3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
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With artificial intelligence capabilities continuing to expand, universities now face complex, urgent questions about how to navigate increasing challenges, as well as new opport more
AAFA Identifies Five Platforms Driving Counterfeit Sales and Online Fraud in USTR Notorious Markets Submission
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release:
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AAFA Identifies Five Platforms Driving Counterfeit Sales and Online Fraud in USTR Notorious Markets Submission
October 8, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C.
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has submitted comments, nominating five of the most problematic platforms for AAFA members that enable fraud and the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods. AAFA has urged the more
Accenture and Dell Technologies Expand Collaboration to Help Enterprises Scale Private AI and Modernize Infrastructure
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture and Dell Technologies Expand Collaboration to Help Enterprises Scale Private AI and Modernize Infrastructure
NEW YORK; Oct. 8, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Dell Technologies today announced a major expansion of their 20+ year collaboration with the formation of the Accenture Dell Business Group, designed to help organizations scale AI within their own environment an more
Adobe and Heathrow Airport Partner to Transform the Digital Experience for Millions of Passengers in the AI Era
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 9 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and Heathrow Airport Partner to Transform the Digital Experience for Millions of Passengers in the AI Era
* Adobe CX Enterprise solutions will help drive Heathrow's long-term digital transformation and support the airport in delivering AI-powered, personalised experiences to over 84 million passengers each year.
* As passengers increasingly use AI to research and plan their travel, more
Aetna 2027 Medicare Plans Offer Reliable, Affordable Access to Care & Member Support
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna 2027 Medicare plans offer reliable, affordable access to care & member support
October 3, 2026
Plans designed to provide member value and access to care:
- $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies*
- $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies and mammograms at in-network providers
- $0 copays for annual Healthy Home Visit from a l more
American Chemistry Council: CPI Recognizes Steven Reinstadtler, Chris Thiede as 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release:
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CPI Recognizes Steven Reinstadtler, Chris Thiede as 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients
ORLANDO, FLA. (October 8, 2026) - Yesterday, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented its Distinguished Leadership Awards to Covestro's Steven Reinstadtler and Dow's Chris Thiede during the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.
The Distingui more
Argonne to Advance Scientific Discovery With New Genesis Mission Awards
ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Argonne to advance scientific discovery with new Genesis Mission awards
Multiyear awards drive progress on science's toughest challenges
October 8, 2026
Argonne and collaborators will use SI to speed discovery in software, materials, physics and more
Why it Matters: These projects will help scientists move faster, make better use of data and computing and tackle d more
Army Exceeds Recruiting Projections, Revamps Approach, Harnesses AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news:
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Army exceeds recruiting projections, revamps approach, harnesses AI
By Joe Lacdan, War Media Activity October 8, 2026
WASHINGTON -- For the first time in 15 years, the Army has met its recruiting goals for its most elite force.
The Army successfully fulfilled its recruiting mission for Army Special Forces military occupational specialties on Aug. 24. The service signed 2,963 for its combined active duty and ac more
Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026 Reveals Gen Z as the Highest-spending Generation
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (TNSxrep) -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release:
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The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026 reveals Gen Z as the highest-spending generation
This year's survey explores how high-net-worth collectors begin building their collections, highlighting the influence of family, rise in younger generations' purchasing activity, evolving attitudes toward privacy, and the growing use of digital and AI-enabled tools for researching the more
Better Markets Analysis: AI in the Financial Markets - Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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October 8, 2026
AI in the Financial Markets: Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up
The Rapid Evolution of AI. The field of artificial intelligence is exploding. As the headlines proclaim, the race is on in the private sector to be the most successful AI c more
Better Markets Fact Sheet: FINRA for AI? Be Careful What You Wish For
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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October 8, 2026
A FINRA for AI? Be Careful What You Wish For
By Evan LeFlore - Director of AI, Innovation, and Economic Opportunity Benjamin Schiffrin - Director of Securities Policy
Demis Hassabis has a plan to govern one of the world's most powerful technologies, and it's modeled more
Binghamton University: New Sensor System Tracks Coughs in a Room - Without Knowing Who's Coughing
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New sensor system tracks coughs in a room - without knowing who's coughing
Binghamton University researchers develop new prototype aimed at flagging potential respiratory illness outbreaks
By David Hermanovitch
October 07, 2026
When colder weather rolls around in the fall and winter each year, so do diseases that attack our respiratory airways.
A team led by Binghamton University Assistant Professor Da more
Booz Allen Hamilton: Protecting Critical Infrastructure is Protecting Our Global Security
MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release:
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure is Protecting Our Global Security
October 8, 2026
As Super Intelligence enabled cyberattacks accelerate the speed and sophistication of intrusions, adversaries are actively exploiting vulnerabilities across operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) environments. These systems are increasingly connect more
California Institute of Technology: DOE Funds AI-Driven Catalyst Discovery Project as Part of Genesis Mission
PASADENA, California, Oct. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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DOE Funds AI-Driven Catalyst Discovery Project as Part of Genesis Mission
October 08, 2026
On October 8, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a second round of funding for its Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative to use AI to tackle pressing challenges in science and technology. Among the projects that will receive funding is a Caltech effort that will use AI to help identify more
ChamberCare Expands Health Plan Access to Indiana Employers With 51 to 100 Employees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
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ChamberCare Expands Health Plan Access to Indiana Employers With 51 to 100 Employees
October 8th, 2026
Hoosier-built option offers plan insights, broad provider access and dedicated local support
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(INDIANAPOLIS) -- More mid-size Indiana businesses will soon have a new option for managing rising healthcare costs. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indy Chamber today announced the expa more
Christi Boggs Named Interim Director of ECTL at UW
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Christi Boggs Named Interim Director of ECTL at UW
October 08, 2026
Christi Boggs has been named interim director of the University of Wyoming's Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning (ECTL). In this role, Boggs will provide leadership for the center and its work supporting faculty, instructional innovation and teaching excellence across the university.
Boggs brings extensive experience in teaching and more
Columbians Fill New York Public Library to Welcome President Jennifer L. Mnookin
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Columbians Fill New York Public Library to Welcome President Jennifer L. Mnookin
Alumni, parents, donors, and friends meet the University's 21st president.
