Adelphi University Awarded $982,000 to Launch No-Cost Regional Entrepreneurship Experience for Students and Aspiring Business Founders
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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Adelphi University Awarded $982,000 to Launch No-Cost Regional Entrepreneurship Experience for Students and Aspiring Business Founders
September 30, 2026
The Adelphi Entrepreneur Experience will connect aspiring founders with entrepreneurship education, industry mentors, experiential learning and the Greater New York innovation ecosystem.
Adelphi University has been awarded $982,000 through the U.S. Departm more
BIDMC Announces the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Institute for Evidence, Innovation, and Policy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news:
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BIDMC Announces the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Institute for Evidence, Innovation, and Policy
September 30, 2026
From Smith Center to Smith Institute: Expanding Impact
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Boston, MA -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) today announced the establishment of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Institute for Evidence, Innovation, and Policy, an evolution of the Richard A. and Susan more
Bowdoin College: How David Simon Came to 'Respect the Middle Ground'
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 1 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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How David Simon Came to "Respect the Middle Ground"
By Tom Porter
As the "center left child of New Deal Democrats," television producer and writer David Simon definitely counts himself as a political progressive--but experience has also taught him the dangers of sticking too rigidly to any single ideology.
His years as a crime reporter in Baltimore, he said, led Simon to a realization: "As I reported on actual prob more
Capitol Technology University: Celebrating 25 Pioneering Years of Cybersecurity
LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Celebrating 25 Pioneering Years of Cybersecurity
September 30, 2026
What began as an innovative graduate program 25 years ago at the start of a new millennium has grown into one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity education ecosystems in the nation. Designated by the NSA as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD), Capitol Technology University's stellar cybersecurity pro more
College of New Jersey: Gitenstein-Hart Gift Fuels Student Research Through MUSE
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
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Gitenstein-Hart gift fuels student research through MUSE
September 30, 2026
When R. Barbara Gitenstein served as TCNJ president, she helped make mentored research central to the college's academic mission. Now, a fellowship established through a gift from Gitenstein and her late husband, Donald Hart, is helping students carry that commitment forward.
In recognition of Hart's legacy as a teacher and schol more
Columbia University President Mnookin Frames AI as Dual Force of Opportunity and Risk at World Leaders Forum
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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A Tale of Two AIs
Columbia Engineering hosted its first World Leaders Forum with Endeavor Greece and the School of the Arts, bringing together leaders in government, global development, technology, and art to discuss AI's impact on people and culture.
September 30, 2026
Beatrice Mhando
Global leaders, technologists, and artists gathered in the Low Library Rotunda more
Columbia: How Do Order and Collective Behavior Emerge From Chaos?
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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How Do Order and Collective Behavior Emerge From Chaos?
Venkat Venkatasubramanian explores this and related questions in his book, Emergence as Harmony.
September 30, 2026
Emergent phenomena arise when complex systems exhibit properties that are absent in their constituent parts. They span scales and disciplines, from the collective intelligence of bird flocks in biology to the patterns of inequality and segregation in more
Dalton State College: Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit to Convene Regional Leaders on Healthcare, Manufacturing and AI
DALTON, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit to convene regional leaders on healthcare, manufacturing and AI
September 30, 2026
Business leaders, educators, economic development professionals and workforce experts from across Northwest Georgia will gather Oct. 29 for the second annual Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit, a regional forum designed to address workforce challenges, share innovative solutions and strengthen th more
David Madigan Named USC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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David Madigan named USC provost and executive vice president for academic affairs
A leading scholar with a record of innovation and collaboration across disciplines, Madigan will join USC Oct. 13 to lead its academic enterprise.
September 30, 2026 By Nina Raffio
David Madigan, an internationally recognized statistics scholar with decades of leadership experience at major research univer more
Department of War Names Tuskegee University a Distinguished Military College
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Oct. 1 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Department of War Names Tuskegee University a Distinguished Military College
Crystal Drake 30 September 2026
Tuskegee University is proud to announce it has been designated as a Distinguished Military College (DMC) by the Department of War. Tuskegee, one of five institutions announced today, becomes the nation's only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to receive the prestigious designation.
T more
Educators for Excellence: Only 11% of Teachers Would Recommend the Profession, But Most Agree on How Policymakers Can Improve Education
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
Only 11% of Teachers Would Recommend the Profession, but Most Agree on How Policymakers Can Improve Education
New survey of 2,032 public school teachers finds persistent challenges -- but a clear path forward on where leaders should invest.
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NEW YO more
Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC
Sep 30, 2026
Key Highlights:
* Sara Wray '28 declared as one of LVC's first Engineering Physics majors.
* Wray has spent two summers at LVC conducting research alongside faculty mentors and will present her research at an upcoming conference this fall.
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A high school physics class sparked Sara Wray's interest in the intersection of physi more
FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
By Gisele Galoustian | 9/30/2026
Study Snapshot: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but distinguishing cancerous lesions from benign growths can be challenging without a biopsy. Florida Atlantic University researchers are exploring a non-invasive approach that combines more
FCC Proposes Modernization of Ultra-Wideband Technology Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Proposes Modernization of Ultra-Wideband Technology Rules
Proposal Will Expand Connectivity and Economic Growth for Unlicensed Offerings
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WASHINGTON, September 30, 2026--Today, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a proposal that seeks comment on ways to modernize the FCC's rules for ultra-wideband technology (UWB)--unlicensed offerings that power a range of IoT, consumer, and more
Fed Governor Cook Issues Remarks at Investing in Rural America Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Lisa D. Cook:
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September 30, 2026
The Dual Mandate in Rural America
At the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Asheville, North Carolina
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Thank you, President Barkin, for that kind introduction. And thank you to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and your partners across the Federal Reserve System for organizing this timely and important conference this year more
Fifteen Penn Staters Honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Fifteen Penn Staters honored as 2026 Alumni Fellows
Representing a wide range of fields and industries, the 2026 Alumni Fellows returned to Penn State to celebrate their achievements, reconnect with the University, and inspire the next generation of Penn Staters
September 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Alumni Association celebrated 15 exceptional Penn Staters more
Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science of Columbia University: Critical Minerals, New Energy Sources, and the Race for Resilience
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University issued the following news:
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Critical Minerals, New Energy Sources, and the Race for Resilience
Climate Week at Columbia Engineering kicked off with a symposium convening members of government, industry, and academia to examine critical mineral supply chains and emerging energy sources.
September 30, 2026
Sophia Ramirez
On Tuesday, September 22, the Columbia Lenfest Center for Sustain more
Gartner Identifies Top Five Actions for CISOs to Take by End of 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Top Five Actions for CISOs to Take by End of 2026
STAMFORD, Conn., September 30, 2026
Cybersecurity Leaders Are Uniquely Positioned to Shape C-Suite and Board Strategy
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company identified five actions that chief information security officers (CISOs) should take by the end of more
HFTP Names Inntelo AI as AI Partner, Deploying AI Agents for Members, Media and Events
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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September 30, 2026
HFTP Names Inntelo AI as AI Partner, Deploying AI Agents for Members, Media and Events
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), the global association for hospitality finance and technology professionals, has selected Inntelo AI as its AI partner.
The partnership will see Inntelo AI's AI agents deployed across HFTP's website, news outlets (Hospita more
Hofstra University: SEAS Dean's Blog - Responsible Optimism in the Age of AI
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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SEAS Dean's Blog: Responsible Optimism in the Age of AI
As the semester hits its stride and our hallways and labs hum with activity, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) continue to dominate our seminars, design studios, and informal chats. Over the past few weeks, the public discourse around AI has reached an inflection point, sparked by two distinct yet deeply instructive perspectives from industr more
HPE Secures Its First AMD Helios Order in $1.2 Billion Deal With Vultr
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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HPE secures its first AMD Helios order in $1.2 billion deal with Vultr
Vultr will deploy first AMD Helios(TM) AI Rack by HPE systems featuring new purpose-built HPE Networking scale-up switching at its U.S. data centers
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Sept. 30, 2026 - HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced a $1.2 billion order from Vultr, the world's largest privately-held cloud i more
HPE to Outline Networking Priorities for Long-term Value Creation
SPRING, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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HPE to outline Networking priorities for long-term value creation
In this article
* Raising fiscal 2027 revenue growth outlook for Networking business segment
* Expects to gain market share in Data Center Networking, Routing, and Campus & Branch
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Sept. 30, 2026 - HPE (NYSE: HPE) today is hosting HPE Networking Investor Day, where Networking more
IDB Unveils Action Plan to Close Learning Gaps in Reading and Math
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Unveils Action Plan to Close Learning Gaps in Reading and Math
September 30, 2026
Officials from 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean gather in the Dominican Republic for the 2026 Regional Policy Dialogue on Education, where the Inter-American Development Bank launched Built to Last, a new publication on foundational learning.
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Today the Int more
Internet Works Welcomes Zoom to Its Growing Middle Tech Coalition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Internet Works, a coalition of over 30 diverse technology platforms working together to right-size regulatory technology policy, to foster trust, and promote safety online so that the Internet remains a place of limitless possibility and innovation, issued the following news release:
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Internet Works Welcomes Zoom to Its Growing Middle Tech Coalition
Leading workplace collaboration platform joins coalition of medium-sized tech companies advocating for right-sized tec more
Mattel Announces Roger Lynch as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Succeeding Ynon Kreiz
EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 1 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news:
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Mattel Announces Roger Lynch as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Succeeding Ynon Kreiz
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., September 30, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the appointment of Roger Lynch, current Board member and Independent Lead Director, as Chairman effective October 2, 2026, and Chief Executive Officer effective on or before November 2, 2026. more
Milliman and Monitaur Team Up to Offer Comprehensive AI Governance Solution
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Milliman and Monitaur team up to offer comprehensive AI governance solution
The global risk and actuarial firm selects Monitaur's AI platform for its Strategic Alliances and Ecosystems Program
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SEATTLE and BOSTON, September 30, 2026--Milliman, one of the world's largest independent risk, actuarial, and technology consulting firms, and Monitaur, the AI assurance platform fo more
MSOE Faculty Honored With Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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09.30.2026
MSOE faculty honored with Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award
MSOE faculty members Dr. Sebastian Berisha, Diercks School of Advanced Computing, and Dr. Mohammad Mahinfalah, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, were recognized for their outstanding research with the 2026 Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award.
