Saturday - October 31, 2026
Artificial Intelligence
Americans for Financial Reform: Private Equity is Fueling the Data Center Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Private Equity is Fueling the Data Center Crisis Washington, D.C. -- As data center backlash sparks across the country, private equity firms are playing a significant more
Argonne Improves Perovskite Crystal Growth for Next-generation Optoelectronics
ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne improves perovskite crystal growth for next-generation optoelectronics Salt-enabled mechanism strengthens LEDs, solar cells and other electronic devices By Beth Burmahl October 29, 2026 Innovation reduces defects and improves performance in optoelectronic devices. - Crystals in the lab aren't gemstones. They're materials built from atoms arrange more
Bloomberg Government: DGA's "Aggressive Strategy to Flip Gubernatorial Seats"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Government: DGA's "Aggressive Strategy to Flip Gubernatorial Seats" Oct 29, 2026 New reporting from Bloomberg Government highlights the Democratic Governors Association's "aggressive strategy to flip gubernatorial seats that once seemed out of reach." Bloomberg Government notes that potential wins "in Georgia, Nevada, Alaska, Ohio, and Iowa, a mix of established and fresh battlegrounds wh more
Chancellor King Visits the State University of New York at Stony Brook to Highlight Research Excellence
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits the State University of New York at Stony Brook to Highlight Research Excellence October 29, 2026 Chancellor King Joined Campus Leadership, Faculty, and Staff to Tour Research Laboratories Research Projects Address Quantum, AI, Healthy Aging, Nuclear Energy, Clean Water, and More - Stony Brook, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today hig more
Circana Puts AI to Work: Engages Ode With Anthropic to Build a Faster, Smarter Market Intelligence Engine
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Puts AI to Work: Engages Ode with Anthropic to Build a Faster, Smarter Market Intelligence Engine Governed AI agents, an in-house AI team and six decades of domain expertise, built to deliver sharper insights to clients faste more
Common Sense Media Hosts Inaugural Kids & AI Summit in New York City
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Hosts Inaugural Kids & AI Summit in New York City Leaders from tech, education, and policy gathered at the New York Public Library to chart how AI can work for kids, not against them - NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026--Yesterday, Common Sense Media hosted its inaugural Kids & AI Summit, which brought together over 400 leaders in technology, education, public health, policy, philanthro more
Congressman Cloud Announces $7.15 Million Federal Grant for Port of Corpus Christi Infrastructure Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cloud Announces $7.15 Million Federal Grant for Port of Corpus Christi Infrastructure Security Oct 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) announced that the Port of Corpus Christi Authority was awarded $7,153,376 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The Port of Corpus Christi drives major American energy tr more
CrowdStrike's Global Partner Ecosystem Doubles Down on Fal.Con Europe 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike's Global Partner Ecosystem Doubles Down on Fal.Con Europe 2026 70 partner sponsors back sold-out European conference, underscoring sustained global commitment to CrowdStrike - AUSTIN, Texas - October 29, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced 70 partner sponsors will come toget more
DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Virtual Assistant Streamlines One of the Most Advanced Microscopes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New Virtual Assistant Streamlines One of the Most Advanced Microscopes By Jenny Weger October 29, 2026 Researchers connected a commercial large language model (LLM) directly to a world-leading transmission electron microscope (TEM), letting scientists run complex experiments using plain language instead of custom code. Key Takeaways * A Berkeley Lab team built a larg more
Experian and Solidatus Join Forces to Deliver Trusted, Traceable Data
COSTA MESA, California, Oct. 30 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian and Solidatus join forces to deliver trusted, traceable data New partnership brings Solidatus data lineage capabilities to Experian's Aperture Data Studio, helping businesses understand whether their data can be trusted, its origins, and the impact it has on their organisation - London, 29 October 2026 - Experian and Solidatus have today announced a new partnershi more
HPE Partners With Brentford Football Club to Deliver Experience-first Matchdays With HPE Self-Driving Network
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * HPE partners with Brentford Football Club to deliver experience-first matchdays with HPE Self-Driving Network Reliable connectivity enables personalized fan engagement, interactive digital experiences and streamlined stadium operations In this article * Brentford FC fans will benefit from more personalised content, interactive experiences and future loyalty initi more
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Does Generative AI Narrow Education-based Productivity Gaps? Evidence From a Randomized Experiment'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper on Oct. 30, 2026, entitled "Does Generative AI Narrow Education-based Productivity Gaps? Evidence from a Randomized Experiment." Here are excerpts: * * * Does generative artificial intelligence (AI) reinforce or reduce productivity differences across workers? Existing evidence largely studies AI within firms and occupations, where organizational selection compresses educational heterogeneity, more
Keysight Technologies to Report Fiscal Q4 Results on November 19, 2026
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 30 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Technologies to Report Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results on November 19, 2026 SANTA ROSA, Calif. October 29, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, after the close of the stock market on Thursday, November 19, 2026.  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Is Benefiting From A Scheme "Sell[ing] Government Access," Meetings With Trump Cabinet Officials
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Mike Rogers Is Benefiting From A Scheme "Sell[ing] Government Access," Meetings With Trump Cabinet Officials The American Prospect: Mike Rogers faces "serious conflicts of interest" as his wife "runs a consultancy that sells government access" - LANSING -- New investigative reporting from The American Prospect reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is benefiting from more
NMSU Alamogordo Marketing Specialist Earns Three Regional Awards
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Alamogordo marketing specialist earns three regional awards 29 Oct 2026 WRITER: Chelsea Hayes, chayes12@nmsu.edu New Mexico State University Alamogordo is celebrating three regional marketing honors from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. Chelsea Hayes, marketing communications specialist at NMSU Alamogordo, received the District 4 Rising Star Award and two Bro more
Oct. 30, 2026: National Advocacy Update
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Oct. 30, 2026: National Advocacy Update * Patients need more flexible policies on Medicare enrollment changes The AMA wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, to urge that CMS change its policy (PDF) for people who switch from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage (MA) and then find that they need to reverse that de more
Ohio State University Lima Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
LIMA, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Ohio State University Lima campus issued the following news: * * * Lima professor awarded National Science Foundation Grant October 29, 2026 Physics Professor Sabine Jeschonnek of The Ohio State University at Lima has secured a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation valued at $98,551 to advance groundbreaking research in theoretical nuclear physics. The grant will fund her research initiative titled "Electron and Neutrino Scattering from Light Nuclei," more
Princeton University: Thirteen Scholars Named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Thirteen scholars named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows By Claire Okamoto for the Office of the Dean of the Faculty Oct. 29, 2026 Thirteen scholars will join the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows program for its 2026 cohort, from disciplines spanning the humanities, engineering, sciences and social sciences. The program, now in its seventh year, recognizes and supports outs more
Ranking Member Waters, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Casar Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead Washington, DC, October 29, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and C more
Ranking Members Garcia, Raskin Demand White House Preserve Trump's AI Chatbot Conversations After Reports He Consulted Elon Musk's Grok on Venezuela Military Operation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin Demand White House Preserve Trump's AI Chatbot Conversations After Reports He Consulted Elon Musk's Grok on Venezuela Military Operation Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and R more
Rep. Comer Issues Letter to Del. Gov. Meyer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 26, 2026 The Honorable Matt Meyer Governor State of Delaware 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. South Dover, DE 19901 Dear Governor Meyer: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform seeks assistance obtaining documents related to your state administr more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Google VP Richardson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Google Vice President Laurie Richardson: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 Ms. Laurie Richardson Vice President, Trust & Safety Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043 Dear Ms. Richardson: Every election cycle, bad faith actors, both foreign and domestic, use your platforms to advance false and mislea more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Meta Platforms Chief Information Security Officer Keren
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Meta Platforms Chief Information Security Officer Assaf Keren: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 Mr. Assaf Keren Chief Information Security Officer Meta Platforms, Inc. 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Keren: Every election cycle, bad faith actors, both foreign and domestic, use your platforms to advance false and more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to TikTok USDS Joint Venture Head Loftus
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Suzy Loftus, head of trust and safety at the TikTok USDS Joint Venture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 Ms. Suzy Loftus Head of Trust & Safety TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 100 Culver City, CA 90230 Dear Ms. Loftus: Every election cycle, bad faith actors, both foreign and domestic, use your  more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to X Corp. Head of Safety McRoberts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to X Corp. Head of Safety Kylie McRoberts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 22, 2026 Ms. Kylie McRoberts Head of Safety X Corp. 865 FM-1209, Building 2 Bastrop, TX 78602 Dear Ms. McRoberts: Every election cycle, bad faith actors, both foreign and domestic, use your platform to advance false and misleading claims about voting and ele more
Report From World Bank: Kosovo - Country Private Sector Diagnostic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- Kosovo: Country Private Sector Diagnostic - A report from World Bank - October 2026 (118 pages) * * * Executive Summary Kosovo has achieved considerable progress in its relatively short economic history. With continued reforms, it has the potential to attract the substantial private investment needed to create more and better-paid jobs and achieve deeper European integration. Ready for the Next Generation of Private Sector Reforms Kosovo is Europe's youngest more
Reps. Casar, Waters Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Casar, Waters Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead October 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) co-led the introduction of a resolution warning of the economic ri more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of  more
Rowan University: Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Drones
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Protecting critical infrastructure from drones October 29, 2026 The average person can purchase a drone online or at a big-box retailer. This broadened accessibility has security implications for critical infrastructure such as power plants, sports stadiums and correctional facilities. Traditional drone detection technologies, such as radar, have proven somewhat ineffective at identifying drones due to thei more
SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Contracts
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify TV Animation Contracts October 29, 2026 New Deal Means 12.6% in Wage Increases for Those Who Voice Animated Programs for Television - In national voting completed today, SAG-AFTRA members ratified the 2026 Television Animation Agreement and the 2026 Basic Cable Animation Agreement with the Alliance of M more
SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE File Amicus Brief in OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 30 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE File Amicus Brief in OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation October 29, 2026 SAG-AFTRA, AFM, WGAW and WGAE have filed an amicus brief in In re OpenAI, Inc. Copyright Infringement Litigation to defend the rights and livelihoods of more than 250,000 entertainment and media workers. The brief urges t more
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rune Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rune Technologies October 29, 2026 Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rune Technologies, a leading edge-native technology provider building solutions to enable critical logistics and sustainment operations for the U more
