Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac more
ASM and BVGH Launch New Digital Course on Scientific Writing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release:
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ASM and BVGH Launch New Digital Course on Scientific Writing
ASM and BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) are launching a new 10-session digital lecture series on scientific writing, with initial focus on peer-reviewed manuscripts, and tailored to meet the needs of scientists globally. Opportunities for professional development are limited for many scientists in low-resource settings, not on more
Binghamton University: Harpur Welcomes the 2026-27 Academic Year With 30 New Faculty Members
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Harpur welcomes the 2026-27 academic year with 30 new faculty members
Upcoming events include Harpur Week, visits by prominent alumni, and a music showcase at Carnegie Hall
By Jennifer Micale
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, Binghamton University's oldest and largest school, begins the academic year with 30 new tenure-track faculty members and a schedule of exciting programs.
"We are excited to welc more
Blue Energy, GE Vernova Hitachi Sign Agreement to Launch Next Phase of Texas Gas-Plus-Nuclear Project
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Blue Energy, GE Vernova Hitachi Sign Agreement to Launch Next Phase of Texas Gas-Plus-Nuclear Project
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland and WILMINGTON, North Carolina - Blue Energy, a vertically integrated deployment platform for financeable, prefabricated nuclear power plants and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), today announced the signing of an agreement that launches more
Citi Expands Customer Engagement and Commerce Media Capabilities With Addition of Kard
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Citi Expands Customer Engagement and Commerce Media Capabilities with Addition of Kard
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* Kard's commerce media and rewards platform will help Citi deliver more personalized credit card rewards and offers for customers and create new engagement opportunities for merchants
* The proposed acquisiti more
Citi Participates in Financing for Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citi Participates in Financing for Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative
Financial collaboration aims to bolster critical U.S. energy infrastructure for AI and advanced industries, strengthening Japan-U.S. investment ties
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NEW YORK/TOKYO -- Citi, through Citibank, N.A., Tokyo Branch, participated as a lender and agent more
Core Curriculum Refocuses Undergraduate Education at University of Texas-Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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New Core Curriculum Refocuses Undergraduate Education at UT Austin
For the first time in more than 20 years, The University of Texas at Austin has undergone an extensive review of its Core Curriculum and will implement a new Core Curriculum as the foundational education for all undergraduate students. The new framework is designed to return to what a core curriculum should accomplish: to provide every student more
CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks to SMBs, Extending Frontier AI Risk Protection to Organizations of Every Size
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks to SMBs, Extending Frontier AI Risk Protection to Organizations of Every Size
Arrow Electronics, Ignition Technology, Nord Security, Pax8, TD SYNNEX, Westcon-Comstor, and Zip Security bring QuiltWorks down market to SMBs worldwide
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) is more
FiscalNote Launches PolicyNote MCP in Anthropic's Claude Connectors Directory, Expanding Access to Its Policy Intelligence Amid Accelerating Enterprise Adoption
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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FiscalNote Launches PolicyNote MCP in Anthropic's Claude Connectors Directory, Expanding Access to Its Policy Intelligence Amid Accelerating Enterprise Adoption
Listing follows recent enterprise expansions with a globally recognized U.S. technology and cloud infrastructure company and a multinational industrial and technology conglomerate, exten more
George Washington Law Animal Program to Host Second Annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news:
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GW Law Animal Program to Host Second Annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference
The GW Law Animal Law Program is excited to host the second annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference, from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25.
This year's conference, which the Animal Law program is co-sponsoring with Three Pearls, will explore the intersection of animal protection, e more
IBX Connects Small Businesses at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release:
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IBX connects small businesses at Citizens Bank Park
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) welcomed small business leaders from across the Philadelphia region to Citizens Bank Park for its annual Business at the Ballpark event, a day dedicated to networking, leadership development, workplace wellbeing, and business growth.
The event reflects IBX's commitm more
Innovation, Invention and Impact: NJIT Undergrads Present Summer Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Innovation, Invention and Impact: NJIT Undergrads Present Summer Research
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
NJIT undergraduate researchers had just three minutes each to explain 10 weeks of work.
In rapid succession, students took the stage in the Campus Center Ballroom to describe projects spanning bioscience, bioengineering, materials, sustainability, artificial intelligence, robotics and dat more
Leah Partners With Oracle and PwC to Take Its Agentic Operating System Global
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Leah Partners with Oracle and PwC to Take Its Agentic Operating System Global
Working with PwC and Oracle, Leah will bring autonomous enterprise workflows to more regions and regulated industries, while expecting to improve platform performance by up to 30 percent and reduce cloud operating costs by up to 40 percent
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Leah, the agentic operating system for e more
Michigan Medicine: Medical Students Develop Novel Technological Solutions for Unmet Patient Needs
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
Students were given hands-on training in innovation and entrepreneurship through the Healthcare Innovation Path of Excellence program
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The Healthcare Innovation Path of Excellence at the University of Michigan Medical School gives medical students insight into the more
Morehead State University President Outlines Vision for Future During Fall Convocation
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
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Morehead State University President Outlines Vision for Future During Fall Convocation
As Morehead State University faculty, staff and administration gathered before the start of the 2026-27 academic year, MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan shared a bold vision for the University's future at Fall Convocation.
During his biannual address, Morgan highlighted momentum in academic excellence, student success, res more
NABTU and Meta Announce New Partnership to Invest in Skilled Trades for the AI Era
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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NABTU AND META ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO INVEST IN SKILLED TRADES FOR THE AI ERA
Meta and North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) today announced a new partnership to support skilled trades workers across the country, with plans to grow their investment and scale their efforts together over time.
"NABTU is proud to partner with Meta. The Future Is For E more
Naomi Mann Leads Boston University Law's Growing Experiential Education Program as the New Associate Dean
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Boston University School of Law issued the following news:
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Naomi Mann Leads BU Law's Growing Experiential Education Program as the New Associate Dean
Mann plans to forge new partnerships with local and national organizations on initiatives that advance civil justice and expand access to legal representation.
By Rebecca Beyer
In the past three years, Boston University School of Law's experiential learning program has expanded its offerings across the more
Native American Lifelines Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Exclusion Protections for American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Main Office: 1119 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-2258 FAX 410-837-2692 Boston Office: 250 Dorchester Avenue Suite 2 Boston, MA 02127 857-203-9680 FAX 857-203-9653
July 29, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted more
Natural Resources Defense Council: Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract With Georgia Power
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power
ATLANTA, GA. - This week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club and SACE (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy) submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to formally object to Open AI's contract for electric service with Georgia Power.
In a letter to the PSC, advocates asked t more
NOAA: Aerial Surveys - Monitoring Right Whales From Above
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Aerial Surveys: Monitoring Right Whales from Above
Endangered North Atlantic right whales spend the summer in their Northeast feeding grounds, including mothers with new calves. Our scientists and partners are helping to keep them safe by monitoring them from above using aerial surveys.
This story is part two of a three-part series. Read about how we are lis more
Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 14 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates
Oracle and AWS expand long-term strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate customer migration, with Oracle AI Database@AWS now available in 22 AWS Regions and offering new expanded capabilities
New Oracle Exadata Database Service on more
REJECTED: As Cyberscams Intensify, VCU Offers Three Simple Words for Protection
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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As cyberscams intensify, VCU offers three simple words for protection
A large-scale threat in early August highlights the vigilance needed from students, faculty and staff.
By Jake Burns
On Aug. 4 and 5, a group of cybercriminals emailed 7,000 Virginia Commonwealth University students. The goal: Compromise their email accounts and use them to scam other VCU students, faculty and staff.