Karl O. Werwath was an innovator in engineering educatio more
N.C. State: Researchers Offer Three Ways to Alert Users to AI Hallucinations With 'Embodied' Agents
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Researchers Offer Three Ways to Alert Users to AI Hallucinations with 'Embodied' Agents
September 30, 2026
When a conversational AI character in an immersive environment says something false, how should the system alert the user? Researchers have now explored this question in a proof-of-concept study, which tested three techniques for alerting users to hallucinated statements more
NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads
Secure, reliable, and performant NetApp storage is planned to be available as a native service to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers
San Jose, California and Austin, Texas--Sep 29, 2026
NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure comp more
Newmark Strengthens Italian Offerings With Three Expert Hires Across Logistics and Data Centers
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Strengthens Italian Offerings with Three Expert Hires Across Logistics and Data Centers
September 30, 2026
Newmark in Italy announces the Company has appointed Eros Pignatti and Luca Nobile as Vice Presidents of Logistics Agency Leasing and Giorgio di Manzano as Vice President of Logistics and Data Center Capi more
NJIT Hosts International High School Robotics Tournament, Sending Three to World Champs
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Hosts International High School Robotics Tournament, Sending Three to World Champs
September 30, 2026
Written by: Evan Koblentz
High school robotics teams from Vancouver, B.C., Irvine, Calif. and Flushing, N.Y. won the 2026 Highlander Summit at New Jersey Institute of Technology's Wellness and Events Center this fall.
The summit is a major competition on the Vex Robotics circuit, with more
NOAA Report Highlights How Research Drives Innovation and Real-world Impact
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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NOAA report highlights how research drives innovation and real-world impact
September 30, 2026
At NOAA, scientists conduct research to understand and predict changes in our weather, water, coasts, and ocean. Transitioning this research from a laboratory setting into real-world applications improves weather forecasts, supports safer communities, and strengthens the more
Ohio State Medical Association: Seeing Surgery From New Perspectives
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:
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09/30/2026
Seeing Surgery from New Perspectives
Summer Scholar, Cynthia Bukirwa, explored pediatric surgical research at Nationwide Children's Hospital and returned to Honduras as a medical student.
This summer, OSMA Foundation Summer Scholar Cynthia Bukirwa conducted clinical research at Nationwide Children's Hospital investigating the use of robotic tele-ultrasound with AI-driven decision support f more
OpenAI: Disrupting a Coordinated Model-distillation Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Disrupting a coordinated model-distillation campaign
We recently identified and disrupted a coordinated campaign designed to extract protected reasoning from our models, with the earliest observed activity occurring in the first week of July. This activity is consistent with adversarial distillation: the systematic and unauthorized use o more
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle Financial Services Wins 11 Categories in Chartis RiskTech100 2027 Report
Category awards for Core Technology and Innovation and Solution category awards spanning AI, data management, and financial crime compliance
ACAMS The Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada--Sep 30, 2026
Oracle Financial Services has earned 11 category awards in the Chartis RiskTec more
Owning the Future: A Letter From NFTE's President and CEO
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Owning the Future: A Letter From NFTE's President & CEO
To the NFTE and BUILD communities:
As the new school year is underway, our two organizations are becoming one. Our purpose in that work is unchanged, and it is ambitious: that every young person will learn how to start a business.
We enter the new year holding advantages few organizations in our field can claim:
* We will more
Recent Student Recruitment, Support Efforts Give K State a Steady Enrollment Foundation in Fall 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Building on momentum
Recent student recruitment, support efforts give K State a steady enrollment foundation in fall 2026
By Rafael Garcia, Division of Communications and Marketing
Sept. 30, 2026
Kansas State University continues to build on its recent enrollment momentum, with student enrollment across all K-State campuses holding steady in fall 2026 as the university seeks and creates more opportunities more
Record Year for ASU Faculty Fulbrights
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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Record year for ASU faculty Fulbrights
15 receive bridge-building award for 2026-27, for work on projects ranging from EV batteries powering homes in Finland to strengthening food supply chain resilience in Qatar
September 30, 2026
Arizona State University has had a record year for faculty Fulbright awards, with 15 receiving awards for 2026-27 from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Schol more
Rep. Carson, Co-signers Issue Letter to FERC Chair Swett
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following letter with co-signers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura V. Swett:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
Chair Laura V. Swett
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
888 First Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C, 20426
Dear Chair Swett:
We write regarding BlackRock's subsidiary Global Infrastructure Partners' (GIP) application before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F more
Rep. Jordan: Report - How Radical Environmental Special Interests Manipulate the Federal Judiciary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Report: How Radical Environmental Special Interests Manipulate the Federal Judiciary
September 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled, "How Radical Environmental Special Interests Manipulate the Federal Judiciary." The report reveals how the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a left-wing more
Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to CEOs of Alibaba Group Holding, DeepSeek, Moonshot AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Alibaba Group Holding CEO Eddie Wu, DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng and Moonshot AI CEO Yang Zhilin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
Mr. Liang Wenfeng
Chief Executive Officer
Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd.
d more
Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to National Intelligence Director Clayton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Jay Clayton
Director
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
1500 Tysons McLean Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Dear Director Clayton:
Last week, I convened more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of g more
Rutgers: How Cutting Emissions May Limit Antarctic Ice Loss and Protect Coastlines
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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How Cutting Emissions May Limit Antarctic Ice Loss and Protect Coastlines
By Kitta MacPherson
September 30, 2026
A Rutgers researcher and colleagues find that decisions today may reduce the rise in seas facing coastal communities
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Cutting greenhouse gas emissions now may limit how much ice Antarctica loses this century and reduce the rise in seas facing coastal communities, according to findings from more
Saint Joseph's University's Awarded $2 Million Grant to Train Next Generation of Autism Care Leaders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news:
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Saint Joseph's University's Awarded $2 Million Grant to Train Next Generation of Autism Care Leaders
The multi-year grant supports the development and implementation of a new training program that will improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
September 30, 2026
Saint Joseph's University has more
Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) celebrated a historic gift to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, including a transformational $1 billion investment in CMU's Pittsburgh campus and $2 billion to launch Carnegie Mellon more
Sens. Lankford, Rosen Issue Letter to Meta CEO Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Sens. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 29, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg
Chief Executive Officer
Meta
1 Meta Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Dear Mr. Zuckerberg:
As members of the U.S. Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and more
Stanford Medicine Researchers Awarded ARPA-H Funding for AI Projects
STANFORD, California, Oct. 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Stanford Medicine researchers awarded ARPA-H funding for AI projects
By Arielle Dreher
Two Stanford Medicine teams have been awarded Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health contracts for their work in using artificial intelligence for better patient outcomes.
September 30, 2026
Four Stanford Medicine researchers have been awarded Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health contract more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive But Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert
STANFORD, California, Oct. 1 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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September 29, 2026
Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive but Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert
President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, D.C., and summitry with President Trump served both leaders' near-term interests but left the challenges of AI threats, the Taiwan flashpoint, and the unpopular Iran war unr more
The Whitman School Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 1 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news:
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The Whitman School Names Cameron Miller Inaugural Nagpal Family Faculty Fellow
September 30, 2026
Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has named Cameron D. Miller, associate professor of management, as the inaugural recipient of the Nagpal Family Faculty Fellowship. This recognition celebrates faculty excellence in teaching and research and mar more
UCLA Research Team Awarded $1 Million to Develop New Approach for Detecting Lung Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA research team awarded $1 million to develop new approach for detecting lung cancer
September 30, 2026
A multidisciplinary UCLA research team has received the inaugural Early Detection Award from the LUNGevity Foundation and the Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research. The $1 million award will support the development of a noninvasive approach to determine whether indeterminate pulmona more
UE Students Use AI to Improve Accessibility for Evansville Sidewalks
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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UE Students Use AI to Improve Accessibility for Evansville Sidewalks
September 30, 2026
Embodying the University of Evansville (UE) mission to think critically and serve responsibly, students are using artificial intelligence, robotics, and data science to improve sidewalk accessibility throughout the Evansville community.
Through Sidewalks4All, an innovative interdisciplinary project, students are more
University of Arkansas: AI in Agriculture - Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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AI in Agriculture: Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances
Sep. 30, 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes faster and more capable of complex tasks, human critical thinking and the ability to ask the right questions will become even more important.
At the AI in Agriculture Symposium on Sept. 21, panelists in a roundtable discussion noted that many tasks once considered specialized s more
University of Arkansas: Fulbright College Recognizes Its 2026-2027 Connor Faculty Fellows
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Fulbright College Recognizes its 2026-2027 Connor Faculty Fellows
Sep. 30, 2026
The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences has selected faculty members from each of its 19 departments and schools as the 2026-27 recipients of the Robert C. and Sandra Connor Endowed Faculty Fellowship.
Their areas of expertise span the natural sciences, humanities, fine arts and social sciences, and the funds from th more
University of Nebraska: Bureau of Sociological Research Releases 2025-26 Annual Report
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 1 (TNSrep) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 30, 2026
Bureau of Sociological Research releases 2025-26 annual report
The Bureau of Sociological Research has released its 2025-26 annual report, highlighting another year of supporting high-quality research for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, state agencies and organizations across Nebraska and beyond.
During the year, the bureau completed 78 projects, including 31 for Univers more
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford: Librarians Examine Curriculum Centers, Teaching Methods and More
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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Faculty publish, present and create
Librarians examine curriculum centers, teaching methods and more
September 30, 2026
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford faculty members have had a productive year so far, publishing and presenting papers, acting, and creating an interactive art installation.
Dr. Kevin Ewert, professor of theater, published an article this summer in Shakespeare more
University of Virginia: Q&A - How Would a Google Data Center in Outer Space Work?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Q&A: How would a Google data center in outer space work?
By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu
September 30, 2026
On Thursday, Google will attempt to launch a prototype satellite into space to test the feasibility of building AI data centers in the cosmos.
The effort is called Project Suncatcher. Google gave the New York Times an exclusive first look at the effort, "set to become the firs more
University of Virginia: Universitywide Strategic Planning Survey Generates Robust Response
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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Universitywide strategic planning survey generates robust response
By Caroline Newman, cfn8m@virginia.edu
September 30, 2026
More than 13,600 University of Virginia community members responded to a survey last month asking the community for input on the University's next strategic plan. The strategic planning process and its accompanying listening tour - called Grounds for Conversation - seek i more
'We Are Here!': 28th Annual Campus & Community Dialogue on Race
ARCATA, California, Sept. 30 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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'We Are Here!': 28th Annual Campus & Community Dialogue on Race
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Organized around the theme, "We Are Here! Fighting Fascism & Erasure," this year's program brings students, faculty, staff, and community members together to examine racial injustice, authoritarianism, and the possibilities of collective resistance.
Through workshops, presentations, performances, and facilitat more
4-H is building a Beyond Ready generation
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news:
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4-H is building a Beyond Ready generation
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Chett Chiasson, executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, which runs Port Fourchon and the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport, has a unique perspective on the marine industry and 4-H.
Chiasson, a former 4-H state president, was involved in public speaking and leadership development opportunities in 4-H. Chiasson more
96% of major brands now use AI in marketing, WFA research finds
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release:
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96% of major brands now use AI in marketing, WFA research finds
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AI has moved from hype and experimentation to an integral part of the mechanics of marketing in 2026 with 96% of brand using generative or agentic AI, up from 45% in 2023.