Siemens Launches Microgrid Integrated Switchboard to Simplify and Accelerate Microgrid Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Siemens launches microgrid integrated switchboard to simplify and accelerate microgrid deployment October 29, 2026 * New packaged, pre-engineered solution combines power distribution, protection, automation, and intelligent microgrid control in a single platform * Helps simplify and op more
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: How to Make Sustainability Science and Artificial Intelligence Work Together
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Book publication How to make sustainability science and artificial intelligence work together October 28, 2026 By Vanessa Crooks A new comprehensive volume shares how AI can be used as a tool to advance sustainability goals, while also considering the environmental impact of this technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) pops up in every aspect of human activity and has fun more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Grants to Build Community and Combat Student Loneliness
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Grants to Build Community and Combat Student Loneliness October 29, 2026 Grant Program Will Support Campuses as They Implement Strategies to Create a Sense of Belonging and Increase Student Involvement in Clubs and Support Services - Albany, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced grants to strengthen students' sense of more
Unisys and Cushman & Wakefield Named Paragon Champions for Excellence at 2026 ISG Paragon Awards
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys and Cushman & Wakefield Named Paragon Champions for Excellence at 2026 ISG Paragon Awards(TM) Cloud migration and AI-powered service desk deliver more than $35 million in five-year savings to the client - BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 29, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) and client Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services leader, have been named Paragon Champions  more
'TheWrap' Names RIT No. 21 in Its List of Top 50 Film Schools
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 29 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 'TheWrap' names RIT No. 21 in its list of top 50 film schools TheWrap has named Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Film and Animation as one of the Top 50 Film Schools of 2026. RIT was ranked No. 21 on the publications list, leaping 11 spots from last year's No. 32 ranking. When compiling this year's ranking list, TheWrap surveyed 60 different colleges and u more
4,100-Feet Underground Classroom: South Dakota Mines Students Turn Deep-Underground Observations into Testable Science
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Oct. 29 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology posted the following news release: * * * 4,100-Feet Underground Classroom: South Dakota Mines Students Turn Deep-Underground Observations into Testable Science * At 4,100 feet beneath the surface, the classroom looks much different than a traditional classroom. The environment is cool, dark and confined. Surrounded by solid rock, headlamps illuminate red and blue-silver surface films, mineral-coated walls, more
ACL Announces $11.1 Million to Help People and Organizations Put the ADA into Practice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Announces $11.1 Million to Help People and Organizations Put the ADA into Practice * Ten regional centers will provide information, technical assistance, training, and research on the Americans with Disabilities Act ACL has awarded $11,074,444 in fiscal year 2026 funding for the 10 regional centers of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Natio more
AI helps model the human heart with a trillion equations
MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 29 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * AI helps model the human heart with a trillion equations * For many students, math's honeymoon ends at differential equations--calculus mainstays that describe how dynamic systems change over time. Math-oriented students may face a hundred differential equations during their college education. But likely not thousands, or a million, or a trillion. Leave that to a supercomputer and AI. As part of hi more
AI Literacy Framework in Higher Education
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * AI Literacy Framework in Higher Education * Conference presentation highlights how four institutions are implementing the Digital Education Council AI Literacy Framework across diverse academic environments University of Phoenix Associate Dean, College of General Studies, Susan Hadley, Ph.D., will present with education leaders from Boise State University, Johns Hopkins University and the Medical more
Akamai Report: AI-Driven Digital Deception Is Escalating Enterprise Fraud and Shrinking Phishing Lifespans
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 [Category BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release: * * * Akamai Report: AI-Driven Digital Deception Is Escalating Enterprise Fraud and Shrinking Phishing Lifespans * Online scams approximately doubled in volume, surpassing traditional phishing for the first time in Q1 2026. * The majority of malicious domains that targeted enterprise networks during the report more
Amazon.it presenta Toys We Love 2026, una selezione dei giocattoli piu amati per un Natale magico
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon.it presenta Toys We Love 2026, una selezione dei giocattoli piu amati per un Natale magico * Milano, 29 ottobre 2026 - Amazon presenta la lista Toys We Love 2026, una selezione dei migliori giocattoli dell'anno, curata dagli esperti di Amazon.it e pensata per ispirare genitori, parenti e chiunque sia alla ricerca del regalo ideale. Dai giochi per tutta la famiglia alle attivita cr more
AMU and APU to Host 2026 AI and the Future of Education Conference
CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The American Public University System issued the following news release: * * * AMU and APU to Host 2026 AI and the Future of Education Conference Free Virtual Event on Nov. 12-13 Brings Together Researchers, Educators and Industry Leaders to Explore Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education - Charles Town, WV - October 29, 2026 - American Military University and American Public University part of American Public University System (AMU/APU more
Anti-Defamation League: Damage Done - Wikipedia Leaves Biased Edits Unchecked Despite Editor Bans
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, issued the following report entitled "Damage Done: Wikipedia Leaves Biased Edits Unchecked Despite Editor Bans": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary More than a year after ADL published "Editing for Hate: How Anti-Israel and Anti-Jewish Bias Undermines Wikipedia's Neutrality," exposing a coordinated, multi-ye more
Assessing Saudi Arabia's Green Transition: Between Ambition and Reality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * Assessing Saudi Arabia's Green Transition: Between Ambition and Reality * Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia has sought to reshape its domestic and international image through a broad set of economic, social, and environmental transformations, within the framework of a comprehensive political and economic project led by the current leadership, particularly Crow more
Autumn budget offers little support for museum sector
LONDON, England, Oct. 29 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * Autumn budget offers little support for museum sector * While there were no announcements related specifically to museums and galleries in John Healey's first budget as chancellor this week, there were a number of measures that will impact the sector. Local government funding The news that there will be no overall funding increase for local government is likely to impact civic mus more
Book and Journal Publishers File Amicus Brief in In Re: OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Book and Journal Publishers File Amicus Brief in In Re: OpenAI Copyright Infringement Litigation * Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM), the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) jointly filed an amicus brief in support of the aut more
BOYCOM Grows ARPU 20%+ With Calix SmartLife
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * BOYCOM Grows ARPU 20%+ With Calix SmartLife * BOYCOM Achieves 20%+ ARPU Growth Through SmartLife Experiences With Calix By pairing differentiated subscriber experiences with operational discipline, BOYCOM raised their Net Promoter Score 20 points in less than two years, significantly increased average revenue per user, and reduced mean time t more
Brown physics faculty, students head to Antarctica to assist with NASA exoplanet research mission
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown physics faculty, students head to Antarctica to assist with NASA exoplanet research mission * With key contributions from a team at Brown University, the EXCITE telescope will fly tethered to a high-altitude balloon to study 'hot Jupiters,' giant exoplanets that orbit surprisingly close to their host stars. The EXCITE telescope, photographed during its assembly at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. more
Buchanan Highlights Key Priorities for Final Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Highlights Key Priorities for Final Defense Bill * 10 Buchanan Amendments Included in the House-Passed FY27 NDAA to Combat Obesity Crisis, Secure Supply Chains and Support Servicemembers WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, led a letter to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees urging the inclusion of his ten bipartisan amendments in the final FY27 National Defense Auth more
California researchers awarded grant to develop sudden cardiac arrest early warning system
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * California researchers awarded grant to develop sudden cardiac arrest early warning system * DALLAS, Oct. 29, 2026 -- More than 600,000 cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and survival rates remain low both in and out of the hospital, according to the American Heart Association. A new research project funded by the Association will investigate whether artificial  more
Casten, Takano, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Takano, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06), Mark Takano (CA-39), Bill Foster (IL-11), Don Beyer (VA-8), and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act to restore Congress' capacity to confront emerging issues  more
CCIA Statement on Healey's Budget Speech, AI Development Opportunity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Statement on Healey's Budget Speech, AI Development Opportunity * London - Alongside Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's Budget, the UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published new forecasts for the impact of AI on the UK's economic and fiscal outlook. New analysis by the CCIA Research Center explores the implications of t more
Chancellor Faculty Fellows Success Stories: Leading at Vanderbilt and beyond
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Chancellor Faculty Fellows Success Stories: Leading at Vanderbilt and beyond * When highly talented faculty and researchers are also leaders and mentors, a university is at its best. Over more than a decade of the Chancellor Faculty Fellows program, almost all of the 144 participants have taken on leadership roles within and beyond their areas of study. Some fellows are helping lead the universit more
CMU President MacKinnon highlights resiliency and student success
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU President MacKinnon highlights resiliency and student success * 2026 State of the University Address also focused on change and care Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon delivered the 2026 State of the University Address Wednesday, October 28, in Plachta Auditorium. He focused on three themes: student success, innovation and change, and a culture of care. He began and conclu more
CMU to Host Challenge to Put Scientific Data to Work With AI
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU to Host Challenge to Put Scientific Data to Work With AI * In collaboration with university partners, Hugging Face, the Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA) and the Astera Institute, CMU will host the inaugural ProtoStar Challenge, focused on energy and climate resilience. Making scientific research publicly available is only the first step toward turning knowledge into real-world impa more
Cookeville native, Tennessee Tech alumnus helps prospective students discover the university he's always called home
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Cookeville native, Tennessee Tech alumnus helps prospective students discover the university he's always called home * Growing up just 10 minutes from Tennessee Tech University, Peyton Land thought he knew the institution well. The Cookeville native attended Golden Eagle football and basketball games as a child and spent plenty of time on campus. When it came time to choose a colleg more
CPP Engineering Professor Receives IEOM Distinguished Educator Award
POMONA, California, Oct. 29 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * CPP Engineering Professor Receives IEOM Distinguished Educator Award * Shokoufeh Mirzaei, professor and chair of Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, received the 2026 Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Distinguished Educator Award. Presented by IEOM Society International during the 3rd IEO more
Donation from Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava Advances AI Innovation in Education
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Donation from Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava Advances AI Innovation in Education * The $1 million gift will support research at the UC San Diego Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing to explore how emerging AI technologies can enhance learning for students and professionals Story by: A new gift of $1 million from technology leader Sanjay Srivastava and his wife Charlene more
