, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a rebate-based model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the proposed rebate mechanism would impose excessive administrative costs and disrupt the hospital's ability to e more
San Diego HHS Interim Deputy Chief Henandez Urges HUD to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Elizabeth A. Henandez, interim deputy chief administrative officer of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposed rule aims to limit access to prorated housing assistance for mixed-status families, poten more
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Urges USDA to Enhance Food Security Data Collection and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically addressing the Economic Research Service Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The organization highlighted the critical role USDA data plays in its efforts to address food insecurity affecting approximately one in five Californians, emphasizing the need for improved data to better serve vulnerable populati more
Sanford Health Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to completely abandon its proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Sanford Health highlighted concerns that the rebate model runs counter to the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and poses risks to the program's sustainability and the financial viability of safety-net providers.
Sanford Health's letter emphasiz more
Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule revising the verification of eligible status for federally assisted housing. The letter argues that the rule, which would eliminate the existing prorated rent system for mixed-status families, is harmful and flawed.
Under current regulations established by the Housing and Community D more
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Martinez Opposes HUD Proposal to Exclude Mixed-Status Households From Section 8 Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Monica Martinez, chair of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed regulations that would bar mixed-status households from participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The board emphasized the potential profound negative effects on the county, which is grappling with an acute affordable housing shortage.
The publ more
Seattle Indian Health Board Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Patient Care Impacts
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Seattle Indian Health Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter expresses concerns about how this pilot program would negatively affect Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), particularly those serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations through the Indian health care system.
SIHB, an Urban more
Self-Help Credit Union Challenges Proposed Amendments to NCUA Credit Union Conversion Rules
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Self-Help Credit Union, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration concerning proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 708a, which govern the conversion of federally insured credit unions to Mutual Savings Banks. The two credit unions jointly manage $4.5 billion in assets, serving more than 230,000 member-owners across nearly 80 branches in ten states.
The organizations expressed their opposition to the proposed ch more
Sentient Futures Urges Inclusion of Animals in Automated Driving Systems Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sentient Futures Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing gaps in the current draft of the United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. The letter highlights the omission of explicit references to animals as "other road users" within the regulatory framework, which could lead to ambiguity in safety obligations for ADS more
Simmons Prepared Foods Advocates for Expanded Poultry Line Speeds Under USDA Inspection Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Simmons Prepared Foods Inc., Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service concerning the agency's regulations on maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The company emphasizes the success of the NPIS, the evolution of poultry processing technology, and the potential benefits of permitting increased line more
Siouxland Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Siouxland Community Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SCHC, a community health center serving over 34,000 patients in Iowa, warns that shifting the rebate responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers would destabilize pharmacy operations nationwide and threaten access to affordable medications more
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SVCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that the pilot would impose on community health centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation to protect their mission of serving vulnerable populations.
SVCHC emphasizes that more
South32 Hermosa Urges U.S. Forest Service to Expedite Exploration in Locatable Minerals Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- South32 Hermosa Inc., Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Locatable Minerals rule under 36 CFR Part 228. South32 Hermosa represents one of the nation's leading undeveloped mineral projects, located in Arizona, and is a significant source of zinc, lead, silver, and manganese critical to U.S. needs.
In its letter, South32 Hermosa highlighted that the proposed USFS Locatable more
Southern California Rental Housing Association Raises Concerns Over HUD Immigration Verification Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Southern California Rental Housing Association, San Diego, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." SCRHA represents rental housing owners, managers, and developers throughout Southern California, managing or owning over 145,000 units. The association expressed concerns about how the proposed immigration more
Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Inc., Olean, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that the pilot, by shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like community health centers, threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations nati more
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a rural Disproportionate Share Hospital serving medically vulnerable populations in Mississippi and neighboring Louisiana, SMRMC emphasizes that the 340B program's current structure is critical to sustaining access to care in its community.
The letter asserts that more
Spectrum Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Spectrum Health Services Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Spectrum emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and mission-critical services of Community Health Centers, which rely heavily on the 340B program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive care.
