Compete America Urges Withdrawal of Department of Labor Proposed Wage Rule Affecting High-Skilled Immigration
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Compete America: The Alliance for a Competitive Workforce has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's March 27, 2026, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The coalition, which includes leading higher education and industry associations along with major employers, argues that the proposed rule would negativ more
Consumer Technology Association Urges Rejection of Additional Modifications to Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division in response to the agencies' request for feedback on improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification form, known as the HSR Form. CTA, which represents a broad spectrum of technology companies including startups and small businesses, argued that the Updated HSR Form remains excessiv more
Everbridge Expands Presence in Germany With New Munich Office
GLENDALE, Calif., June 1 -- Everbridge, an enterprise software company that offers applications which provide information about critical events to help with personal safety and business continuity, issued the following news release:
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Everbridge Expands Presence in Germany with New Munich Office
Munich - Everbridge, the global leader in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced the opening of its new Germany office in Munich, rein more
Fleet Health Calls for Edge AI Integration in FDA Pilot for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Fleet Health Inc., New York, a health data infrastructure company specializing in secure, standards-based data foundations for research and drug safety, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company advocates for a design shift emphasizing AI deployed directly at clinical sites alongside centralized analytics to enhance data fidelity and timelines more
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Raises Concerns Over Burdensome HSR Form Changes in Letter to Justice Department and FTC
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission addressing proposed revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification and report form (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001). ITIF cautioned that many of the changes under consideration could impose excessive costs on filers without providing corresponding benefits to the agencies' antitrust analysis.
The letter comes in more
Nexus Concordat Urges FDA to Prioritize Architectural Credentialing for AI/ML New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Nexus Concordat Inc., Hamilton, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance on the use of New Approach Methodologies in drug development. The letter emphasizes that current procedural validation frameworks are insufficient for artificial intelligence and machine learning models underpinning NAMs, advocating instead for an architectural approach to credentialing that ensures reproducibility, trace more
Powering the Next Generation of NVIDIA AI Factories With MGX
NORWOOD, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Analog Devices, a manufacturer of data conversion and signal processing technology, issued the following news release:
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Powering the Next Generation of NVIDIA AI Factories with MGX
Wilmington, MA - As AI workloads accelerate, the shift toward AI factories are driving unprecedented rack-level power density. At the center of this transition is NVIDIA MGX(TM), an open modular architecture that enables faster system design, improved scalability and rapid dep more
Premier Weighs in With FDA on AI-Enabled Clinical Trials Pilot
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 1 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release:
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Premier Weighs in with FDA on AI-Enabled Clinical Trials Pilot
Premier submitted comments to the FDA in response to its request for information (RFI) on an AI-enabled pilot program to optimize early-phase clinical trials. In its letter, Premier expressed support for the pilot as an opportunity to improve trial efficiency, reduce costs and timelines, and expand patient acces more
Public Access to SunScreens Coalition Supports FDA Draft Guidance on New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Public Access to SunScreens Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research addressing the draft guidance entitled General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The guidance aims to promote flexible approaches for incorporating non-animal testing methods, known as new approach methodologies, in drug development and regulatory evaluations.
The PASS Coal more
Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society Urges FDA to Refine Guidance on New Approach Methodologies for Regenerative Medicine
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's draft guidance on New Approach Methodologies. RMMS, a consortium including industry leaders, academia, regulators, and technology developers focused on regenerative medicine manufacturing and regulatory science, highlighted the need for enhanced clarity and specificity tailored to the unique challe more
Society of Quality Assurance Submits Comments to FDA on New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Society of Quality Assurance, Charlottesville, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The letter provides comprehensive feedback aimed at clarifying and enhancing the draft guidance to better support the validation, transparency, reproducibility, and regulatory acceptance of NAMs (Docket No. FDA-2025- more
Software & Information Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Department of Labor's Proposed Wage Rule Impacting Tech Industry Visas
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Software and Information Industry Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising prevailing wage methodology for H-1B and permanent visa programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). SIIA, representing nearly 400 companies in software, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and related sectors, warned that the proposed changes could cause considerable disruption across the informati more
Software and Information Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Scope and Burden of Proposed Changes to HSR Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Software and Information Industry Association, representing nearly 400 software and digital information companies worldwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the joint federal request for comments issued by the FTC and the Department of Justice on potential improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act premerger notification and report form (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001).
The letter focuses on key issues in more
University of Utah Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Wage Rule for H-1B Visa Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the department's proposed rule aimed at increasing wage protections for temporary and permanent employment of certain foreign nationals in the U.S. (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The institution expressed strong concerns that the rule's new wage requirements for H-1B visa holders and employment-based green card applicants negatively impact its operations, espe more
AJC Releases Groundbreaking Playbook to Combat Evolving Antisemitism
NEW YORK, May 31 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC Releases Groundbreaking Playbook to Combat Evolving Antisemitism
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Informed by the lived experiences of 60+ experts, AJC's Combating Antisemitism Playbook includes tailored recommendations for leaders in 13 sectors across society
In response to surging antisemitism in the United States that is increasingly violent, American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its Combating more
Groups Urge Department of Labor to Finalize Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments in 401(k)s
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Americans for Tax Reform, along with 25 other organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for 401(k) plans. The groups urged the Department to finalize the rule that aims to clarify fiduciary standards and establish a safe harbor to expand access to alternative investments for defined-co more
Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
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Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations
Foreign governments hostile to a free press could exert extraordinary influence over CNN, CBS News, more
Major gaps in online info for patients about AI and cancer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Major gaps in online info for patients about AI and cancer
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Online information about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on cancer research and treatment for both the patient and general-public audiences is limited, and the available webpages and videos are largely of low quality, difficult to read, and frequently omit risks of AI use, according to new re more
Proposed Labor Department Rule on Cryptocurrency Investments Faces Conflict of Interest Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Governing for Impact (GFI), a regulatory policy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives," which seeks to modify fiduciary responsibilities related to selecting investment options for participant-directed individual account retirement plan more
Tomorrow at ASCO 2026: Roswell Park Researchers Spotlight New Insights in Breast Cancer, Myeloma Care and AI
BUFFALO, New York, May 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Tomorrow at ASCO 2026: Roswell Park Researchers Spotlight New Insights in Breast Cancer, Myeloma Care and AI
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BUFFALO, N.Y. and CHICAGO -Experts from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are presenting new findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, the world's largest clinical cancer research gathering. Among these n more
New AI Approach Aims to Predict Radiation Dose Before Therapy in Advanced Prostate Cancer
RESTON, Virginia, May 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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New AI Approach Aims to Predict Radiation Dose Before Therapy in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Media Contact :
Rebecca Maxey
(703) 652-6772
rmaxey@snmmi.org
Los Angeles - A new machine-learning approach for prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) could estimate radiation d more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore
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SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, thank you all very much for being here. Thank you for your patience. It's been a long couple of days, but productive couple of days. I mean, I think what you see is that America is a global superpower with global obligations, and President Trump is laser focused on a great deal, and Iran ha more
Advanced Micro Devices CEO Su Inspires Graduates to Tackle Challenging Problems
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Delivering the commencement address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su urged the graduating class of 2026 to embrace risks and actively pursue the world's most difficult technological challenges. Reflecting on her personal educational journey as an alumna, Su described how the institution instill the engineer's instinct to methodically break down complex, seemingly impossible issues.