ECSU Cyber Fest Turns Bowling Alley into a Networking Hub for Cybersecurity and Tech Careers
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * ECSU Cyber Fest Turns Bowling Alley into a Networking Hub for Cybersecurity and Tech Careers * Elizabeth City, N.C. -- Bowling, pool, free Chick-fil-A and conversations about cybersecurity careers might not sound like a typical technology event, but that was the point. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) traded the traditional classroom setting for a more interactive atmosphere Oct. more
ETSU's Dr. Kelly Foster named president of national survey research association
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Kelly Foster named president of national survey research association * Dr. Kelly Foster, director of East Tennessee State University's Applied Social Research Lab (ASRL), has begun a term as president of the Association of Academic Survey Research Organizations (AASRO), placing ETSU among the national leaders of university-based survey research. AASRO represents academic survey re more
Foreign Relations Reauthorization - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10293) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill. Here are excerpts: * * * Foreign Relations Reauthorization: Background and Issues Introduction The Constitution empowers Congress to provide funding, authorize programs, and conduct oversight with respect to foreign policy implementation. In exercising these powers, Congress has enacted several laws requiring foreign affairs ap more
From Hackathon to Externship: Diplomacy in Global Health
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * From Hackathon to Externship: Diplomacy in Global Health * Diplomacy Students Continue to Gain Real World Experience Through Idea Hall Project Thursday, October 29, 2026 The School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted an Idea Hall-funded project during the spring 2026 semester. Titled "Global Women's Health Innovation Through Cross-Cultural Service Learning," the initiative was organized  more
Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Who's Afraid of AI?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Who's Afraid of AI? * A former employee of the AI firm Anthropic, Jacob Coxon, recently went viral for being a whistleblower about the future of artificial intelligence. "I believe that if we don't slow down at the current rate of progress, there is a strong chance that we could all die in the immediate future," he said. Coxon worries that AI developers are racing through self-improving more
Georgia State University: Hidden Resources - Advancing the Search for Critical Elements
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Hidden Resources: Advancing the Search for Critical Elements A new federally backed project builds on decades of Georgia State research to identify valuable resources across the region. Story by Noelle Toumey Reetz When you reach for your phone, turn on a computer or drive an electric vehicle, you might not think about the minerals beneath your feet. Yet many technologies that power modern life rely on ra more
GW Is a Founding Partner in Hugging Face's Project ProtoStar, a National Effort to Make Publicly Funded Science AI-Ready
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW Is a Founding Partner in Hugging Face's Project ProtoStar, a National Effort to Make Publicly Funded Science AI-Ready * The George Washington University is a founding partner in Project ProtoStar, a partnership with Hugging Face and other research institutions and universities to accelerate scientific discovery. The initiative aims to make publicly funded datasets, models and code easier for people and AI more
How USF's partnership with Embarc Collective is opening doors for students
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * How USF's partnership with Embarc Collective is opening doors for students * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing For a Tampa-based artificial intelligence startup, a group of USF students spent last summer building a robot now deployed at an industrial pipe yard, where it uses cameras, lidar sensors and artificial intelligence to track inventory in real time. The machine creates a more
Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds * LAWRENCE -- The term "robotic voice" describes a flat and mechanical speech pattern that lacks the natural cadence of human communication. But in this burgeoning age of artificial intelligence, that type of voice is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, humanlike qualities are increasingly considered the norm for  more
In Shanghai, Peabody leaders join global education dialogue, bring home research award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * In Shanghai, Peabody leaders join global education dialogue, bring home research award * One year after Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed education leaders from around the world to Nashville, Peabody's Ellen Goldring and Nicole Allen continued the conversation in Shanghai, joining international peers to consider how education can remain mission-driven amid rapi more
Johns Hopkins Researchers' Cancer Cell Mapping Technology Chosen for Anthropic AI for Science Project
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Researchers' Cancer Cell Mapping Technology Chosen for Anthropic AI for Science Project * Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Alexander Szalay, Ph.D., and Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Dermatology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center pathologist Janis Taube, M.D., M.Sc., were chosen for a research project in Anthropic's AI for Science program. They were selected f more
Liability for clinical AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Liability for clinical AI * As AI assumes an expanding range of functions in clinical care, questions about responsibility for patient harm are becoming more urgent. Existing liability frameworks were not designed for technologies in which physicians, developers and deploying organizations exercise different degrees of authority and control. The American Medical Associ more
MGA Computer Science Students Developing App To Enhance Macon Christmas Lights Experience
MACON, Georgia, Oct. 29 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Computer Science Students Developing App To Enhance Macon Christmas Lights Experience * Warner Robins, GA When thousands of visitors head downtown this holiday season to see the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, they'll have a new way to explore the displays, discover local businesses, and earn prizes, thanks to a team of computer science students at Middle Georgia State University (MGA). The  more
MSU scientist Bruno Basso to be honored for outstanding contributions to agronomic research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientist Bruno Basso to be honored for outstanding contributions to agronomic research * Michigan State University researcher Bruno Basso, a world-renowned soil scientist and expert in precision agriculture, will receive the 2026 Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award from the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America. The award will be p more
New initiative will explore AI's role in society, humanities
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New initiative will explore AI's role in society, humanities * With AI transforming how societies function, a new program in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) aims to meet the urgent need to understand AI's implications for culture, governance, ethics, communication, creativity, labor and social organization. The Humanities, Social Sciences + AI initiative, administered by A&S, will prepare students to cri more
New NGA, Matter Neuroscience, Napolitan Institute National Survey Finds Americans Want Leaders Who Demonstrate Dignity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * New NGA, Matter Neuroscience, Napolitan Institute National Survey Finds Americans Want Leaders Who Demonstrate Dignity * As Americans head to the polls in November, survey finds voters see political life marked by disrespect and dehumanization; Companion report examines everyday conditions associated with well-being WASHINGTON - The National Governo more
New system gives users more control over their online experience
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New system gives users more control over their online experience * A user who is frustrated with changes a social media company made to their favorite messaging platform, like the introduction of an annoying AI chatbot, can't do much to address the situation, short of leaving the platform. Now, MIT researchers are offering an alternative path. They've created Social.Wiki, a syste more
Newman University partners to launch the Wichita Accord to give residents a voice in AI
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Newman University partners to launch the Wichita Accord to give residents a voice in AI * * What: The Wichita Accord, a community initiative to help people across Wichita understand advancing AI and have a voice in shaping it. * Who: Newman University (Wichita convener) and Serviti Corps (practitioner). * Kickoff: A public forum held Oct. 26, 2026, at Newman's Dugan-Gorges Conference Center. * Focus: AI safety, more
NIH award supports research to improve ultrasound screening for liver cancer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NIH award supports research to improve ultrasound screening for liver cancer * Ultrasound is routinely used to screen people with cirrhosis for liver cancer, but the same disease that puts these patients at risk can make their ultrasound images difficult to see. Brett Byram, associate professor of biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt, and his team aim to change that with a $2.8 milli more
NIH Awards Morgan State $520,000 Grant to Advance Biomedical Artificial Intelligence Research
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * NIH Awards Morgan State $520,000 Grant to Advance Biomedical Artificial Intelligence Research * Four-Year ORBIL-AI Project Builds on Faculty Research Presented at Yale University to Explore How Artificial Intelligence Can Better Interpret Complex Biomedical Data BALTIMORE -- Morgan State University has received a four-year research award totaling approximately $520,000 from the National Institut more
Office of Personnel Management Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46833) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The Office of Personnel Management: An Overview" by government organization and management analyst Taylor N. Riccard. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorized by statute to perform various duties and functions that are related to human resources management and personnel policies for the federal government. The  more
Ole Miss to Host Statewide Conversation on AI Readiness
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 29 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss to Host Statewide Conversation on AI Readiness * Nov. 16 event brings together residents, industry, government leaders OXFORD, Miss. - As billions of dollars flow into the state for data center construction, the University of Mississippi is partnering with SeedAI to ensure Mississippians have a say in how the state prepares for and benefits from artificial intelligence. SeedAI, a nonprof more
OpenEvidence and NYU Langone Health Partner to Bring Patient-Aware Intelligence to 12 Million Visits in New York City
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * OpenEvidence and NYU Langone Health Partner to Bring Patient-Aware Intelligence to 12 Million Visits in New York City * OpenEvidence, the most popular AI for doctors in the United States, and NYU Langone Health, one of the nation's premier academic health systems and ranked No.1 in the nation for quality by Vizient Inc., tod more
PennWest professor revisits media writing for a changing profession
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest professor revisits media writing for a changing profession * Dr. Andrew Lingwall wants his students to give themselves a chance to become good writers before deciding a machine can do it better. It is a concern he returned to while revising "The Basics of Media Writing: A Strategic Approach." Students preparing for media careers need to understand artificial intelligence. They also need practice asking q more
Professor Julie Tedjeske Crane takes fresh approach with new AI and Legal Research class
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Julie Tedjeske Crane takes fresh approach with new AI and Legal Research class * She is integrating generative AI into the larger research process CARLISLE, PA--This semester, Professor of Legal Research and Law Librarian Julie Tedjeske Crane is teaching a new course titled AI and Legal Research. It is a one-credit, seven-week experiential offering for upper-le more
Purdue is first U.S. university to deploy Google TPU AI infrastructure
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue is first U.S. university to deploy Google TPU AI infrastructure * New computing resources will help Purdue researchers and students tackle complex AI projects and accelerate discovery WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University is expanding its artificial intelligence research capabilities through a collaboration with Google Public Sector, Cirrascale and DDN that provides Google Tensor Proces more
Q3 GDP Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Q3 GDP Commentary from MBA's Mike Fratantoni * The following is MBA SVP and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni's reaction to this morning's U.S. Commerce Department report on Q3 GDP: -- "Economic growth accelerated in the third quarter to a 3.4 percent rate, driven by solid growth in consumer spending, particularly for services, and strong growth in business investme more
Read Montague is changing the science of the human brain , article
ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Read Montague is changing the science of the human brain, article * The Virginia Tech neuroscientist received the Jacob A. Lutz III Award for Eminent Scholars in Health and Life Sciences for pioneering research that has advanced the understanding of brain function, decision-making, and mental illness. For decades, scientists have studied how the brain processes rewards, m more