Posing a more
Sen. Gillibrand, 4 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senior Trump Administration Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, with four co-signers issued the following letter to three cabinet secretaries and three White House officials:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Secretary Marco Rubio
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20451
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Secretary Scott Bessent
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20220
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Sen. Sanders Issues Letter to Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI CEOs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 10, 2026
Dear Mr. Altman, Mr. Amodei and Mr. Zuckerberg:
Almost every day, there is a new story about how your companies are losing control of the AI technology you are developing, with potentially cataclysmic results.
This week we learned, frighteningly, that AI has bee more
Syracuse University: Journalism Minor Expands Opportunities for Students Outside Newhouse School
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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New Journalism Minor Expands Opportunities for Students Outside Newhouse School
The minor gives students a foundation in journalism skills, ethics and media law alongside their primary major.
Genaro Armas
Syracuse University students majoring outside the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications can now add journalism skills to their degree through a new academic minor.
The journalism minor program teac more
Texas Democratic Party: Corrupt Ken Paxton Slammed For Selling Out To Data Center Donors While Stalling AG Decision
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Corrupt Ken Paxton Slammed For Selling Out To Data Center Donors While Stalling AG Decision
San Antonio Current: "Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign has pulled in nearly $450,000 in data center donations"
KERA: "Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign"
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Corrupt Ken Paxton is under fire from Texans for raking in "hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from the data cen more
UCLA Bioengineer Jason Zhang Deploys AI to Create Proteins Never Before Seen in Nature
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 -- The UCLA Health issued the following Q&A on Aug. 13, 2026, involving assistant professor of bioengineering Jason Zhang:
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UCLA bioengineer Jason Zhang deploys AI to create proteins never before seen in nature
Protein design algorithms may help unlock secrets of biology, transform treatment of previously untreatable diseases
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The decades-old scientific quest to create brand new proteins has been turbocharged in the era of artificial intelligence.
A k more
United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Calls for Clearer CMS Guidance and Stronger Protections for Tribal Exclusion in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Because there is Strength in Unity
Submitted via regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (US more
University of Michigan: Forest Teaches - Brazil-US Partnership Trains Young Scientists in the Amazon
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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The forest teaches: Brazil-US partnership trains young scientists in the Amazon
BELEM, Brazil--A workshop hosted by the University of Michigan and the Federal University of Para in Brazil is preparing early career researchers to tackle some of the Amazon Rainforest's most pressing challenges.
"This collaboration will involve interchange between the two institutions involving education, research, outre more
University of Pittsburgh: These Fresh Classes, Majors and Certificates Open New Possibilities
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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These fresh classes, majors and certificates open new possibilities
Autumn may be for turning over a new leaf -- but for Pitt students, it's also the time to seek new possibilities. There are myriad new courses on tap for students this fall, tackling subjects as varied as space engineering, Appalachian culture and African museums.
Read on to learn more about the University's latest academic off more
University of Texas Dallas: Engineer Devises Smarter Ways To Make AI More Reliable
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Engineer Devises Smarter Ways To Make AI More Reliable
By Jeff Joiner
Software engineer Alexis Tudor PhD'26 uses her insights and knowledge to develop artificial intelligence systems for defense contractor L3Harris Technologies Inc. Much of her research focuses on making AI technologies more reliable and trustworthy, an interest that sparked her computer science doctoral studies at The Univer more
Virginia Tech is Helping History Teachers Navigate AI's Role in the Classroom
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech is helping history teachers navigate AI's role in the classroom
Professors will host AI workshops for history teachers this fall across the commonwealth.
By Samantha Palmer
Before attending the "Teaching History with Chatty Geeps" workshop, Megan Thompson was a self-described AI skeptic who believed the technology had no place in her classroom.
"My skepticism was honestly at a 10 out of 10," sai more
Virginia Tech: Junghwan Kim Joins $10 Million NIH Project to Improve Access to HIV and Substance Use Care
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Junghwan Kim joins $10 million NIH project to improve access to HIV and substance use care
The Virginia Tech geographer will help develop geospatial data-driven tools to identify service gaps and guide mobile care for people affected by HIV and substance use.
By Max Esterhuizen
Virginia Tech geographer Junghwan Kim will contribute geospatial and transportation expertise to a five-year, $10.2 million National In more
Virginia Tech: Veterinary Students Expand Horizons Into Biomedical Research Through Summer Program in 19th Year
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Veterinary students expand horizons into biomedical research through summer program in 19th year
By Kevin Myatt
If a veterinarian could use a smartphone camera and artificial intelligence to grade tumors, it could be done more readily in remote areas or without expensive diagnostic equipment.
Two Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine students focused their attention on this possibility during the Sum more
American Express Named No. 1 Issuer in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study(sm) -- for the 7th Year in a Row
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Named No. 1 Issuer in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study(sm) -- for the 7th Year in a Row
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* Amex ranked No. 1 in all seven consumer satisfaction dimensions measured
* American Express Cards also ranked No. 1 in three product segments
For the seventh year in a row, American Express has been ranked as the number one credit card issuer in the more
American Supply Association: Why Distribution Technology Projects Keep Hitting the Same Roadblocks
ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Why Distribution Technology Projects Keep Hitting the Same Roadblocks
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Ask a distributor what technology work is underway this year and you usually get a list. An AI pilot somewhere in customer service or quoting. A CRM evaluation that has been on and off the table since last year. Phishing training, because the insurance carrier started asking about it at r more
Bennet, Coons, Lankford Introduce Bill to Help Unemployed Workers Start Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Coons, Lankford Introduce Bill to Help Unemployed Workers Start Small Businesses
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to introduce the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act, legislation that would moderni more
BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse th more
California AI Copyright Bill AB 412 Fails to Advance, Sparing Startups and Taxpayers Billions
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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California AI Copyright Bill AB 412 Fails to Advance, Sparing Startups and Taxpayers Billions
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California lawmakers declined today to advance AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, preventing a costly new compliance regime that could have imposed billions of dollars in costs on California taxpayers, AI develo more
Calix Expands Proven Broadband Platform Into Utility Market
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Expands Proven Broadband Platform Into Utility Market
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced a grid monitoring solution on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform. Extending platform capabilities to utility providers, the solution combines the newly launched GigaPro(r) GPR1011XH optical network terminal (ONT), AXOS(r)-powered E-Series acce more
Cedars-Sinai Employees Harness AI to Create a Culture of Innovation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Employees Harness AI to Create a Culture of Innovation
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A Cedars-Sinai clinical research coordinator won a recent employee innovation contest by inventing an AI tool to solve a decades-old problem in healthcare: how to streamline the health insurance pre-authorization process.
"Through my interests in research and patient care more
Chairman Selig Announces Agenda for August 20 Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig Announces Agenda for August 20 Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington
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WASHINGTON -Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today released the agenda for the IAC's inaugural meeting on Thursday, August 20.
Attendees will discuss topics related to the regulation of crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. more
Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Connecting the university's data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
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A collaboration between the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing and UTSA Athletics is turning sports data into actionable insights while giving students the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges.
While Roadrunner student-athletes focus on home runs, stolen bases and preparing for game-day, data science more
Cornell: Surprising Risks of Online Passkeys
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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The surprising risks of online passkeys
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Passkeys are touted as safer than traditional passwords. But for people targeted by intimate partner abuse, they can often be more dangerous.
Someone with access to their partner's computer and password could set up their own passkey - a cryptographic form of login used by services such as Google and LinkedIn - and invade their personal online space, potentially with da more
Decade of Discovery: NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Survey of the Sky
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory posted the following news:
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A decade of discovery: the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins survey of the sky
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory marked a major milestone with the beginning of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), a 10-year effort to capture the universe in unprecedented detail.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) engineer and former project manag more
ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers
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* USA TODAY readers ranked ECHO Suites(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham #1, with Hawthorn(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham rounding out the top three.