Spectrum detailed profound operati more
SpendMend Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SpendMend LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of a rebate-based model to replace the current upfront discount structure under the 340B drug pricing program. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information concerning a pilot program that would apply rebate pricing to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027.
SpendMend stresses that the 340B program has relied on up more
St. Anne's Family Services Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Anne's Family Services, a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable families in Los Angeles County, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the department's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (FR-6524)." The organization urged HUD to reconsider policy changes that could inadvertently heighten housing instability for families with more
St. John's Hospitals Oppose HRSA's Proposed Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the introduction of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospitals criticized the agency's Request for Information on replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B drug pricing program with a rebate-based system.
In the letter, St. John's hospitals emphasized their role as more
St. Joseph Health Burleson Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Joseph Health Burleson, Caldwell, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based hospital emphasized the role the existing 340B upfront discount system plays in supporting care for low-income and underinsured patients.
In its letter, St. Joseph Health Burleson expressed opposition to replacing the longstanding up more
St. Luke's Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based nonprofit serving East Texas, urged HRSA to maintain the existing upfront discount model used in the 340B program instead of adopting a rebate system.
In its letter to HRSA, St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin ou more
Star Community Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Star Community Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, serving over 52,000 patients annually across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, emphasized that the program threatens their pharmacy operations and financial stability.
The letter detailed concerns that shifting the responsibility for drug discounts fr more
Suncoast Community Health Centers Oppose HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights that the proposed shift to a rebate model threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide, including Suncoast, which serves tens of thousands of vulnerable patients in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Sunc more
Swedish Covenant Health Warns of Substantial Costs in Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Swedish Covenant Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital argues that replacing the existing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism would impose costly administrative burdens and threaten the financial viability of its services.
In the letter, Swedish more
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Urges HRSA to Reapprove and Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The company emphasized the importance of promptly reapproving the rebate model to enhance program integrity and ensure increased access to care for vulnerable patients. Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical firm, highlighted data limitations in the 340B program and detailed how a rebate mod more
Tampa General Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Structure in 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tampa General Hospital submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital called on HRSA to retain the existing upfront discount mechanisms, which it argued better enable covered entities to extend federal resources and enhance care access for vulnerable populations.
Tampa General Hospital, more
Tarrant County Hospital District Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tarrant County Hospital District submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposal to implement a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter argues that the current upfront discount mechanism, which has been in place for decades, should be preserved to allow covered entities to maximize federal resources for patient care.
The hospital district warns that adopting a rebate model would int more
TCC Family Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TCC Family Health, Long Beach, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from participation, citing concerns about operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by the proposed shift from upfront discounts to a rebate-based system.
In the letter, TCC Family Health outlines more
Terrebonne General Health System Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Model in 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Terrebonne General Health System submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter was in response to HRSA's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
The organization emphasized that the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program is effective and that any transition to a rebate mechanism would impose exce more
Textile Rental Services Association Calls for IRS Clarification on Substantial Transformation in Industrial Laundering
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging clarification on the "substantial transformation" criterion under Notice 2026-16 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS. The letter highlights the need for guidance recognizing industrial and commercial laundering operations as qualifying production activities eligible for special depreciation allowances established by Sect more
Thunder Bay Community Health Service Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thunder Bay Community Health Service Inc., Hillman, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TBCHS highlighted substantial operational and financial risks posed to community health centers under the pilot, urging HRSA to exempt such centers from participation.
TBCHS warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net prov more
Thundermist Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thundermist Health Center, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on community health centers nationwide, jeopardizing their ability to provide medication and essential healthcare services to vulnerable patient populations.
Th more
Tigerlily Foundation Advocates for Rebate Model in 340B Program to Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Tigerlily Foundation, Aldie, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the adoption of a rebate model within the 340B drug discount program. The foundation expressed concern that the program's original intent-to help safety-net hospitals provide affordable care to vulnerable patients-is being undermined as hospitals benefit financially without passing savings onto those in need.