Redwire Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 4, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 29 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release: * * * Redwire Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 4, 2026 * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 29, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, aft more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Scott Peters, Mike Levin, Juan Vargas Announce Bill to Stop Data Center Construction at NAVWAR
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Scott Peters, Mike Levin, Juan Vargas Announce Bill to Stop Data Center Construction at NAVWAR * Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Scott Peters (CA-50), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Juan Vargas (CA-52) announced their intentions to introduce legislation to stop the proposed massive commercial data center at NAVWAR from moving forward without local government consultation and approval. Rep. more
Reps. Takano, Casten, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Takano, Casten, Foster, Beyer, and Obernolte Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Create the Congressional Office of Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Sean Casten (IL-6), Bill Foster (IL-11), Don Beyer (VA-8), and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act to restore Congress' capacity to confront emerging  more
Residents gather at Newman to open the Wichita Accord conversation
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Residents gather at Newman to open the Wichita Accord conversation * Wichita residents, business owners, faith leaders and students filled Newman University's Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on Oct. 26 for the first public forum of the Wichita Accord, the community effort from Newman and Serviti Corps to help people across Wichita understand advancing artificial intelligence and have a voice in shaping it. The intr more
Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
PLEASANTON, California, Oct. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results * Third Quarter Financial Highlights Include: Revenue of $112.1 million, up 8.3% year over year Adjusted Revenue of $109.3 million, up 10.7% year over year Adjusted Calculated Billings of $78.0 million, up 21.9% year over more
RIT Alumna Develops Hands-free Tech at Meta
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 29 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 RIT alumna develops hands-free tech at Meta Software engineering graduate Dorrene Brown helped make one of the best inventions of the year - Try funky ideas and see what happens. That's the mindset that has guided much of Dorrene Brown's career, including a recent launch of the Meta Neural Band. As a technical program manager at Meta, Brown '13 (software engineering) more
Spinal cord injury reshapes gut microbes that influence whole-body health
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Spinal cord injury reshapes gut microbes that influence whole-body health * Animal studies hint at bacterial roles in inflammation, nitrogen imbalance Scientists exploring the links between a spinal cord injury, inflammation and immune function have turned their attention to a genome-level analysis of the gut microbial community, with early study results offering hints at potential new approaches to aid healin more
Statecraft and preparing America's next generation of leaders
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * Statecraft and preparing America's next generation of leaders * As William & Mary marks both its Year of Civic Leadership and the nation's 250th anniversary, President Katherine A. Rowe and Chancellor Robert M. Gates '65, L.H.D. '98 returned to a question that has shaped the university since its founding: What role does the Alma Mater of the Nation play in preparing the next generation of leaders? That ques more
Study: Ranked-choice voting reduces pull of "electability," boosts women and minority candidates
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * Study: Ranked-choice voting reduces pull of "electability," boosts women and minority candidates * Is training AI on copyrighted works fair use? Scholars say "market dilution" theory still lacks evidence In Brief * In experiments with about 6,500 U.S. adults, ranked-choice voting made people more likely to back their favorite candidate over one they more
Submission to the Australian Senate on Digital Duty of Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Submission to the Australian Senate on Digital Duty of Care * Consumer Choice Center Comments on the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 Committee Secretary Senate Standi more
Summit Prepares Health Care Leaders for Cybersecurity Threats
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Summit Prepares Health Care Leaders for Cybersecurity Threats * A cyberattack on a health care organization can do more than expose sensitive information. It can disrupt hospital operations, limit access to medical records and force health care professionals to make difficult decisions about how to continue caring for patients. Preparing for those possibilities was the focus of the U.P. Healthcare  more
Tech Transparency Project Issues Report Entitled 'Apple Announces New Rules to Crack Down on Nudify Apps'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, issued the following report entitled "Apple Announces New Rules to Crack Down on Nudify Apps": Here are excerpts: * * * In October 2026, Apple announced a series of policy changes to crack down on "nudify" apps. The company added language to its app review guidelines prohibiting apps that generate "nonconsensual intimate imagery," including images generated with AI. It also tightened rules  more
Tech Transparency Project Issues Report Entitled 'How Apple and Google Make It Easy for Kids to Access Nudify Apps'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, issued the following report entitled "How Apple and Google Make It Easy for Kids to Access Nudify Apps": Here are excerpts: * * * Key findings: * A new TTP investigation reveals how easy it is for young teens to find and download "nudify" apps in the Apple and Google app stores. * Test accounts for a 13-year-old boy were able to download dozens of these apps, regardless of whether parenta more
The Issues Voters Say Matter Most This Midterm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news: * * * The Issues Voters Say Matter Most This Midterm * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The economy, healthcare and the situation in Iran lead in importance to U.S. voters in this year's election, among 11 issues rated. Half of registered voters say the economy and healthcare are extremely important to their vote, and 47% say the same about Iran. Roughly four more
UCR Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, new members
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 29 -- The University of California Riverside campus posted the following news: * * * UCR Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, new members * The UC Riverside Foundation Board of Trustees has started its new year with new chair Michael Huerta and a distinguished group of new and returning trustees: Jack Stephens, David Tsai, Pete Veravanich, Dr. Melissa Welch, and Jeff Pack. Chaired by Huerta, the 33-member volunteer Board of Trustees oversees UCR's aff more
UMD launches new Masters in Applied AI for Public Health Data Science
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * UMD launches new Masters in Applied AI for Public Health Data Science * Starting in fall 2027, students can enroll in a new degree that channels all the opportunities - and the ethical framework - to successfully use artificial intelligence to solve real-world public health programs. The degree, a master's in professional studies, or MPS, is called Applied AI for Public Heal more
Undergraduate student research on display at ClarkFEST fall 2026
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate student research on display at ClarkFEST fall 2026 * From puppets to video games and from coding data to microscopic organisms, roughly 100 students showcased research and creative projects at the fall 2026 edition of ClarkFEST on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The biannual showcase highlights the academic and research excellence of Clark undergrads, as well as the faculty mentorship that made the proj more
UNE's Jennifer Mandel Awarded Three-year Fellowship in AI-informed Assessment
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Oct. 29 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * October 28, 2026 - Biddeford, Maine - Deirdre Fleming Stires UNE's Jennifer Mandel awarded three-year fellowship in AI-informed assessment Jennifer Mandel, Ph.D., associate director of assessment at the University of New England, has been awarded a three-year fellowship to develop, implement, and share AI-informed approaches to assess student learning. The New England Educational Assessment Network ( more
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Informatics Fellowship for Penn Nursing Professor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Informatics Fellowship for Penn Nursing Professor Jiyoun Song, PhD, AGACNP-BC, APRN, Assistant Professor in Penn Nursing's Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (FAMIA), a national distinction recognizing professional achievement and leadership in applied informatics. Song is one of 43 professi more
UNT researchers use AI to study pollination and economic outcomes
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT researchers use AI to study pollination and economic outcomes * DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Researchers at the University of North Texas are part of a multi-institutional team using artificial intelligence to help ecologists conduct field studies at a larger scale and at more locations than before plus help economists better understand the value and impacts of pollination. Collecting ecological d more
USC ranks among nation's top universities for AI-readiness
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC ranks among nation's top universities for AI-readiness * The University of South Carolina ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 6 among public universities for artificial intelligence readiness, according to AIREDEX, an independent research organization that evaluates how well colleges and universities are preparing students for an AI-driven world. The national rankings evaluate institutions more
USF combines AI-powered mapping and community outreach to fight dengue
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF combines AI-powered mapping and community outreach to fight dengue * By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health As Hillsborough County faces its largest dengue outbreak on record, with more than 350 locally-acquired cases reported this year, University of South Florida faculty and students are helping public health officials respond through predictive mapping, mosquito  more
UT San Antonio alumnus reflects on career of innovation, leadership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news: * * * UT San Antonio alumnus reflects on career of innovation, leadership * Walt Downing, MBA '86, has had a front-row seat to the rapid-fire technological changes that have occurred during his 52-year engineering career. He has witnessed everything from the emergence of personal computers to the rise of artificial intelligence. But one thing that didn't change throughout the years was Down more
UToledo Researchers Developing AI-Driven 'Adaptive Adversaries' to Make Army Vehicle Training Smarter, Safer
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Researchers Developing AI-Driven 'Adaptive Adversaries' to Make Army Vehicle Training Smarter, Safer * Researchers at The University of Toledo have secured new federal funding to help the U.S. Army rethink how it trains and tests autonomous ground vehicles and prepares the operators who oversee them. The project uses artificial intelligence that learns and adapts in real time rather than following a sc more
Watching a horror movie for Halloween? Here's why people are drawn to spooky stories
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Watching a horror movie for Halloween? Here's why people are drawn to spooky stories * 'Horror is the genre that most reflects what is going on in the real world' Spooky season is here, and with its arrival come creepy costumes, slasher films, and tall tales about things that go bump in the night. What exactly is it that attracts people to macabre media like a moth to a flame? "So many people are drawn t more
Wharton Weighs In on Local Government, Political Engagement
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Wharton Weighs In on Local Government, Political Engagement * As communities across New England debate the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure and voters prepare for the November elections, Southern Connecticut State University Professor Jonathan Wharton is lending his expertise to conversations about local government, civic participation, and the political process. Wharton more
When Baloo Met Coconut
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 29 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * When Baloo Met Coconut * Two of Siena's beloved four-legged community members met up for an unusual, yet endearing playdate. The American Kennel Club recognizes 205 distinct breeds, each with its own traits and temperament. One universal characteristic among them is that all dog breeds must actually be... dogs. That detail aside, let's first look at the "tail" of the tape between Siena's popular pooches. Baloo more
Xerox Announces Exchange Transaction to Extend Portion of 2028 Debt Maturities and Reduce Overall Debt
NORWALK, Connecticut, Oct. 29 [Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment] -- Xerox posted the following news release: * * * Xerox Announces Exchange Transaction to Extend Portion of 2028 Debt Maturities and Reduce Overall Debt * Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced an exchange transaction (the "Exchange Transaction") that will address approximately $174 million of its senior notes due in 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), extending those maturities to 2030 while reducing overall d more
Ask an Expert: Are polls trustworthy?