* Rankings make Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands spanning econo more
Franklin University Launches Three AI Leadership Specializations for Working Professionals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Franklin University issued the following news release:
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Franklin University Launches Three AI Leadership Specializations for Working Professionals
New online graduate specializations prepare professionals to lead responsible AI adoption in public administration, healthcare and communication
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Franklin University has launched three online AI Leadership for Professionals specializations designed for working professionals who want to lead the responsible adoptio more
G2's 2024 Year in Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's 2024 Year in Review
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Now that we've turned the calendar to 2025 and we're wrapping up our fiscal year at G2, it's the perfect time to reflect on all we accomplished together in 2024. I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for everything the G2 team and our incredible community have achieved. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the highlights together.
#New heights of marketplace grow more
Hilbert College: AI Won't Replace You - But Someone Who Knows How to Use It Well Might
HAMBURG, New York, Aug. 13 -- Hilbert College posted the following news:
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AI Won't Replace You. But Someone Who Knows How to Use It Well Might.
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Read President Cornell's latest article, recently published in Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine. In "," President Michael R. Cornell discusses how Hilbert's Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence and new Bachelor of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Studies are preparing students to lead responsibly in an AI-driven workforce.
Every once i more
IBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations
ARMONK, New York, Aug. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations
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ARMONK, N.Y., August 13, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to help enterprises deliver business outcomes by deploying AI at scale across core business operations and complex workflows, while strengthening cyber defense and resilience through prog more
Inside San Diego's Innovation Engine
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Inside San Diego's Innovation Engine
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Asked what makes San Diego's innovation ecosystem distinctive, University of California San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla did not begin with biotechnology, artificial intelligence or any of the other fields in which the region excels.
His answer was simpler: collaboration.
In a region dense with research institutions, technology compani more
Kiggans Joins FBI Director Patel, Hampton Roads Law Enforcement for Discussion on Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans Joins FBI Director Patel, Hampton Roads Law Enforcement for Discussion on Public Safety
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders from across the region, for a Law Enforcement Panel and Fireside Discussion.
Their discussion focused on the evolving challen more
LSU Launches Free AI Literacy Essentials Course
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release:
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LSU Launches Free AI Literacy Essentials Course
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Free course gives beginners the knowledge and skills to navigate AI responsibly in work and everyday life.
BATON ROUGE - Today, LSU launched AI Literacy Essentials, a free online course that provides a general introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how to use it effectively, professionally, and ethically. The course is offered thr more
Media Tip Sheet: Cutting Edge AI Research at GW
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Cutting Edge AI Research at GW
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WASHINGTON (August 13, 2026) - A D.C. area high school student sought out a research opportunity at GW that grew into a collaboration with a Ph.D. candidate and, later, groundbreaking research presented at a leading computer vision conference.
Allison Andreyev, a local high school student, and GW Ph.D. candidate Rongqian Chen are developing technology to mak more
Microsoft XBOX Workers 'Extremely Concerned' Over Artificial Intelligence, New Survey Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Union] (TNSrep) -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Microsoft XBOX Workers 'Extremely Concerned' Over Artificial Intelligence, New Survey Finds
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Microsoft XBOX workers are calling on the company to respect their critical role in identifying appropriate use cases for generative artificial intelligence by negotiating a strong union contract.
(NATIONWIDE) -As XBOX workers negotiate their first union contracts more
National Security Executive Khalid Syed Joins Amentum
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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National Security Executive Khalid Syed Joins Amentum
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Chantilly, VA.,Aug. 10, 2026 Amentum has hired Khalid Syed in the role of Vice President of Strategic National Security Initiatives. Syed will lead Amentum's efforts to strengthen national security solutions across integrated air and missile defense, C5ISR, and space systems. He more
New NSF-funded project examines when AI systems and humans work best together
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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New NSF-funded project examines when AI systems and humans work best together
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When does artificial intelligence improve human decision-making? Ruogu Fang, a widely recognized AI researcher who will be joining Vanderbilt's esteemed Department of Biomedical Engineering on August 16 as the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering, aims to address this question and more thro more
Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Newly formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to accelerate innovation
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has joined the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania, and Innovation Works/The Robotics Factory to launch the Keystone AgTech Alliance, a statewide partnership designed to acc more
Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 13 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Oracle and AWS Deepen Strategic Collaboration as Enterprise Adoption of Oracle AI Database@AWS Accelerates
AUSTIN, Texas - Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure on Oracle AI Database@AWS, bringing Exadata-class performance and pay-per-use economics to Oracle AI Database workloads of any scale. Oracle and Amazon Web Ser more
Seton Hall Announces 2026-27 Faculty Innovation Grants
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Announces 2026-27 Faculty Innovation Grants
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Seton Hall University's Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC), in partnership with the Faculty Senate IT Committee and the Center for Faculty Development, invites proposals for the 2026-27 Faculty Innovation Grants (FIGs). The grants provide faculty with funding, resources and support to develop innovative projects that advance teachin more
SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures
By Erin Woodward
Key takeaways:
* Researchers used SLAC's electron camera to watch copper atoms melt in real time.
* The team uncovered a key parameter that allowed the copper's crystal lattice to deteriorate slowly instead of collapsing as predicted.
* By combining imaging with molecula more
Stanford Law's Rhode Center and Legal Design Lab Win Grant to Modernize Courts and Expand Access to Justice
STANFORD, California, Aug. 13 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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Stanford Law's Rhode Center and Legal Design Lab Win Grant to Modernize Courts and Expand Access to Justice
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An estimated 75 percent of the 20 million civil cases filed in state courts each year involve at least one party without a lawyer. The consequences are especially stark in high-volume cases such as eviction and debt collection, where unrepresented and overwhelmed litigants can lose their more
Thin fibers of glass shine a light on big potential
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Thin fibers of glass shine a light on big potential
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Glass is so ubiquitous that it can be easy to take for granted, but Brian Topper of Clemson University is helping show just how much can be done with it, especially when it comes to channeling light.
Since joining Clemson in 2024, Topper has been helping Clemson faculty and students advance thei more
Through an SCE-4 H Partnership, New York Youth Gain Access to College Readiness Experiences at Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Through an SCE-4 H Partnership, New York Youth Gain Access to College Readiness Experiences at Cornell
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When Jecoliah "Cola" Anderson arrived at Cornell for a three-week veterinary medicine course this summer, she wasn't sure she belonged in a college classroom or could manage being away from home for the first time. But supported by a Provost Scholarship through Cornell's School of Continuing Education (SCE), more
Top voices driving automation, life sciences, leadership trends headline Bryant's Global Trade Summit
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Top voices driving automation, life sciences, leadership trends headline Bryant's Global Trade Summit
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SMITHFIELD, RI -Nationally recognized leaders in automation, life sciences, and executive leadership will headline Bryant University's John H. Chafee Center for International Business' 40th Global Trade Summit on September 24, bringing decades of industry expertise and strategic insight to New England's more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permi more
Union College Alumna Alexis Publishes Acclaimed Debut Poetry Collection, 'Beyond the Watershed'
SCHENECTADY, New York, Aug. 13 -- Union College posted the following news:
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A poet's journey
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Writing a book is hard. Getting it published? Harder. The effort, though, is worth it.
Nadia Alexis '09 knows this well. It took nine years to see her debut poetry collection in print-from the time she started writing Beyond the Watershed in 2016 to the day it hit stores in March 2025.