In the letter addressed to H more
Titus Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Titus Regional Medical Center, Pleasant, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns about the significant financial and operational burdens that a switch from the current upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose on covered entities participating in the 340B drug more
Tri-Area Community Health Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Area Community Health, Laurel Fork, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlighted concerns that the pilot would destabilize CHC pharmacy operations, introduce financial and administrative burdens, and threaten medication access for vulnerable populations served by CHCs.
TACH emphasized that th more
Tri-Cities Community Health Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Cities Community Health, Pasco, Washington state, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TCCH highlighted severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would impose on community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the program's foundational role in delivering affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
The organization warned tha more
Trinity Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana, Bossier City, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized the potential operational and financial risks the model poses to community health centers and the vulnerable patients they serve.
Trinity Community Health Centers highlighted that the 340B program has been essential for CHCs to p more
TrueCare Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TrueCare, San Marcos, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TrueCare argues that the pilot program threatens the financial stability and operational viability of Community Health Centers, potentially undermining their ability to provide essential health services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
In the letter, TrueCar more
Tyler Family Circle of Care Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tyler Family Circle of Care, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. FCC urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this pilot because of the potential logistical, financial, and operational burdens that could impair their ability to deliver care to vulnerable populations.
In the letter, FCC outlines the complexity of transitioning from the more
UMC Health System Opposes HRSA Proposal for 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UMC Health System, Alto, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UMC, a super safety net county hospital system serving West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, outlined concerns about the financial, operational, and patient access risks presented by switching from the existing 340B upfront discount structure to a rebate-ba more
UNC Health Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The program would replace the established upfront 340B drug discount with a retrospective rebate mechanism, particularly for drugs affected by the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program under the Inflation Reduction Act more
Union Community Health Center Urges HRSA Not to Implement 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Union Community Health Center, Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UNION emphasized that the 340B program is vital to providing affordable healthcare and medications to vulnerable populations and expressed grave concerns about the financial and operational impacts a rebate model would impose on community health centers.
Union Community Health Center o more
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges USDA to Reject Proposed Swine Line Speed Increases Over Worker Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to allow swine processing plants to set their own line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The UFCW, representing approximately 30,000 workers handling 71% of the hogs processed in the U.S., warns that raising or deregulating line speeds beyond the c more
United Neighborhood Health Services Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Over Patient and Financial Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- United Neighborhood Health Services Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights concerns regarding financial burdens, operational complexity, and risks to patient access that would arise if covered entities were required to purchase drugs at full cost and await rebates later.
Neighborhood Health is a federally qualif more
UnitedHealth Group Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures Across Healthcare Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. UHG detailed a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving program integrity across Medicare, Medicaid, and other health coverage programs.
In its letter, UHG highlighted the substantial financial losses due to fraud, citing ove more
Unity Care Northwest Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot in Letter to HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Unity Care Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter articulates the challenges and risks the organization anticipates if the rebate model replaces the current upfront discount structure.
Unity Care Northwest serves approximately 24,000 patients annually, many living at or below the Federal Poverty Guideline threshold. The nonprofit health center em more
University of California Law Student Urges HUD To Withdraw Proposed Mixed Status Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adelaide L. Apostol, a law student at the University of California Irvine, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule on verification of eligible status under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, arguing the measure should be withdrawn.
The current Section 214 framework prohibits assistance to undocumented household members but allows prorated housing benefits to mixed-st more
University of Michigan Law Scholar Urges Labor Department to Revise Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Andrew Stawasz, faculty fellow at the University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration emphasizing the need to reconsider how mortality and morbidity risks are monetized in the proposed regulatory framework.
In the letter, Stawasz applauded EBSA's prediction that the rule could enhance prescription drug adherence and thus reduce morbidity risks but insisted the agency more
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Highlights USDA Data Needs in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc., Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The cooperative, comprised of approximately 230 dairy farmers across New York and New England, stressed the importance of USDA data in supporting forecasting, pricing analysis, policy interpretation, and decision-making with more
Valley Professionals Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley Professionals Community Health Center, Clinton, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration articulating opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed concerns that the pilot program threatens the financial and operational stability of community health centers nationwide, as it would shift the responsibility of managing rebates from drug manufacturers to the safety-net more
Valley-Wide Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc., Alamosa, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (HHS Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). Valley-Wide detailed the potentially destabilizing financial, operational, and patient care impacts the program could have on CHCs like itself, which serve tens of thousands of vulnerable patients across expansive rural areas.