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Are polls trustworthy? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In the final stretch to the midterm elections, polls have come out tracking candidates' likelihood of victory at the local, state and federal levels. According to Tim Servinsky, project manager at Penn State Harrisburg's Center for Survey Research, polls built with the right questions and asked to the right popul more
Economic Liberties Calls On FTC to Block Doordash-Instacart Merger
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Calls On FTC to Block Doordash-Instacart Merger * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Doordash announced its $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, which controls an estimated 58% of the U.S. third-party grocery delivery market and competes with DoorDash in restaurant delivery through a 2024 partnership with Uber Eats. The deal comes as Doordash -- which a more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Reaches Top 10 as a National Institutes of Health-Funded Academic Medical Center
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Reaches Top 10 as a National Institutes of Health-Funded Academic Medical Center * It was a bold, even audacious, idea--establish a new medical school without the traditional moorings of a university, the entrenched model for nearly every academic medical center in the country. Since its founding in 1968, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount more
ICDS announces 26 co-hires in support of AI initiatives
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * ICDS announces 26 co-hires in support of AI initiatives * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) has appointed 26 new co-hires with the goal of enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) research, education, literacy and visibility across the University and beyond. "A few years ago, before being embraced by the masses, AI was  more
Making machines that can listen
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Making machines that can listen * The crack of a bat accompanied by a roar from the crowd can capture a baseball fan's attention, even if they miss seeing the home run. Humans may be visual creatures, but we also perceive the world around us by listening to it. To improve artificial perception, MIT Professor Paris Smaragdis SM '97, PhD '01 seeks to make machines that can hear and  more
National Cancer Institute director calls for faster clinical trials in visit to Fox Chase
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * National Cancer Institute director calls for faster clinical trials in visit to Fox Chase * National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, called on cancer centers to accelerate the opening of clinical trials and expand patient participation in research. He made his remarks during an October 15 visit to Fox C more
Sorrell College's RMI Program cuts ribbon on new innovation lab in partnership with XS Brokers
TROY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Troy University posted the following news: * * * Sorrell College's RMI Program cuts ribbon on new innovation lab in partnership with XS Brokers * Troy University's Sorrell College of Business has opened its newest Risk Management and Insurance innovation space, the XS Brokers Insurance Innovation Lab. The ribbon-cutting ceremony capped RMI Week at Sorrell College, which began with a presentation by Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler. The day also featured s more
When the Victim Becomes the Target, The Moral Collapse of American Politics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * When the Victim Becomes the Target, The Moral Collapse of American Politics * There are moments in the life of a nation when the question is no longer whether we have lost our political civility, but whether we are in danger of losing our moral civilization. We have come upon such a moment. Political campaigns have always been contentious. Democracy is not a Sunday school picnic. It is a contes more
Gina Raimondo shares economic insights during talk at Brown
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Gina Raimondo shares economic insights during talk at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Gina Raimondo, who served as the 40th U.S. secretary of commerce from 2021 to 2025 and Rhode Island's governor from 2015 to 2021, spoke at Brown's Watson School of International and Public Affairs about today's most pressing economic challenges, covering everything from inflation to manufacturing to how AI  more
Western Iowa Tech's TRIO Talent Search secures funding amid shifting priorities
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 27 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Western Iowa Tech's TRIO Talent Search secures funding amid shifting priorities * This is a Manager's Special from Siouxland Public Media. I'm Mark Munger. The times are a-changing, not just on the Omaha Reservation, but everywhere, and it's especially noticeable in the halls of education. Since Congress created it in 1964, TRIO has helped individuals who might otherwise be left behind succeed i more
Brennan Barometer Survey Highlights Optimism of Scranton Businesses
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Brennan Barometer Survey Highlights Optimism of Scranton Businesses Kania School of Management students polled 58 Scranton businesses to assess the local economy. - According to the Kania School of Management's latest analysis of the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a resilient housing market and optimism for downtown Scranton businesses persist despite changing economic  more
Geneva Students Bring Workforce Challenges to the Pennsylvania Capitol
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Students Bring Workforce Challenges to the Pennsylvania Capitol Caroline Reed October 23, 2026 In late September, President Calvin Troup and Geneva staff members took five students to the Pennsylvania State Capitol to meet with senators and representatives throughout AICUP's Mascot Day. AICUP is the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. The association focuses on adv more
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Farm Bill Primer - Rural Development Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13249) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Rural Development Title The rural development title of the farm bill reauthorizes, amends, and creates programs administered by agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) mission area. These programs focus on rural broadband, rural utilities, business develop more
Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12889). The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig, legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Introduction Medicare Part D is a voluntary federal program that provides outpatient prescription drug coverage to 54 mill more
Temporary Protected Status Terminations, 2025-2026 Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R49346) by immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson. Here are excerpts: * * * Congress created Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 1990 to provide safe haven to noncitizens in the United States, regardless of immigration status, who are nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent their safe return./1 A foreign n more
U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert. Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle being developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs), Sec more
ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13334) by R. Corinne Blackford, Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Introduction Congress has historically sought to help small, "socially and economically disadvantaged" business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contrac more
ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13334) by R. Corinne Blackford, Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Introduction Congress has historically sought to help small, "socially and economically disadvantaged" business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contrac more
Clery Act, as Amended by Stop Campus Hazing Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12597) by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: * * * The Clery Act, as Amended by the Stop Campus Hazing Act Allegations in fall 2026 of campus sexual assault have renewed debate on the scope of responsibility for postsecondary institutions to maintain and foster an educational environment free of sexual harassment and violence. Federal law requires colleges and universities to  more
Enrollment of Legislation - Relevant Congressional Procedures Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34480) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Enrollment of Legislation: Relevant Congressional Procedures" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen: * * * SUMMARY An enrolled bill or resolution is the form of a measure finally agreed to by both chambers of Congress. Enrollment occurs in the chamber where the measure originated and is carried out by enrolling clerks under the  more
Farm Bill Primer - MAL & LDP Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12140) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: MAL and LDP Farm Support Programs The Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) program has been a significant feature of U.S. farm commodity support policy and farm bills since the 1930s. The MAL program provides low-interest loans to eligible farmers collateralized by eligible stored comm more
Fourth Amendment & Speech or Debate Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11492) by Legislative Attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Todd Garvey: * * * The Fourth Amendment and the Speech or Debate Clause Various searches by federal agents of sitting Members of Congress can raise questions about the intersection of Fourth Amendment principles and the privilege held by Members under the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution. In one of these e more
Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: * * * Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of ro more
IRS Free File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11808) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Free File Program: An Overview The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) Free File Program (FFP) is a public-private partnership between the IRS and Free File, Inc. (FFI), a group of tax software companies. The FFP allows certain taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) their federal income tax return free of ch more
Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13332) by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.4321 et. seq.) sets forth a national policy with respect to environmental quality and a  more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie: * * * The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
Social Security Retirement Age Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12323) by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * The Social Security Retirement Age: An Overview Introduction Social Security is a work-based federal insurance program that provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of a worker's retirement, disability, or death. The Social Security retirement age (42 U.S.C. Sec.41 more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence. Here are excerpts: * * * Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations Introduction Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.2 million people  more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile & Nuclear Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12665) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger: * * * U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile and Nuclear Programs On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. The same day, President Donald Trump listed among the operation's objectives preventing Iran from acquiring a nuc more
Army's Multi-Domain Task Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe. Here are excerpts: * * * The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) Congress has expressed concern about the military threat posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it must be able to operate in a multi-domain more
Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "felon-in-pos more
Commerce Clause & Federal Firearms Prohibitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11490) Oct. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * The Commerce Clause and Federal Firearms Prohibitions "Most" modern federal criminal laws are predicated on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. Federal firearms offenses are no different in this respect. For example, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1), which prohibits felons from possessing firearms "i more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Programs for Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11911) by senior research librarian Claire M. Jordan: * * * Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Congress has established programs to assist constituents - including individuals, organizations, and local governments - with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This In Focus includes a list of se more
Farm Bill Primer - Federal Crop Insurance Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12201) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Federal Crop Insurance Program The federal crop insurance program (FCIP) offers insurance coverage for crops and livestock to help mitigate potential financial consequences of adverse growing and market conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the policies o more
IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11491) by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung: * * * IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools On September 4, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that would add a rule to provide that "all forms of racial discrimination in education, regardless of the intent behind or the legality of such discrimination"  more
Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico: Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations" by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke and international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Mexico, the 10th-most-populous country and 13th-largest economy in the world, is bound to the United States by geography and deep economic, cult more
Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico - Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Collaboration on Migration Trump Administration actions to counter unauthorized migration into the United States have affected Mexicans in the United States and migrants seeking to enter the United States from third countries through Mexico. The Trump Administration  more
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12 Arizona Lawmakers Condemn Proposed Census Changes Limiting Data Collection on Race Ethnicity and Immigration Status
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1700 WEST WASHINGTON PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2844 CAPITOL PHONE: (602) 926-5284 TOLL FREE:1-800-352-8404 Arizona State Senate 1700 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007 October 13, 2026 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, We are writing to more
16 Organizations Criticize EPA for Inadequate Risk Evaluation of Toxic Chemical Ethylene Dibromide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Douglas Troutman Assistant Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for Ethylene Dibromide, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488 Dear Assistant Administrator Troutman: T more
5 Arizona State University Professors Urge Census Bureau to Count All Residents and Retain Demographic Data in Proposed Census Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Census Bureau, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road, Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Request for Public Comment on the Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (RIN 0607-AA75) Dear Daniel S more
55 Members of Congress Urge EPA and Army Corps to Withdraw Proposed Rollback of Clean Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Hon. Lee Zeldin Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 Hon. Adam Telle Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works) United States Army Corps 441 G St NW Washington, DC 20314 Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle: We write to express o more
AARP Urges IRS to Simplify Retirement Account Rollovers to Prevent Savings Leakage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers Dear Mr. Burns: AARP, which advocates for the 125 million Americans age 50 more
Alabama Arise Urges USDA to Halt SNAP Food Restrictions and Promote Nutrition Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Shiela Corley Acting FNA Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 Dear Acting Administrator Corley, On behalf of Alabama Arise, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food  more