Alexis first submitted her manuscript to a publisher in 2019, after completing her MFA in creative writin more
University of Southern California Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection
MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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USC Scientists Are Using Quantum Computing to Rethink Cancer Detection
By combining quantum computing with artificial intelligence, USC researchers are laying the groundwork for medical imaging tools that could help doctors diagnose cancer and plan treatments more precisely
By Marc Ballon
While many re more
University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A new way to help CAR-T cells fight solid tumors could change cancer treatment
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For more than a decade, CAR-T cell therapy has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer medicine. By reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to attack cancer, doctors have produced remarkable results against certain blood cancers, offering hope to patients who once ha more
University of the District of Columbia at 175: A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer David Franklin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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University of the District of Columbia at 175: A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer David Franklin
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As UDC looks beyond its 175th anniversary, Chief Operating Officer David Franklin is focused on the systems, spaces and infrastructure that will help carry the university into its next chapter.
From modernizing technology and campus facilities to strengthening operations, emergency prepa more
USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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USC researchers develop automated MRI system to strengthen stroke treatment studies
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Researchers from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed an automated system that uses MRI to measure brain tissue changes in large, multicenter studies of experimental stroke tre more
Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Variations between labs can misinform scientific AI models, team reports
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -To turn abundant carbon dioxide into valuable fuel, researchers need a fast and efficient way of determining which catalysts work best over the longest time. Artificial intelligence (AI) models have the potential to help guide catalyst selection, but as with internet chatbots, AI models are on more
Warren, Garcia Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment from Government Actions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Garcia Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment from Government Actions
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Trump financial disclosures reveal over 17,000 stock trades, worth up to $1.56 billion
"The American people deserve to know that the President is not using his office to increase the value of his stock portfolios, rather than working to bring down the cost of groceries"
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Booker, 29 Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker, 29 Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 29 of his Democratic colleagues, led by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), demanded that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department' more
Bryant, Ashesi University forge new partnership to expand global academic collaboration
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant, Ashesi University forge new partnership to expand global academic collaboration
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SMITHFIELD, RI-Bryant University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ashesi University in Ghana -a top 10 ranked higher education institution in Africa -to formalize a strategic partnership that will expand global academic collaboration, experiential learning opportunities, and research engagement for stude more
Calix Expands SmartHome With ScamWatchIQ and ScamPRO
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Expands SmartHome With ScamWatchIQ and ScamPRO
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today expanded its SmartHome(tm) portfolio on the Calix One(tm) platform with ScamWatchIQ(tm) and ScamPRO(tm), enabling service providers to help subscribers stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated and rapidly growing threats targeting their identities, accounts, and more
Calvin University launches School of Engineering and Computer Science to prepare technology leaders for the future
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin University launches School of Engineering and Computer Science to prepare technology leaders for the future
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The technologies shaping the future are advancing at an extraordinary pace. Artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, aerospace, advanced computing and other emerging technologies are changing how people live, work, and solve some of the world's most complex problems.
Calvin Unive more
Comscore Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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Comscore Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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RESTON, Va., August 12, 2026 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
"The second quarter was hallmarked by the completion more
FAMU Researcher Leads NASA-Funded Project to Advance Future Moon and Mars Exploration
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Researcher Leads NASA-Funded Project to Advance Future Moon and Mars Exploration
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$1.5 million NASA project combines chemistry and artificial intelligence while expanding research opportunities for FAMU students.
Tallahassee, Fla.-July 2, 2026-As NASA prepares for future missions to the moon and Mars, Florida A&M University researcher Beni B more
From bioengineering to big bands, George Mason summer camps put the spotlight on health and well-being
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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From bioengineering to big bands, George Mason summer camps put the spotlight on health and well-being
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Year-round, George Mason University's colleges, centers, and labs are taking a people-first integrated approach to human health and well-being that advances science, develops talent, and strengthens communities. That includes the summer, when labs and studios open their doors for the community to learn more
Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Stephanie Schaller
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation: Stephanie Schaller
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You enter the exam room. The patient in front of you, a 68-year-old male, is here because he feels dizzy and short of breath. You note his resting heart rate is elevated -108 beats per minute. He has had a bad cold for a few days, he explains between shallow gasps, but didn't think it was anything serious. What do you do next? more
Jessica Stansbury: 'We Have a Shared Responsibility to Use AI in the Right Way'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Jessica Stansbury: 'We Have a Shared Responsibility to Use AI in the Right Way'
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#'AI adapts to the user. It knows who you are, and it can intensify its interactions with you'
Writing in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dr. Jessica Stansbury, director of The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and director of teaching and learning excellence for UBalt' more
Lowell Residents Win Stay Against Data Center
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 12 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Lowell Residents Win Stay Against Data Center
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A bank of industrial diesel generators (left) sits behind a neighborhood baseball field in Lowell.
A coalition of residents of Lowell, Massachusetts represented by the Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School won a significant court victory4 in their lawsuit5 challenging the expansion of a 352,000 square foot data center in the city's Sa more
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected MIT to establish and lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) focused on materials technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation semiconductors, according to an NSF announcement released July 30.
Expected to more
Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
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#One study found that an airline boosted its own revenue by as much as six percent by leveraging AI pricing based on consumer information, an increase that comes at the expense of consumers."
Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) requested details from the eight major U.S more
Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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The Power of Innovation to Drive Change: NAIC President White's 2026 Summer National Meeting Keynote
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Throughout its more than 150-year history, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has grown with the country and the insurance industry-adapting and modernizing to continue leading, protecting consumers, and ensuring st more
Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
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WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 a more
WTAS: Secretary Kennedy Announces Landmark Food Policy Reforms to Advance President Trump's MAHA Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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WTAS: Secretary Kennedy Announces Landmark Food Policy Reforms to Advance President Trump's MAHA Agenda
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Monday announced two landmark actions to modernize federal oversight of food ingredients and establish a stronger scientific foundation for future nutrition policy. HHS proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to notify the more
CFK Faculty Member Named Lead Guest Editor of International, Peer-reviewed Energy Journal
KEY WEST, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news:
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CFK faculty member named Lead Guest Editor of international, peer-reviewed energy journal
Dr. Hussain, a faculty member from the Department of Engineering Technology at The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), has been named Lead Guest Editor for a special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). Sustainability is an international, peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, a global open access publish more
Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS]
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Ken Paxton Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry [NOTUS]
While Paxton stalls data center cases as AG, data center donations to his campaign "exploded"
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A new investigation by NOTUS found that while Corrupt Ken Paxton slow walks decisions on data centers as Attorney General, he has raked in hundreds of thousands of data center industry donations to his campaign.