She highlighted more
Dell Technologies Delivers First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 29 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies Delivers First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter and provides guidance for its fiscal 2027 second quarter and full year.
First-Quarter Summary
* Record revenue of $43.8 billion, up 88% year over year
* Rec more
Earthjustice: Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York's Climate Law
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 28, 2026:
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Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York's Climate Law
Victory -- Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened parts of the law
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NORTH TONAWANDA, NY -- Today, the New York State Appe more
Gap Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Outlook
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 29 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Gap Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Outlook
* Net sales up 1% compared to last year
* Comparable sales up 2%, positive for ninth consecutive quarter
* Gross margin of 40.5%, exceeded outlook
* Returned $464 million in cash to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends
* Raises full year earnings per more
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: Market Success of Short-duration Batteries Paves the Way for Longer-lasting Storage
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 29 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Market success of short-duration batteries paves the way for longer-lasting storage
Key Takeaways:
* Short-duration battery storage has increased 25x over the last five years.
* Installed capacity is expected to double again by the end of 2027.
* There is no fast-response, long-duration storage in the U.S., but the outlook for its development in the next fi more
Sage Intacct Expands Trusted Automation Across Core Finance Workflows
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sage Intacct expands trusted automation across core finance workflows
With new automation across receivables, accounts payable and purchasing, alongside expanded AI extensibility, Sage Intacct helps finance teams reduce manual work, improve visibility and operate with greater confidence
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Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll more
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million to Protect Residents From Housing Discrimination
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 28 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million to Protect Residents from Housing Discrimination
First Fair Housing Trust Fund awards will support enforcement, education, outreach, testing and legal services statewide
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HOLYOKE -- The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $1 million in the first Fair Housing Trust Fund awards to seven orga more
CFA Institute: Finance Remains the Top Career Choice as Graduates Prepare for an Increasingly Competitive, AI-Shaped Job Market
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 27 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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Finance Remains the Top Career Choice as Graduates Prepare for an Increasingly Competitive, AI-Shaped Job Market
New global survey shows graduates balancing optimism with pragmatism as they prioritize skills, stability, and AI readiness
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Finance remains the leading career choice for university students and recent graduates globally, according to the 2 more
Pa. Human Services Dept.: Reducing Recidivism and Saving Lives - Shapiro Administration 2026-27 Budget Invests in Medicaid to Improve Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news:
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Reducing Recidivism and Saving Lives: Shapiro Administration 2026-27 Budget Invests in Medicaid to Improve Services for Pennsylvanians Leaving Incarceration
Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget includes $900,000 in state funds to invest in a reentry supports pilot program to improve transitions from State Correctional Institutions
Reentry support programs can reduce o more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Russia's Nuclear Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12672) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Russia's Nuclear Weapons
According to the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, Russia "possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, which it continues to modernize and diversify, as well as undersea, space, and cyber capabilities that it could employ against the U.S. Homeland."
Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of more
Federal Funding Gaps - Brief Overview Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20348) entitled "Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview" by Congress and legislative process specialist James V. Saturno.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1341-1342, 1511-1519) generally bars the obligation of funds in the absence of appropriations. Exceptions are made under the act, including for activities involving "the safety of human life or the more
Federal Investigations & Seizures of Voting Records Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13235) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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Federal Investigations and Seizures of Voting Records
This In Focus provides background on the constitutional and statutory framework underlying federal investigations of elections, summarizes investigations by the Trump Administration and legal action surrounding demands for and seizures of state and county voting records, and more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office" by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Summary
Members of Congress frequently receive requests from grantseekers needing funds for projects in districts and states. In considering a response, a congressional office might first determine its policies and procedures regarding appropriate assistance to give const more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office:"
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Federal Assistance: Key Terms and Resources
Hundreds of grants or loans for various purposes are available from federal departments and agencies. Most federal funding goes to state and local governments,/4 and in some cases, portions of the funding may be "passed through" to subrecip more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) entitled "National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activities. Between FY2008 more
Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation & Due Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13234) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation and Due Process
Federal tax statutes routinely have effective dates that precede their dates of enactment. The Supreme Court has stated that this "customary congressional practice" generally "has been confined to short and limited periods required by the practicalities of producing national l more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
29 Nursing, Health Organizations Oppose EPA Proposal to Roll Back Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- A coalition of 29 nursing and health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's current proposal to reconsider the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178). The groups urge the EPA to maintain the 2024 NESHAP standards, which they say provide critical protections against harm more
9 Scientists, Environmental Health Experts Urge EPA to Retain 2016 Ethylene Oxide Risk Estimate in Emission Standards
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- A group of nine scientists and environmental health experts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to maintain the use of the 2016 Integrated Risk Information System ethylene oxide unit risk estimate in its regulatory framework. The letter addresses EPA's ongoing reconsideration of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants concerning EtO emissions from commercial sterilization facilities, emphas more
AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees Calls for Higher Wages and Stronger Protections in H-1B and PERM Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees, representing 24 national unions and over four million professional, technical, and skilled workers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing proposed changes aimed at improving wage protections for foreign nationals employed under the H-1B visa and PERM permanent employment-based immigration programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001).