October 08, 2026
President Jennifer L. Mnookin and University Trustees and leaders shared an evening with alumni, friends, parents, donors, and volunteers at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library on October 1, 2026, as part of a series of more
Drew University Students Get Hands-On Lab Experience in Drew Summer Science Institute
MADISON, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Students Get Hands-On Lab Experience in Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI)
A look at the program through the eyes of students
October 2026 - Every summer, Drew University offers unique, hands-on research experience to undergraduate students through the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI).
Each summer, the program pairs more than 50 undergraduates with faculty mentors for an individualized expe more
Earthjustice: Protecting Who? 'Bring Your Own Power' Projects for AI Data Centers Would Wreak Havoc on Communities and the Environment, New Report Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
Protecting Who? "Bring Your Own Power" Projects for AI Data Centers Would Wreak Havoc on Communities and the Environment, New Report Finds
The rapid expansion of "Bring Your Own Power" arrangements for AI data centers will lead to a massive gas buildout that poses serious risks to communities and the environment
New York, NY -- A new report published today by Earthjustice and more
Embry Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative
Author: Keaton S. Ziem
October 8, 2026
A NASA program to build a skilled aerospace workforce has selected an Arizona initiative that will provide $300,000 in funding to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to create curricula and project-based learning experiences that prepare students for aerosp more
Emory, Georgia Tech Invest Over $1B in AI to Drive State's Jobs, Economic Growth
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Emory University posted the following news release:
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Emory and Georgia Tech invest over $1B in AI to drive state's jobs, economic growth
October 8, 2026
Together, Emory University and Georgia Tech are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), building one of the nation's most robust AI ecosystems in the city of Atlanta.
The combined commitment -- approximately $600 million from Emory and more than $575 million from Georgia Tech -- stren more
Energy Department Announces New Genesis Mission Awards to Advance Super Intelligence for Science
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Department Announces New Genesis Mission Awards to Advance Super Intelligence for Science
Twelve newly selected Phase II and six Phase I projects to advance the frontiers of Super Intelligence (SI) for science, capping a first-year cohort of 297 projects across the Genesis Mission portfolio.
October 8, 2026
WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 12 Phase II Genesis Mi more
FAU Leads $5.7M Initiative to Boost Literacy, Prepare Educators for AI
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Leads $5.7M Initiative to Boost Literacy, Prepare Educators for AI
By Joshua Glanzer | 10/8/2026
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is partnering with Florida Atlantic as it leads a three-year, $5.7 million effort to raise literacy and numeracy outcomes in high-need schools and prepare teachers and principals to effectively use artifi more
Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks At Istanbul Economic Forum
ISTANBUL, Turkiye, Oct. 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Christopher J. Waller:
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October 08, 2026
The Signaling Value of the Summary of Economic Projections
At the Istanbul Economic Forum, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkiye, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Thank you to the Central Bank of Turkiye for the opportunity to speak to you./1 I look forward today to hearing perspectives on the global economy and Turkiye's role in it, but I thought the most constructi more
Fermilab to Lead Two New Genesis Mission Awards to Accelerate Development of Microelectronics and Quantum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Fermilab to lead two new Genesis Mission awards to accelerate development of microelectronics and quantum
October 8, 2026
Two new awards will expand Fermilab's critical role in the Genesis Mission by developing custom microelectronics and advancing quantum information science.
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Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory received two new awards as part of the U.S. D more
Four Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Four Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
October 8, 2026
Funding will help researchers advance science solutions for society.
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Four scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Established in 2010 to bolster the natio more
From Research to Reality: How Y Combinator Transformed a Duke BME Startup
DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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From Research to Reality: How Y Combinator Transformed a Duke BME Startup
Ken Kingery
10/7/26
Startup experience helped a Duke BME team turn its 3D ultrasound research into a lower-cost platform designed for broader clinical use
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When it comes to learning a complex subject matter like a new language or developing an idea into a fully formed solution, there's no better way to mak more
Georgetown Awards Early-Career Professors With Grants To Explore AI, Digital Ethics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Georgetown Awards Early-Career Professors With Grants To Explore AI, Digital Ethics
October 8, 2026
Georgetown has awarded three early-career faculty members $100,000 in research funding and leave to pursue their research in AI and digital ethics.
The university's annual Magis Prize recognizes faculty recently granted tenure who are making an extraordinary impact in their field. more
GlobalFoundries Reaches Agreement to Establish U.S.-based Supply of Silicon Interposers for Advanced AI Packaging
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 9 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release:
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GlobalFoundries reaches agreement to establish U.S.-based supply of silicon interposers for advanced AI packaging
Multi-year $2 billion agreement will expand capacity for advanced packaging ecosystem and support growing demand for AI and high-performance computing technologies
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MALTA, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2026 - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a manufac more
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-807) on the Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 7972). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Sept. 8, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 7972, the "Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act" as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on July 1, 2026.
This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establ more
House Ways and Means Committee Issues Report on AI Tax Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-801) on the AI Tax Integrity Act (H.R. 9501). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Sept. 8, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 9501, the "AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026" as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on July 1, 2026.