Paxton ha more
Hopkins Press Executive Director Barbara Kline Pope to Retire in February
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Hopkins Press executive director Barbara Kline Pope to retire in February
Pope, who joined the university in 2017, has helped the Press evolve and expand its digital offerings during a complex and challenging era for academic publishing
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Barbara Kline Pope, a leader in academic publishing who has dedicated her career to sharing high-quality research as widely as possible, has decided to retire from he more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Status of Oil & Gas Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain more
China's E-Commerce Exports & U.S. De Minimis Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12891) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's E-Commerce Exports and U.S. De Minimis Policies
The People's Republic of China's (PRC's or China's) e-commerce policies have promoted PRC exports while limiting the scope of PRC e-commerce imports. Between 2018 and 2025 more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2027 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office; Architect of the Capitol; Library of Congr more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations:"
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FY2027 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own h more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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SUMMARY
The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal more
Russia's War Against Ukraine - Diplomatic Talks & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12534) by Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Russian Federation (Russia) launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. More than four years later, Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in Europe's largest war since World War II. With estimates of up to 2 million or more killed or wounded, and with Russia more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand, and Pervaze A. Sheikh, and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resour more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently f more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia Rive more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by section research manager, Peter Folger, environmental policy specialists Elena H. Humphreys and Laura Gatz, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark, natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter, Anna E. Normand and Charles V. Stern:
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SUMMARY
The expanding use of art more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Quality Impacts from Data Center Discharges
What Types of Water-Related Discharges Do Data Centers Generate?/99
Data centers may generate different types of water-related discharges (i.e., effluents), including wastewater and stormwater discharges. In addition, in more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate more
Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases & Transfers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12725) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases and Transfers
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would affect how individuals can have firearms delivered to their homes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and a different rule that would remove certain limitations on the purchasing of f more
Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program & High Cost Program - Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol:
Here are excerpts:
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The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity
Background
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 19 more
Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49052) on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models" by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
CRS has recently begun using two open-source microsimulation tax models to estimate the revenue effects of changes to federal tax law: the Budget Lab at Yale's (TBL's) Tax-Simulat more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Department of Energy
The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following:
* research an more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar more
Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on July 30, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Next Farm Bill Primer Series Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47313) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Next Farm Bill Primer Series" by agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs and agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Overview and Budget ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status, by Megan Stubbs and Jim Monke ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12233, Farm Bill Primer: Bud more
President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11665) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan
Introduction
Under the U.S. "one-China" policy, the U.S. government has, since 1979, maintained official relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and unofficial relations with self-governed Taiwan, over which the PRC claims sovereignty. Until 20 more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding for public roads is provided primarily through highway programs administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Congress most recently authorized t more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs
FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people o more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Alien Registration Requirements
Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth more
ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12724) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports
On May 8, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a series of proposed rules that would change how it regulates firearms. Amongst these changes are two clarifying rules that affect how ATF regulates firearms imports. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaki more
Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur more
Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs
Draft legislation released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman would delay the onset of state sharing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs by one year, t more
The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11466) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Background and Selected Topics for Congress
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses sometimes invoke this right, commonly referred to as the privilege agai more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences research and developmen more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business"
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports - Potential Issues and Options for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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AIPP Privatization Challenges
In its 30-year history, the AIPP and its predecessor pilot program have not been successful in stimulating wide interest in airport privatization. The program's modest results appear to have several causes.
AIPP more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership? more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr more
U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more
Bank Failures - FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12378) by macroeconomic policy Marc Labonte:
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Bank Failures: The FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception
When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failed in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed uninsured deposits at those banks under the statutory systemic risk exception to least-cost resolution (LCR; 12 U.S.C. Sec.1823(c)(4)(G)). (The FDIC more
Defense Primer - DOD Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10543) by senior research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DOD) was established after World War II by the 1947 National Security Act (P.L. 80-253). At the time, some policymakers, including former President Truman, took the view that the different components of the U.S. military had been insufficiently inte more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic more
Medicare's Financial Status Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.30 trillion. The Ho more
TrumpRx - Background & Implementation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13281) by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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TrumpRx: Background and Implementation
Introduction
On February 5, 2026, the Trump Administration officially launched TrumpRx, a website that compiles discounts on brand-name and generic drugs through partnerships with drug manufacturers and dire more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink:
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U.S. Strategic Bombers
The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximity more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or national more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Visa Refusals
The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
ACNS Urges CMS to Include Epilepsy in Medicaid Medical Frailty Exception Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirements; Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the American Clinical Neurophysiology more
Advanced Medical Technology Association Urges FDA to Clarify Draft Guidance on Communications With Payors and Highlight Medical Device Evidence Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307; Revised Draft Guidance for Industry on Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications with Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities: Questions and more
AESARA Supports FDA Draft Guidance Enhancing Manufacturer Communications With Payors and Formulary Committees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
aesara.com
PO Box 4266, Chapel Hill, NC. 27515 | info@aesara.com
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2
FDA-2016-D-1307: Draft Guidance for Industry: "Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With P more
American Escrow Association Urges CFPB to Clarify Mortgage Closing Disclosures and Tolerance Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 8, 2026
re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket Number CFPB-2026-0018 (submitted electronically)
Honorable Russell Vought Acting Director Attn: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-21 more
American Society of Hematology Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Burdening Physicians and Patients With Medical Frailty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454 more
American Waterways Operators Highlight Financial and Operational Burdens of Ballast Water Management Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Caitlyn E. Stewart
Vice President - Regulatory Affairs
801 North Quincy Street
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22203
PHONE: 703.841.9300
EMAIL: cstewart@americanwaterways.com
August 10, 2026
Mr. Timothy M. Brown
Chief, Office of Standards Evaluation and Development
United States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther more
APHSA Raises Concerns Over Expanded Federal Oversight and Data Sharing in TANF Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
901 N GLEBE RD, SUITE 210, ARLINGTON, VA 22203 | (202) 682-0100 | APHSA.ORG
August 7, 2026
David Swegle
Director
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Modified System of Records Notice (SORN) 09-80-0375 - Temporary Assistance for N more
Arizona Game and Fish Department Urges National Park Service to Strengthen Wildlife Collaboration in Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Mr. Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director, National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Electronically submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0100-0001
RE: National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41
Dear Mr. more
Austin Bank Urges CFPB to Reduce TRID Waiting Periods and Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 | Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Dear Bureau:
Austin Bank, Texas National Association, a community bank headquartered in East Texas, appreciates the opportunity to comment more
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association Highlight Technical Concerns In USCG Ballast Water Discharge Standards Retrospective Analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers' Association
2370 W. State Route 89A, Suite 11-205, Sedona, AZ 86336 USA
www.bwema.org +1 805-331-0740 info@bwema.org
10 August 2026
Commandant (CG-OES)
Environmental Standards Division
Commandant (CG-REG-1)
Standards Evaluation and Analysis Division
United States Coast G more
Bryan Research Supports Use of ProMax Software as Alternative for Emissions Simulation in EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bryan Research & Engineering, LLC
Chemical Engineering Consultants
3131 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX 77802
979-776-5220
sales@bre.com or support@bre.com
August 6, 2026
U.S. EPA
Attn: Matthew Witosky
Mail Drop: E143-05
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12055
RTP, North Carolina 27711
Submitted via www. more
California Manufactured Housing Institute Supports HUD Rule to Modernize Manufactured Home Definition and Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1945 Chicago Avenue Suite B North Riverside, CA 92507
(951)683-4053 P
(951)683-4075 F
www.cmhi.org
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
August 11, 2026
RE: Revising the Definition of "Manufactured Home" to L more
Camuso CPA PLLC Urges Federal Tax Guidance on Prediction Market Event Contracts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMUSO CPA PLLC
525 North Tryon Street, Suite 1600, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
info@camusocpa.com | 704-249-3179
August 8, 2026
Office of Tax Policy
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-23)
Room 5203, P.O. more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities Criticizes Medicaid Work Requirement Rule for Narrowing Medical Frailty Exclusion and Unrealistic Implementation Timeline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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1275 First Street NE, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20002
202-408-1080 Fax: 202-408-1056 center@cbpp.org www.cbpp.org
July 29, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC, P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 more
ClearPath Supports NRC's Materials Licensing Modernization With Recommendations for Risk-Informed, Technology-Neutral Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ClearPath 300 New Jersey Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001
August 7, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Subject: ClearPath Comments on the Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [RIN 3150-AL56; Docket ID NRC-2025-1370]
Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staff:
Thank you for more
Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Urges Rescission of Medicaid Work Requirements to Protect AAPI New Yorkers' Healthcare Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Washington, D.C. 20528
July 31st, 2026 Submitted via www.Regulations.gov by Miral Abbas, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Health Partnerships Coordinator RE: Public Comment in Response to DHS Docket No. CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program more
Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Urges National Park Service to Prohibit Public Use of Power Drills for Installing Fixed Anchors in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION - NO HARD COPY TO FOLLOW Comments submitted at: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0101-0001
August 10, 2026
Michael Michener Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection National Park Service 1849 C Street NW, MS-2457 Washington, DC 20240
Subject: Comments on Director more
Conn. Energy & Environmental Protection Dept. Urges NRC to Enhance Regulatory Clarity and Safety for Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 860.424.3000
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
portal.ct.gov/DEEP
August 10, 2026 Chairman Nieh, and Commissioners Wright, Crowell, Marzano, and Weaver U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Re: Comments of the Connecticut Department of Energy and more
Disability Belongs Urges Withdrawal of CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Due to Coverage Loss Risks for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Action@DisabilityBelongs.org | www.DisabilityBelongs.org
1 July 29, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
CMS-2454-IFC; RIN more
Disability Rights Oregon Challenges CMS Medicaid Work Requirements for Discriminatory Impact on People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800 / Portland, OR 97204
Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694 / Fax: 503-243-1738 / www.droregon.org
Disability Rights Oregon is the Protection and Advocacy System for Oregon
July 30, 2026
John Brooks
Deputy Administrator and Director & Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer
Centers for Me more
Dyad Health Urges CMS to Enhance Home Health Payment System to Better Support Dementia Patients and Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: CMS-1844-P; RIN 0938-AV80 - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Up more
Enrollment Coalition Urges Clarification and Support for Medicaid Community Engagement Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Convened and Managed by Leavitt Partners
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The Enrollment Coalition
801-538-5082 I Washington, D.C. I LeavittPartners.com I Copyright (c) 2024
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boul more
Fairwater Tanker Management Urges Coast Guard to Exempt Jones Act Vessels From Ballast Water Discharge Standards Due to Operational and Cost Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fairwater Tanker Management LLC
Fairwater
1855 Grin Road, Ste. B-328
Dania Beach, FL 33004
August 10, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard
Docket Management Facility
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. USCG-2026-0111 - Comments on "Retrospective Analysis of USCG 2012 Ballast more
Fugro Highlights Integration of Offshore Experience for Safe and Sustainable Outer Continental Shelf Space Launch Activities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fugro USA, Inc. | 13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050, Houston, TX 77079 USA
T +1 713 369 5600 |
F +1 713 369 5811 |
W fugro.com
FUGRO
Fugro USA, Inc.