As a more
Variety Care Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Variety Care, Oklahoma City, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining significant concerns about the agency's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter highlights the potential financial and operational burdens the model could impose on the organization and the patients it serves.
Variety Care emphasized that the 340B program has been pivotal in delivering affordable healthcare to nearly 89,000 Oklahom more
Vecino Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vecino Health Centers, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization outlined numerous operational and financial risks the pilot poses to federally qualified health centers, such as community health centers, which serve vulnerable populations nationwide.
Vecino Health Centers emphasized that the 340B program has been essential fo more
Via Care Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Via Care Community Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Via Care emphasizes that this shift would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide, threatening their mission to serve vulnerable populations with affordable medications.
Via Care details anticipated financial losses including a projected $1.3 million defi more
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Urges Balanced Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse through the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). While endorsing stronger program integrity, VHHA emphasized the need for policies that avoid unintended consequences for legitimate providers, patient access, and healthcare operations.
Representing 26 more
Virginia Tech Intern Calls for Protections of Alaska Subsistence Rights
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Emelia Crump, an intern at the Virginia Tech Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic, Blacksburg, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior supporting protections for rural subsistence rights under a federal program review.
The Federal Subsistence Management Program, established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, ensures priority access to subsistence resources for rural Alaskans. Approximately more
Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc., Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging exemption of community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. VIP highlighted operational and financial risks associated with the rebate model, arguing it threatens the stability of CHC pharmacy operations and patient access to affordable medications.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program more
Waymo Calls for NHTSA to Modernize Transmission Shift Display Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102 to better accommodate automated driving systems and driverless vehicle configurations. The submitted letter responds to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which proposes modifications that would remove certain regulatory requirements for transmission shift position displays in vehicles more
Waymo Urges NHTSA to Update Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responding to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at modernizing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems, which were originally designed with human-driven vehicles in mind. Waymo supports revisions that would exempt autonomous vehicl more
West Virginia Primary Care Association Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The West Virginia Primary Care Association, Charleston, representing 33 Community Health Centers serving over 580,000 patients, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. WVPCA detailed concerns that the rebate model would significantly harm CHCs' financial viability and ability to deliver essential services to low-income and uninsured populations.
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Western Center on Law & Poverty Opposes HUD's Mixed Status Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed "mixed status rule" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. This Proposed Rule aims to modify eligibility verification for HUD-subsidized housing, requiring all household members to prove U.S. citizenship, national status, or eligible immigration status for tenancy more
White River Health Urges HRSA to Abandon Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- White River Health, Batesville, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing serious concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which has participated in the 340B Drug Pricing Program since 2009, highlighted the significant financial, operational, and patient access challenges the rebate model would impose on its institution and urged the agency to reconsider the approach.
Accor more
Wickenburg Community Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Current 340B Upfront Discount Model
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Wickenburg Community Hospital, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing any transition from the existing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasizes that the current discount system has functioned effectively for decades to help critical access hospitals like itself stretch federal resources to serve more patients.
In the letter, th more
Woodlawn Hospital Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The letter outlines concerns over the increased administrative burdens, higher costs, and cash flow challenges such a shift would create for safety-net providers serving low-income and und more
Wright Center Calls for Exemption of Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, collectively known as The Wright Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Wright Center urged HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this program to safeguard the financial stability of safety-net providers and protect access to care for vu more
ZKProva Inc. Urges Treasury to Include Technical Interoperability Standards in Stablecoin Regulation Equivalence Criteria
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ZKProva Inc., San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the proposed rulemaking for state-level regulatory regime equivalence under the GENIUS Act. The company stressed that the Treasury's current principles for determining whether a state regulatory framework is "substantially similar" to the federal standard should encompass interoperability and federation technical standards to avoid fragmentation of t more
Zoox Supports NHTSA Proposal to Modernize Vehicle Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zoox Inc., Foster City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently mandate windshield wipers and defrosters, requirements that Zoox argues are outdated for automated driving system-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls.