The bill directs the Treasury Department to establish a pilot program at the IRS that more
ICYMI: Florida Department of Education and FAU Partner to Boost Literacy and Prepare Educators for AI
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Florida Department of Education and FAU Partner to Boost Literacy and Prepare Educators for AI
Tallahassee, Fla., October 8, 2026 - The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is pleased to partner with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) as it leads a three-year, $5.7 million effort to raise literacy and numeracy outcomes in high-need schools and prepare teachers and principals to more
International Data Corp.: PC Market Woes Continue - Shipments Fall 20.1% in Q3 2026 as Pull-In Hangover and Supply Constraints Bite
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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PC Market Woes Continue: Shipments Fall 20.1% in Q3 2026 as Pull-In Hangover and Supply Constraints Bite
Q3 delivered the widely expected PC downturn, with supply constraints, high price points, and logistical disruption eroding the usual seasonal lift
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BOSTON, October 8, 2026 -Worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% year over year in Q3 20 more
KU Awarded $2.2 Million in Grants From U.S. Dept. of Education to Prepare Future Educators and Expand Access to Braille Instruction
KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release:
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KU Awarded $2.2 Million in Grants from U.S. Dept. of Education to Prepare Future Educators and Expand Access to Braille Instruction
October 08, 2026
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - For children who are blind or visually impaired, access to a highly qualified teacher can be life changing. Thanks to two new grants from the U.S. Department of Education totaling $2.2 million, Kutztown University's nationally recognize more
Liberty University: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Bestselling Author Eric Metaxas Headline 2026 CEO Summit
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, bestselling author Eric Metaxas headline 2026 CEO Summit
October 7, 2026 : By Christian Shields - Office of Communications & Public Engagement
As a keynote speaker at Liberty University's 2026 CEO Summit on Wednesday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged business executives and LU students and staff to find "true north" and hold fast to their convictions regardless of more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council CEO Issues Innovation Policy Update on Oct. 8, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 10.08.26
Oct 08, 2026
MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell originally posted this update to LinkedIn:
With Congress out of Washington until after the November elections, the agencies continued to drive the life sciences policy agenda this week. Several developments are worth watching for Massachusetts bio more
Mattel Supports the American Red Cross and Everyday Heroes With Global Giveback Campaign for Matchbox The Movie
EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 9 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news:
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Mattel Supports the American Red Cross and Everyday Heroes with Global Giveback Campaign for Matchbox The Movie
Mattel Supports the American Red Cross and Everyday Heroes with Global Giveback Campaign for Matchbox The Movie
Film stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro and Teyonah Paris call on fans to offer critical support to people affected by disasters
Matchbox The more
Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - Mike Rogers Is Profiting From Rent Increases And Student Evictions
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 7, 2026
NEW REPORT: Mike Rogers Is Profiting From Rent Increases And Student Evictions
The Lever: Mike Rogers Is "The Eviction Candidate" For U.S. Senate
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LANSING -- New reporting from The Lever reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers has invested up to $250,000 in Blackstone's private real estate fund just months after it was revealed executives planned to boost shareholder re more
MIT Students Use Computer Science Strategies to Hack Their Personal Growth
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Supporting systems of success
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
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A new course in the Department of Electrical Science and Engineering (EECS) is not focused on machine learning or microprocessors, on cryptography or quantum computing. Instead, 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) draws student interest with an intriguing p more
Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Nationwide in 2025-2026--Biggest Number in a Single Year
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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Nearly 12,000 School Book Bans Nationwide in 2025-2026--Biggest Number in a Single Year
Sold, the Award-Winning Novel about a Teenage Trafficking Victim, Was the Top Banned Book
October 5, 2026
(NEW YORK)-- PEN America today reported nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools nationwide d more
NIH Announces Record Number of Grants to Support Early Career Investigators, Launches New Recruitment Initiative for Intramural Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
NIH announces record number of grants to support early career investigators, launches new recruitment initiative for intramural research
NIH highlights actions to strengthen American biomedical science at White House Science: A New Golden Age Summit.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced significant accom more
On Children's Environmental Health Day, New Report Warns of Rising Threats as EPA Retreats From Protecting Kids From Harmful Pollution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
On Children's Environmental Health Day, New Report Warns of Rising Threats as EPA Retreats from Protecting Kids from Harmful Pollution
New EPN analysis examines changes involving air pollution, PFAS, pesticides and data centers -- and whether EPA is adequately accounting for children's heightened vulnerability
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Children's E more
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 9 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
Disrupting AI-enabled "false front" operations
Over the past two and a half years, we've reported on many of the ways in which threat actors tried to use our models to conduct cyber attacks, covert influence operations (IO), scams, and other violations of our Usage Policies. We publish these reports to inform regulators, our industry peers, more
PPPL Data, Simulation Codes and Compute Power Will Be Used in Phase II Genesis Mission Project to Build Digital Twin of Fusion Energy System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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PPPL data, simulation codes and compute power will be used in Phase II Genesis Mission project to build digital twin of fusion energy system
Oct. 8, 2026
The project, led by Commonwealth Fusion Systems, brings together four U.S. Department of Energy National Labs, key industry players and university researchers
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As part of the Genesis Mission, the U.S. Department of Ene more
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Connecting the Dots on Food Waste, Climate Policies
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
Connecting the Dots on Food Waste, Climate Policies
By Ambreen Ali
Most Americans order takeout, buy groceries, and dine in restaurants without giving much thought to the systems that undergird it all. From the farms that produce the food to the companies that transport it and the places that serve it, decisions are made at every step of the way t more
Report From Media Freedom Rapid Response: MFRR France Mission Report - Critical Juncture for Media Freedom Ahead of 2027 Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- MFRR FRANCE MISSION REPORT: CRITICAL JUNCTURE FOR MEDIA FREEDOM AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS - A report from Media Freedom Rapid Response - October 2026 (29 pages)
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Contents
Introduction ... 4
Executive summary ... 5
Media pluralism and media independence ... 6
Concentrated ownership in the hands of industrial billionaires and increased pressure on editorial independence ... 6
Threats to independent public service media ... 12
Safety of journalists ... 15
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Report From MIT: Entrepreneurship in Aerospace - A Guide for Founders and Investors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- Entrepreneurship in Aerospace: A Guide for Founders and Investors - A report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - October 2026 (108 pages)
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Executive Summary
We are at the earliest stages of the most consequential industrial transformation of our generation.
And no, it is not AI.
Aerospace is an industry that once ran on cost-plus contracts, a handful of prime contractors, and the logic of Cold War competition, and it has given way to something c more
Research Momentum Translates Into National Impact at Texas Christian University
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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Research Momentum Translates into National Impact at Texas Christian University
October 08, 2026
Texas Christian University's Anton Naumov has plenty of reasons to be in his lab.
With the National Institute of Health funding his work to develop more cost-effective diagnostic imaging for cancer and other diseases, and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs funding his research with the C more
SAS Helps Silknet Drive Growth Through Personalized Customer Engagement
CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS helps Silknet drive growth through personalized customer engagement
Telecommunications provider uses AI-driven customer insights and personalized marketing to increase customer engagement and package activation rates
Cary, NC (Oct 08, 2026)
In a market where geographic expansion opportunities are limited, Silknet, a leading telecommunications provi more
SEMO Graduate Student, Alumnus Earn Second Place in Missouri Pitch Competition
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
SEMO Graduate Student, Alumnus Earn Second Place in Missouri Pitch Competition
A Southeast Missouri State University graduate student and alumnus are turning a problem they saw in the hotel industry into a working technology company, earning second place Sept. 18 at the Missouri Pitch Competition in Sedalia.