And it's being put to a much wider range of uses. In 2023, dominant applications were content creation, production and ideation. To more
A Blatant Giveaway to Big Oil and Big Tech: Oil Change International Opposes Potential Permitting Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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A Blatant Giveaway to Big Oil and Big Tech: Oil Change International Opposes Potential Permitting Bill
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The Senate may imminently announce a permitting reform bill that would gut bedrock environmental laws and enable a massive buildout of fossil fuel infrastructure, data centers, and other projects that harm our climate. This "dirty deal" offers even greater concessions to Big Oil an more
AI for Distributors: A Better Question Beats More Rules
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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AI for Distributors: A Better Question Beats More Rules
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Most bad AI answers start with a vague question. Fix the ask, decide how specific to be, and check the answer before it goes out.
Picture a purchasing coordinator at a distributor who drops a manufacturer's new-item file into an AI tool and types, "Clean this up for our item master." What comes back more
AI Is Starting to Pay Off. Almost 50% of Companies Now Generate Value with It.
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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AI Is Starting to Pay Off. Almost 50% of Companies Now Generate Value with It.
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* New BCG Research Finds Nearly Half of Companies Are Capturing Meaningful Value from AI, Overturning the Idea That Enterprise AI Isn't Paying Off
* Corporate AI Spending Has Doubled in a Year, to 3.3% of Revenue, and More Than 80% of It Now Sits Outsi more
AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents
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A new study showed that using artificial intelligence to track which pathologies radiology residents saw each day made it possible to identify gaps in their clinical exposure and provide supplemental, targeted teaching cases. This approach helped ensure that re more
AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success
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The change was obvious - but in the end, things stayed about the same.
Cornell researchers took advantage of online petition website Change.org's gradual rollout of an artificial intelligence writing tool to gauge AI-enhanced language's impact on petition outcomes.
The effect on outcomes? Negligible, at best.
Analysis of 1.5 million petitions sho more
American Express Delivers the Next Generation of Amex Corporate
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Delivers the Next Generation of Amex Corporate
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New Program Offerings Bring Together New Corporate Cashback(r) Card, Integrated Expense Management Software, Amex Expense(tm) App, and Agentic Tools, Backed by Amex Business Membership
NEW YORK -American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced today the launch of the next generation of Amex Corporate, with new capabilities more
As AI Threatens American Workforce, Van Hollen Introduces Legislation to Create Jobs and Tackle Long-term Unemployment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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As AI Threatens American Workforce, Van Hollen Introduces Legislation to Create Jobs and Tackle Long-term Unemployment
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As concerns grow about the threats posed to the American workforce by AI - and as U.S. long-term unemployment hits nearly two million - U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is introducing the Ready to Work Act, legislation that creates an innovative federal program to gener more
ASA's Monthly Sales Report: August Sales Remain Strong as Industrial PVF Continues to Lead
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: August Sales Remain Strong as Industrial PVF Continues to Lead
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By primary business emphasis, Industrial PVF distributors reported August sales up 19.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales were up 9.7% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales increased 13.5%. PHCP distributors reported August sales up 12.8% y/y, with YTD more
AWS, kuraudopurobaida-toshiteChu mete NATO Quan Jia Meng Guo de NATO RESTRICTED wa-kuro-donoQu riXi iCheng Ren woQu De
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS, kuraudopurobaida-toshiteChu mete NATO Quan Jia Meng Guo de NATO RESTRICTED wa-kuro-donoQu riXi iCheng Ren woQu De
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Ben medeiaara-toha, Xian Di Shi Jian 2026 Nian 9 Yue 22 Ri niMi Guo deFa Biao saretaburogunoChao Yi Ban desu.
(shiatoru -2026 Nian 9 Yue 22 Ri )Amazon.com, Inc.(NASDAQ: AMZN)noGuan Lian Hui She dearu Amazon Web Services, Inc.(AWS)ha, NATO RESTRICTED(NR)reberunoQing more
Baker Institute's annual energy summit takes place Oct. 6-7
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Baker Institute's annual energy summit takes place Oct. 6-7
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This year's annual energy summit co-hosted by Baker Botts and the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, "Energy, Risk and Geopolitics," will explore how a changing global landscape and shifts in supply chain risks are impacting investment, innovation and market dynamics.
The two-day program convenes ind more
Bank of America to Convene 500+ Innovators and Capital Providers at 15th Annual Technology Innovation Summit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America to Convene 500+ Innovators and Capital Providers at 15th Annual Technology Innovation Summit
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Gathering in San Francisco, companies and investors will explore enterprise AI, technology investment and opportunities for collaboration
SAN FRANCISCO, C.A. - Bank of America will host more than 500 technology companies and inv more
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release:
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Broad Coalition Demands Affordable, Safe Energy, Rejects Polluter-Driven Permitting Reform
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a coalition of national organizations representing thousands of frontline, environmental justice, and Indigenous communities across the U.S. joined together to oppose a dangerous deregulatory permitting reform 'Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Ac more
CAILI Announces Members of Advisory Committee
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 30 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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CAILI Announces Members of Advisory Committee
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#The committee 'ensures that caili remains aligned with societal, workforce-facing, and equity-centered needs'
The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI)
has named a seven-member volunteer Advisory Committee, which will play a crucial role in fulfilling the center's mission to "cultivate AI-literate more
Can Eyewear Close the Hearing Gap?
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Can Eyewear Close the Hearing Gap?
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Eyeglasses have long helped people see more clearly. A startup based at the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) is now exploring whether they can also help people hear.
Aynak Inc., incubated in the QI Innovation Space, is recruiting San Diego-area participants to test its latest prototypes: AI-enabled hearing technology more
Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education
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* #Largest Individual Gift in Higher Education History Builds on CMU's Distinctive Academic and Research Strengths, Includes $1 Billion Investment in Pittsburgh Campus
* #$2 Billion Gift Will Launch CMU Miami, Organized Around Societal Challenges and Purpose-Built for more
Chairwoman McClain Condemns Senate Democrats' Vote Against Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman McClain Condemns Senate Democrats' Vote Against Ratepayer Protection Act
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WASHINGTON-House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, from advancing.
"Families should not be forced to subsidize massive new power demands they did not create," Chairwoman McClain said. "T more
College of Education News: Sept. 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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College of Education News: Sept. 30, 2026
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Students, staff and faculty members from Penn State's College of Education share recent research and career achievements.
* Renee Carbonara, financial planning analyst in the College of Education, was recently recognized for her contributions as a "reliable and dedicated partner on our team" in Penn more
Conduent Outlines Three-Year Path to Consistent Growth and Profitable Performance at Investor Day
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Outlines Three-Year Path to Consistent Growth and Profitable Performance at Investor Day
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Company outlines focused strategy to simplify operations, leverage AI and scale growth across Government and Commercial markets
Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and ser more
Cooper Library celebrates 60th anniversary
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Cooper Library celebrates 60th anniversary
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Clemson Libraries
The year was 1966. Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States. The country was embroiled in war in Vietnam. "The Sound of Music" won the Oscar for Best Picture. "Star Trek" premiered on television. NASA started a series of missions to explore the possibility of landing a man on the moon. And at Clemson University, the Robert Muldro more
Democrats Abandon Environmental Laws to Advance Pro-Fossil Fuel 'Permitting Reform'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Democrats Abandon Environmental Laws to Advance Pro-Fossil Fuel 'Permitting Reform'
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WASHINGTON-Sens. Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse today released a top-line summary of an agreement with Sen. Shelly Moore Capito and Rep. Bruce Westerman to advance so-called "permitting reform."
The legislative package, cynically titled the "Bipartisan American Affordability and more
Department of Education grant supports AI literacy at SDSU
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Department of Education grant supports AI literacy at SDSU
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South Dakota State University has been awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education with the support of Sen. Mike Rounds.
The grant supports artificial intelligence literacy and competency for university students, faculty and staff. SDSU's new Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies will host more
DFL Party Statement Calling On Ron Schutz to Sell Stocks Creating Conflicts of Interest
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party posted the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
DFL Party Statement Calling On Ron Schutz to Sell Stocks Creating Conflicts of Interest
Reformer story exposes massive Schutz conflicts of interests that "would make it impossible for him to carry out the duties of the office"
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ST. PAUL - Today, Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chair Richard Carlbom called on Republican Attorney General candidate Ron Sc more
Dr. Chelsie Dubay named CBAT's Eastman Chair of Leadership
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Chelsie Dubay named CBAT's Eastman Chair of Leadership
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Dr. Chelsie Dubay has been named the East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology's (CBAT) Eastman Chair of Leadership, where she will help guide AI initiatives and strengthen relationships with industry partners.
Born out of a $1,000,000 investment by the Eastman Chemical Company in 2002, the endowed chair more
Energizing the Technology of Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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Energizing the Technology of Tomorrow
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Joint Interagency Field Experimentation (JIFX) events continue to advance and accelerate the development of new technologies that are vital across the joint force for readiness and battlefield advantage in contested environments.
Autonomous swarming, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), uncrewed drones by land, sea, and air, counter-drone detectio more
Engineers Develop an AI Tool to Trace Where Wildfire Started
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Engineers Develop an AI Tool to Trace Where Wildfire Started
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After almost 20 months of investigation since the Eaton Fire first spread, the Los Angeles Fire Department recently released a report identifying the source of the fire.
It's not unusual for these investigations to take this long-identifying where a fire started quickly remains a major challen more
Food & Water Watch: PA Legislature Must Not Move on Weak Data Center Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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PA Legislature Must Not Move on Weak Data Center Protections
As the legislature reconvenes, industry-friendly optional data center bill is up for consideration in Senate
Sep 28, 2026
Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania House and Senate returned to Harrisburg today and are back in session until November 30. Data center bills are expected to be considered, including SB1345, which, instead of enacting a s more
Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Protect Americans' Data From Big Tech And AI Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Protect Americans' Data From Big Tech And AI Companies
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) reintroduced the Data Protection Act. This legislation would create a new independent federal agency to protect Americans' data, ensure fair data practices, and help the government adapt to rapidly evolving digital technologies.
"As AI continues to evolve, it more
Government AI Models Advancing, Increasing Productivity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Government AI Models Advancing, Increasing Productivity
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The War Department is working with industry partners to deploy the latest and greatest American artificial intelligence models and platforms, officials said today during GenAI.mil Excite Day at the Pentagon.