13501 Katy Freeway, Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77079
USA
RFI Response to Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space L more
Ginosko Submits Detailed Recommendations to HUD on Manufactured Home Redefinition Rule to Support Affordable Multi-Story Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 10, 2026
To: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
From: Ginosko Modular, Ginosko Development Company, and Ginosko Construction (The Ginosko Ecosystem)
RE: Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Revising the more
Global Business Alliance Urges USDA to Limit Expansion of Foreign Agricultural Investment Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
99 M Street, SE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20003 (202) 794-4758 www.globalbusiness.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Matt Allen
Director
Office of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978; Propos more
IRhythm Technologies Seeks FDA Clarification on Health Care Economic Information Communications to Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 | Page
August 3, 2026
Submitted Electronically via www.regulations.gov
Dockets Management
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Entities-Questions more
Lake Carriers' Association Criticizes USCG 2026 Retrospective Analysis on Ballast Water Discharge Standards Highlighting Insufficient Cost Updates and Impacts on US-Flagged Vessels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Mr. Chris Lauer
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Availability of "Retrospective Analysis of 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards" Docket ID No. USCG-2026-0111
Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) is submitting these comments to the June 11, 2026 Federal Register Notice Availability of R more
Lawyers' Committee and 26 Civil Rights Groups Urge U.S. Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Rule Rescinding Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
CC: Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education; Dr. Michelle Daley, Team Supervisor for the Comprehensive Centers Program and Identified Contact for Pr more
Lockheed Martin Supports ATF Proposal to Streamline Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Washington, D.C. 20226
In the Matter of Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
Proposed Rule ) ) ) ) )
Docket No. ATF-2026-0068 RIN 1140-AA89
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I.
INTROD more
LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside more
Mortgage Industry Expert Urges CFPB to Modernize Right of Rescission Rules for Refinance Transactions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 10, 2026 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018 - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI To the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the RFI o more
National Athletic Trainers Urge Creation of Dedicated NAICS Classification for Athletic Training Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought:
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is pleased to submit comments to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the North American Industry more
National Mining Association Supports NRC's Modernization of Uranium Recovery Licensing Rules to Boost Domestic Production and Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: The National Mining Association's Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's "Modernizing Materials Licensing" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026); Docket ID No. NRC-2025-1370
more
Native American Lifelines Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Exclusion Protections for American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Main Office: 1119 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-2258 FAX 410-837-2692 Boston Office: 250 Dorchester Avenue Suite 2 Boston, MA 02127 857-203-9680 FAX 857-203-9653
July 29, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted more
Natural Resources Management Association Urges USFWS To Maintain Strict Drain Tile Setbacks To Protect Prairie Pothole Wetlands And Louisiana Waterfowl Habitats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
822 Harding Street, Suite 307 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 (337) 761-6627 info@nrmal.org
August 7, 2026
Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Sent Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Do more
Nevada Raises Safety and Legal Concerns Over NRC Proposed Changes to Nuclear Fuel Cycle Licensing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118
Carson City, NV 89706-7954
Telephone (775) 687-3744
Fax (775) 687-5277
E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov
FRED C. DILGER, PhD
Executive Director
VIA federalregister.com
U.S. Nuclear Reg more
Newcleo Americas Urges NRC To Clarify Criticality Accident Alarm System Language In Materials Licensing Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
newcleo Americas LLC
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4815, New York, NY 10118
info@newcleo.com - newcleo.com
1/3
August 7, 2026
2026-REG-NRC-005
Docket No. NRC-2025-1370
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Submission of newcleo Americas LLC commen more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Advocates for Clarity in NRC Construction Definitions and DOE Fuel Line Licensing Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Public Comment on NRC's Modernizing Materials Licensing (Docket ID NRC-2025-1370)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" tank who more
Ocean Conservancy Urges Halt to Offshore Space Launch Plans Citing Legal and Environmental Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Audrey Taylor
Marine Minerals Administration/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs
1849 C Street NW, Mailstop: MS-5238
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
Re: Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232, Notice of more
Ohio Credit Unions Advocate for Regulatory Relief to Expand Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10 W. Broad St., Suite 1100, Columbus, OH 43215 I 614.923.9747 I OCULMail@ohiocul.org I ohiocreditunions.org
August 8, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Comment Letter - RFI Reg more
One Community Health Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Rural Health Center Patients From Medicaid Coverage Loss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrato more
One Launch Solutions Proposes Repurposing Offshore Oil Platforms for Space Launch and Recovery Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities
Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
Submitted by One Launch Solutions, Inc.