Bhavya Narula completed a cybersecurity degree with a minor in e more
Southern University Students Create Award-winning Platform to Support Cancer Patients
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 9 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College posted the following news:
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Southern University students create award-winning platform to support cancer patients
October 07, 2026
Competing in DevDays for the first time, the team won with Tomorrow, a platform that helps patients protect their emotional well-being and sense of identity during treatment
When a Southern University business professor forwarded Jha'Hannah Pink an email about DevD more
The Cathedral's Top Floors are Home to Some of the University of Pittsburgh's Top Scholars
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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The Cathedral's top floors are home to some of the University's top scholars
October 8, 2026 By Ervin Dyer
When a rising tower was imagined as the anchor of the University of Pittsburgh footprint more than a century ago, the vision was for a place where children of working-class families could rise through education.
Today, from the top floors in that same building, Nicola Foote leads the David more
Two Georgia State Students Recognized Among Emerging STEM Leaders
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Two Georgia State Students Recognized Among Emerging STEM Leaders
October 8, 2026
ATLANTA -- Two Georgia State University graduate students have received 2026 Graduate Awards from the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA), recognizing their academic achievement, research potential and commitment to advancing science and technology.
Ahanab Hafiz Anab (M.S. '25), a doctoral student in comput more
University of Arkansas: College of Engineering Launches Vision 2035 to Grow STEM Workforce in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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College of Engineering Launches Vision 2035 to Grow STEM Workforce in Arkansas
Oct. 08, 2026
The U of A's College of Engineering today launched Vision 2035, a 10-year plan to substantially increase the number of engineers it graduates and to expand research, facilities and industry partnerships to meet Arkansas' growing demand for technical talent. By producing more homegrown engineers, attracting more
Upstate Innovation Award Goes to Startup Developing Faster Abscess Treatment Device
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 9 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
Upstate innovation award goes to startup developing faster abscess treatment device
Bromley Bio Med, LLC, a Southern Tier start-up developing an integrated incision and drainage device called InDeazy, designed to streamline and speed up abscess care, was selected as the winner of the 2026 $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award.
The Alan W. R more
VCU: 'Doomsday Cults' and the Silicon Valley Debate Over AI's Threat to Humanity
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 8, 2026
'Doomsday cults' and the Silicon Valley debate over AI's threat to humanity
VCU professor Caddie Alford clarifies the voices that seem to conflict but often overlap on the future of AI and explains how the discussion's roots can be traced to the 1940s.
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The conversation about artificial intelligence took on new shape recently after artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon pub more
Virginia Tech: Research Reveals the Ways Students Really Use AI to Write
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Research reveals the ways students really use AI to write
After building an AI platform that records every keystroke students make, computer scientists discovered that half of all students asked AI to write an assigned essay for them -- and that recording their behavior could change it.
By Tonia Moxley
8 Oct 2026
Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can draft an essay for students in m more
White House Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Announces the Most Ambitious Set of Science Initiatives This Century
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet:
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Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Announces the Most Ambitious Set of Science Initiatives This Century
October 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, the Trump Administration launched the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades, representing over $6 billion in investments across the Federal Government, industry, academia, and philanthropy to usher in a New Golden Age of more
White House: Lower Taxes, Safer Streets, Stronger Border - President Trump's Texas Record
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Lower Taxes, Safer Streets, Stronger Border: President Trump's Texas Record
October 7, 2026
Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to Texas with a record of results: historic tax relief, the most secure border in a generation, safer streets, and a surge of new private investment creating jobs across the Lone Star State.
Tax Relief for Texas Workers, Families, Seniors
President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts is putt more
WNE Among First Universities Worldwide to Join FINOS
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- Western New England University issued the following news:
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WNE Among First Universities Worldwide to Join FINOS
October 08, 2026
Western New England University (WNE) has been accepted as an associate member of the FinTech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), becoming only the third university worldwide to earn membership in the organization. Joining Columbia University and Yeshiva University, WNE now stands alongside some of the world's leading financia more
Adtran launches Mosaic One Agents to help teams easily scale operations
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release:
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Adtran launches Mosaic One Agents to help teams easily scale operations
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* Rapidly growing networks, operations and customer demands call for new ways to scale expertise
* Mosaic One Agents provides role-specific AI agent teams for network management, customer care and business operations
* Agent teams use data from Adtran more
Advanced Manufacturing Research Summit to Connect Auburn Researchers
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 8 -- Auburn University posted the following news:
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Advanced Manufacturing Research Summit to Connect Auburn Researchers
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The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development invites Auburn faculty to participate in the next event of the Team Science Series, Advanced Manufacturing Research Summit: Manufacturing the Future, Together on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Melton Student Center, 255 Heisman Drive.
Advanced more
AI tool makes culturally appropriate lessons for teachers in India
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI tool makes culturally appropriate lessons for teachers in India
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Overworked teachers in southern India have a new tool for educating their students: Shiksha Copilot, an AI system that generates culturally relevant lesson plans for schools with few resources.
Researchers at Cornell and Microsoft Research India evaluated Shiksha Copilot, among more than 1,000 teachers in fifth- to 10th-grade classrooms in the more
Alumna gets inside look at state government as a governor's fellow
RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Alumna gets inside look at state government as a governor's fellow
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This summer, Sarah Showalter '26 was among a select group of individuals chosen to participate in the 2026 Virginia Governor's Fellows Program, giving her a unique eight-week opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration.
In the program, Showalter worked as a staff member in Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi more
Anthropology & Sociology Department to Host Fall Festival Exploring Human History
MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release:
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Anthropology & Sociology Department to Host Fall Festival Exploring Human History
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MACOMB, IL - - The Department of Anthropology & Sociology will host its Anthropology & Sociology Fall Festival: "From Stone Tools to AI" from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, on the North Lawns at Currens Hall.