Some 1.7 million users are currently using artificial intelligence within the department, said Deya Banisakher, acting director for Frontier AI more
Hawley to Introduce Stop Flock Abuse Act, Establishing Safeguards for AI-Powered Cameras
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley to Introduce Stop Flock Abuse Act, Establishing Safeguards for AI-Powered Cameras
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WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce the Stop Flock Abuse Act to establish basic safeguards for AI-powered cameras to ensure these nationwide surveillance networks protect Americans' constitutional rights. This bill comes after Senator Hawley launched an investigatio more
Heinrich Statement on Vote Against Husted-Backed Bill that Fails to Make Data Centers Pay for Grid Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on Vote Against Husted-Backed Bill that Fails to Make Data Centers Pay for Grid Upgrades
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after voting against advancing U.S. Senator Jon Husted's (R-Ohio) Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation that fails to make AI more
HHS Launches SURPASS and New Efforts to Accelerate Faster, Smarter Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Launches SURPASS and New Efforts to Accelerate Faster, Smarter Clinical Trials
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New ARPA-H efforts aim to cut clinical trial timelines, reduce patient burden, and strengthen U.S. leadership in clinical development
AUSTIN, TX-SEPTEMBER 30, 2026-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), today lau more
How Multidisciplinary Care Helped Treat a Silent Aortic Aneurysm
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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How Multidisciplinary Care Helped Treat a Silent Aortic Aneurysm
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After years of monitoring a symptom-free aortic aneurysm, coordinated specialists at UHealth determined that Ellis Alvaro Senior needed surgery before reaching the traditional treatment threshold. The planned procedure allowed the team to preserve his native aortic valve.
Key Takeaways
* Aortic aneurysms may prog more
IBM Study: As AI Scales Enterprise-Wide, CFOs Play an Expanded Role in Transformation
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Study: As AI Scales Enterprise-Wide, CFOs Play an Expanded Role in Transformation
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ARMONK, N.Y., September 30, 2026 - A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value finds that as AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, CFOs are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy in more
ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.
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Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by Representative Laurel Lee outlining the case for her new bill, the Unleash American Pipelines Act.
Read the op-ed here and below:
America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem. more
INCOMPAS Files Reply Comments on FCC Covered List and Equipment Authorization Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS Files Reply Comments on FCC Covered List and Equipment Authorization Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 29, 2026 - INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, filed reply comments yesterday with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the Commission's Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on strengthening the equipment authorization program against na more
ITI: Permitting Reform is Essential to Maintain America's Technology Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI: Permitting Reform is Essential to Maintain America's Technology Leadership
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WASHINGTON - Following release of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, global tech trade association ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman issued the following statement:
"Comprehensive permitting reform is essential to America's ability to build, compe more
M.S. in cybersecurity engineering program ranked 5th nationally
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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M.S. in cybersecurity engineering program ranked 5th nationally
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Auburn Engineering's Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering program offers advanced study in computer and network security, digital forensics, secure cloud computing and software reverse engineering, culminating in a required capstone project.
It's also ranked among the nation's elite.
Programs.com, a New York-based more
Meet Genesis: the AI chip that doesn't forget
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Meet Genesis: the AI chip that doesn't forget
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One of artificial intelligence's most stubborn problems is AI systems being able to accumulate new knowledge without losing what had been previously learned. A team of researchers at the MATRIX AI Consortium at The University of Texas at San Antonio may have solved this issue with Genesis, a spiking neuromorphic accelerator chip that would enabl more
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies
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Google.org announced on Sept. 15 that the MIT Transit Lab is a recipient of $2.1 million in funding -one of only 15 projects selected in the worldwide Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation. The funding from Google's philanthropic arm will support NGOs, social enterprises, and academic insti more
Mizzou Research Offers New Hope for Those at Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou research offers new hope for those at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease
A NextGen Precision Health researcher found that an anti-aging drug improved brain blood flow for those at greater risk of the disease.
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A new study from the University of Missouri offers hope for those who are at significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, further esta more
Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval
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The legislation will help prevent sudden death in epilepsy patients
HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - Bipartisan legislation that would require coroners to investigate and report cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, or SUDEP, was unanimously approved (49-0) today by the Pennsylvania Senate, state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D more
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T Announces Ninth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its ninth cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients. The 20 scholars join the class of 2030 as some of the university's highest-achieving incoming students.
"This cohort reflects the ta more
NAVSUP Strengthens Readiness Through Auditing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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NAVSUP Strengthens Readiness Through Auditing
PHILADELPHIA -An audit can identify a discrepancy. For Naval Supply Systems Command Headquarters (NAVSUP HQ), the more important question is what happens next.
Across NAVSUP HQ, personnel analyze results, identify weaknesses and correct business processes before recurring problems can affect accountability, inventory management and ultimately support the Fleet.
For Ja more
Neff College of Business to Host More than 75 Companies for Fall Job Fair on Thursday
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Neff College of Business to Host More than 75 Companies for Fall Job Fair on Thursday
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The University of Toledo's John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation will host more than 75 companies for its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 1.
The Neff College of Business hosts semiannual networking events to support students seeking internships and post-graduation employment. Approximately 400 stu more
New AI grants to support instructional innovation at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New AI grants to support instructional innovation at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State faculty can now apply to two grant programs from the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, both funded through the Office of the Provost and designed to support the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning in alignment with Penn State's AI Transformatio more
New Civil Rights Monitor Poll Finds 82% of Voters Fear Rights and Freedoms Are Being Taken Away and 77% Fear Political Leaders Will Pressure Election Officials to Change Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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New Civil Rights Monitor Poll Finds 82% of Voters Fear Rights and Freedoms Are Being Taken Away and 77% Fear Political Leaders Will Pressure Election Officials to Change Outcomes
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National poll also finds 71% oppose cutting Medicare and SNAP to fund ICE, 92% say America's diversity makes it stronger, and a majority supports a Third Reconstruction
WASHIN more
New Minnesota Carlson Tenure-Track Faculty: 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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New Minnesota Carlson Tenure-Track Faculty: 2026
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#Amanda Geiser
Amanda Geiser joins Minnesota Carlson as an assistant professor after earning her PhD in Marketing at University of California, Berkeley. She studies a variety of topics related to consumer judgment and decision-making, such as how people think about financial risks, how people respond to quantitative more
New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New MRI appointments aim to build on research impact and collaboration
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Materials Research Institute (MRI) has made three leadership appointments focused on strengthening research strategy, external engagement and the scientific direction of MRI's Nanofabrication Laboratory (Nanofab).
Aida Ebrahimi, Thomas and Sheila Roell Early Career Associate Prof more
Nittany AI Alliance announces October workshops and events
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Nittany AI Alliance announces October workshops and events
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Nittany AI Alliance has announced its schedule of workshops and events for October. All Penn State students are invited to attend.
Housed in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, Nittany AI connects Penn State students with faculty, industry and community partners to explore p more
NORAD, NORTHCOM logistics director emphasizes the homeland as a theater of operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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NORAD, NORTHCOM logistics director emphasizes the homeland as a theater of operations
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Defense planners must balance projecting combat power abroad with actively defending domestic infrastructure and sustaining forces, the top logistics officer for North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command told Defense Logistics Agency employees during a Warfighter Talk Sept. more
Novo Nordisk Foundation renews commitment to investigate genomic mechanisms of disease at Broad Institute in collaboration with Danish scientists
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news:
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Novo Nordisk Foundation renews commitment to investigate genomic mechanisms of disease at Broad Institute in collaboration with Danish scientists
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The renewed $53 million will accelerate the Center's efforts to uncover the genetic and biological mechanisms underlying type 2 diabetes and obesity, helping pave the way for future therapeutic advances.
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has more
Nurses celebrate historic victory as Gov. Newsom signs landmark A.I. protection into law
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses celebrate historic victory as Gov. Newsom signs landmark A.I. protection into law
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Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) celebrated a hard-fought victory today as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a CNA-sponsored bill, AB 1979 authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (AD-18), into law. The new law establishes landmark protections for patients and health care w more
ONR's I2D, TECHx Events Connect Industry Innovators with Naval S&T Priorities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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ONR's I2D, TECHx Events Connect Industry Innovators with Naval S&T Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. -The Office of Naval Research (ONR) concluded a week of direct engagement with industry on Sept. 24. It hosted Innovation Industry Days (I2D) Sept. 21-22, followed by Focus Area Technical Exchanges, known as ONR TECHx, Sept. 23-24, all held at George Mason University's Mason Square in Ballston.
The back-to-back events brou more
OpenAI: How We Will Do Better for Australia
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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September 28, 2026
How we will do better for Australia
In June, during internal training and evaluation our models accessed Australian government websites in ways they were not authorised to. We also should have handled our response better. We are sorry and working to do better in the future.
In this post, we are setting out what we know, what we have c more
OpenAI: Near-Astra Intelligence for a Fifth of the Price
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Near-Astra intelligence for a fifth of the price
We're introducing GPT 6.1 Sol, an upgrade to GPT 6 Sol that nearly matches GPT 6 Astra's intelligence on agentic coding, computer use, and professional work at one-fifth of Astra's standard input and output token prices. Cached input costs just $0.10 per million tokens--95% less than standard input pricing more
OpenAI: Towards Safety Cases for Frontier AI Training
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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September 28, 2026
Towards safety cases for frontier AI training
We believe we are entering a new era in which structured safety documentation should be required before continuing any frontier reinforcement learning training run. Ideally, such documentation would rise to the level of "safety cases"--comprehensive, structured, evidence-based arguments abo more
Pa. House OKs Haddock measure affirming state's right to regulate AI
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Pa. House OKs Haddock measure affirming state's right to regulate AI
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today approved a resolution sponsored by state Rep. Jim Haddock that urges the U.S. Congress to suspend efforts to pass federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation.
An executive order signed more
Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2027 THE World University Rankings
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State ranks in top 5% globally in 2027 THE World University Rankings
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State is ranked No. 18 among U.S. public institutions and No. 38 among all U.S. universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released Sept. 29. Overall, the University ranked No. 101 globally, a seven-place rise over last year's ranking, placing Penn more
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Hellboy Star Ron Perlman to His Alma Mater - Stop Drilling Screws Into Monkeys' Brains
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Hellboy Star Ron Perlman to His Alma Mater: Stop Drilling Screws Into Monkeys' Brains
September 28, 2026
Minneapolis - He played a demon on screen, but now, Ron Perlman is confronting a real-life horror at the school that handed him his diploma.
In a letter fired off today on PETA's behalf to the President of the University of Minnesota--where Perlman earned his master's degre more
Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act (RAIRA) to stop bad actors from exploiting AI and strengthen American national security. This is first-of-its-kind legislation that creates federally funded research competitions to strengthen AI defenses and reveal how more
Philosophy's Growing Role in the Age of AI
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Philosophy's Growing Role in the Age of AI
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As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, one field may be becoming more valuable in the job market than many students expect: philosophy.