DPE highlighted concerns that employers exploit these progra more
American Baptist College Urges Religious Exemption in Federal Student Loan Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- American Baptist College, Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addresses concerns over the Department's implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impac more
American Health Care Association Warns Against Proposed DOL Prevailing Wage Methodology Changes for Visa Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Health Care Association National Center for Assisted Living, representing over 15,000 long term and post-acute care providers, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) concerning the agency's proposed revisions to prevailing wage calculations for H-1B, PERM, and related visa programs. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed rule could adversely affect long term care facilities and other employers (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001).
A more
American Society of Hematology Provides Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Society of Hematology submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the draft guidance titled General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development (Docket No. FDA-2025-D-6131). ASH, representing over 18,000 clinicians and scientists focused on blood diseases and therapies, expressed broad support for the draft while offering recommendations to strengthen its relevance to hematology.
In its more
American Veterinary Medical Association Supports FDA's Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association, Schaumburg, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development." The AVMA expressed support for the FDA's efforts to promote scientifically sound methods that align with the principles of replacement, reduction, and refineme more
Appalachian Bible College Urges Religious Exemption in Education Department's Proposed Pell Grant Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Appalachian Bible College, Mount Hope, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addressed concerns about the proposed implementation of Section 454 of the Higher Education Ac more
Association of California Community College Teacher Education Programs Challenges Federal Earnings Standard for Teacher Prep Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Association of California Community College Teacher Education Programs, Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns with the proposed earnings premium metric under the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework. The letter urges the Department to revise the metric as it applies to community college teacher preparation programs (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100-0001).
ACC more
Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy Challenges U.S. Department of Education Proposed Accountability Rule for Cosmetology Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy, a private for-profit institution in Santa Fe Springs, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education criticizing a proposed accountability rule targeting undergraduate non-degree programs (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter raises concerns about the department's earnings-based measurement framework established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the institu more
Brown Immigration Law P.C., L.L.O. Urges Reconsideration of Labor Department Wage Proposal for Foreign Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Brown Immigration Law P.C. L.L.O., Lincoln, Nebraska, a professional services firm providing immigration support to over 400 U.S. corporate clients, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The letter expresses concerns about the wage recalculations proposed by t more
California Massage Therapy Council Warns Proposed Education Rule Could Decimate Schools and Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The California Massage Therapy Council, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing grave concern over the proposed STATS and Earnings Accountability rule. CAMTC, a nonprofit corporation authorized by California law to certify massage professionals and approve education programs, cautions that the rule could jeopardize nearly 89% of California's accredited massage therapy schools.
CAMTC underscored to the Department that more
Capital Group Urges FTC and DOJ to Preserve Investment-Only Exemptions in Premerger Notification Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Capital Group Companies Inc., Los Angeles, California, a longstanding U.S. asset manager overseeing over $3.3 trillion in client assets worldwide, submitted a public comment letter today to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter addresses the agencies' Request for Public Comment issued on March 25, 2026, concerning potential changes to the premerger notification and report form required under the Hart-Scott- more
Cardinal Newman Society Urges Religious Exemption in Department of Education Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Cardinal Newman Society, Manassas, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The proposal includes implementation of Section 84001 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which introduces a "Do No Harm more
Catholic International University Urges Education Department to Refine Earnings Accountability Metrics for Service-Oriented Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Catholic International University, Charles Town, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the agency's proposed Earnings Accountability Metric regulations under the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The university supports the Department's goal of promoting accountability and transparency in the stewardship of federal student aid resources but urg more
Cedarville University Urges Education Department to Exempt Religious Programs From Low-Earning Outcomes Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Cedarville University, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability" regulations (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on April 20, 2026, which includes provisions implementing th more
Center for American Entrepreneurship Urges Caution in Revising Hart-Scott-Rodino Pre-Merger Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Center for American Entrepreneurship has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division in response to a joint inquiry into the effectiveness of the updated pre-merger reporting requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. CAE emphasized the role that entrepreneurship and startup acquisitions play in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation, urging the agencies more
Church Alliance Urges Education Department to Exempt Religious Degree Programs From Loan Eligibility Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Church Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell rule (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The Alliance, which represents 35 organizations providing retirement and health benefits to clergy and church employees from various Protestant, Jewish, and Catholic institutions, requests that the department exempt religion and religious stu more
Cleveland Institute of Art Raises Concerns Over Department of Education AHEAD Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Cleveland Institute of Art, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell rule, particularly the "Do No Harm" provision. The institute highlighted potential risks to data integrity, program access, and the misrepresentation of outcomes in creative fields within the framework.