With activities ranging from ancient technologies and archaeological artifacts to contemporary topics an more
AV's VideoRay Selected as Subcontractor Navy Mine Countermeasure Prototype Effort
MONROVIA, California, Oct. 8 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV's VideoRay Selected as Subcontractor Navy Mine Countermeasure Prototype Effort
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Integrated solution demonstrated autonomous, over-the-horizon mine countermeasure operations during competitive Navy trials
ARLINGTON, Va., OCTOBER 08, 2026 -- AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV"), a global defense technology leader, today announced that AV's wholly owned subsidiary VideoRay is suppor more
Before Washington Builds a "FINRA for AI," It Should Reckon With FINRA's Record
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release:
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Before Washington Builds a "FINRA for AI," It Should Reckon With FINRA's Record
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Evan LeFlore, Director of AI, Innovation, and Economic Opportunity at Better Markets, and Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy at Better Markets, more
BHSU Center for Civic Engagement Announces Statewide Speaker Series
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Oct. 8 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news:
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BHSU Center for Civic Engagement Announces Statewide Speaker Series
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Black Hills State University, in partnership with all South Dakota Board of Regents schools, is pleased to announce a statewide speaker series hosted by the BHSU Center for Civic Engagement.
The President's Speaker Series on Civil Discourse and Complex Challenges will involve a series of interactive conversations exploring som more
Book counters AI hype by examining how researchers talk about their work
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news:
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Book counters AI hype by examining how researchers talk about their work
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --The news about artificial intelligence contains a lot of hype about whether it will take our jobs or possibly kill us all, or, on the other hand, discover new medicines to cure disease and solve scientific puzzles.
A new book by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign English professor more
Can AI beat the market? Bryant's new investment club aims to find out
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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Can AI beat the market? Bryant's new investment club aims to find out
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Bryant University's new AI Investment Club will explore the value of integrating artificial intelligence into managing an investment portfolio and investigate whether the technology works better in a leading or supporting role.
Founded by Finance student Logan Richardson '28, the club provides Bryant students with hands-on experience more
Catching up with...Mark Walker
SCHENECTADY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Catching up with...Mark Walker
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Mark Walker grew up on a small family farm in Iowa just as American agriculture was transitioning away from family farms to large-scale factory farming.
Because he was on a farm, Walker, the John Bigelow Professor of History, wanted to go to college in a city. He ended up at Washington University in St. Louis, where he majored in math.
During his junior year as an exchange stude more
CCU Teaching Associate Paul Feirstein Named Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year
CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU Teaching Associate Paul Feirstein Named Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year
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Paul Feirstein, Teaching Associate in the Wall College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year.
The annual award recognizes a faculty member from one Sun Belt institution who has a passion for teaching, engaging and inspiring students, while a more
CMU Physicist Joins Genesis Effort To Use AI To Understand the Universe
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Physicist Joins Genesis Effort To Use AI To Understand the Universe
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Carnegie Mellon University Physics Professor Colin Morningstar is part of a national research team awarded a Phase II grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. The project will use artificial intelligence and some of the world's most powerful supercomputers to accelerate discoveries in particle and nuclear more
CMU Researchers Selected for Next Round of DOE Genesis Mission Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Selected for Next Round of DOE Genesis Mission Awards
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Carnegie Mellon University researchers will contribute to two new projects selected in Phase II(opens in new window) of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission. The researchers will develop AI tools to deepen understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and advance fusion energy research.
The Genesis Mission(ope more
Consumer Technology Association: Lenovo Takes CES 2027 Keynote to New Heights With Immersive Experience at Sphere
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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Lenovo Takes CES 2027 Keynote to New Heights with Immersive Experience at Sphere
October 7, 2026
Lenovo brings Tech World @ CES with Hybrid AI through an experience unlike anything CES audiences have seen before
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), announces that Lenovo will bring its flagship Tech World event to CES, for a keynote experience more
Department of Energy Selects UC Irvine-led, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project
IRVINE, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
Department of Energy selects UC Irvine-led, AI-driven geothermal energy project
Initiative involves five University of California campuses and four national laboratories
* MAESTRO project experts will use AI to discover and tap into geothermal energy resources safely and economically.
* Department of Energy-funded initiative was established to improve energy ind more
Education IG: Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 Audit of the U.S. Department of Education's Information Security Program and Practices for Fiscal Year 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report information on September 30, 2026, entitled "Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 Audit of the U.S. Department of Education's Information Security Program and Practices for Fiscal Year 2026" :
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What We Did
The audit sought to determine the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) information security program and practices more
Entergy honored with Chartwell's Award for Excellence in Customer Value and Strategic Growth
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy honored with Chartwell's Award for Excellence in Customer Value and Strategic Growth
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Chartwell, a specialized research and information provider focused exclusively on utilities, has recognized Entergy with its 2026 Award for Excellence in Customer Value and Strategic Growth. The award highlights our industry-leading approach to attracting new business and expansions while delive more
Entergy Texas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending minority serving institutions
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships for students attending minority serving institutions
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Entergy Texas is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding a total of $10,000 in STEM scholarships to three outstanding students in the Greater Houston and Beaumont area. The scholarships are part of Entergy's $20 Million Po more
Food & Water Watch: Oakland City Council Passes 45-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Oakland City Council Passes 45-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
Oakland becomes fifth in the Bay Area to pass a data center moratorium
Oct 7, 2026
Yesterday, the Oakland City Council successfully passed a 45-day moratorium on new data center development with seven votes, making Oakland the first city in Alameda County and the fifth city in the Bay Area, following Richmond and San Francisco, to temporarily more
For the record: Week of Oct. 9, 2026
SCHENECTADY, New York, Oct. 8 -- Union College posted the following news:
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For the record: Week of Oct. 9, 2026
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Pravini S. Fernando, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, was recently featured among the 2026 Emerging Investigators by the Royal Society of Chemistry's Journal of Materials Chemistry C. As part of this recognition, the journal published a contributor profile highlighting Pravini and her research. Pravini also contributed an invited review article to the collection more
From AI Chatbots to Fake Sellers: The Consumer Product Safety Challenges of Today's Online Marketplace
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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From AI Chatbots to Fake Sellers: The Consumer Product Safety Challenges of Today's Online Marketplace
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Last week I attended an excellent conference hosted by Cribs for Kids, an organization that works to prevent infant sleep-related deaths. In several panels and side conversations, the issues of social media and online shopping came up repeatedly. The challenges c more
From Space to the Streets: NASA-Funded Research Takes Aim at El Paso Flooding
EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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From Space to the Streets: NASA-Funded Research Takes Aim at El Paso Flooding
EL PASO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2026) - NASA may be known for exploring deep space, but a team of UTEP researchers is turning the agency's technology toward a challenge much closer to home: tracking floodwaters after major storms.