For students considering a philosophy degree, questions about career prospects are nothing new. Philosophy majors do not typically graduate and become professional philosophers. Instead, they have long taken t more
ReelAbilities Film Festival, Three Days of Films, Conversations and Community
UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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ReelAbilities Film Festival, Three Days of Films, Conversations and Community
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Kean Stage will present the ReelAbilities Film Festival from Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10, at Kean University's North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) Auditorium. The three-day festival features six screenings of award-winning films by and about people with disabilities, followed by conversations with disabl more
Rice engineer brings 'surgineering' mindset to future of medicine
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice engineer brings 'surgineering' mindset to future of medicine
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Farshid Alambeigi refers to one of his most ambitious research efforts as "the sci-fi project."
The idea lives up to the name. He is developing robotic technology that could one day help manufacture living tissue -potentially even functioning organs -for transplantation.
"Imagine printing a functional liver," said Alambeigi, an associate p more
School of Medicine announces featured speaker for 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine announces featured speaker for 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship
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Mercer University School of Medicine has announced Renee McLeod-Sordjan, D.N.P, Ph.D., as the featured speaker for the 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship. The free lecture, presented virtually on Zoom, will take place at noon on Nov. 11. Register for the free virtual event here.
McLeod-Sordjan will deliver a lecture titled more
Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
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WASHINGTON -Today, Senate Democrats blocked Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act from advancing -for the second time in two weeks-despite the legislation previously passing the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously with an overwhelming 417-3 vote.
The legislation received 57 votes more
Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to Big Tech, Dangerous Easing of Regulations to Build Data Centers at the Expense of Transparency and Communities' Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to Big Tech, Dangerous Easing of Regulations to Build Data Centers at the Expense of Transparency and Communities' Health
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"The EPA's Data Center Disaster" Report (PDF)
Washington (September 30, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the Environment and Pu more
Sens. Schiff, Ricketts Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Endangered Species Recover Faster
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Ricketts Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Help Endangered Species Recover Faster
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Chairman of the Senate EPW Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee, are unveiling bipartisan legis more
SETAF-AF connects Soldiers, technology to accelerate battlefield innovation
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news:
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SETAF-AF connects Soldiers, technology to accelerate battlefield innovation
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VICENZA, Italy -For U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), innovation starts with an operational problem, not a piece of technology.
SETAF-AF demonstrated that approach during the Robotics in Stability Policing Conference at the Cen more
SETI Institute Welcomes Three New Postdoctoral Fellows
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Sept. 30 -- SETI Institute, a research and education organization whose mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the Universe, issued the following news release:
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SETI Institute Welcomes Three New Postdoctoral Fellows
The new fellows will study the evolution of viruses and cells, habitability on Mars and the formation of planetary systems.
At a Glance
* L. Felipe Benites joins the SETI Institute more
Small Business Confidence Rises as Owners Report Stronger Business Health and Cash Flow
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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Small Business Confidence Rises as Owners Report Stronger Business Health and Cash Flow
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Small business confidence improved in the third quarter as owners reported stable business health and greater comfort with cash flow, according to the latest Justworks and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index.
The Q3 2026 Index score rose four points to 70.5, j more
Sophia Space and Redwire Team Up to Advance Orbital Data Center Infrastructure
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Sophia Space and Redwire Team Up to Advance Orbital Data Center Infrastructure
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Companies sign MOU to explore collaboration on deployable structures, spacecraft integration and scalable architectures for in-orbit Artificial Intelligence and edge computing
LAS VEGAS, NV (September more
St. Thomas Aquinas College Once Again Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges
SPARKILL, New York, Sept. 30 -- St. Thomas Aquinas College posted the following news:
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St. Thomas Aquinas College Once Again Named Among U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges
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St. Thomas Aquinas College has been named among the Best Regional Universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The recognition comes as the College advances its College of the Future vision through expanded academic programs, hands-on learning, and continued investm more
Statement from leading physician organizations on the role of augmented intelligence in healthcare
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Statement from leading physician organizations on the role of augmented intelligence in healthcare
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The following organizations issued the joint statement below:
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Physicians
American College of Surgeons
American Medical more
SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success
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September 30, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is using a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve pharmaceutical development outcomes. The SwRI-developed GAMES, or Generative Approaches for Molecular Encodings, leverages large language models (LLMs) to produce more
Tech Executives At AI Roundtable Donated Over $200 Million To Trump's Super PAC and Pet Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Tech Executives At AI Roundtable Donated Over $200 Million To Trump's Super PAC and Pet Projects
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Big Tech executives met with Donald Trump for a meeting about the threats posed by artificial intelligence. The meeting produced a nonbinding agreement among the tech leaders to adopt unenforceable, self-regulatory standards.
A new Public Citizen analysis has rev more
Tennessee Tech to host annual 'Preview Day' open house on Oct. 10
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech to host annual 'Preview Day' open house on Oct. 10
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Tennessee Tech University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Saturday, Oct. 10, for Preview Day, the university's signature fall open house event.
The free event gives students an opportunity to experience campus life firsthand while exploring academic programs, touring residence hall more
The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: 73% Concerned About Potential Threat To Human Survival, Quinnipiac University Poll On AI Finds; 86% Support Independent Safety Standards For AI Companies
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news:
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The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: 73% Concerned About Potential Threat To Human Survival, Quinnipiac University Poll On AI Finds; 86% Support Independent Safety Standards For AI Companies
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Following recent warnings about rogue AI agents, sparking debate over safety versus economic advantage as the U.S. and China race to develop AI systems, 73 percent of Americans are either very concerned (38 perc more
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego
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A new AI system that excels at challenging games with hidden information could someday help human decision-makers select ideal strategies to outfox opponents in complicated situations like military maneuvers.
Using advances in machine-learning, researchers from MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, and Stanford U more
Trump Administration Announces $20 Million to Expand Telehealth Access and Upgrade Healthcare Technology Across Rural North Carolina
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $20 Million to Expand Telehealth Access and Upgrade Healthcare Technology Across Rural North Carolina
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $20 million investment is being delivered to upgrade healthcare technology and expand access for patients across rural North Carolina through the more
U.S. News & World Report: Moravian's Innovation Lab Opens AI to Every Major
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Moravian University issued the following news release:
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U.S. News & World Report: Moravian's Innovation Lab Opens AI to Every Major
September 30, 2026
Higher education expert Melissa Morriss-Olson, CEO of the American University of Greece Global Campus and a distinguished professor at Bay Path University, shared her take on Moravian University's new AI Innovation Lab with U.S. News & World Report recently.
"Moravian is treating AI not simply as a sp more
U.S.-Mexico Expert Offers Students Five Lessons for a Changing World
TURLOCK, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news:
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U.S.-Mexico Expert Offers Students Five Lessons for a Changing World
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After discussing shifts in global power and their implications for the United States, Mexico and China, Rafael Fernandez de Castro turned his attention to the Stanislaus State students sitting before him.
He gave them five recommendations for navigating a changing world: engage globally, become active citizens and bu more
UAH Puts Autonomous Drone Technology to the Test in Final International NATO Competition Focused on Disaster Support
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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UAH puts autonomous drone technology to the test in final international NATO competition focused on disaster support
SEP 30, 2026 Russ Nelson
When disaster strikes and GPS communications and human access are compromised, autonomous drones could one day help find survivors and deliver lifesaving supplies. Researchers and students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The Universit more
UCLA Anderson Forecast sees resilient growth despite inflation, weak labor markets
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast sees resilient growth despite inflation, weak labor markets
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The UCLA Anderson Forecast's September 2026 outlook finds an economy that has largely weathered a series of disruptions, with economic growth remaining resilient, even as inflation and interest rates have risen and labor markets nationally and in California remain weak.
Forecast economists expect growt more
UF researchers combine AI and brain mapping to advance personalized epilepsy surgery
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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UF researchers combine AI and brain mapping to advance personalized epilepsy surgery
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For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, surgery can offer a life-changing opportunity to control seizures. But it can also come with questions about how a procedure could affect language, memory and communication.
A new $2.32 million NIH-funded project led by the University of Florida aims to give patients, famil more
UIS public health students, alumni earn statewide honors
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS public health students, alumni earn statewide honors
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University of Illinois Springfield public health students and alumni earned top honors and presented research at the Illinois Public Health Association's 85th Annual Public Health Workforce Conference, held Sept. 1-3 in Springfield. Six current Master of Public Health (MPH) students and two alumni were selected through a more
University of Central Arkansas, Defense Logistics Agency establish career pathway for students, graduates
CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news:
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University of Central Arkansas, Defense Logistics Agency establish career pathway for students, graduates
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Partnership connects students with federal career opportunities
From left: Md Jobair Faruk, assistant professor, UCA Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Vamsi Paruchuri, professor, UCA Department of Computer Science and Engineering; UCA President Houston Davis; Dr. H.L. Barner more
URI Academic Enhancement Center now home to combined Writing and Speaking Studio
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI Academic Enhancement Center now home to combined Writing and Speaking Studio
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 30, 2026 - Citing a campuswide need to assist University of Rhode Island students in bettering their writing and verbal communication skills across all fields of study to enhance successful career outcomes, the URI Academic Enhancement Center has combined the University's writing and speak more
URochester's strategic plan nears midpoint
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news:
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URochester's strategic plan nears midpoint
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#President Sarah Mangelsdorf reflects on Boundless Possibility's progress and its continued evolution with the University.
Before she was the president of the University of Rochester, before she was provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before she was a dean at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University or the College more
UW establishes new home on Microsoft's Redmond campus
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 30 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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UW establishes new home on Microsoft's Redmond campus
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The University of Washington and Microsoft today expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of the university's first-ever, full-time location on Microsoft's campus in Redmond.
Dedicated to preparing students and professionals to lead responsibly in an era of disruptive technological change, the UW's location in Redmond more
Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named James "Jay" M. Weitzel, a committed supporter of Penn State Greater Allegheny and current co-chair of the campus' campaign committee, and John and Mary Furniss, longtime volunteers for the Eberly College of Science, as the 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year.
The awards, more
What Is AI Leadership, and Why Does Every Organization Need It Now?
OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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What Is AI Leadership, and Why Does Every Organization Need It Now?
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes part of more workplaces, organizations need leaders who can make informed decisions about when, where and how to use it. The focus is on judgment, communication, strategy and responsible decision-making.
#What Is AI Leadership?