The institute underscored its longstanding h more
Committee for Justice Urges FTC and DOJ to Limit Scope of Premerger Notification Form Following Court Vacatur
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Committee for Justice submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in response to their Request for Information concerning revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification and Report Form. The nonprofit legal and policy organization emphasized that the agencies should refrain from reinstating or modifying the vacated 2024 Final Rule, which was struck down by the Eastern District o more
Compete America Urges Withdrawal of Department of Labor Proposed Wage Rule Affecting High-Skilled Immigration
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Compete America: The Alliance for a Competitive Workforce has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's March 27, 2026, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The coalition, which includes leading higher education and industry associations along with major employers, argues that the proposed rule would negativ more
Consumer Technology Association Urges Rejection of Additional Modifications to Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division in response to the agencies' request for feedback on improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification form, known as the HSR Form. CTA, which represents a broad spectrum of technology companies including startups and small businesses, argued that the Updated HSR Form remains excessiv more
Defenders of Wildlife Urges Continued Support for Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration Under 10(j) Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Defenders of Wildlife, Denver, Colorado, a national conservation organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf (Canis Lupus) Nonessential Experimental Population rule in Colorado (Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2026-0958). The organization highlighted progress made in the state's wolf reintroduction program, which began two and a half years ago, while emphasizing the need for continued support and a more
Emory University Raises Concerns Over DOL's Proposed Wage Rule Impact on Higher Education and Research
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor in response to the agency's proposed rule titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the US." The university outlined concerns that the proposal's revised prevailing wage methodology could produce unintended consequences for academic and healthcare labor markets, disrupt internal pay equity, and impede i more
Environmental Defense Fund Criticizes PHMSA's Enforcement Discretion on Texas Gas Transmission Pipeline Safety Permit
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration addressing concerns over PHMSA's treatment of a special permit request from Texas Gas Transmission LLC (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0067). The permit application concerns TGT's 16-inch SPL 20-1TT pipeline segments in DeSoto County, Mississippi, which now fall under stricter Class 3 location safety standards due to increased nearby human activity but curre more
Environmental Justice Group Opposes EPA's Proposal to Weaken Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Justice Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform, Brattleboro, Vermont, a national collective of grassroots environmental and economic justice organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed reconsideration of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants regarding ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization facilities. EJHA argues that the EPA's proposal more
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Network, a collective of more than 750 former Environmental Protection Agency career staff and appointees, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's March 2026 proposal to reconsider the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178). EPN argues the proposal is legally and sc more
Farm Action Urges USDA to Revise Meat and Poultry Establishment Size Definitions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Farm Action, Mexico, Missouri, a farmer-led watchdog organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service urging revisions to the agency's establishment size definitions for meat and poultry processing facilities. The organization advocates for changes that center on production volume and corporate ownership structures rather than current employee count metrics, which it contends no longer represent operati more
Federated Hermes Urges FTC and DOJ to Maintain Investment-Only Exemption in HSR Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Federated Hermes Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division concerning proposed revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act premerger notification framework. The global investment management firm advocated preserving the current Investment-Only Exemption, which applies when investors acquire securities solely for investment purposes without intendi more
Fleet Health Calls for Edge AI Integration in FDA Pilot for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Fleet Health Inc., New York, a health data infrastructure company specializing in secure, standards-based data foundations for research and drug safety, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company advocates for a design shift emphasizing AI deployed directly at clinical sites alongside centralized analytics to enhance data fidelity and timelines more
Florida Association of Cosmetology and Technical Schools Challenges Department of Education's Gainful Employment Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Florida Association of Cosmetology and Technical Schools, South Daytona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing disagreement with the agency's proposed rule changes addressing Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). FACTS critiques the application of the Do No Harm Earnings Test to postsecondary vocational certificate programs, emphasizing the potentially more
Foster College Urges Exemption for Religious Studies From Education Department's Loan Program Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Foster College, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed regulations titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addresses concerns about the application of the "Do No Harm" provision, stemming from changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful B more
God's Bible School & College Urges Exemption for Religious Programs in Education Loan Rules
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- God's Bible School and College, Cincinnati, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed rulemaking on "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The institution raises concerns over specific provisions within the proposal, including the "Do No Harm" provision and a new "ad more
Grand County Board Urges Improved Transparency in Wolf Population Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Grand County Board of County Commissioners, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing concerns about data collection and management of Colorado's experimental gray wolf populations. The letter highlights issues relating to accuracy, transparency, and regulatory consistency tied to the USFWS information collection activities under the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife experimental populations ru more
Grantmakers in the Arts Urge Education Department to Consider Extended Earnings Accountability for Arts Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Grantmakers in the Arts, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns over the proposed Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The letter highlights potential adverse effects of the NPRM's earnings premium metric on arts and cultural education programs when determining eligibility for Title IV federal student aid (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100).
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Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Sierra Club Criticize EPA Proposal on Michigan RACT Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Detroit, Michigan, and the Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging the agency's proposed approval of Michigan's Reasonably Available Control Technology rules for the West Michigan ozone nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. The organizations argue that Michigan's proposed RACT regulations fail to comply with the Clean Air Act and therefore should not be appro more
Greater New York Hospital Association Opposes Department of Labor Proposed Wage Rule for Health Care Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing 160 not-for-profit and public hospitals and health systems across four states, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the department's proposed rule titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The proposed rule, published on March 27, 2026, aims to alter wage level calculations for w more
Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association Urges Complete Reporting on Colorado Gray Wolf Program
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association, Colorado, representing livestock producers in Colorado's Gunnison Valley, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the agency's information collection activities under the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife experimental populations program for the Colorado gray wolf (Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2025-1464). The organization supports renewing the data collection associated with the Colorado 10(j more
Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Raises Concerns Over Burdensome HSR Form Changes in Letter to Justice Department and FTC
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission addressing proposed revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification and report form (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001). ITIF cautioned that many of the changes under consideration could impose excessive costs on filers without providing corresponding benefits to the agencies' antitrust analysis.
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International Foundation for Ethical Research Urges FDA to Prioritize Human Biological Relevance in Drug Development Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The International Foundation for Ethical Research, Chicago, Illinois, a nonprofit organization supporting graduate research in human-relevant new approach methodologies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the draft guidance titled "General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development." IFER praised FDA's efforts to establish a validation framework for NAMs but emphasized the necessity of cent more
ITServe Alliance Warns Department of Labor Proposed Wage Rule Threatens Small Businesses and Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- ITServe Alliance Inc., Dallas, Texas, a national organization representing small and medium technology enterprises, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule to revise prevailing wage calculations for foreign specialty occupation workers under H-1B and related visa programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The group cautions that the substantial wage increases proposed across all skill levels could sever more
Kresge Foundation Urges IRS to Streamline Foreign Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Organizations
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Kresge Foundation, Troy, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service, addressing concerns about the current federal tax compliance requirements for tax-exempt organizations concerning their foreign investments. The letter, directed to the IRS as part of the request for input on the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan, highlights the administrative burden and limited practical benefit associated with several foreign reporting forms, urgin more
League of Minnesota Cities Urges DOJ to Adjust Web Accessibility Rules for Smaller Municipalities
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The League of Minnesota Cities, St. Paul, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns about the Interim Final Rule that revises regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act related to web content and mobile application accessibility for state and local governments. The League, which advocates on behalf of 842 member cities in Minnesota, emphasized the challenges smaller municipalities face in meeting the p more
Life University Urges Education Department to Refine Earnings Accountability Measures for Entrepreneurial Graduates
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Life University, Marietta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations on Accountability in Higher Education and the Access Through Demand-driven Workforce Pell program (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The letter addresses concerns about the Department's Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability framework, emphasizing potential shortcomings in how graduate earnings are measured for more
Manna University Challenges Department of Education's Proposed Regulations on Low-Earning Outcome Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Manna University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education expressing opposition to components of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The university's letter focuses on regulatory measures tied to the administration o more
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges IRS for Updated Tribal Tax-Exempt Bonds Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Banning, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service requesting updated guidance on the issuance of tribal tax-exempt bonds. The letter highlights concerns that the IRS's narrow interpretation of tax-exempt financing provisions significantly limits the ability of Indian tribes to issue such bonds, which in turn hampers economic development in tribal communities (Docket No. IRS-2026-0364).