Zoox highlighted in the letter that traditional sa more
Zufall Health Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zufall Health, Dover, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the program poses severe financial and operational risks to community health centers nationwide, threatening their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient populations.
Zufall Health emphasized that the 340B program is essential for more
Tipoffs: Iran
Center for American Progress: Trump's War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Trump's War of Choice with Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis
President Donald Trump's war of choice against Iran is generating a devastating food and health crisis, made far worse by his administration's gutting of the global humanitarian system.
A new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-war-of-choice-with-iran-threatens-a-global-hu more
Department of War's Strategic Priorities Focus of ABA National Security Luncheon
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on April 22, 2026:
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Department of War's strategic priorities focus of ABA national security luncheon
WASHINGTON -- Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, who oversees the Department of War's efforts to strengthen and sustain the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB) and protect vital national security supply chains, will join Brian Egan, partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, M more
Durbin Calls Out Republicans For Prioritizing Funding For Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Over The Affordability Crisis Hurting American Families
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Durbin Calls Out Republicans For Prioritizing Funding For Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Over The Affordability Crisis Hurting American Families
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, more
Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and Disagreement With President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions That Prop Up Aging Coal Plants
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants
During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (D more
Heinrich to Secretary Wright: "If You Want to Change the Law, Run for Congress. Until Then, You Have No Right to Ignore the Direction of Congress"
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Heinrich to Secretary Wright: "If you Want to Change the Law, Run for Congress. Until Then, you Have No Right to Ignore the Direction of Congress"
Heinrich grills Wright on partisan leadership at the Department of Energy, details how Wright's leadership has led to higher costs for working families
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Durin more
House Appropriations Committee Releases FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Bill
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Committee Releases FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 23rd at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed a more
House Appropriations Committee Releases FY27 National Security, Department of State & Related Programs Bill
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Committee Releases FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, April 23rd, at 8:00 a.m. The marku more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone: Republicans Are Selling Out Rural Americans
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Pallone: Republicans Are Selling Out Rural Americans
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today on H.Res. 1182:
Prices are soaring for the American people, Trump's reckless war of choice continues in Iran, and Republicans are spen more
House Republicans Surrender Global Leadership to Adversaries While President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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House Republicans Surrender Global Leadership to Adversaries While President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War with Iran
Proposed Cut of Nearly $3 Billion to State and Foreign Operations Harms Women's Health and Slashes Humanitarian Aid
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House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the fiscal year 2027 St more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: How to Beat the Big Diesel Squeeze
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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How to beat the big diesel squeeze
Australia must act now to save fuel and essential services
Key Takeaways:
Australia imports 87% of its diesel, and is the world's largest diesel importer. It could face a diesel squeeze as prices skyrocket and suppliers curtail exports or even become importers due to a prolonged Middle East fuel crisis.
Eco-driving, impr more
National Security, Illicit Finance & International Financial Institutions Reviews the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Reviews the Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions
Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, more
On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Republicans for Cutting a Blank Check for ICE While Costs Skyrocket for Families Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Republicans for Cutting a Blank Check for ICE While Costs Skyrocket for Families Across the Country
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor on Republicans' efforts to provide at least $70 billion--but as much as $140 billi more
Ranking Member Coons Hammers Secretary Bessent for Funding Our Enemies During War Time During Appropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Coons hammers Secretary Bessent for funding our enemies during war time during Appropriations hearing
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, assailed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for failures on multiple fronts, chiefly funding adversaries Russia and Iran even in the middle of President Trump's war of choice wi more
Republicans Advance Partisan Giveaway for Billionaires and Big Corporations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Republicans Advance Partisan Giveaway for Billionaires and Big Corporations
Today, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee pushed through the fiscal year 2027 Financial Services and General Government funding bill on a party-line vote. The bill overwhelmingly benefits billionaires, big corporations, and the well more
Senator Alsobrooks Forces Vote Capping Child Care Costs at 7% of Income
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Senator Alsobrooks Forces Vote Capping Child Care Costs at 7% of Income
During the Senate vote-a-rama - an all-night marathon of amendment votes on the Senate Republicans' budget resolution to fund ICE and CPB - Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) forced a vote on her amendment, #5294, which would ensure that child care is finally affordable for working families. Federal guidelines suggest child care i more
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes Again on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN on Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Baldwin's Iran War Powers Resolution:
"It has been 53 days since the start of President Trump's unauthorized war in Iran. And still there is no strategy and no end in sight.