AI leadership means helping an organization make clear, ethical deci more
Wheeling University September Update
WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Wheeling University posted the following news:
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Wheeling University September Update
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Dear Wheeling University Community,
The Most Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, celebrated the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 4, in Troy Theater. Celebrants of the Mass also included Father David Griffin, Campus Ministry, Father Carlos Melocoton, St. Michael Parish, Father Rex Marfil, St. M more
Zi-Kui Liu receives theory award from Materials Research Society
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Zi-Kui Liu receives theory award from Materials Research Society
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Zi-Kui Liu, the Corning Faculty Fellow in Materials Science and Engineering in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will receive the 2026 Materials Theory Award from the Materials Research Society. Liu will receive his award and present a lecture, "The Quest for Predictability -Therm more
Forvis Mazars and PitchBook Release H1 2026 State of SaaS Report
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, posted the following news release:
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Forvis Mazars and PitchBook Release H1 2026 State of SaaS Report
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Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today released its H1 2026 State of SaaS Report, produced in partnership with PitchBook. The report examines private equity (PE more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people.
GEOFF BENNETT: more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people.
GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling more
Speaker Johnson Addresses Press Following Meeting with President Trump, Super Intelligence Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Addresses Press Following Meeting with President Trump, Super Intelligence Industry Leaders
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WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to the press at the White House following a meeting with President Trump, members of the President's Cabinet, and super intelligence industry leaders.
Watch the Speaker's full remarks here.
Below are the Speaker's remarks:
I think more
SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI develops a machine learning toolkit to improve odds of drug development success
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September 30, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is using a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve pharmaceutical development outcomes. The SwRI-developed GAMES, or Generative Approaches for Molecular Encodings, leverages large language models (LLMs) to produce more
UL Solutions Launches Certification for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Equipment Used in AI Data Centers
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Launches Certification for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling Equipment Used in AI Data Centers
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* AI chips generate intense heat, making effective cooling essential to data center performance and reliability.
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UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
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Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery.
Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she a more
Van Hollen Statement on OpenAI Decision to Hold Release of Latest Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Statement on OpenAI Decision to Hold Release of Latest Model
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding OpenAI's decision to hold its release of the GPT-6.1 Astra model. The decision follows Senator Van Hollen's letter calling on OpenAI to reevaluate the release of GPT-6 Astra due to safety concerns, and pressing OpenAI for answers to q more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress
The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more
China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: Human Rights
Overview
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more
Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut.
Here are excerpts:
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Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more
Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke:
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Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations
On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more
Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen.
Here are excerpts:
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The Debt Limit
Overview
The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more
Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair"
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more
Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting
Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more
Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more
Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status
A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more
Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more
Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments
More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more
Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington:
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Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investments and Insurance Companies
Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX
Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more
SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford:
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SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility
Overview
In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more
U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh:
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U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress
On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations
The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more
Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure
Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more
EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process
Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more
Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more
Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026.
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney:
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences re more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more
Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft)
On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more
Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker.
Here are excerpts:
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Poverty in 2025
The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year.
This decline in the national of more
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more
Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming
The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more
Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction
Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more
IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Direct File Program
The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more
Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760).
The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Russia-North Korea Relations
Overview
Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more
Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026.
The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten:
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Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority
The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165).
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more
U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly
The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
17 Organizations Urge USDA to Reassess Wetland Map Certification Rules to Protect Critical Habitats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture
US Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250
Jason Outlaw, National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land
Conservation
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250.
Docket more
27 Organizations Urge NRCS to Maintain Flexibility and Clarify Standards in Conservation Practice Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 September 25, 2026
Mr. J'Que C. Jones
National Agricultural Engineer
Conservation Engineering Division
USDA-NRCS
1400 Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20250
Subject: Agricultural Group Comments Regarding Natural Resources Conservation Service Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practic more
3 Organizations Seek 60-Day Extension to Review Census Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 25, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: 60-Day Extension Request for Response to Federal Register Notice 2026-18481, Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulat more
7 Organizations Urge USDA to Rescind Proposed Changes to Swampbuster Wetlands Protection Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID NRCS-2026-0067: Comment from Amigos Bravos, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Iowa Environmental Council, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Michigan Environmental Council, Midwest Environmental Advocates, Inc.
September 28, 2026
As organizations that work across the Midwest and Great Lakes region, we ap more
AARP Urges Simplified Implementation of Saver's Match to Boost Retirement Savings for Lower-Income Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 24, 2026
The Honorable Frank J. Bisignano
Chief Executive Officer
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20224
Re: Notice of Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to Saver's Match Contributions Notice 2026-48
Dear The Honorable Frank J. Bisignano:
AARP, which advocates for t more
Allstate Health Solutions Opposes Extended Moratorium on New Agent Registration During 2027 Open Enrollment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Erika Sullivan
Chief Marketing Officer
Allstate Health Solutions
erika.sullivan@allstate.com
September 28, 2026
Re: CMS-9872-IFC - Temporary Moratoria on Certain Agent and Broker Registration to Participate in the Exchanges
Docket: CMS-2026-3202
Comment period closes November 21, 2026
Peter J Nelson
CCIIO
Centers more
American Pharmacists Association Urges CMS to Address Burdens and Payment Delays in Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 22, 2026
Evell J. Barco Holland
Federal Register Liaison
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Room C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: [Docket No. CMS-10912 and CMS-10174] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Dear Liaison Ho more
American Rivers Urges USDA to Strengthen Wetland Protections and Verify Old Maps Before Approving Compliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 24, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation
Re: Docket ID NRCS-2026-0067
To Whom It May Concern,
American Rivers believes that "All Life De more
American Seed Trade Association Urges USDA to Emphasize Use of High-Quality Seeds and Reevaluate Buffer Strip Requirements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
first-the seed(R) 1701 Duke Street Suite 275 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 837-8140 Fax: (703) 837-9365
October 1, 2026
Chief Colton Buckley
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Docket No. NRCS-2026-0100
Dear Chief Buckley:
The American Seed Trade Assoc more
American Soybean Association Urges Clarity and Certainty in Wetland Determinations for Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Mr. Jason Outlaw
National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Request for Comments on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation Interim Rule (Docket No more
Amgen Urges CMS to Limit Confidentiality of Manufacturer Effectuation Plans and Enforce Good Faith Inquiry Before Disputes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Greg Portner
Senior Vice President
Global Government Affairs & Policy
601 Thirteenth Street, NW
Suite 1100 North
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.585.9649
Email: gportner@amgen.com
www.amgen.com
September 22, 2026
William N. Parham, III
Director
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Office of St more
Appalachian Mountain Club Urges Preservation of Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Ecosystems and Recreation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108,
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
RIN 0596-AD66 / Docket No. FS-2025-0001
Director -
These comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service proposal more
Biomass Controls PBC Urges Natural Resources Conservation Service to Restore Laboratory-Testing Route for Biochar Eligibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Biomass Controls PBC
biomasscontrols.com
Docket ID NRCS-2026-0100 | Page 1 of 12
Detailed Comments of Biomass Controls PBC on Proposed CPS 336, Soil Carbon Amendment, and CPS 590, Nutrient Management
Docket ID NRCS-2026-0100 | September 28, 2026
Quotations of the proposed standards were checked against the NRCS redlines more
BNSF Railway Supports Border Rail Operations and Calls for Clarification on Cross-Border Train Movement Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
FRA-2026-2014
QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS AND CONDUCTORS; ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Comments of BNSF Railway Company
BNSF Railway Company submits these comments in response to FRA's July 31, 2026 Notice of Proposed Rulemakin more
Breakthrough Institute Urges NRC to Ensure Flexibility and Clarity in Risk-Informed Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 21, 2026
Subject: Breakthrough Institute Comment on Draft Interim Staff Guidance
OAR/DARP-ISG-2026-XX, Evaluations of Risk Assessments for Risk-Informed Decision-Making for Regulatory Applications [Docket ID NRC-2026-3268].
The Breakthrough Institute (BTI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Draft Interi more
Cboe SEF Supports CFTC Proposal to Remove Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
433 W Van Buren St.
Chicago, IL
60607
United States
cboe.com
September 25, 2026
Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permit more
CDFI Friendly Bloomington Criticizes Proposed CRA Regulation Changes Over Asset Thresholds Grant Restrictions and Geographic Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Attention: Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, D.C. 20219
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations RIN 306 more
Central American Resource Center of Northern California Urges DHS to Withdraw Interim Final Rule Eliminating Asylum Interviews
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 25, 2026
Brett H. Lassen
Acting Chief, Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comments in Opposition to the Interim Final Rule Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview; [CIS No. 2851- more
Chicago Flavas CEO Schaeffer Urges SBA to Rethink Size Standards to Better Reflect Operational Realities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment Regarding SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67
To the U.S. Small Business Administration:
My name is Wanake Schaeffer, Founder and CEO of Chicago Flavas Ltd., a small business based in Illinois that participates in government and institutional contracting, including food distribution, fo more
Colo. Gov. Polis Urges Department of Treasury to Withdraw Proposed Tax Credit Restrictions Over Immigration and Accessibility Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
CC:PA:01 (REG-119882-25)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Po more
Compassion & Choices Urges FDA to Prioritize End-of-Life Considerations in Psychedelic Therapy Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Kyle Diamantas, Acting Commissioner
Food & Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments, Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas:
Compassion & Choice more
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Urges Public Comment and Caution on E-Bike Expansion in National Scenic Trails
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 22, 2026
National Park Service, Division of Regulations
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin, MD 21811
Re: RIN 1024-AE97, Bicycle Use in Park Areas
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule regarding bicycle use in areas administered by the National Park Service.