Alaska Center Education Fund Opposes Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. TO: Daniel Sweeney, Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce FROM: The Alaska Center Education Fund DATE: September 30, 2026 RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations  more
American Benefits Council Urges Clarification on Premium Allocation and Eligibility Rules for Paid Family Leave Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice 2026-28 and Code Section 45S Dear Sir or Madam, I write on behalf of The American Benefits Council ("the Council") to provide comments in connection with Notice  more
American Brain Coalition Urges FDA to Prioritize Brain Disease Treatment Development in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Commissioner Kyle Diamantas U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: PDUFA VIII Reauthorization and Proposed Commitment Letter; Docket: FDA-2026-N-8163 Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas, On behalf of the American Brain Coalition (ABC), thank you for th more
American Civil Rights Project Urges Census Bureau to End Racial and Ethnic Classification in Decennial Census
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT P.O. BOX 12207 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225 October 13, 2026 To: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce (the "Bureau") Re: Comment on: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Docket I.D. No.: 260903-0005 RIN  more
American Council of Life Insurers Urge Clarification on Premium Allocation and Safe Harbors for Paid Family Leave Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Council of Life Insurers Regina Rose Senior Vice President, Tax Policy (202) 624-2154 t reginarose@acli.com Mandana Parsazad Vice President & Senior Tax Counsel, Tax Policy (202) 624-2152 t mandanaparsazad@acli.com October 16, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Be more
American Institute of Architects Supports Clarification of Six Percent Fee Limitation and Professional Recognition in Federal Procurement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The American Institute of Architects 1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 T (800) 242 3837 F (202) 626 7547 aia.org October 19, 2026 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council c/o General Services Administration Regulatory Secretariat Division 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 RE: FAR Case 2026-003 -  more
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Next Generation Cell and Gene Therapy Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Comments for Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments" Dear Sir/Madam: The American Society of Gene more
Aon Advocates for Clarification and Flexibility in Proposed Regulations on Defined Benefit Plan Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 4 Proprietary and Confidential - 20261019_Comment Letter Proposed Section 430 Regulations.docx 800 Connecticut Avenue 3rd Floor Norwalk, CT 06854 Mailing Address: Aon - MSC #17818 P.O. Box 7505 Fort Washington, PA 19034 t +1.203.523.8454 eric.keener@aon.com October 19, 2026 CC :PA :01 :PR ( more
Ark Investment Management Advocates for Broader Eligibility of Passive US Equity Funds in Trump Account Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ARK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 200 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 +1 727 810 8160 | pwilson@ark-invest.com October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26), Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Guida more
Babbage Proposal Submitted to CFTC for Standardized Compute Service Disclosures and Verifiable Pricing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BABBAGE | COMPUTE PRICING AND SERVICE COMPARABILITY 1 Defining the compute service behind the price BABBAGE LTD response on compute derivatives To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 | FR Doc. 2026-17163 | Revised 18 October 2026  more
Benefits in Action Urges Census Bureau to Protect Community Representation and Data Accuracy in 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Benefits in Action 12157 W. Cedar Dr., Lakewood, CO 80228 (720) 221-8354 October 8, 2026 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket USBC-2026-0628) Dear Mr. Sweeney: On behalf of Benefits in Action (BIA), I am writing reg more
Better Markets Urges Strict Limits on Eligible Investments and Fees for Trump Accounts to Protect Long-Term Wealth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Department of the Treasury Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, RIN 1545-BS14, 91 Fed. Reg. 54280 (Aug. 21, 2026) To the Department of the Treasury and IRS: Better Markets1 apprec more
Biocom Urges FDA to Enhance Consistency and Transparency in Drug Review and Manufacturing Inspection Processes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; (FDA-2026-N-8163) Dear Sir/Madam: Biocom appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on the Reauthorization of the Prescriptio more
Biotech Consortium to Accelerate Innovation Urges FDA to Improve Early-Stage Dosing Clarity and Enhance Engagement to Accelerate U.S. Neurologic Disease Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Submitted via: Regulations.gov Electronic Comment Submission Re: Comments on Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter - Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 Dear Dockets Management Staff: The Biotech C more
Black American Cultural Council Ethnic Classification Proposal Seeks Recognition of Descendants of U S Chattel Slavery as a Distinct Lineage-Based Group
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Black American Cultural Council "A Lineage Based Organization Dedicated To Preserving Black American History, Identity & Culture" Date: TO: Office of Management and Budget Office of the Chief Statistician of the United States Executive Office of the President Washington, D.C. Dear Director and Office of the Chief S more
Blaine County Montana Urges Preservation of Race and Ethnicity Data in 2030 Census to Support Redistricting and Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Proposed Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 | RIN 0607-AA75 Submitted by: Blaine County, Montana To the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce: Blaine County, Montana, is a rural county with a large geographic area, small population, and substantial Native Ame more
Box Elder Urges Clarification of Census Residency Rules to Protect Military Community Counts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 420 Villa Drive, Box Elder SD 57719 605.923.1404 ph. 605.923.4264 fax www.boxeldersd.gov The City of Box Elder is an Equal Opportunity Provider October 14, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau Designation: ADDEMO/FRN 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20746 RE: Comments - Proposed 2030 Census Residence Criteria (91 FR 57524) To the more
BRC Therapeutics Urges FDA To Enhance Support For Small Biotech Developers In PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 BRC Therapeutics Company 2026. Confidential and Proprietary. All rights reserved. October 8, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163) Dear FDA Colleagues more
Business Software Alliance Backs Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Intent but Urges Enforceable Safeguards for Commercial Terms and IP Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 310 Washington, DC 20001 202.872.5500 www.bsa.org October 19, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) General Services Administration 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20405 Re: BSA Comments on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Round 2 (FAR Cases 2026-003, 2026-006, and 2 more
Carahsoft Technology Corp. Supports Clarifications and Transition Periods in Proposed FAR Overhaul
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FAR Case 2026-003 11493 S UNSET HILLS ROAD | S UITE 100 | RESTON, VA 20190 | TEL 703 871 8500 | FAX 703 871 8505 | WWW.CARAHSOFT.COM October 19, 2026 Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Regulatory Secretariat Division Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 Carahs more
Caseys General Stores Urges FNA to Simplify SNAP Restrictions to Improve Food Access in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: State SNAP Waivers Dear Acting Administrator Corley: Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more
Caseys General Stores Warns State SNAP Restrictions Threaten Food Access and Increase Retailer Burdens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: State SNAP Waivers Dear Acting Administrator Corley: Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more
CCE Advocates for Well-Designed Compute Derivatives With Market Integrity Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CCE Comments on Compute Derivatives October 17, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: CCE submits these c more
Center for Environmental Law & Policy Opposes Proposed Narrowing of Federal Water Protections for Streams and Wetlands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Willie Frank III / Steve Hirschey / Doug Kilgore Adriana Maestas / Gary Morishima / Christian Murillo / Claire Newman Pete Nichols / Robyn Randle / Scott Schuyler / Patrick Williams 85 S Washington Street #201, Seattle, WA 98104 / 206-829-8299 / www.celp.org October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Pro more
Chainalysis Urges On-Chain Data as Basis for Payment Stablecoin Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 U.S. Department of the Treasury Attention: Office of General Counsel 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Chainalysis Response to GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale (Docket No. TREAS-DO-2026-0496; RIN 1505-AC95; 91 Fed. Reg. 53368, Aug. 18, 2026) Sub more
Charlotte Storm Water Services Urges Clarification of Definitions to Protect Perennial and Intermittent Streams and Wetlands Under Waters of the United States Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. StormWater.CharMeck.org 4100 W Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28208 October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center Office of Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20460 Subject: Comments - 2026 Supplemental Proposed "Waters of the United States" Rule Docket I more
Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance: DHS Proposed Rule Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period Sparks Concerns Over Discrimination and Economic Impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 CHINESE AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE ALLIANCE URL: www.caldausa.org Email: caldainfo@gmail.com Address: 27 Bleeker St, Millburn NJ 07041 Department of Homeland Security October 22, 2026 US Citizenship and Immigration Services 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Eliminating the Discretion more
Claritas Warns Against Limiting Census Data to Citizens and Removing Race and Ethnicity Information
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 FDMS Docket number USBC-2026-0628 RE: September 10, 2026, 30-Day Federal Register Notice on the "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions", FR Doc. 2026-18481 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal  more
Clarke Index Urges CFTC to Track Incremental Grid and Data Center Additions to Enhance Market Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Clarke Index, Inc. clarkeindex.com contact@clarkeindex.com October 19, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN more
Coin Center Urges Clarification of Participation Limits in Proposed Stablecoin Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of Coin Center to the Department of the Treasury on GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale October 19, 2026 TREAS-DO-2026-0496 To whom it may concern: Coin Center is an independent nonprofit research and advocacy center focused on the public policy issues facing cryptocurrency tech more
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Urges HUD to Maintain Support for Housing First Programs to Prevent Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Office of General Counsel, Rules Docket Clerk Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: HUD Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness I am writing on behalf  more
Connect Humanity Urges Clarification of Broadband Inclusion and Geographic Flexibility in CRA Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations; OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0694; RIN 1557-AF57; FD more
Cornell University Assistant Professor of Public Health Willison: Public commentary criticizes inaccurate claims about homelessness reduction strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on "Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness." Charley E. Willison PhD, MPH, MA, Assistant Professor of Public Health, Cornell University Timothy Creedon, PhD, Health Economist, Tallaght University Hospital, Assistant Professor in Health Economics, Tr more
Delta Air Lines Proposes Exception to Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Maintenance Misconfiguration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. James Thompson AD Process & Compliance Engineering Delta Air Lines, Inc. 1775 M H Jackson Service Road Atlanta, GA 30354-3743 T. +1 404 773 1083 adengineering@delta.com October 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey A more
Delta Air Lines Urges Clarification and Corrections in FAA Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Engines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. James Thompson AD Process & Compliance Engineering Delta Air Lines, Inc. 1775 M H Jackson Service Road Atlanta, GA 30354-3743 T. +1 404 773 1083 adengineering@delta.com October 19, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey A more
Des Moines City Manager Caffrey Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Census Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 21630 11th Avenue S, Des Moines WA 98198 206.878.4595 www.desmoineswa.gov To the U.S. Census Bureau: On behalf of the City of Des Moines, Washington. I am writing to comment on the proposed rule "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more
Dime Bank Praises Proposed CRA Rule Changes and Urges Clarifications to Support Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Corporate Headquarters: PO Box 509, Honesdale PA 18431 570-253-1970 | thedime.bank October 13, 2026 Via Electronic Mail (FDIC) & eRulemaking Portal (OCC) Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Attn: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Comments@fdic. more
Dragonfly Supports Flexible, Standardized Framework for Compute Derivatives Market Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENT ON THE LISTING OF COMPUTE DERIVATIVES CONTRACTS October 20, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 Fed. Reg. 5 more
DRW Holdings Advocates for Launch of Compute Derivatives Market to Support AI Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20581 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 | 91 FR 54259 (August more
Durham County Urges Census Bureau to Revise Proposed Residence and Demographic Data Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Durham County Administrative Complex, 200 E. Main St., 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701 Telephone: (919) 560-0000 Fax; (919) 560-0020 Website: dconc.gov Equal Employment Employer October 12, 2026 Department of Commerce U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 R more
Early Futures Partnership Urges Recognition of Child Care as Critical Rural Economic Infrastructure in CRA Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Early Futures Partnership is the organizational home of the Communities for Kids and First Five Nebraska initiatives. 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 600 . Lincoln, NE 68508 . Office (402) 261-9671 . earlyfutures.org October 13, 2026 Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, Docket No. OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 1557-AF57 Early Futures more
East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Urges Regulators to Protect Incentives for Rural Affordable Housing Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Serving Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington Counties 700 Sixteenth Street NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 October 13, 2026 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RE: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 T more
Echelon Development Group Urges CMS to Finalize RAPID Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Dialysis Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ECHELON DEVELOPMENT GROUP | 1 Comments on the Proposed RAPID Coverage Pathway October 7, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3487-NC Re: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway Docket CMS-2026-2674 Dear CMS Administr more