"Americans cannot afford their gas, groceries, or med more
Senator Coons Presses Secretary Wright on Rising Gas Prices and Higher Energy Costs Amid Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Senator Coons presses Secretary Wright on rising gas prices and higher energy costs amid Trump's war in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) pressed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today on rising gas prices and higher energy costs as a result of President Trump's war in Iran, as well as proposed cuts to key energy programs such as the Weatherization Assistance Program, du more
Senator Murray Blasts Republicans' Plans to Pad ICE's Budget Without Any Strings Attached--While Doing Nothing to Lower Families' Costs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Senator Murray Blasts Republicans' Plans to Pad ICE's Budget Without Any Strings Attached--While Doing Nothing to Lower Families' Costs
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, spoke at a press conference with S more
Writers Under Siege: Defying Silence - PEN International Case List 2026
LONDON, England, April 23 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Writers Under Siege: Defying Silence - PEN International Case List 2026
"When literary heritage and expression are attacked, our capacity to develop the narratives and ideas necessary to understand and address the world's seemingly intractable challenges is diminished, resulting in a cost borne by us all." Ma Thida, Chair of PEN International Writers in Prison Committee
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Today, on World Book Day, PEN Internati more
18 Minutes. 47 Minutes. A Troubling Pattern of Insider Trading That the Trump Administration Can't Explain.
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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18 Minutes. 47 Minutes. A Troubling Pattern of Insider Trading That the Trump Administration Can't Explain.
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Ways and Means Committee nearly a year since his last public hearing demanding answers on potential market manipulation and insider trading within the Donald Trump's Adminis more
Americans' views on military force mixed, FSU Institute for Governance and Civics report finds
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Americans' views on military force mixed, FSU Institute for Governance and Civics report finds
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As U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela spark debate, partisan divides over presidential war powers hit record levels
As debate over U.S. military action against Iran intensifies, a new report from the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University finds that most Americans believe p more
Chairman Rick Scott Leads Seapower Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Rick Scott Leads Seapower Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott chaired a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Seapower Subcommittee hearing on the status of the U.S. Navy's acquisition and implementation of unmanned surface vessels. During the hearing, Chairman Scott questioned witnesses about the urgent need for the Navy to make unmanned v more
Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after their Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting certain more
Durbin Calls Out Republicans For Prioritizing Funding For Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Over The Affordability Crisis Hurting American Families
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls Out Republicans For Prioritizing Funding For Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Over The Affordability Crisis Hurting American Families
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April 22, 2026
Durbin: "Republicans are responsible for the chaos we face, and Americans increasingly wonder: what have they done to help their families? My colleagues will need to find a better answer to that question than the current agenda of more
Governor Hochul Signs Nation-leading Executive Order Banning State Employees From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Signs Nation-leading Executive Order Banning State Employees From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
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Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets. These markets allow individuals to place bets on the outcomes of real world events, including both major events such as outcomes of mi more
Governor Lamont Announces Lower Electricity Rates in Response To Benefits Received From Nuclear Contracts and Other State Energy Policies
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 22 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Announces Lower Electricity Rates in Response To Benefits Received From Nuclear Contracts and Other State Energy Policies
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Starting May 1, Residential Electric Bills To Decrease by Roughly 14%
Public Benefits Charge Will Shift From a Cost to a Credit Through at Least September
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Public Utiliti more
Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE's Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants
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WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ra more
Heinrich to Secretary Wright: "If you Want to Change the Law, Run for Congress. Until Then, you Have No Right to Ignore the Direction of Congress"
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich to Secretary Wright: "If you Want to Change the Law, Run for Congress. Until Then, you Have No Right to Ignore the Direction of Congress"
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WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the Trump administration's budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee more
How Bahrain Is Using the War on Iran to Suppress Its Own People