Bac more
D.W. Kozera Inc. President Carroll Urges SBA to Reconsider Revised Size Standards Methodology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1408 Bare Hills Avenue, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: 410.823.1060 Fax: 410.823.1062
D.W. Kozera, Inc. is MDOT DBE/MBE/SBE Certified (No. 23-185)
September 28, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Size Standards
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Docket No. SBA-2026-0265 - Small Busines more
Douro Labs Group Urges CFTC to Support Compute Derivatives Listings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Douro Labs LLC
legal@dourolabs.xyz
https://dourolabs.xyz
September 29, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN 3038 more
Eli Lilly & Co. Urges CMS to Clarify Dispute Resolution Processes and Due Process Protections in Medicare Transaction Facilitator Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 22, 2026
William N. Parham, III
Director
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
RE: Information Collection Request: Medicare Transaction Facilitator for 2028 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the Inflat more
Federation for American Immigration Reform Urges USCIS to Implement Asylum Referral Reforms to Reduce Backlog and Enhance Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
RE: USCIS-2026-0199; Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview
To Whom It May Concern:
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) respe more
Fisheries & Oceans Canada Urges National Marine Fisheries Service to Emphasize Effectiveness and Transparency in Marine Mammal Conservation Import Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DFO's responses to NMFS' specific questions in the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on the Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) ad more
Gateway Community Action Partnership Opposes Drastic Reduction in Head Start Administrative Cost Cap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gateway Community Action Partnership
110 Cohansey Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-6330 | dtmuller@gatewaycap.org
September 28, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0364 - Comment on Notice of Proposed more
GroAway Submits Detailed Comments on Proposed Revisions to National Handbook of Conservation Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT OF GROAWAY LLC ON NRCS-2026-0100 -- PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL HANDBOOK OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES
DATE AT SIGNATURE . V.07.01.003
To: Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Docket: NRCS-2026-0100, Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, 91 Fed. more
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Re: Comment in Opposition to OCC and FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act Regulations [OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0694; more
Harford County Council Urges Rejection of Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
RE: Comment in Opposition to Proposed Community Reinvestment Act Regulations OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Dear Comptroller Gould,
I am writing as a member of the Har more
Harpseals.org Cites Canadian Report to Challenge Fish Import Standards Under Marine Mammal Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOCKET NO.: NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826 / RIN 0648-BO43
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENT AND EVIDENTIARY ADDENDUM OF HARPSEALS.ORG
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
Harpseals.org submits this Second Supplemental Evidentiary Addend more
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey Urges CMS to Expand Eligibility and Strengthen RAPID Coverage Pathway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway CMS-3487-NC; Docket CMS-2026-2674
Dear Administrator Oz:
The HealthCar more
Intelliforma Group Urges SBA to Reconsider Proposed Size Standard Increases to Protect Competition and Small Business Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment 1: Regulations.gov (Docket SBA-2026-2726)
To: Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Re: Comment in Opposition to Proposed Rule, "Small Business Size Standards," 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026)
Docket No.: SBA-2026-0199 | RIN: 3245-AI67
Submitted by: Jerome Jenkins, Intellifo more
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Urges USDA to Strengthen Wetland Protections and Verify Older Maps
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Contributions to Kentucky Waterways Alliance, a nonprofit with 501(c)3 status, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Working to Protect, Restore, and Celebrate Kentucky's Waterways
www.KWAlliance.org
September 24, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Av more
Kumbatia Seafood: NMFS Urged to Revise Fishery Definitions and Exclude Low-Risk Artisanal Fisheries From Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826 (RIN 0648-BO43) Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Submitted by: William Gertler, Co-founder and CEO, Kumbatia Seafood Limited (wholly owned subsidiary of Swahili Coast Seafoods Inc., a Delaware corporation)
I. Kumbatia's e more
League of American Bicyclists Urges DT to Prioritize Nonmotorist Safety in Automated Vehicle Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Stacy Balk
Rulemaking Office of Automation Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Ms. Balk,
The League of American Bicyclists is a national non-profit organization dedicated to building a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. The League appreciates the opport more
Marine Mammal Commission Urges Clarification of U.S. Standards and Burden of Proof for Fish Import Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Eugenio Pineiro Soler
28 September 2026
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28 September 2026
Eugenio Pineiro Soler
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3225
Dear Mr. Soler:
The Marine Mammal Commission (the Commission), in consultation with its Committee o more
N.C. Farm Bureau Federation Urges Clarification and Implementation Guidance for Wetland Determination Certification
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 3
September 28, 2026
Mr. Jason Outlaw
National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Docket ID NRCS-2026-0067
Dear Mr. Outlaw:
The North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (NCFB) is this state' more
Nantahala Outdoor Center Warns Rescinding Roadless Rule Threatens Economy and Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Docket No. FS-2025-0001
Brad Kinder
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
United States Forest Service
Sidney R. Yates Federal Building
201 14th Street SW
Washington, DC 20227
RE: Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Natio more
National Home Infusion Association Urges CMS to Simplify Enrollment and Enhance Transparency in Medicare Transaction Facilitator Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 21, 2026
Kathleen Cantwell
Director
Office of Strategic Operations & Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: Document Identifier: CMS-10912
Room C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Information Collection: Medicare Transaction Facilitator under more
National Seafood Association Urges Flexible, Risk-Based Reforms to Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Samuel D. Rauch III
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Re: Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act; Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826.
Dear Mr. Rauc more
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Urges USDA to Verify Pre-1996 Wetland Determinations Using Modern Data and Extend Update Window
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
110 Maryland Avenue NE, Suite 209 Washington, DC 20002-5622
(202) 547-5754 https://sustainableagriculture.net
9/28/26
Colton Buckley
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC 20250
Re: NSAC Comments on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation, (FR Docket No more
Native Claim Firm Urges Department of Justice to Streamline Petition Procedures and Enhance Public Accessibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE NATIVE CLAIM FIRM
Official Correspondence
PUBLIC POLICY & OPERATIONAL COMMENT
Date: September 28, 2026
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice
Docket No.: DOJ-OLP-2026-0166-0002
FR Doc. / RIN: FR Doc. 2026-15434 (Jul. 29, 2026); Interim Final Rule; Request for Comments
Title: Procedures for Submission and Consideration more
Next Phase Solutions & Services: Small Business Size Standards Should Not Be Increased, Say Small Contractors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Mr. Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Industrial Base Resilience & Contracting
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, RIN 3245-AI67
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Next Phase Solutions and Services is an EDWOSB/WOSB te more
Oregon Trawl Commission Opposes Relaxation of Foreign Seafood Import Standards Under Marine Mammal Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
16289 Highway 101 S. Suite C, Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7830
www.oregontrawl.org
September 28, 2026
Samuel D. Rauch, III
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Re: Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826 - Comments on more
San Diego District Attorney Stephan Urges Rigorous Research and Safety Standards for Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 - Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Dear Commissioner and Members of the Food and Drug Administration:
I serve more
Securities Industry Financial Markets Association Urges Adoption of Conduit IRA Framework to Simplify Saver's Match Implementation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
New York
140 Broadway, 35th Floor | New York, NY 10005 Washington
1099 New York Avenue, NW, 6th Floor | Washington, DC 20001 www.sifma.org
September 25, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-48), Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Re: Treasury/IRS Notice more
Small Business Majority Urges SBA to Reconsider Proposed Size Standard Increases to Protect Small Business Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1015 15th Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 828-8357 www.smallbusinessmajority.org
September 8, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St SW
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Small Business Size Stand more
Sustainable Trails Coalition Endorse Proposed Bicycle Use Rule Changes to Promote Local Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 402
San Jose CA 95103-0402
president@sustainabletrailscoalition.org
September 28, 2026
National Park Service Division of Regulations
7206 National Seashore Lane
Berlin MD 21811
Re: National Park Service proposed rule, RIN 1024-AE97, regarding bicycle and electric bicycle use
Dear National Park Service:
more
Va. Conservation & Recreation Dept. Opposes Rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Ecologically Valuable Lands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
David L. Bulova
Frank N. Stovall
Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources
Deputy Director for Operations
Nikki Rovner
Vacant Director
Deputy Director for Flood Resilience
Sarah Spota Deputy Director
Laura Ellis Deputy Director for Administration and Finance
600 East Main Street, 24th Floor | Richmond, Virg more
VeloxVFX Advocates Principles-Based, Risk-Tailored Approach to Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VELOXVFX LLC | INTERAGENCY TPRM | OP-1881 |
VeloxVFX LLC - Independent informational architecture; institutional and agency authority remain external VELOXVFX LLC
Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
Independent, Technology-Neutral Architecture Contribution
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Do more
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights: DHS Faces Opposition Over Proposed Rule to Deny Asylum Interviews for Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.theyoungcenter.org
Chicago, IL | Harlingen, TX | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
New York, NY | Phoenix, AZ | San Antonio, TX |
Washington, DC | Grand Rapids, MI| New Jersey |
September 28, 2026
Brett H. Lassen
Acting Chief, Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Office of Policy and Strategy
more
9 Education Groups Urge DHS to Exempt From Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Amid Teacher Shortage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
301 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20528
Director Joseph Edlow
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Spring, MD 20746
September 24, 2026
RE: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions [RIN 1615-AD20, DHS Docket No. USCIS-20 more
United Mine Workers of America Urges Labor Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reducing Black Lung Liability Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments from the United Mine Workers of America
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
RIN 1240-AA16
Docket No. 2026-15325
September 25, 2026
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federa more
Tipoffs: Iran
American University: Recap - After Sovereignty = Diploma's View of Kurdish Governance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- American University issued the following news:
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Recap: After Sovereignty: A Diploma's View of Kurdish Governance
September 30, 2026
Key Takeaways
1. Iraq's constitutional provisions for regional autonomy give Kurdish leaders a basis for seeking international support while affirming Iraqi sovereignty.
2. A capable federal government and meaningful regional powers can coexist. Control over armed groups is a central test of whether that balance can hold.
3. Coop more
Boyle Statement on August 2026 PCE Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on August 2026 PCE Inflation Data
September 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.4 percent for August 2026: more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Time to Confront Escalating Russia-Iran Intelligence Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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Time to Confront Escalating Russia-Iran Intelligence Cooperation
Commentary by Justin Sherman
September 30, 2026
New CNN reporting shows that Russian spy satellites moved over a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia two days before Iran struck it--likely providing the necessary data for Iran to target its attack. This potential satellite support is just the latest engagement between more
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post - GOP Candidates for Governor Caught Scrubbing Their Websites
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Sep 30, 2026
The Washington Post: GOP Candidates for Governor Caught Scrubbing Their Websites
GOP candidates struggle to defend support for Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda
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New reporting from the Washington Post highlights how Republicans running for governor "have quietly been removing mentions of President Donald Trump and his movement from their campaign websites, given the president's more
Gallego, Colleagues Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
Gallego, Colleagues Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bipartisan group of 13 senators in sending a letter to President Trump inquiring about the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of Twenty (G20) Leader's Summit in Miami, Florida this coming December.
In th more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary Entitled 'Unbearable Lightness of American Restraint'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to National Review:
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Sep 30, 2026
National Review
The Unbearable Lightness of American Restraint
A great power cannot shed its mass simply because it has grown weary of the weight.
Ludovic Hood
Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being turned on a cruel paradox: A life unburdened by weight feels like freedom more
Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Mike Rogers' Iran War and Tariffs are Bankrupting Michigan Farmers
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
STATEMENT: Mike Rogers' Iran War and Tariffs are Bankrupting Michigan Farmers
LANSING -- Today, Mike Rogers is paying lip service to Michigan farmers after supporting every disastrous policy that's pushing their farms towards "the brink of collapse," including Trump's Iran war and reckless tariffs that are driving up input costs. In response, Michigan Democratic Party spoke more
Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
Sen. Banks Urges Army to Designate Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck as Premier Test Ranges
Indiana facilities are ready to accelerate testing of unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, and other critical defense capabilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) led colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of the Army Adam Telle urging the Army to design more
Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley: Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.30.26
New Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises
REPORT: Broken Promises, Real Costs: 11 Trump Lies That Are Hurting Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As costs continue to skyrocket and President Trump shows no interest in addressing the needs of the American people, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D- more
Senator Coons Celebrates Unanimous Passage of His End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
REMARKS: Senator Coons celebrates unanimous passage of his End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) spoke on the Senate floor tonight ahead of the Senate's passage by unanimous consent of his bipartisan legislation to protect Americans who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad from facing fines and penalties for failin more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive But Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert
STANFORD, California, Oct. 1 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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September 29, 2026
Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive but Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert
President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, D.C., and summitry with President Trump served both leaders' near-term interests but left the challenges of AI threats, the Taiwan flashpoint, and the unpopular Iran war unr more
UC Economist Warns of Higher Heating Costs This Winter
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC economist warns of higher heating costs this winter
Why costs are up and how to save money
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
September 30, 2026
Temperatures are cooling down, but many households will have to think twice before cranking up their home heaters this year.