One Launch Solutions, Inc., a Florida corporation ("OLS"), submits these comments in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy more
Outdoor Alliance Endorses National Park Service Climbing Guidance Urges Improved Permit Process to Protect Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001
Re: Comments on EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service; Federal Register Docket No. NPS-2026-0101; 91 more
Patriot Federal Credit Union Urges CFPB to Simplify Mortgage Disclosure Requirements and Align Timing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
800 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, PA * (717) 263-4444 * Mailing Address: P.O. Box 778, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0778
August 09, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosure Rescission and RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington DC 20024-2101
Docket No CFPB 2026-0018
P more
PhRMA Urges FDA to Preserve Flexibility and Clarify Definitions in Draft Guidance on Manufacturer Communications With Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- 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
August 3, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2016-D-1307: "Draft Guidance for Industry: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Fo more
Power Resources Urges NRC to Modernize Uranium Recovery Licensing With Risk Informed Approach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMECO RESOURCES
Power Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 1210
Glenrock, Wy 82637
(307) 358-6541
Subject: Power Resources, Inc. Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [Docket ID NRC-2025-1370; 91 Fed. Reg. 38,124 (June 24, 2026)]
Dear Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff:
Power Resources, Inc. (PRI) more
Puerto Rico Dermatological Society Opposes Proposed Medicare Payment Reduction for E/M Services With Modifier 25
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
(Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Docket No. CMS-2026-2377)
Re: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Proposed Payment Reduction for E/M Visits Reported with Modifi more
Quadrant Nuclear Industries Supports NRC Materials Licensing Modernization and Recommends Expanded DOE Facility Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
QUADRANT NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES
www.QNI.energy
64 Thissell St., P.O. Box 111, Prides Crossing, MA 01965 | info@qni.energy
August 6, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Modernizing Materials Licensing (91 FR 38124; June 24, 2026)
Quadrant Nuclear Industrie more
RCPA Comments on CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements Highlight Challenges for Mental Health Substance Use and IDD Populations in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
777 E Park Dr, Ste G4 | Harrisburg, PA 17111 | Phone 717-364-3280 | Fax 717-364-3287 | www.paproviders.org
July 30, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 431, 435, 438, 457, and 600 Attn: CMS-2454-IFC RIN 0938-AV9
Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Centers for M more
Regulatory Gap in Spent Fuel Reprocessing Rules Raises Concerns Over Waste Disposal Contracts and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facility-Waste Issues
The proposed rule has a regulatory gap that NRC did not identify related to the requirement for a standard contract, required under Section 302 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 10222), for the delivery of high-level radioactive waste (and spent nuclear fuel) to the Se more
Rural Arizona Health Alliance Urges CMS to Mitigate Administrative Barriers in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
Submitted electronically
Re: Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements and Rural Implementation
Dear Administrator:
Thank you for the opportunity more
SEIU Criticizes CMS Interim Final Rule on Medicaid Community Engagement for Restricting Self-Attestation and Narrowing Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 30, 2026
SUMBITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON REGULATIONS.GOV
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement more
Snapdocs Urges CFPB to Require Lenders to Offer Digital Mortgage Closing Options Where Eligible
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit - Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
To Whom It May Concern:
Snapdocs appreciates the opportunity to respond to t more
Stamford Health Urges CMS to Amend Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Financial Strain on Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Service
Attention: CMS-2449-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
CMS-2026-2047-0002, Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administ more
Standard Nuclear Urges Clear NEPA Pathway and Defined Gap Analysis in Materials Licensing Modernization Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 Europia Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Standard Nuclear, Inc
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 38124
Comment Deadline: August 10, 2026
Submitted By: Standard Nuclear, Inc
August 10, 2026
Subject: Standard Nuclear Comments on Proposed Modernizing Materials Licensing (MML) Requirements
Dea more
TxDOT Urges Enhancements to National Census of Ferry Operators to Improve Data Quality and Reduce Reporting Burden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Connecting you with Texas An Equal Opportunity Employer
125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701
512.463.8588 txdot.gov August 7, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Steve National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO) Program Manager Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 2059 more
Union of Concerned Scientists Urge NRC to Maintain Strict Licensing and Oversight for Nuclear Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Comments of the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Proposed Rule on "Modernizing Materials Licensing," NRC-2025-1370
Edwin S. Lyman, PhD Director of Nuclear Power Safety Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC August 10, 2026
1.
UCS opposes the proposed removal of the two-step licensing process for plutonium more
United Bank Urges CFPB to Eliminate Three Day Rescission Period for Refinances to Improve Consumer Access to Mortgage Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMBER FDIC
505 S. Hill Street
Post Office Box 628
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 567-7211
August 10, 2026
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
United Medical ACO Urges CMS to Restrict Provider Density-Based Medicare Enrollment Revocations and Enhance Due Process Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED MEDICAL ACO, LLC
Formal Comments on Medicare Provider and Supplier Enrollment Provisions
July 13, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1844-P; more
United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Calls for Clearer CMS Guidance and Stronger Protections for Tribal Exclusion in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Because there is Strength in Unity
Submitted via regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (US more
Ur-Energy Supports NRC Modernization of Uranium Licensing Regulations to Enhance Domestic Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Colorado Office Wyoming Office
10758 W. Centennial Rd. 1478 Willer Drive
Littleton, CO 80127 Casper, WY 82604
Tel: 866.981.4588 Tel: 307.265.2373
August 06, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Ur-Energy Comments on the U. more
Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
more
Wisconsin Bankers Urge CFPB to Ease TRID Timing, Tolerance, and Rescission Rules to Reduce Mortgage Origination Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
ELECTROIC SUBMISSION ONLY
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, c/o Legal Division Docket Manager,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,
445 12th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026-001 more
Wyoming Mining Association Backs NRC Proposed Changes to Uranium Licensing and Construction Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.wyomingmining.org
1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230 - Cheyenne, WY 82001 - (307)-635-0331
August 10, 2026
Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Proposed Rule: Modernizing Materials Licensing
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Gentlemen:
Subject: Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) Comments on the P more
Zeno Power Proposes Regulatory Changes to Streamline Licensing for Emerging Radioisotope Power Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Zeno Power Systems, Inc. 709 G St. NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 info@zenopower.com
Copyright (c) 2026 Zeno Power Systems, Inc. Page 1 of 13
To: Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370 August 10, 20 more
Tipoffs: Iran
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Beating Iran Means Dismantling Hezbollah
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by American Security Co-Chair Keith Kellogg and American Security Policy Co-Chair Robert Wilkie to Washington Examiner:
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Beating Iran Means Dismantling Hezbollah
As military pressure on the Iranian regime waxes and wanes, we have yet to arrive at an achievable end state for the conflict -- one that focuses not on the world as it is today but on the world as it will be more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Michael Ratney, senior adviser (non-resident) with the Middle East Program:
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
Predictably, almost inevitably, the Houthis, one of Iran's most resilient and resourceful proxies, have entered the Iran war. Reports of new Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia are now daily. In attacks the week of August 9, c more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: After Iran - Scenario for Renewed Trump-Kim Summitry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 13, 2026, by Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department:
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After Iran: Scenario for Renewed Trump-Kim Summitry
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the June 2026 G7 meetings in France that he would restart diplomacy with North Korea. As if to accentuate the point, he later p more
Democratic Governors Association: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Can't Answer How He'll Differentiate Himself From Unpopular Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Can't Answer How He'll Differentiate Himself From Unpopular Trump
On the first day of Wisconsin's general election, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany just couldn't escape questions about his lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump.
In two separate interviews with Milwaukee's WISN12 and CBS58, Congressman Tiffany was asked about his ties to Trump and whether he wanted Trump to come ca more
DNC Announces Findings of Unprecedented Local Listeners Program After Making Nearly 450,000 Calls to 2020 Voters Who Did Not Cast Ballot in 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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DNC Announces Findings of Unprecedented Local Listeners Program After Making Nearly 450,000 Calls to 2020 Voters Who Did Not Cast a Ballot in 2024
Volunteers had nearly 10,000 long-form conversations with 2020 voters who didn't vote in 2024 and found that 86% of them are planning to vote this November, as 78% of them say the country is heading in the wrong direction under Donald Trump and Republi more
Heinrich Calls for a Full GAO Audit of Trump's Ballroom Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Heinrich Calls for a Full GAO Audit of Trump's Ballroom Project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined top Senate Democrats in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acting Compt more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Analyzes Trump Administration's Renewed Economic Pressure Against Iran With Bloomberg
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jeremy Paner Analyzes Trump Administration's Renewed Economic Pressure Against Iran with Bloomberg
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions and other measures.
Highlights
* The article examines whether further sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil and financial intermediaries could increase pressure on Tehran.