Led by Yong Je Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in UTEP's Department of Civil, Environmen more
FTC Returns More than $15.8 Million to Consumers Misled by Cash Advance App Company Cleo AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Returns More than $15.8 Million to Consumers Misled by Cash Advance App Company Cleo AI
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.8 million to consumers impacted by cash advance app company Cleo AI's deceptive claims about the amounts and timing of available cash advances and the company's hard-to-cancel subscriptions.
The FTC's March 2025 complaint alleged that Cleo AI misled consu more
Gov. Moore Welcomes 23 States to Annapolis to Explore Employment Impacts of Service Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Gov. Moore Welcomes 23 States to Annapolis to Explore Employment Impacts of Service Programs
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Support grows among governors and philanthropies for Gov. Moore's NGA campaign to bring service programs to states across the nation.
Annapolis - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), welcomed workforce, service, and ph more
Greenhouse, Agtech Trailers will Bring UC Merced Research to the Community
MERCED, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California Merced posted the following news:
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Greenhouse, Agtech Trailers will Bring UC Merced Research to the Community
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Two new trailers will help bring hands-on experiences with UC Merced's cutting-edge agricultural technology research to students and community members anywhere.
In one, participants will be able to get their hands dirty and work through the planting process. And in the other, they will see drones, robots and other agt more
GW Researchers Identify a Potential "tipping point" That Can Cause AI to Shift from Helpful to Harmful
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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GW Researchers Identify a Potential "tipping point" That Can Cause AI to Shift from Helpful to Harmful
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What if an AI chatbot's shift from a helpful answer to a harmful one isn't random but follows a predictable tipping-point dynamic buried within the model's attention mechanism?
New research from George Washington University researchers Neil Johnson and Frank Yingjie Huo proposes a mathematical framework f more
Have You Had Your Lp(a) Levels Checked?
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Have You Had Your Lp(a) Levels Checked?
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UC San Diego-led study seeks to increase testing for an inherited risk factor linked to heart attack and stroke with a grant from Eli Lilly
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An estimated one in five people has elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), an inherited risk factor for cardiovascular disease that can signif more
Human Milk Offers a Window Into Mammary Gland Function--and Its Links to Infant Growth
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Human Milk Offers a Window Into Mammary Gland Function--and Its Links to Infant Growth
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A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine identified shared molecular patterns in human milk that link maternal nutrition, mammary gland biology, and infant growth.
Researchers analyzed thousands of molecular measurem more
ICYMI: In amNY Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Newmark J-School
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The City University of New York posted the following news:
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ICYMI: In amNY Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Newmark J-School
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In a recent op-ed for am New York, CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He shares how the school has built a reputation for innovation while sticking to its mission of training journalists who are positioned t more
International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute: Urgent! Senate 'Permit Reform' Bill Guts Protections for Whales
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 8 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news:
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URGENT! Senate "Permit Reform" Bill Guts Protections for Whales
Oct 07, 2026
By Mark J. Palmer
Back in August, we warned against pending legislation in Congress that would prohibit any further regulation of lobster fishing to protect right whales until the year 2035, despite the dangers of entanglement for the endangered whales.
That legislation was added to a more
Jane Ellis appointed V&A's deputy director and chief operating officer
LONDON, England, Oct. 8 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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Jane Ellis appointed V&A's deputy director and chief operating officer
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The V&A has announced the appointment of Jane Ellis as its new deputy director and chief operating officer.
She will take up the role in November, succeeding Tim Reeve in the role. Reeve was recently announced as the new chief executive of English Heritage.
Ellis first joined the V&A in 2019 as director of fin more
Kennesaw State researchers receive NSF grant to advance soft robotics education
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researchers receive NSF grant to advance soft robotics education
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Soft robots that can bend, flex, and safely interact with people are becoming more common in research and industry. However, many engineering students still have little exposure to the technology. Kennesaw State University researchers are working to change that with the support of a recent National Science Foundation more
Lauren Adams of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' coaches students in improv workshop
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Lauren Adams of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' coaches students in improv workshop
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Gathered in the Little Center, actor, improviser, and director Lauren Adams walked a group of students through a series of workshops to refine their skills -- and just lean into joy.
"The big things I wanted the students to take away from the workshop were listening, building together, and really being present in the moment, more
LSUS Human Advantage Summit to highlight how AI can improve interpersonal skills
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 8 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS Human Advantage Summit to highlight how AI can improve interpersonal skills
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SHREVEPORT - The pace of change in the business environment has increased rapidly with the explosion of artificial intelligence.
As businesses look for opportunities to leverage AI technical expertise, what can be overlooked is how important interpersonal skills remain to successful communication, b more
MASC alum brings student experience back to Iowa classroom
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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MASC alum brings student experience back to Iowa classroom
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After completing a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MASC) at the University of Iowa while working full time, Del Belcher (MA '23) is back in the virtual classroom, but this time as an instructor.
Belcher returned to the MASC program as an adjunct instructor to teach Inclusive Design for Strategic Commun more
Millikin University and Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Launch "AI for Business" Workshop Series
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin University and Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Launch "AI for Business" Workshop Series
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DECATUR, Ill. -- MillikinWORKS, Millikin University's workforce development initiative, and the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce are partnering to launch AI for Business, a pilot workshop series beginning Thursday, Oct. 22. The series gives local business owners, managers and professionals hands-on experi more
Mississippi State among Southeast Regional AI Computing Consortium founding partners
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Mississippi State among Southeast Regional AI Computing Consortium founding partners
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--A new Southeast Regional AI Computing Consortium includes Mississippi State University among founding partners.
Announced by the White House at today's [Oct. 8] Science: A New Golden Age Summit in Washington, D.C., the consortium will strengthen and grow super intelligence-powered discovery more
MITRE, University of Oklahoma to Collaborate on Critical National Priorities
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news:
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MITRE, University of Oklahoma to Collaborate on Critical National Priorities
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McLean, Va., & Norman, Okla. - From strengthening severe-weather preparedness to advancing national security, MITRE and the University of Oklahoma (OU) are joining forces to tackle some of the nation's most critical challenges.
Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, MITRE and OU are formalizing and expanding their more
Mount Sinai Study Finds Safety Prompts Can Help AI Models Make Safer Clinical Choices
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Study Finds Safety Prompts Can Help AI Models Make Safer Clinical Choices
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly capable of assisting with health care tasks, a new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that adding a brief safety reminder reduced potentially harmful choices by AI models in clinical scenarios.
The st more
New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work
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Before launching a club to help students work with AI, Tyler Moore '29 and Dylan Gordon '28 needed to learn to work together. Both had the same idea at the same time: starting a Bryant AI Club this fall. Rather than becoming rivals, they quickly agreed to join forces.
With Bryant Provost and Chief Academic Officer Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., serving more
New RIT Course on AI and Copyright Helps Creative Students Feel Empowered
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
New RIT course on AI and copyright helps creative students feel empowered
AI & Copyright for Creatives offers a foundational understanding of copyright law and guidance on how students can protect their original works
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Working in a creative field without having a thorough understanding of copyright law is like driving a car without taking a driver's license exam, accor more
Northeastern class of 2027 stage-crossing events in Boston announced
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Northeastern class of 2027 stage-crossing events in Boston announced
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Dates set for Northeastern's class of 2027 College Celebrations in Boston
The dates and times of individual College Celebrations, where undergraduate and graduate students in the class of 2027 will be recognized by name, have been announced.
Before degrees are conferred on Northeastern University's class of 2027 in Boston, each und more
nsKnox Becomes a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Risk and Fraud Prevention, and ISO 20022
RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 8 [Category: Business] -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association posted the following news release:
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nsKnox Becomes a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Risk and Fraud Prevention, and ISO 20022
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RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 8, 2026 - Nacha has announced that nsKnox is now a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Risk and Fraud Prevention, and ISO 20022.
nsKnox's PaymentKnox platform validates bank account ownership globally against authorita more
Oles in the News: Professor weighs in on whether AI is contributing to the national GDP
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news:
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Oles in the News: Professor weighs in on whether AI is contributing to the national GDP
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Assistant Professor of Economics Ethan Struby at St. Olaf College was recently featured in Marketplace on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) investment in the economy.
In the article, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that "the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.2 percent in the second quar more
PHIOGEN, Baylor College of Medicine and LillixBio launch AI-driven collaboration to map phage-induced immunomodulation and long-term prevention
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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PHIOGEN, Baylor College of Medicine and LillixBio launch AI-driven collaboration to map phage-induced immunomodulation and long-term prevention
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Baylor College of Medicine is collaborating with Phiogen Inc., a pre-clinical-stage biopharma company developing bacteriophages as first-in-class immunizing therapeutics, and LillixBio LLC, a global therapeutic design company, to integrate artificial intellige more
Reps. Carter, Thompson Reintroduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Securing AI Task Force Act to Address the Evolving Challenges Posed by AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Carter, Thompson Reintroduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Securing AI Task Force Act to Address the Evolving Challenges Posed by AI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, re-introduced more
Scaling Sandboxed Agentic AI on Xeon CPUs
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 8 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Scaling Sandboxed Agentic AI on Xeon CPUs
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By: Nithya Rao, System and Software Optimization Engineer, Intel Corporation
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Jun I Jin, Principal Engineer - Cloud and System Performance, Intel
Michael Zhang, Cloud Software Architect, Intel
Rohan Vaidya, Software Engineer, more
Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care
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Building upon the legacy of its namesake, what makes the Jacobs Retina Center stand out is not just what happens inside the building, but the community it cultivates.
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There's a lot to see at Jacobs Retina Center.
In one room, a clinical trial participant gets a retin more
SFSU hosts inaugural AI hackathon
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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SFSU hosts inaugural AI hackathon
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Student organizations, community partners convened to use AI to solve real-world issues
On Friday, Oct. 3, students filled San Francisco State University's Annex 1 for SF Hacks x GDG AI Hackathon, the University's first hackathon dedicated to artificial intelligence.
The event was organized by two student organizations: SF Hack more
SLAC leads new project to build the self-driving laboratory of the future
MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 8 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC leads new project to build the self-driving laboratory of the future
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Tomorrow's innovations will come from autonomous labs that slash discovery time, and SLAC's facilities are taking the lead in a new collaboration with Stanford, other national labs, universities and industry.
Key takeaways:
* SLAC researchers are leading the development of a new platform for a self-dr more
SLAC to lead a Department of Energy Genesis Mission project for Super Intelligence (SI)-driven autonomous discovery in catalysis
MENLO PARK, California, Oct. 8 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC to lead a Department of Energy Genesis Mission project for Super Intelligence (SI)-driven autonomous discovery in catalysis
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Announced by the DOE today, the funded project will explore the use of Super Intelligence (SI) to accelerate our understanding of a process central to energy and chemical production. SLAC will also play a key role in eight other Genesis Mission proj more
Spirit Airlines to Sell Employee Data to Train Google AI, Horsford and Warren Lead Call for Worker Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Spirit Airlines to Sell Employee Data to Train Google AI, Horsford and Warren Lead Call for Worker Privacy Protections
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NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Elizabeth Warren led 119 Members of Congress in a letter to Spirit Airlines CEO, Dave Davis, and Google CEO, Sundar Piachi, urging the companies to protect the privacy of thousands of former Spirit employees. The l more
SRU honoring five 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news:
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SRU honoring five 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
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Slippery Rock University will honor five distinguished alumni whose professional accomplishments, community service and continued commitment to The Rock have made a lasting impact. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients represent the high standards of achievement, character and service that have defined the award since it was more
Students discover the impact of teaching at DSU Educators Rising Learning Expo
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 8 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Students discover the impact of teaching at DSU Educators Rising Learning Expo
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MADISON, S.D. -- A record crowd of middle and high school students from across South Dakota gathered at Dakota State University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to explore careers in education during the annual Educators Rising Learning Expo.