Entact LLC Urges FAR Council to Embed Outcome-Based Specifications to Encourage Innovative Commercial Remediation Methods
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FAR Case 2026-003 Comments October 19, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) General Services Administration Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. FAR-2026-0003) Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51, 91 Fed. Reg. 59406 (Sept. 18, 2026); Comments of  more
Entrepreneur Works Fund Urges Regulators to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Chief Counsel's Office Re: Comment in Opposition to OCC and FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act Regulations [OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0 more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. EPN Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB) October 9, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of mo more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. EPN Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB) October 9, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Suspend Public Comment on Ethylene Dibromide Risk Evaluation Until SACC Finalizes Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. EPN Comments on Ethylene Dibromide Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488 October 19, 2026 The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appo more
Fiftyrivers Urges Standardized Compute Derivatives Contracts to Enable Hedging and Market Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FIFTYRIVERS Family Office . Singapore . www.fiftyrivers.com October 20, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 F more
Fore Women Urges Federal Regulators to Preserve Grants and Simplify Community Reinvestment Act Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5350 Wilshire Blvd, #36849, Los Angeles CA 90036 allfore.org BOARD: Sarah B. Angel | Nancy Antoniou | Lindsey Berman | Lisa Berney | Pamela Brown | Tilley Fine | Sandra Fluke | Alana Hassanein Gary Kosman | Kiyomi Kowalski | Annie Lainer Marquit | Naomi Leight-Giveon | Lori Monkarsh | Lorin Ruttenberg October 12, 2026 Of more
Frameworks Community Development Corp. Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Revisions to Protect Affordable Housing and Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. T 512.385.1500 F 512.385.1503 2200 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 78702 WWW.FRAMEWORKS CDC.ORG A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, D more
Fresno County Economic Development Corp. Urges Preservation of Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Small Business Growth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Fresno County Economic Development Corporation 1060 Fulton Street, 4th Floor Fresno, CA 93721 559.476.2500 www.fresnoedc.com October 12th, 2026 The Honorable Travis Hill, Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Curr more
FuturePlan Urges Clarification on Investment Fees and Amendment Timing in Proposed Retirement Plan Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FuturePlan.com October 15, 2026 CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107855-25) Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Proposed Regulations, Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans (REG-107855-25; 91 FR 53 more
Glade Oak Data Solutions Services Urges SBA to Reconsider Expansion of Size Standards to Protect Micro and Woman-Owned Firms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.GladeOak-dss.com Comment on Proposed Rule Regarding Small Business Size Standards, ID: SBA-2026-0265-0001 Submitted on: 10/16/2026 Submitted by: Cheryl N. Walraven, MSW, PhD Founder & CEO Glade Oak Data Solutions Services, LLC Royersford, Pennsylvania Subject: Proposed Rule on Small Business Size Standards To Whom I more
Golden State Opportunity Opposes OCC and FDIC Proposed CRA Revisions and Requests 60-Day Comment Extension
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429 RIN 3064-AG31 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20219 Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Re: Comm more
GroAway LLC Raises Concerns Over Errors in SBA Small Business Size Standards Table
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GroAway LLC 1112 County Road 628 . Gardner, Colorado 81040 Mail: P.O. Box 138 . Gardner, Colorado 81040 contact@groawayllc.com . groawayllc.com U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, RIN 3245-AI67 Re: Proposed rule, Small Business Size Standards, 91 Fed. Reg. 53,741 (Aug. more
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency Opposes South Carolina SNAP Food Restrictions Citing Impact on Local Food Access and Markets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GROWING AUGUSTA Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC October 15, 2026 RE: South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0311 Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC submits this comment in opposition to South Carolina's SNAP demonstration project restricting the purchase of certain f more
Growing Hope Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes That Undermine Accurate Community Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 922 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-786-8401 www.growinghope.net getintouch@growinghope.net October 02, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20746 Re: Comment on Proposed Rule, "Decennial Cen more
Growth Homes Urges Regulators to Preserve Strength of 1995 Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 400 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20219 Via: https://regulations.gov/ Re: Comment in  more
Hancock Whitney Urges Reconsideration of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Data and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jennifer Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing; Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216  more
Healthy Americas Foundation: FDA Urged to Prioritize Inclusive Enrollment and Reporting Standards in PDUFA VIII
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Acting Commissioner Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1035 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Dear Commissioner Diamantas: We more
Heir Command LLC Calls on IRS to Establish Explicit Delivery and Non-Delivery Standards for Trump Account Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Docket IRS-2026-1090 Re: Comments on Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, and Request for a Public Hearing To the Department of the Treasury and the Intern more
HIRE Coalition Urges IRS to Simplify Premium Allocation and Controlled Group Rules for Section 45S Paid Leave Credit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ms. Helen Morrison Benefits Tax Counsel Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20220 Ms. Christa Bierma Associate Benefits Tax Counsel Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20220 Mr. Phil Lindenmuth Acting Associate Chief Counsel (EEE) Inte more
HJB Convenience Corp. Warns of Challenges and Impact of Hawaii SNAP Beverage Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Shiela Corley, Acting Administrator Food & Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Hawaii SNAP Demonstration Project Dear Acting Administrator Corley: On behalf of HJB Convenience, I respectfull more
Humane World for Animals Urges FDA to Incorporate Human-Based Non-Animal Testing Methods Into PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037 humaneworld.org humaneaction.org September 25, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. more
Hyperbolic Labs Urges CFTC to Develop Standardized Compute Derivatives Market Based on Executed Transaction Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN 3038-AF77) (the "Request") Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,  more
ICARE Coalition Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Oppose Immigration Status-Based Counting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept 30th, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more
Illinois Municipal League Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Accurate Population Counts and Demographic Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Mr. George M. Cook Director, Census Bureau United States Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Dear Director Cook: On more
Indiana Affordable Housing Council Opposes Raising Bank Asset Threshold to Protect Affordable Housing Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1060 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 3-101, Indianapolis IN 46204 l inahc.org October 13, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Via portal: https://www.regulations.gov/document/OCC-2026-0694-0001 Jennifer  more
Intercontinental Exchange Urges CFTC to Avoid Product-Specific Guidance for Cash-Settled Compute Derivatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Intercontinental Exchange 5660 New Northside Drive NW 3rd Floor Atlanta, GA 30328 Tel: +1 770.857.4700 | Fax: +1 770.937.0020 ice.com October 20, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washing more
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Urges HUD to Respect Sovereignty and Flexibility in Homelessness and Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 The Honorable Claudette Fernandez General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Community Planning and Development Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 RE: Docket Number FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Ac more
Kidney Care Council Urges CMS to Clarify and Correct Proposed Revisions to ESRD Medical Evidence Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Kidney Care Council 11654 Plaza America Drive #878, Reston, VA 20190 (202) 744-2124 October 20, 2026 William N. Parham, III, Director Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Ba more
Lane County Opposes Proposed Census Rule Changes Over Operational and Funding Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VANESSA CORNWALL Intergovernmental Relations Officer Vanessa.Cornwall@lanecountyor.gov PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING/ 125 EAST 8TH AVENUE/EUGENE, OR 97401/ (541) 682-6504 Docket Number: 260903-0005 Document Number: 2026-18481 Document Citation: 91 FR 57524 RIN: 0607-AA75 Document Type: Proposed Rule AGENCY: Depa more
Long Beach City Manager Modica Urges Flexibility in HUD Incentives to Support Local Homelessness Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of the City Manager 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6711 FAX (562) 570-7650 October 12, 2026 Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 RE: Public Comment on Notice of Research Just more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: Treasury Should Exclude ESG Index Funds From Trump Accounts to Maintain Broad Market Focus
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, 91 Fed. Reg. 54,280 (Aug. 21, 2026); RIN 1545-BS14 Submitted by: James R. Copland To Whom it May Concern: I respec more
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group Voices Concerns Over Nationwide Moratorium on New Insurance Agents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johnny Wallin Chief Operating Officer Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group, Inc. 1400 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, TX 76010 | 817-350-8255 | MarketplaceInsure.com Page 1 October 10, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9872-IFC Re: CMS-9872-IFC more
MassBio Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Small Biotech Companies in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 700 Technology Square, 5th Floor Cambridge, MA 02139 617.674.5100 | massbio.org October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VIII), FY 2028-2032 (Docket No. FDA-2026-N- more
N2L Advocates Clarifications to Simplify Overpressure Analysis Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. First Principles to Practical Solutions N2L, Inc. | Comments on Docket FAA-2026-9941 Page 1 of 2 October 21, 2026 Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W58-213 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9941, Notice No. 26-19, RIN 2120-AM31 Overpr more
NeighborWorks Waco Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Over Concerns About Reduced Incentives for Affordable Housing Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington, DC 20429 RE: Opposition to Proposed Community Reinvestment Act Regulations OCC Docket ID: OCC-2 more
New Markets Tax Credit Working Group Urges Preservation of CRA Incentives to Support Community Development Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20 more
Nimbus-T Global Inc. Integrates Verified Identity Security Into Defense Technology Assessment Platform
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nimbus-T Global Inc. | Wilmington, Delaware | U.S. Patent No. 10,152,582 B2 | Confidential & Proprietary Nimbus-T Global Inc. Secure Identity & Authentication https://nimbus-t.com Nimbus-Key(R) ID Powers AAT-X Login Security Implementation brings verified identity access to a platform supporting defense technology a more
NRP Group Urges Regulators to Maintain Current Asset Thresholds to Support Affordable Housing Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.nrpgroup.com 1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Phone (216) 475-8900 www.nrpgroup.com October 6, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attn: Commenting Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Proposed Rule more
Obsidian Rising Urges SBA to Reconsider Large Size Standard Increases to Protect Emerging Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Submitted by: Obsidian Rising LLC (company statement) Docket: SBA-2026-0199 RIN: 3245-AI67 Federal Register Reference: 91 FR 53741, August 20, 2026 Subject: Opposition to Disproportionate Size Standard Increases Without Adequate Protections for Emerging Small Bus more
Opportunity Finance Network Urges Enhanced Data Collection to Boost Transparency and Impact of Opportunity Zone Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Internal Revenue Service Room 5503 P.O.. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 October 16, 2026 Re: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Information Reporting Regarding Qualified Opportunity Zones and Updated Qualified Opportunity Fund Certification and Decertification Procedures To the U.S. Departm more
Paradigm Operations Urges CFTC to Facilitate Development of Well-Functioning Compute Derivatives Markets to Support AI Buildout
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 4912-6957-2310v5 October 20, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contract more
Partnership for Strong Communities Warns Proposed Census Changes Could Undermine Data Accuracy and Impact Housing Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Lyceum | 227 Lawrence Street | Hartford, CT | 06106 | (860) 244-0066 Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners October 13, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistic more
PhRMA Urges FDA to Cease Public Release of Complete Response Letters to Protect Trade Secrets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 670 Maine Avenue, SW - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 - PHRMA.ORG September 29, 2026 Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Docket No. FDA-2026-P-4369 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Comment to Citizen Petition on Com more
Praxis Precision Medicines Urges FDA to Continue STAR Program to Accelerate Access for Rare Epilepsy Treatments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments - Retaining the Split Real Time Application Review (STAR) Program  more
Quest Ecology Inc. Concerns Over Proposed Size Standards Methodology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Quest Ecology Inc. Comments on Revised Size Standards Methodology Docket No. SBA-2026-0265 October 6, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development RE: Comments on Proposed Revised Size Standards Methodology Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team: Quest Eco more
Quest Ecology Inc. Warns Proposed SBA Size Standards Could Undermine Small Business Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Quest Ecology Inc. Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 October 5, 2026 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development RE: Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team: Quest Ecol more
RaceTrac Raises Concerns Over SNAP Restrictions Impacting Convenience Store Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Sheila Corley Acting Administrator Food & Nutrition Administration George Washington Carver Center 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20740 RE: "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia SNAP Demonstration Projects" Dear Actin more
Rare Disease Company Coalition Praises FDA PDUFA VIII Commitments to Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 -- Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Comments on the Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter Dear FDA Leadership, The Rare Disease Company Coalition (RDCC) appreciates t more