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National Association of Software & Service Companies Urges Withdrawal of DOL Proposed Rule on Wage Protections for Foreign Nationals
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The National Association of Software and Service Companies, Noida, India, representing over 3,000 companies in the global technology and services industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging the withdrawal of the proposed rule titled Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States. Nasscom expressed legal, economic, and operational concerns regarding the rule, w more
National Chicken Council Urges USDA to Revise Establishment Size Definitions Based on Production Volume
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The National Chicken Council, representing broiler companies responsible for over 95 percent of the nation's chicken production, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding the proposed revisions to establishment size definitions (Docket No. FSIS-2026-0001). The NCC emphasized the outdated nature of the current classification system, which relies on the number of employees, and recommended transitionin more
NEXI Biotech Urges FDA to Prioritize Efficacy in New Drug Development Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- NEXI Biotech, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to revise its draft guidance on New Approach Methodologies in drug development to better incorporate efficacy assessments (Docket No. FDA-2025-D-6131). The letter, addressed specifically to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research's Pharmacology/Toxicology division, highlights a gap in current regulatory frameworks that tend to emphasize safety w more
NextBeam Urges EPA to Maintain Strict Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards and Support Transition to Alternative Sterilization Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- NextBeam, North Sioux City, South Dakota, a U.S.-based advanced electron beam sterilization services provider, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed reconsideration and partial rescission of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for ethylene oxide emissions. The company opposes the rollback of the rule and calls for sustained regulatory stability and support for safer sterili more
Nexus Concordat Urges FDA to Prioritize Architectural Credentialing for AI/ML New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Nexus Concordat Inc., Hamilton, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance on the use of New Approach Methodologies in drug development. The letter emphasizes that current procedural validation frameworks are insufficient for artificial intelligence and machine learning models underpinning NAMs, advocating instead for an architectural approach to credentialing that ensures reproducibility, trace more
Niskanen Center Critiques Department of Labor's Proposed Wage Reform for Foreign Nationals
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Niskanen Center, a nonprofit public policy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking titled Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the U.S.. The letter addresses the Department's intentions to modify the prevailing wage calculation methodology under 20 CFR Parts 655 and 656, particularly affecting the H-1B visa program more
North Greenville University Challenges Education Department's Proposed Rule on Low-Earning Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule implementing the "Do No Harm" provision of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The letter addresses the Department's Office of Postsecondary Education and critiques aspects of the proposed regulations affecting direct loan eligibility for students enrolled in low-earning outcome progra more
Northeast College of Health Sciences Challenges U.S. Department of Education's Earnings Premium Metric for Healthcare Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Northeast College of Health Sciences, a specialized chiropractic institution based in Seneca Falls, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed implementation of the Earnings Premium measure under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The College expressed concerns about the metric's applicability and fairness for its graduates across chiropractic, massage therapy, and applied clinical nutrit more
Northwest Indiana Forum Urges EPA to Rescind Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Northwest Indiana Forum, Portage, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans Rule. The Forum, a regional economic development organization representing a diverse membership including industrial companies and municipal entities across Northwest Indiana, raised concerns about the Rule in its letter to the EPA's Office of Emergency Management (Dock more
Pipeline Safety Trust Raises Concerns Over Texas Gas Transmission Special Permit Request
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, a national non-profit organization focused solely on pipeline safety, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a special permit request by Texas Gas Transmission (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0067). The special permit application seeks a waiver of federal odorization requirements for short segments of a natural gas p more
Presidents' Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Department of Labor's Proposed Wage Rule Impacting Higher Education
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the U.S. (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The Alliance, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization representing around 600 colleges and universities nationwide, emphasized serious concerns about the rule's signifi more
Public Access to SunScreens Coalition Supports FDA Draft Guidance on New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Public Access to SunScreens Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research addressing the draft guidance entitled General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The guidance aims to promote flexible approaches for incorporating non-animal testing methods, known as new approach methodologies, in drug development and regulatory evaluations.
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Real Estate Board of New York Urges Retention of Exemptions Citing Market Structure and Regulatory Burdens
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Real Estate Board of New York submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division addressing their request for information on the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act's premerger reporting requirements. REBNY focused on the real estate exemptions under 16 CFR Sections 802.2 and 802.5, as well as the Real Estate Investment Trust exemption under Section 7A(c)(1) of the Clayton Act. The association argued strongly agains more
Real Estate Roundtable Urges FTC to Retain Premerger Notification Exemptions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Real Estate Roundtable, a coalition of leaders from major publicly-held and privately-owned real estate firms, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns over potential modifications to the Premerger Notification and Report Form. The letter addresses specifically the possible removal of exemptions for certain real estate transactions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
RER points out that the real estate sector contributes to more
Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society Urges FDA to Refine Guidance on New Approach Methodologies for Regenerative Medicine
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing Society, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's draft guidance on New Approach Methodologies. RMMS, a consortium including industry leaders, academia, regulators, and technology developers focused on regenerative medicine manufacturing and regulatory science, highlighted the need for enhanced clarity and specificity tailored to the unique challe more
Semiconductor Industry Association Urges Reconsideration of Department of Labor Wage Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing the U.S. semiconductor sector, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the March 27, 2026, Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States." The letter addresses concerns over DOL's proposed changes to prevailing wage standards affecting the H-1B, H-1B1, and E- more
Society of Quality Assurance Submits Comments to FDA on New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Society of Quality Assurance, Charlottesville, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development. The letter provides comprehensive feedback aimed at clarifying and enhancing the draft guidance to better support the validation, transparency, reproducibility, and regulatory acceptance of NAMs (Docket No. FDA-2025- more
Software & Information Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Department of Labor's Proposed Wage Rule Impacting Tech Industry Visas
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Software and Information Industry Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising prevailing wage methodology for H-1B and permanent visa programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). SIIA, representing nearly 400 companies in software, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and related sectors, warned that the proposed changes could cause considerable disruption across the informati more
Software and Information Industry Association Raises Concerns Over Scope and Burden of Proposed Changes to HSR Premerger Notification Form
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Software and Information Industry Association, representing nearly 400 software and digital information companies worldwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the joint federal request for comments issued by the FTC and the Department of Justice on potential improvements to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act premerger notification and report form (Docket No. FTC-2026-0298-0001).