* Paner noted that the U.S. has added approximately 2,200 sanctions more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Geopolitical Socialism - Xi and Putin Build Bloc Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Matthew Johnson in the foundation's China Brief:
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Geopolitical Socialism: Xi and Putin Build Bloc Power
Executive Summary:
* The People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia are entering a new phase of institutionalized interdependence, built through unprecedented systemic coordination and guided by Beijing's ambition to transform the geopolitical foundations of global order more
Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act Legislation by Sen. Shaheen Analyzed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, on August 6, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to bolster Lebanon's democratic institutions and rule of law through targeted sanctions while providing necessary support for stabilization efforts in the country.
As Lebanon grapples with multifaceted challenges, including political instability and the influe more
Save the Children: Afghanistan - Nearly One in 10 Children Acutely Malnourished Amid Closure of Hundreds of Health Facilities
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 14 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release:
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Afghanistan: Nearly one in 10 children acutely malnourished amid closure of hundreds of health facilities
KABUL - The number of acutely malnourished children in Afghanistan is increasing with nearly one in 10 children under five experiencing wasting while plummeting funding is causi more
Sen. Hassan: President Trump Pockets $2.2 Billion While American Families Lost $219 Billion in 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
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President Trump Pockets $2.2 Billion While American Families Lost $219 Billion in 2025
Trump More Than Triples His Income While Average Americans Face Higher Costs for Everyday Essentials Under His Watch
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The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee - Minority issued a report today with new calculations that show that while President T more
U.N. Experts Issues Statement: Afghanistan - After Five Years of the Taliban Rule, UN Experts Warn Against Normalization
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 14 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following joint statement on Aug. 13, 2026, with 32 independent experts:
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Five years is a short period in the life of a country but a very long one in the life of a child. A generation of girls has now missed secondary education. Another generation of young women has lost the possibility to pursue university studies. Thousands find themselves still confined to their homes or, wor more
UNICEF: More Than 2.6 Million Girls in Afghanistan Have Been Denied a Secondary Education Since 2021
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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More than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied a secondary education since 2021
More than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied a secondary education in the five years since the de facto authorities took power, UNICEF said today. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where secondary and higher education is effectively closed to girl more
Warren, Coons Press Rubio and Bessent to Explain Unprecedented Halt in Regular Russia Sanctions, Even After Admitting Talks Stalled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Coons Press Rubio and Bessent to Explain Unprecedented Halt in Regular Russia Sanctions, Even After Admitting Talks Stalled
"If the Administration paused regular Russia sanctions because of peace talks, and those talks stalled months ago, why hasn't the Administration resumed routine and frequent U.S. sanctio more
Ahead of 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues to Fight for His Landmark "Protecting Social Security Act" to Protect Access, Prevent Any Future Cuts to Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues to Fight for His Landmark "Protecting Social Security Act" to Protect Access, Prevent Any Future Cuts to Social Security
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Tomorrow marks the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act
Congressman Ryan's "Protecting Social Security Act" honors the historic program's legacy; bill will prevent cuts to Social Security and prote more
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Duckworth, Colleagues Push to Stop Trump from Hiding the True Cost of the Iran War and Dishonoring the Sacrifices of Our Heroes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Duckworth, Colleagues Push to Stop Trump from Hiding the True Cost of the Iran War and Dishonoring the Sacrifices of Our Heroes
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) joined combat veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and 15 of their Senate Democrat more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Gas Prices Reach Record High for This Time of Year
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Gas Prices Reach Record High for This Time of Year
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Gas prices have hit a record high for this time of year, forcing Americans to pinch pennies and scrape together savings to fill up their tanks. According to GasBuddy, "the national average has never been above $4/gal after Aug. 12 in any previous year-ever."
REMINDER: House Republicans voted in lockstep with the Trump administra more
Driving research forward to improve wildfire evacuation planning
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Northern British Columbia posted the following news release:
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Driving research forward to improve wildfire evacuation planning
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UNBC PhD candidate Alireza Noory has developed a driving simulator that could help emergency planners in northern communities better understand how drivers respond during wildfire evacuations.
UNBC Natural Resources and Environmental Studies PhD candidate Alireza Noory is using his background in ci more
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Prevent Trump Admin From Hiding True Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Prevent Trump Admin From Hiding True Cost of Iran War
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Benet, and Tammy Duckworth, along with 15 of their Democratic colleagues, introduced the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act to stop President Trump's attempts to hide how long his war against Iran has lasted, the tr more
Human Rights Watch: Afghanistan - Taliban Forcibly Disappear 6 Rights Workers
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Afghanistan: Taliban Forcibly Disappear 6 Rights Workers
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(New York, August 12, 2026) - Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have forcibly disappeared six staff members of the nongovernmental group Women and Children Legal Research Foundation (WCLRF) for nearly a month, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Taliban have provided no information on the whereabouts of the organization's leadership t more
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Greg Cunningham is Too Extreme for New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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IN HIS OWN WORDS: Greg Cunningham is Too Extreme for New Mexico
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It's been a banner few weeks for Greg Cunningham proving just how extreme, callous, and out of touch he is with the New Mexico families.
In his own words, Cunningham has made clear he'll be a rubberstamp to Trump and the MAGA wing of his party, cheer on a reckless war even as families feel the crushing economic cos more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Issues Statement: September Rate Hike Unlikely as Q2 GDP Resilience Comes With an Asterisk
LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by chief economist Suren Thiru:
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September rate hike unlikely as Q2 GDP resilience comes with an asterisk
Responding to the latest UK GDP figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Thursday 13 August 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"This was economic resilience with an asterisk as much of the second quarter's strength was driven by t more
Michael Whatley's Iran War Has Cost NC Families An Extra $558 While He Profits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley's Iran War Has Cost NC Families An Extra $558 While He Profits
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Since the start of the Iran War, North Carolina households have paid over $558 MORE for fuel - yet DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is cheering on the Iran War as it spikes his oil and gas stocks.
Daily Wire:
* Reporter: "But ever since the war in Iran started, we've seen prices start to cr more
Pressley, Community Leaders Call for Shift in National Priorities: Away from War, Toward Our Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Community Leaders Call for Shift in National Priorities: Away from War, Toward Our Families
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Dorchester presser comes as Trump continues war with Iran and proposes $1.5 trillion military budget while exacerbating affordability crisis and attacks on immigrant communities
"It is much easier instead for this man to scapegoat immigrants, to vilify our neighbors, than to make good on his pro more
Rep. Vasquez Presses Administration to Return Tariff Taxes to New Mexicans, Not Corporations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Presses Administration to Return Tariff Taxes to New Mexicans, Not Corporations
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On August 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott demanding that they push corporations to return the money from the Administration's illegal tariffs to the consumers who paid more
Senator Hassan in the Union Leader: Slashing regulations will lower housing costs for Granite Staters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan in the Union Leader: Slashing regulations will lower housing costs for Granite Staters
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MANCHESTER - In a new op-ed published in the Union Leader, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan highlights how the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will lower housing costs by slashing outdated red tape, building more middle-class homes, and banning Wall Street hedge funds and private equi more
Media Tip Sheet: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Key Defense Agreement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Key Defense Agreement
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WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) - Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed an agreement stating that an attack on one of the countries would be considered an attack on all three. The agreement could strengthen Saudi Arabia's security as it seeks to diversify its defense partnerships following attacks on its oil facilities during th more
Working Families Feel the Heat of Trump's Recklessness with Consumer Prices on the Rise in July
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Working Families Feel the Heat of Trump's Recklessness with Consumer Prices on the Rise in July
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Trump's war in Iran drags on with no end in sight, while new tariffs have already hit supply chains
Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices rose 0.1% in July and are up 3.4% over the past year. July's price increase reverses more