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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How Bahrain Is Using the War on Iran to Suppress Its Own People
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The war in the Middle East carries a tragedy represented in the censorship imposed by Gulf states to protect themselves from unwanted media coverage. Bahrain has become the latest country under scrutiny, following the death of Bahraini citizen Mohamed al-Mosawi and documented evidence of his tor more
ICYMI: America Can't Afford the Jones Act Anymore
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: America Can't Afford the Jones Act Anymore
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ARLINGTON, VA- As published by Real Clear Policy, Kent Strang Managing Director for Americans for Prosperity, emphasizes that President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily waive the Jones Act is more than a short-term response to geopolitical tension-it's a long-overdue acknowledgment that outdated regulations are d more
In Memoriam: Ali Jimale Ahmed
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Ali Jimale Ahmed
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The Graduate Center community mourns the passing of Professor Ali Jimale Ahmed, a longtime member of the Comparative Literature program and an admired poet, writer, and scholar. He died on March 31. He was 71.
Ahmed joined the Graduate Center's Comparative Literature program in 1991 and served as a professor of comparative literature at Queens College, wher more
Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
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(Beirut) - Israeli and Iranian attacks in mid-March 2026 on vital energy infrastructure were unlawfully indiscriminate and could trigger profound economic consequences for millions of people in the region and globally, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on the facilities in Iran and Qatar may amount to war crimes.
On Mar more
Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in New Mexico and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate more
Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
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Hegseth has made deep cuts in funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs
More than 1,700 civilian deaths, strikes on more than 30 schools, health care facilities since the start of President Trump's illegal war in Iran
Washington, D. more
Merkley Seeks Answers on Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Seeks Answers on Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War
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Washington, D.C. -Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee-joined a group of Senators in seeking answers on U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic more
Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
FALMOUTH, England, April 22 -- Falmouth University posted the following news:
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Online Illustration student sees her reportage art shared in nine languages by the BBC
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"When people don't have a voice or strong access to media, it becomes the responsibility of journalists and illustrators to recreate their reality and share it with audiences in other countries," says current BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) student Faren Taghizadeh.
After growing up in Tehran, Iran, Faren moved to the UK more
Padilla, Peters, Durbin Lead Bill to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote By Mail, Presses USPS on Unconstitutional EO
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Peters, Durbin Lead Bill to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote By Mail, Presses USPS on Unconstitutional EO
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -After leading the fight to defeat the SAVE Act in the Senate, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is pressing forward to protect our elections by introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act (Absentee MVP Act) with Senators Gary Peters (D- more
PEN America Announces 2026 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honorees Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee and Ali Asadollahi of Iran
NEW YORK, April 22 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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PEN America Announces 2026 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honorees Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee and Ali Asadollahi of Iran
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(NEW YORK)-PEN America announced today that Iranian writers Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee and Ali Asadollahi will receive the 2026 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award. The an more
Response to the Accelerate EU announcement
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Response to the Accelerate EU announcement
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In response to the Accelerate EU Communication, Myriam Douo, Senior Campaigner at Oil Change International, said:
"U.S. and Israeli military attacks have devastated communities across Iran and Lebanon, and the risk of further escalation continues to threaten millions with displacement and poverty. In Europe, energy costs are skyrocketing, more
REUTERS: "Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices... Now the Republican is on the defensive on that same issue"
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REUTERS: "Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices... Now the Republican is on the defensive on that same issue"
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"Christine Waugh-Fleischmann, who spends up to $200 a week on gas for drives to see her grandchildren, said after discussions with Republican friends about inflation she believes the district can be flipped."