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TechNet Raises Concerns Over Department of Labor's Proposed Wage Rule for High-Skilled Foreign Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- TechNet, a national network of technology executives representing over 100 companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule aimed at improving wage protections for temporary and permanent foreign national workers. The group cautions that the Department's draft rule could disrupt compensation frameworks in the technology sector, potentially hindering workforce development and U.S. economic objectives (Docket No more
Technology Councils of North America Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Predictable Pre-2025 Merger Notification Process
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Technology Councils of North America, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, representing over 22,000 small- to medium-sized technology companies across the U.S. and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding proposed revisions to the premerger notification and report form. TECNA's communication expresses concerns over expanded filing requirements introduced in recent rulemakings, which more
Temasek Holdings Urges FTC to Refine Premerger Notification Rules to Support Investment
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Temasek Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd., Singapore, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission addressing proposed improvements to the premerger notification and reporting form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The Singapore-based investment company emphasized the importance of targeted regulations that safeguard antitrust principles without imposing unnecessary burdens on investors, particularly sovereign wealth funds and government-o more
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Nashville, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the proposed amendments to 10 CFR Parts 20, 30, 37, 50, 51, 72, 110, 150, 170, and 171, which establish the Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines. The letter addresses several aspects of the proposed rulemaking as published in the Federal Register Notice on February 26, 2026 (Docket No. NRC-2023-0071).
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Tri-State Bible College Urges Religious Exemption in Education Department Loan Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Tri-State Bible College, South Point, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education concerning the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addresses proposed regulations implementing the "Do No Harm" provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenges Department of Labor's Proposed Prevailing Wage Changes for Foreign Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the U.S. (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The Chamber critiques the proposed revisions to the methodology for calculating prevailing wages in the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and Permanent Labor Certification programs, which would si more
Universal Health Services Criticizes CMS Proposed Updates for Psychiatric Facility Payment System
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Universal Health Services, a behavioral health care provider, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule. The rule addresses updates for the FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System, and Universal Health Services raised multiple concerns over the proposed quality measures, public reporting, and implementation of a new patient assessment instrument.
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University of Utah Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Wage Rule for H-1B Visa Workers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the department's proposed rule aimed at increasing wage protections for temporary and permanent employment of certain foreign nationals in the U.S. (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The institution expressed strong concerns that the rule's new wage requirements for H-1B visa holders and employment-based green card applicants negatively impact its operations, espe more
Utah Division of Air Quality Supports EPA Proposal on Uinta Basin Ozone Attainment Status
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Utah Division of Air Quality, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed rule to reconsider and repeal the finding of failure to attain the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard for the Uinta Basin nonattainment area (Docket No. EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0001). The letter expresses support for EPA Region 8's proposal to extend the attainment date and determine that the area met the st more
Wesley Biblical Seminary Urges Education Department to Exempt Religious Programs From Loan Restrictions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Wesley Biblical Seminary, Ridgeland, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell" rulemaking, specifically targeting the Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability (Docket No. ED-2026-OPE-0100). The seminary argues that the Department's im more
Wildlife Conservation Society Advocates for Species-Specific Atlantic Shark Fishery Management Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding NOAA's proposed rule to revise Recreational Atlantic Shark Fishery Management. The letter addresses NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service proposal offering recommendations aimed at improving conservation efforts and aligning management practices with shark species' biology and life history along the eastern seaboard (Docke more
AccentCare Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid HCBS Quality Measure Set to Reflect Provider Roles
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- AccentCare Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based provider of home personal care services, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. The letter emphasizes the need for a quality measure framework that accurately reflects provider responsibilities, aligns accountability, and avoids unintended consequences such as increased admi more
Alzheimer's Groups Advocate for Dementia-Specific Measures in Medicaid Quality Set
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. The organizations emphasized the growing population of Americans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and expressed concern over the absence of dementia-specific quality measures in the pro more
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Apache Corp. and its subsidiaries submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) endorsing the agency's proposed rule to revise risk management and financial assurance regulations related to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease and grant obligations. Apache expressed strong support for the revisions included in the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2026, which seeks to update the 2 more
Battered Women's Justice Project Opposes ACF Proposal to Remove Key Family Violence Prevention Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposed rulemaking aimed at reducing bureaucracy and burden within Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) regulations. BWJP expressed concerns that the proposal falls short of explaining the issues it intends to address and warned that the changes could undermine pro more
Beyond Plastics Urges EPA to Accelerate Action on Microplastics in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Beyond Plastics, a nationwide organization dedicated to ending plastic pollution, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the agency's proposal to include microplastics on the sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The group emphasized that while adding microplastics to the CCL is a critical recognition of the contamination issue, it alone does not mandate monitoring, more
Center for Election Confidence Urges U.S. Election Assistance Commission to Ensure Unbiased Election Official Training
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Center for Election Confidence, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics, integrity, and professionalism in the electoral process, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) addressing its upcoming virtual public meeting on election official training programs. The letter stresses the critical need for comprehensive and ideologically impartial training initiatives for the nation's election officials.
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood Raises Concerns Over Proposed Education Loan Regulations Impacting Early Childhood Workforce
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the department's proposed regulations implementing accountability provisions related to program earnings outcomes and federal student loan eligibility. The letter focuses on the potential unintended consequences these regulations could have on the early childhood education (ECE) workforce pipeline and families' access to care more
Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey Supports Labor Department Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule clarifying fiduciary duties related to the inclusion of alternative assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The association praised the rule for providing clear guidance that would enable plan sponsors to confidently offer alternative investments such as private equity, private credi more
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Urges Labor Department to Expand 401(k) Investment Options
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for 401(k) plans. The organization praised the proposal's effort to clarify fiduciary evaluations but contended it falls short of providing sufficient protections to encourage inclusion of private market investments.