RARE Foundation Urges FDA to Expand Rare Disease Innovation Hub and Formalize Patient Meeting Framework Under PDUFA VIII
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Dockets Management Staff Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 for "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments" To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of the RARE Foundation, forme more
Reed College Mediterranean Studies Professor Landvatter Urges Renewal of U.S. Cyprus Antiquities Import Agreement to Protect Cultural Heritage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 RE: Renewal of Agreement with Cyprus Concerning Import Restrictions for Cypriot Antiquities I am writing to vociferously support the renewal and extension of the agreement between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the importation of Cypriot Antiquities. I am a co-director of the Pyl more
Rescue Mission of Cape Fear Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Race Data and Reconsider Homeless Residence Criteria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 10, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Fe more
RetirementAnchor Urged to Improve Plan Coordination and Accelerate Electronic Rollovers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 21, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49), Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers Dear Sir or Madam: RetirementAnchor appreciates the opportunity t more
Risk Factor Research Urges Department of Education to Clarify Reporting Revisions and Recalculate Burden Hours for HEA Title II Teacher Report Cards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Andrew G. Huff, Ph.D., M.S. October 14, 2026 Risk Factor Research, LLC, Michigan, USA contact@andrewhuff.com Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED) Docket ED-2026-SCC-2707 Federal Register document 2026-17081, 91 FR 54318 (August 21, 2026) Submitted electronically via regulations.gov, Do more
ROC USA: Community Reinvestment Act Revisions Threaten Support for Affordable Housing and Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20429 Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20219 Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations RIN 3064-AG31 / Docke more
San Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District Urges Clarification on Water Definitions to Reduce Permitting Delays
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. San Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District P.O. Box 119 - Glenwood, New Mexico 88039 575-637-2797 October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Revision of the regulations defining the scope of water more
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Residence Criteria and Demographic Questions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. USBC-2026-0628 40 Min Waban Dan Administrative Office 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie Michigan 49783 Phone 906.635.6050 Fax 906-632-6696 Government Services Membership Services Economic Development Commission Austin Lowes Chairman Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Testimony for U.S. Cen more
Scale Link Urges Consistent and Inclusive CRA Regulations to Enhance Small Business Lending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13th, 2026 Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments- RIN 3064- AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing, Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Curre more
Sierra Club Florida Chapter Opposes Narrowing Federal Protections for Waters and Wetlands to Safeguard Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted by: Sierra Club Florida Chapter To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army Docket: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: September 2026 Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking -- Updated Definition of Waters of the United States Date: October 9, 2026 Dear Administrator Zeldin and Officials  more
SmartPractice Urges FDA to Modernize Regulations to Improve Access to Licensed Patch Test Allergens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Andrew Kish, Food and Drug Administration From: SmartPractice Subject: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163] Dear Commissioner and Members of the PDUFA VIII Reauthorization Team: In July 2025, during the PDUFA VIII reauthorization kic more
Sonoma County Community Development Commission Urges Preservation of Strong Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sonoma County Community Development Commission Sonoma County Housing Authority 141 Stony Circle #210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 P.O. Box 12025, Santa Rosa CA 95406-2025 October 13, 2026 RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Regulations (RIN 3064-AG31) To Whom It May Concern: On be more
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Urges Caution Over SpaceX Reentry Operations Due to Environmental and Economic Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Commercial Space Transportation SpaceX Falcon 9 Operations at SLC-40 c/o ICF, 1902 Reston Metro Plaza Reston, VA 20190 US To Nicholas Baker This letter is submitted in response to the solicitation of public comment on the Programmatic Environmental Asses more
Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Secretary Turner Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Research Supporting Incentives for Proven and Effective Activities to Reduce Homelessness. We are submitting this comment as the Collaborative Applicant on behalf of the Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services (STEPS), Continuum of Care NY-5 more
SPARK Institute Urges Treasury to Allow Trustee and Advisory Fees Beyond Fee Cap for Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26) Room 5503 P.O.. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts (CC-00349938-26) Dear Sir or Madam: The SPARK Institute, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the more
Springfield City Manager's Office Legislative & Economic Development Analyst Hartman Urges Clarification and Inclusion of Populations in Proposed Census Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions To Whom It May Concern: On  more
St. Catherine University Philosophy Professor Kish Urge EPA to Maintain Power Plant Emission Regulations Amid Climate and Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Administrator Lee Zeldin, I am a constituent in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a professor of philosophy at St. Catherine University, my work addresses the social and moral obligations of institutions. I am writing to express my strong opposition to EPA's proposal to rescind its own ability to regulate greenhouse gas emis more
Synergy Innovative Solutions Urges SBA to Carefully Evaluate Impact of Proposed Size Standard Revisions on Emerging Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SYNERGY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC PUBLIC COMMENT / FEDERAL RULEMAKING Public Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standards To: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Reference: 91 FR 53741 - Small Business Size Standards Docket: SBA-2026-0199 | RIN: 3245-AI67 Date: October 16, 2026 Introduction Syner more
Telix Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA to Modernize Radiopharmaceutical Regulations for Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Products
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 15, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 - Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter Dear Commissioner and FDA Colleagues: Telix Pharmaceuticals ap more
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Voices Concerns Over Proposed Census Changes Threatening Rural Community Representation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 10, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 RE: Public Comment Regarding "Decennial Census of the Population of America more
TrustedQA Urges SBA to Limit Size Standard Increases to Protect Defense Software Innovators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1800 Michael Faraday Drive, Ste. 100 Reston, VA 20190 www.TrustedQA.com PH: (703) 481-8378 | Fax: (703) 481-8379 TQA Comment Letter on SBA Size Standards Submitted via regulations.gov on October 19, 2026 To: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small B more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges HHS To Reauthorize PDUFA VIII To Maintain Drug Review Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, 91 Fed. Reg. 52702 (Aug. 14, 2026) To Whom It May Concern:  more
U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Warns Proposed CRA Changes Could Undermine Community Development Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Travis Hill, Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Su more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Supports GDUFA Reauthorization to Strengthen Generic Drug Supply Chain and Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 16, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Division of Dockets Management 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (FDA-2025-N-0873-0014) Dear Sir/Madam: On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to offe more
U.S. PIRG Urges FDA to Enhance Transparency and Outcomes in GDUFA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Kyle Diamantas, J.D. Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Food and Drug Administration Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 October 16, 2026 Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments; Public Meeting; Request for Comments, Docket No. FDA-2025-N-087 more
United States Pharmacopeia Recommends Incorporating USP Standards and Risk-Based Approaches to Enhance Container Closure System Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 13, 2026 Food and Drug Administration Division of Dockets Management 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products (FDA-2026-D-7957) Dear Sir/Madam: On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to more
University of Maryland Raises Concerns Over Proposed FAR Revisions Impacting R&D Contracts and Contract Numbering
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER October 9, 2026 Regulatory Secretariat Division General Services Administration 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 Re: Response to Federal Register Notice - Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, 35,  more
University of Oklahoma Associate Program Director of Vascular Neurology Fellowship Velez Urges CMS to Consider In Vitro Diagnostics for Rapid Stroke Diagnosis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The University of Oklahoma(R) Health Campus DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY College of Medicine 920 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 2040 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5036 (405) 271-4113 FAX: (405) 271-5723 Email: neurology@ouhsc.edu Website: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Academic-Departments/Neurology October 9th, 2026 Docket CMS more
Vast.ai Inc. Advocates for Clearer Regulations on Compute Derivatives Market Data to Prevent Unauthorized Collection and Manipulation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 20, 2026 Vast.ai Inc. 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 1840 Los Angeles, CA 90024 October 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Address: Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Attention: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission Re: Request for Comment  more
Veris Wealth Partners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Decennial Census Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. veriswp.com Oakland . NYC . Portsmouth . Denver . Philadelphia October 13, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: "Decennial Census o more
VigilanceIQ Supports Hours of Service Pilot Program to Study Impact of Split Duty Pauses on Driver Fatigue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2081 Page 1 VigilanceIQ, Inc. 4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io 19 October 2026 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Research Division, Attn: Samuel White Comments of VigilanceIQ, Inc. on Docket No. FMCSA more
VigilanceIQ Supports Pilot Program to Improve Driver Fatigue Monitoring Through Split Sleeper Berth Time
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2080 Page 1 VigilanceIQ, Inc. 4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io 19 October 2026 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Research Division, Attn: Samuel White Submitted via regulations.gov Comments of VigilanceIQ more
Voltry Urges Clear Grading Standards for Compute Derivatives Contracts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VOLTRY VOLTRY.IO MICHAEL@VOLTRY.IO October 16, 2026 Via electronic submission (regulations.gov, docket CFTC-2026-1850) Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Supplemental comment on the Request fo more
Wash. County Board of Commissioners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence and Demographic Question Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OREGON WASHINGTON COUNTY Board of County Commissioners 155 North First Avenue, Suite 300, MS 22, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: (503) 846-8681 fax: (503) 846-4545 October 6, 2026 Census Bureau, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN, Washington, DC 20746 Re: Docket No. USBC-2026-0628:  more
Wash. Insurance Commissioner Kuderer Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Demographic Data for Insurance Market Analysis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PATTY KUDERER STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Phone: 360-725-7000 www.insurance.wa.gov Mailing Address: PO Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 Street Address: 5000 Capitol Blvd Tumwater, WA 98501 October 6, 2026 US Department of Commerce Census Bureau 15 CFR Pa more
Wave Life Sciences Urges FDA to Enhance Review Parity and Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wave Life Sciences, Inc. 733 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-205) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, RM. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 October 16, 2026 Re: Comment on Prescription Drug and User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII proposed Reauthorization and Commitment Letter (Docket  more
Westside Family Preservation Services Network Oppose Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations more
Woda Cooper Companies Urges Regulators to Preserve Investment Tests and Regional Bank Support in CRA Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 500 South Front St 10th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215 October 13, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary Attention: Comments/Legal ESS Federal  more
Woodstock Institute: Community Reinvestment Act Under Threat as Proposed Rule Changes Risk Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 67 East Madison Street, Suite 2108 | Chicago, IL 60603 | 312-368-0310 | woodstockinst.org October 13, 2026 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Exec. Secretary Attention: Comments--RIN 3064-AG31 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel more
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Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12889). The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig, legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Introduction Medicare Part D is a voluntary federal program that provides outpatient prescription drug coverage to 54 mill more
IRS Free File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11808) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Free File Program: An Overview The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) Free File Program (FFP) is a public-private partnership between the IRS and Free File, Inc. (FFI), a group of tax software companies. The FFP allows certain taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) their federal income tax return free of ch more
GAO Makes 2026 PTAC Appointments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release: * * * GAO Makes 2026 PTAC Appointments WASHINGTON, DC (October 16, 2026) - Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of six new members to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). Congress established PTAC in 2015 to improve how the federal Medicare pro more
GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSbrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release: * * * GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities Washington, D.C. (October 15, 2026) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its new Strategic Plan for 2027 to 2032, which charts a course to meet the rapidly changing needs and priorities of Congress. The new plan outlines how the agency will help Congress address emer more
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