New reporting highlights how once a more
Senator Marshall: President Trump's Maximum Pressure on Iran is Working
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: President Trump's Maximum Pressure on Iran is Working
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax & Fox Business
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ed Henry on Newsmax and David Asman on Fox Business to discuss the ongoing Iran ceasefire negotiations, the latest in the Senate, and his assessment of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing to serve as the next Fede more
Senator Murray Blasts Republicans' Plans to Pad ICE's Budget Without Any Strings Attached--While Doing Nothing to Lower Families' Costs
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Blasts Republicans' Plans to Pad ICE's Budget Without Any Strings Attached--While Doing Nothing to Lower Families' Costs
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WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Budget Committee, spoke at a press conference with Senate Democr more
Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to Lower Costs for Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to Lower Costs for Farmers
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Mike Bost (IL-12) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to boost domestic fertilizer production and s more
Warren Presses Top Military Official on Trump Admin Failures Evacuating Americans from Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Top Military Official on Trump Admin Failures Evacuating Americans from Middle East
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"The American people have a right to know whether the Trump administration used all the tools at its disposal to evacuate Americans out of the Middle East after President Trump launched an illegal and unconstitutional war"
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth more
WATCH: Baldwin Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Forces Vote on Her War Powers Resolution to Immediately End It
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Baldwin Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Forces Vote on Her War Powers Resolution to Immediately End It
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote on her War Powers Resolution to immediately bring an end to the illegal Iran war. The vote comes as the fragile and crumbling ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was set to expire today, the Str more
While NC Families Paid $641 Million More at The Pump Since Iran War Started, DC Insider Michael Whatley's Oil & Gas Stocks Spiked
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While NC Families Paid $641 Million More at The Pump Since Iran War Started, DC Insider Michael Whatley's Oil & Gas Stocks Spiked
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NC Voices : "While families pay more at the gas pump and for basic goods, Whatley's financial ties to the oil industry position him to benefit as those costs remain elevated."
As new economic data reveals North Carolina families have paid over $641.5 milli more
Blumenthal Calls Out Prediction Markets' Failure to Address Disputed & Unclear Bets
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Calls Out Prediction Markets' Failure to Address Disputed & Unclear Bets
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[WASHINGTON, DC] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today pressed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about the accurate and fair resolution of bets on prediction markets. In a letter sent to CFTC Chair Michael Selig, Blumenthal pointed to disputed outcomes of bets that have left predict more
Congressman Brad Sherman Holds 5th Town Hall of the Year to Address War with Iran, Economic Pressures, and Threats to Democracy
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Sherman Holds 5th Town Hall of the Year to Address War with Iran, Economic Pressures, and Threats to Democracy
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SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On April 21, residents from across the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) fifth Telephone Town Hall of the year to discuss pressing national and local issues, including the ongoing U more
In New Video, Senator Murray Rejects Trump's $1.5 Trillion War Funding Request, Outlines Better Ways to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Help People
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In New Video, Senator Murray Rejects Trump's $1.5 Trillion War Funding Request, Outlines Better Ways to Spend Taxpayer Dollars to Help People
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WATCH : Senator Murray lays out much better ways to spend taxpayer dollars
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a video slamming Trump for his reckless war of choice wit more
Reed Calls on Trump to End War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Calls on Trump to End War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - In recent days, President Trump has issued contradictory statements on Iran, from declaring Iran has "agreed to everything," including working with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium, to warning that if Iran does not sign a U.S. proposed deal, the "whole country is getting blown up."
Nearly two months into President Trump's war of c more
Senator Murray Slams RFK Jr. for Endorsing Cuts to Critical Programs Families Rely on to Fund Trump's Wars Abroad
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Slams RFK Jr. for Endorsing Cuts to Critical Programs Families Rely on to Fund Trump's Wars Abroad
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RFK Jr. on Trump budget request to spend money on war instead of child care: "It's not my department."
ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning
Washington, D.C. - Today,-at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health more