In the letter, Co more
Cosmetology Colleges Oppose U.S. Department of Education's Proposed Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Phagans' Cosmetology Colleges in Oregon has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed Earnings Premium Accountability Framework as it applies to undergraduate certificate programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology. Cindy Curran, Director of Operational Systems at Phagans' Cosmetology Colleges, outlined concerns that the framework unfairly restricts educational access an more
EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute Urges Stronger Guidance From U.S. Department of Labor on Fiduciary Duties for Private Asset Investment Valuations
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute (EIPA), headquartered in Singapore, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) addressing the proposed rule concerning fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). The letter encourages enhancements in the proposed framework, aiming at strengthening aspects of valuations, risk measurement, benchmarkin more
Fuller Theological Seminary Submits Concerns Over Education Department's Earnings Test for Theological Programs
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Fuller Theological Seminary, an evangelical multidenominational graduate institution, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed rule for Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. Fuller expressed concerns specifically about the earnings test component of the proposed rule and its impact on theological education programs.
The Seminary acknowledged alignment with the Department's more
Groups Urge Department of Labor to Finalize Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments in 401(k)s
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Americans for Tax Reform, along with 25 other organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for 401(k) plans. The groups urged the Department to finalize the rule that aims to clarify fiduciary standards and establish a safe harbor to expand access to alternative investments for defined-co more
HCBS Strategies Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- HCBS Strategies, a small firm based in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for the 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. The firm highlighted the importance of comprehensive needs assessments, particularly the LTSS-1 and LTSS-2 quality measures, as central to effective HCBS programs, improving individual outcomes and care coordination while reduc more
Institute for Policy Innovation Urges Changes to Department of Labor's Fiduciary Duties Rule
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a policy organization based in Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). IPI supports the Department's efforts to update regulations guiding fiduciaries but recommends removing the rule's alignment with SEC Rule 22e-4, which governs l more
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- LeadingAge, representing over 5,300 nonprofit aging services providers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. The letter addresses concerns about the operational challenges states face in implementing these new quality and participant satisfaction reporting requirements for Medicaid HCBS programs.
LeadingAge highlighted the vi more
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Supports DOL's Expansion of 401(k) Investment Options
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce addressed a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the agency's proposed rule to expand investment choices in 401(k) plans. The Chamber highlighted the importance of allowing private market strategies, such as private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to enhance retirement savings diversification for private sector workers, especially those from historically underserved communities in New Y more
Louisiana and Mississippi Support Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Proposed Rule on Offshore Lease Financial Assurance
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The states of Louisiana and Mississippi, through their respective attorneys general, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) supporting the agency's 2026 Proposed Rule on risk management and financial assurance for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease and grant obligations. This letter responds to the U.S. Department of the Interior agency's effort to replace the 2024 Final Rule, which Louisiana and Mississippi challenged in federal more
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Louisiana Chemistry Association (LCA), representing 70 chemical manufacturing companies operating nearly 100 facilities across Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed reconsideration of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) focused on ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities. The letter was submitted in response to the EPA's March 17, 20 more
Malone University Urges U.S. Department of Education to Reconsider Proposed Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Malone University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding concerns over the proposed earnings premium metric included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act regulations. The university cautions that the earnings accountability framework could undermine graduate programs in counseling, education, and ministry-fields essential to addressing critical societal needs despite typically lower salary outcomes.
The letter highlights that Malon more
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Raises Treaty Rights Concerns in EPA Scrap Tire Cleanup Rule Comments
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Protecting Public Health and Unleashing American Energy by Facilitating Scrap Tire Pile Cleanups." The Band, a federally recognized Anishinaabe Tribe based in Minnesota, expressed serious concerns about the rule's treatment of treaty rights, environmental impacts, and Tribal sovereignty.
The Band's letter emphasized that t more
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs Urges Timelier Hospice Election Notifications to Reduce Medicare Spending
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, a nonprofit standards developer representing over 1,300 members in the pharmacy services sector, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed updates to the Medicare Program's FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate and Hospice Quality Reporting Program. The letter focuses primarily on concerns outlined in Section III.B of the proposal, which addresses more
National Domestic Violence Hotline Opposes Removal of Key Regulatory Section by HHS
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The National Domestic Violence Hotline has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services. The letter opposes the proposed removal of Section 1370.32 from the Family Violence Prevention and Services program regulations, arguing that this regulatory provision is not duplicative but essential for e more
Ohio Colleges Raise Concerns Over Education Department's Earnings-Based Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong concerns about the department's proposed postsecondary education accountability framework, known as "Do No Harm," scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026. The letter highlights the challenges posed by relying primarily on graduate earnings as the measure of program value.
AICUO criticized the department's earnings-based crit more
Ohio Nuclear Free Network Urges NRC to Address Environmental and Proliferation Concerns in Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility Review
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Ohio Nuclear Free Network submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) expressing serious concerns about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF) in Kentucky. The letter critiques the DEIS for its omissions and calls for a comprehensive evaluation of environmental and nuclear weapons proliferation risks associated with the laser enrichment technology proposed for the fa more
Oil and Gas Industry Associations Urge Swift Finalization of BLM Regulatory Revisions
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- A coalition of oil and gas industry associations, including the American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Western Energy Alliance, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Western Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Montana Petroleum Association, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, and Utah Petroleum Association, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) more
Point University Urges Federal Education Department to Exempt Religious Programs From Earnings Test
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Point University, a private Christian liberal arts institution, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong concerns over the proposed earnings test outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and its potential adverse effects on religious academic programs. The university emphasized that the earnings test, which disqualifies programs from federal student loan eligibility if graduates' earnings do not exceed a set benchmark, disp more
Postsecondary Beauty School Challenges Department of Education's Proposed Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Celebrity School of Beauty, a proprietary postsecondary institution with campuses in Miami and Hialeah, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to the department's proposed rule changes related to Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability ("AHEAD"). The letter was sent by Celebrity's Chief Opera more
Proposed Labor Department Rule on Cryptocurrency Investments Faces Conflict of Interest Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Governing for Impact (GFI), a regulatory policy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The letter addresses the agency's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives," which seeks to modify fiduciary responsibilities related to selecting investment options for participant-directed individual account retirement plan more
QCS Supports Updates to National Organic Program's National List
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Quality Certification Services (QCS), an accredited organic certifying agent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), submitted a public comment letter to the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) regarding the proposed rule to update the National List at 7 CFR 205.601, 205.602, and 205.603. QCS, which certifies approximately 840 organic operations, expressed support for several listings and amendments aimed at improving the implementation and clarity of the National Or more
Social Finance Urges Treasury to Streamline SIPPRA Application and Clarify Outcome Valuation
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Social Finance, a national nonprofit, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA). The organization, experienced in outcomes-based financing across multiple social domains, provided recommendations aimed at enhancing the application process, refining outcome valuation methodologies, and easing evaluation requirements.