According to Local 12, many Cincinnati households use oil furnaces to stay warm in the winter -- and the conflict in Iran is c more
RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts ME-02 in Democrats' Direction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts ME-02 in Democrats' Direction
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Nonpartisan race rater Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball just moved Maine's 2nd District in Democrats' direction to 'Leans Republican,' the latest sign that extremist Paul LePage is in trouble after decades fighting against Mainers' interests.
Crystal Ball writes that after shifting the seat to the right earlier this more
ADC Challenges Warrantless Seizure of Palestinian American Attorney's Phone at Newark International Airport
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Challenges Warrantless Seizure of Palestinian American Attorney's Phone at Newark International Airport
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September 30, 2026
media@adc.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive federal motion demanding the immediate return of Miami-based attorney, Jalal "Jay" Shehadeh's, phone after U.S. Custo more
Arnold & Porter Obtains Victory for the Republic of Korea in Second Dayyani Investment Treaty Arbitration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Arnold & Porter Obtains Victory for the Republic of Korea in Second Dayyani Investment Treaty Arbitration
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Arnold & Porter has secured a victory for the Republic of Korea in a second investment treaty arbitration brought by six Iranian investors, members of the Dayyani family. In an award dated September 28, 2026, the arbitral tribunal dismissed all of the Claimants' claims on th more
ASA's Monthly Sales Report: August Sales Remain Strong as Industrial PVF Continues to Lead
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: August Sales Remain Strong as Industrial PVF Continues to Lead
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By primary business emphasis, Industrial PVF distributors reported August sales up 19.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales were up 9.7% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales increased 13.5%. PHCP distributors reported August sales up 12.8% y/y, with YTD more
Ashland County Farmer: "Ohio Farmers are Getting Crushed by [Max Miller's] Failure to Fight for Us"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Ashland County Farmer: "Ohio Farmers are Getting Crushed by [Max Miller's] Failure to Fight for Us"
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From fertilizer to fuel, Max Miller has spent his time in Congress jacking up costs. Now, farmers in his district are stuck footing the bill.
In a new op-ed, an Ashland County farmer and OH-07 constituent is calling out Miller's cruelty: from "rubber-stamp[ing] a war of choice th more
B'nai B'rith Thanks Countries Declining Participation in U.N. Durban 25th Anniversary Event, Pans Those Legitimizing Its Bigotry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release:
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B'nai B'rith Thanks Countries Declining Participation in U.N. Durban 25th Anniversary Event, Pans Those Legitimizing Its Bigotry
September 28, 2026
B'nai B'rith International commends every country that declined to participate in the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) "high-level commemoration" today of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 World Conference against Racism in Durban, South Africa. Tha more
Bitcoin Policy Institute Head Lyman Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following written testimony by Samuel Lyman, head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America":
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on how malign actors conduct covert propaganda and foreign influence operations in the more
Budd, Coons USCIRF Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate with Wide Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Coons USCIRF Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate with Wide Bipartisan Support
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statements after their legislation to reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 passed the Senate unanimously last evening. The bill extends t more
Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington President Sherman Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following written testimony by Donald K. Sherman, president and CEO of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America":
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Chairman Huizenga, Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on foreign interests and influe more
DCCC Chair DelBene: "The Administration, Republicans in the Congress, Haven't Been At All Focused on Helping Farmers."
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Chair DelBene: "The Administration, Republicans in the Congress, Haven't Been At All Focused on Helping Farmers."
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene was on "CNN This Morning" this week to highlight how Republicans' betrayal and broken promises to America's agricultural industry is creating more opportunities for Democrats to compete and win across the country.
Sitting down with host more
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Counterterrorism Borkert Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following written testimony by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Counterterrorism Joel Borkert from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: The Evolving Terrorism Landscape and State's Counterterrorism Response":
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Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Sherman, and members of the Subcommittee--thank you for the opportunity to appear today.
Twenty-five years more
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Quintana-Lovett Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere released the following testimony by Ana Quintana-Lovett, deputy assistant secretary for Central America and migration affairs at the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime":
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Chairwoman Salazar, Ranking Member Castro, distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity t more
Diesel Prices Hit Record High Across Nevada Thanks to Lombardo-Trump Economy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Diesel Prices Hit Record High Across Nevada Thanks to Lombardo-Trump Economy
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Since Joe Lombardo embraced Donald Trump's war with Iran, new reports show that diesel prices are hitting an all-time high -forcing grocery stores and small businesses to raise their prices. Instead of calling out Trump's cost-raising agenda, Lombardo doubled down on his support for this seemingly endless war, signi more
DNC: New Data - 35 Days Until the Midterms, Trump's Economy is in the Gutter
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
NEW DATA: 35 Days Until the Midterms, Trump's Economy is in the Gutter
The number of people who say that it's hard to get a job right now has hit its highest point since early 2021
Americans feel terrible about Donald Trump's economy, and their concerns are driven in part by his disastrous job market. According to new data released today, consumer confidence fell by 6.7 poin more
DNC: Trump Gathers World's Richest CEOs to Tout "Golden Age" Economy as Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 29, 2026
Trump Gathers World's Richest CEOs to Tout "Golden Age" Economy as Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
Today, Donald Trump will gather the world's richest CEOs and tech executives to headline an event on his "Golden Age" economy that has made life unaffordable for working families. Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are also expected to meet with tech CEOs later tod more
DNC: With 34 Days Until the Midterms, Vance Stumps For Failed Republican Agenda in Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 30, 2026
With 34 Days Until the Midterms, Vance Stumps For Failed Republican Agenda in Texas
Today, JD Vance will travel to Texas to tout the failed Republican agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Donald Trump and Vance's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices on everything from gas and groceries to fertilizer and diesel, crushin more
DSCC: ICYMI - $10 for a Gallon of Gas Has Red Alaska Thinking About a Democratic Senator [Washington Post]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 29, 2026
ICYMI: $10 for a Gallon of Gas Has Red Alaska Thinking About a Democratic Senator [Washington Post]
Alaska voter Mark Leary: "Mary's one of us. How can you not vote for her?"
Alaska voter Nicholai Joekay on supporting Mary Peltola: "Being able to see our values, our way of life, those things are invaluable [...] There's only so much education that you can do for people more
DSCC: Top Forecaster - Dems Are "In Serious Contention to Flip the Senate" [CNN]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 30, 2026
QUICK CLIP: Top Forecaster: Dems Are "In Serious Contention to Flip the Senate" [CNN]
Election forecaster Larry Sabato: "This is a group of Senate contests that would normally be Republican [...] But [voters] seem very unhappy about Iran, and gas prices, and diesel prices, and corruption"
Election forecaster Larry Sabato detailed the GOP's "disintegrating" Senate map in more
Faculty and Staff Notables | October 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | October 2026
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#Tift College of Education
Karyn Allee, Ph.D., associate professor of elementary education, with Brittany Adams, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama, and Nance Wilson, Ph.D., of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the article "The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education more
Gillibrand Demands "Enabler" Hegseth Resign After Dismissing USS Lincoln Suicide Attempts, Politically Motivated Firings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Demands "Enabler" Hegseth Resign After Dismissing USS Lincoln Suicide Attempts, Politically Motivated Firings
Gillibrand: "This Is A Secretary Of Defense Who Does Not Know How To Lead Our Country Productively To Keep Americans Safer."
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Today, in an interview on CNN's The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligenc more
Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Gonzalez Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow on E Pluribus Unum at the Heritage Foundation, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America":
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My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arredondo Senior Fellow on E Pluribus Unum at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are my own and should no more
Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans Sham Effort to Shield Americans from Data Centers Driving Up Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans Sham Effort to Shield Americans from Data Centers Driving Up Energy Costs
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Democrats pushed to strengthen the so-called Ratepayer Protection Act and require data centers to pay for grid updates
WASHINGTON - As the Senate considers the Ratepayer Protection Act, today U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper criticized the measure as lacking teeth after
Republic more
Plug In America: Fuel Economy Rollback Locks Drivers Into Gasoline, Exacerbating Financial Pain
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- Plug In America, a nonprofit with a mission to accelerate the transition to affordable and accessible plug-in vehicles and charging through education, advocacy and research, issued the following news release:
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Fuel economy rollback locks drivers into gasoline, exacerbating financial pain
Sept. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Plug In America condemns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) final rule that weakened fuel economy standar more
Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - joined Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Michael Be more
Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12742).
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialist Christopher A. Casey and agricultural policy analysts Benjamin Tsui and Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer: Options for Congress
On June 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump, citing Section 318(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S. more
Trump's Economy Shows Stunted Growth, Continued Inflation as the President Blows Past Off-Ramps
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Trump's Economy Shows Stunted Growth, Continued Inflation as the President Blows Past Off-Ramps
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Trump ignores opportunities to end war in Iran and ease tariff strain, choosing to intensify strain on working families' wallets
Today's Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that PC more
UCLA Anderson Forecast sees resilient growth despite inflation, weak labor markets
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA Anderson Forecast sees resilient growth despite inflation, weak labor markets
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The UCLA Anderson Forecast's September 2026 outlook finds an economy that has largely weathered a series of disruptions, with economic growth remaining resilient, even as inflation and interest rates have risen and labor markets nationally and in California remain weak.
Forecast economists expect growt more
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
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WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in power.
"So what are Democrats now proposing to impr more
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
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From healthcare to housing to energy, their policies have made life more expensive.
WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on g more
Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to introduce a resolution to recognize the 15-year partnership between the Iowa National Guard (IANG) and the Republic of Kosovo, highlighting its contributions to advancing peace, democracy, stability and mutual understanding.
As Russia, China and Iran seek to more
Kelly, Pappas Expand Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Pappas Expand Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump
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Expanded legislation would also suspend the diesel tax and the aviation fuel tax while still ensuring consumers, not corporations, receive the cost savings
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) introduced theConsumer Fuel Prices Relief Act, which would provide federal fuel tax relief until more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people.
GEOFF BENNETT: more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks accountable who are ripping off the American people.
GEOFF BENNETT: The latest national polling more
Murray Calls Out Republicans' Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress' Power of the Purse
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray Calls Out Republicans' Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress' Power of the Purse
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ICYMI: Murray Slams Trump for Illegal Impoundment
***WATCH: Senator Murray's full remarks
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference, calling out Rep more