Social Fin more
SQM Supports Renewing Natural Sodium Nitrate Listing for Organic Farming
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- SQM, a producer of natural sodium nitrate, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program (USDA-AMS-NOP) supporting the renewal of natural sodium nitrate's listing on the National List of Allowed Substances at 7 CFR 205.602. The letter endorses maintaining the existing 20% limitation on sodium nitrate use in organic crop production.
SQM highlighted that natural sodium nitrate, sourced sustainably from caliche ore in Chile more
States Advocate for Expanded Role in Trump Accounts Implementation and Administration
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- AKF Consulting Group, an SEC-registered municipal advisor specializing in State-run Investment and Savings Programs, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service expressing support for the National Association of State Treasurers' recommendations on the implementation of Trump Accounts under Section 530A. The letter emphasizes the critical role that states could play in the administration, outreach, and sustainabi more
Target Date Funds Gain Popularity Among Retirement Savers
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Investment Company Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the increasing use of target date funds (TDFs) in retirement plans. According to the ICI, TDFs, which offer professionally managed and diversified portfolios that adjust over time, are a preferred option in defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).
The letter highlights that 92 percent of TDF assets are held in retirement more
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services Provides Public Comment on Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), headquartered in Richmond, VA, submitted a public comment letter to The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed updates to the 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. DMAS administers Virginia's 1915(c) waivers, including the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC+) Waiver and several Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers, and expressed suppo more
WolfBridge Wealth Urges Enhanced Preamble Guidance on Risk Adjustment for Appraisal-Valued Investments
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- WolfBridge Wealth, a registered investment adviser firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule entitled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The letter supports the proposed rule's process-based framework and its six-factor safe harbor approach but recommends improvements to better align the rule's preamble with its operativ more
Tipoffs: Iran
Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act Legislation by Rep. Ansari Analyzed
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, originally introduced by Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-AZ, on May 12, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to provide temporary protected status and employment authorization for certain Iranian nationals in the U.S. adversely affected by a pause in immigration adjudications.
The Iranian Tempory Immigration Relief Act responds to urgent humanitarian needs stemming from ongoing armed conf more
Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
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Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations
Foreign governments hostile to a free press could exert extraordinary influence over CNN, CBS News, more
Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act Legislation by Rep. Cline Analyzed
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, originally introduced by Rep. Ben Cline, R-VA, on May 13, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill aims to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from contracting with retailers that utilize specific payment processing equipment and services deemed a security risk to national interests.
The proposed legislation seeks to enhance the data privacy and security of servicemembers by preventing t more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore
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SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, thank you all very much for being here. Thank you for your patience. It's been a long couple of days, but productive couple of days. I mean, I think what you see is that America is a global superpower with global obligations, and President Trump is laser focused on a great deal, and Iran ha more
#HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, May 29 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news:
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#HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update
Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks.
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How YOU Can Take Action Amidst Escalating Anti-Trans Attacks
The Trump Administration is relentless in its attacks on the rights, safety, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. Starting his more
American Center for Law and Justice: American Deterrence Won't Be Restored If We Don't Get Ukraine Right
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump:
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American Deterrence Won't Be Restored if We Don't Get Ukraine Right
Last week, Russia launched a brutal new wave of attacks against Ukraine - even using a hypersonic ballistic missile - and hit targets including a water supply facility and several schools.
The message couldn't be clearer: Vladimir Putin has no intention of endin more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: MATCH Act and Multilateral Cooperation
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by Tech Policy distinguished fellow James Lewis:
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The MATCH Act and Multilateral Cooperation
The MATCH Act would ask allies to follow the US on semiconductor equipment export restrictions. Unfortunately, key parts of this effort are divorced from reality.
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The proposed MATCH Act is an ambitious effort to expand technology transfer controls and protect American security. It ca more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Central Times of London: Silk Seven or the OTS? Central Asia May Not Have to Choose
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to the Central Times of London:
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Silk Seven or the OTS? Central Asia May Not Have to Choose
A new proposal circulating in Washington - the Silk Seven Plus (S7+) initiative - aims to reshape Central Asia by linking its five post-Soviet states with Afghanistan and Pakistan in more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Chinese 'Rules and Future' of Global Trade
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by editorial assistant Jonah Reisboard in its China Brief:
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The Chinese 'Rules and Future' of Global Trade
Executive Summary:
* The People's Republic of China (PRC) is shaping global trade standards in data control and customs clearance. These standards give preference to Chinese platforms that provide Beijing with end-to-end visibility into global shipping.
* No Western equivalent of this s more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Central Asia Accessing Pakistani Sea Ports That Bypass Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by Syed Fazl-e-Haider, contributing analyst at the South Asia desk of Wikistrat, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Central Asia Accessing Pakistani Sea Ports that Bypass Afghanistan
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* Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the successful implementation of a pilot transport project on the Kyrgyzstan-China-Pakistan route on April 24. The ne more
American Center for Law and Justice: Details Emerge in Forced U.S. Attack
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Details Emerge in Forced U.S. Attack
Yesterday, as most of us were honoring Memorial Day, the situation in Iran took another turn as the U.S. conducted defensive strikes against Iranian military forces.
The U.S. military attacked Iranian boats that were dropping more mines into the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) more
United Against Nuclear Iran: What They're Saying About Operations Epic and Economic Fury and Project Freedom - May 23-26, 2026
NEW YORK, May 26 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news wrap up:
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What They're Saying About Operations Epic and Economic Fury and Project Freedom--May 23-26, 2026
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"The enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed, or, preferably in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, wit more