The event introduced students to the teaching profession through interactive sessions, conve more
Suozzi Convenes Long Island Robotics Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Suozzi Convenes Long Island Robotics Roundtable
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Convenes Roundtable with CEO of Standard Bots, Largest Manufacturer of Industrial Robots in America, and Other Leaders
Pushes to make region a hub for robotics and advanced manufacturing
Glen Cove, NY--Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today convened business, technology, and workforce development leaders for a roundtable discussion on how to position more
Symposium Day 2026 shares the power of story
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Augustana College posted the following news:
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Symposium Day 2026 shares the power of story
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What can a story do? For this fall's Symposium Day, Augustana's campus spent a day exploring that question from different angles.
This year's theme, The Power of Story, brought together the Augustana community to consider how stories shape what we believe, how we connect and how we imagine the world around us.
Stories are told through scientific papers, mathema more
TechNet Urges National Institute of Standards & Technology to Preserve Flexible, Risk-Based Approach to AI Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Urges NIST to Preserve Flexible, Risk-Based Approach to AI Evaluation
Washington, D.C. -- TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives, submitted comments from President and CEO Linda Moore to the National Institute of Standards and Technology more
The Ginsburg Institute Child Health Symposium Convenes State and Local Advocates with a Focus on Closing the Literacy Gap Among Children
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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The Ginsburg Institute Child Health Symposium Convenes State and Local Advocates with a Focus on Closing the Literacy Gap Among Children
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Literacy in early childhood is a researched and reliable predictor of many health, achievement, and quality of life benchmarks as children reach adolescence and adulthood. The Child Health Symposium is a critical convening space that enables us as a community to c more
The Next US-China Chip Contest Runs through the Light and Photon Layer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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The Next US-China Chip Contest Runs through the Light and Photon Layer
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In August, news broke that the Trump Administration might ban new Chinese-made optical transceivers, thumb-sized modu more
Thermal Energy Storage for Data Center Heat Management: Lehigh University's Concrete Thermal Battery
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Oct. 8 -- Lehigh University posted the following news:
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Thermal Energy Storage for Data Center Heat Management: Lehigh University's Concrete Thermal Battery
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As artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure expand rapidly, data centers across the globe generate immense amounts of heat every second. This excess heat poses a significant challenge to power grids and environmental sustainability. By repurposing this waste thermal energy, Lehigh University's the more
Today's State of the University address to highlight URI's progress and future
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Today's State of the University address to highlight URI's progress and future
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KINGSTON, R.I.--Oct. 8, 2026--University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange will deliver the annual State of the University address today, Thursday, Oct. 8, offering a look at the accomplishments of the URI community over the past year and a vision for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
The address will b more
Top AI tools accurately identified validated home BP monitors only about 2/3 of the time
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Top AI tools accurately identified validated home BP monitors only about 2/3 of the time
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Research Highlights:
* Three of the top four popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools - OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot and Perplexity AI - could not consistently identify if a home blood pressure monitor had passed clinical validation testing, with accuracy only 63% to 83% more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following report (No. 2026-208-059) on September 24, 2026, entitled "Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Practices."
Here are excerpts:
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Why TIGTA Did This Audit
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-21 established new Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance requirements with phased implementation deadlines.
Memorandum M-25-21 required federal agencies, (i more
TSU Commercial Music Program Earns Fourth Consecutive Billboard Recognition
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU Commercial Music Program Earns Fourth Consecutive Billboard Recognition
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) -- For the fourth consecutive year, Tennessee State University's Commercial Music Program has been named one of the nation's top music business programs by Billboard magazine in its 2026 feature list.
Billboard highlighted TSU's advantageous location in Nashville, which provides students more
UB chemist Gionfriddo named to '40 Under 40' in analytical science
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB chemist Gionfriddo named to '40 Under 40' in analytical science
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo chemist Emanuela Gionfriddo has been named to The Analytical Scientist's 2026 "Top 40 Under 40" Power List, a celebration of rising stars in the field of analytical science.
"I am honored to be included among this talented group of scientists," says Gionfriddo more
UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Keeps No. 1 Spot for Best Public College for Research in Washington Monthly Ranking
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This story was updated with additional information on Oct. 8, 2026 at 4 p.m. PDT
The University of California San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly. "America's Best Colleges for Research," inc more
UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego-Incubated Startup Awarded Up to $3.9M to Advance Personalized Care for Critically Ill
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InflammaSense's wearable VITALx-patch sensor will monitor patients' immune responses in real time as part of a federal initiative
A startup incubated in the University of California San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) will track the immune responses of more than 200 sepsis patients in more
UC-San Francisco: Treat a Deadly Brain Tumor Before It Recurs? This AI Tool May Help
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
Treat a Deadly Brain Tumor Before It Recurs? This AI Tool May Help
A new AI-based model can predict where the most common malignant brain cancer is most likely to return after initial surgery, potentially giving doctors a chance to treat it before it becomes visible on MRI.
Glioblastoma is the most lethal brain tumor in adults, with a media more
UL Lafayette expands space-focused academic programs in aerospace and computing
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Oct. 8 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news:
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UL Lafayette expands space-focused academic programs in aerospace and computing
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is expanding its academic offerings in aerospace and space technology, bringing together strengths in engineering and computing to prepare students for emerging career opportunities and support Louisiana's growing aerospace sector.
The expansion includes a new a more
UM Joins Regional Consortium for Advanced Computing Research
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 8 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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UM Joins Regional Consortium for Advanced Computing Research
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Fifteen universities bring collective $1B in investment to support computing infrastructure, research
OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is joining a 10-state effort to build and share computing resources increasingly needed for scientific research.
UM is among 15 universities launching the Southeast Regional SI Computing Co more
UMass Boston Professor to Give Pardee Symposium Keynote Address at Geological Society of America Meeting
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- The University of Massachusetts Boston campus posted the following news:
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UMass Boston Professor to Give Pardee Symposium Keynote Address at Geological Society of America Meeting
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Karen Johannesson will discuss her work on rare earth elements, in the context of using artificial intelligence in Earth system science and predictive subsurface systems.
On Monday, October 12, UMass Boston professor Karen Johannesson will deliver a Pardee Symposium keynote a more
UNC Charlotte leaders contribute AI leadership and cross-campus expertise to 2026 Women in Educational Leadership Symposium's future-focused agenda
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte leaders contribute AI leadership and cross-campus expertise to 2026 Women in Educational Leadership Symposium's future-focused agenda
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Twelve members of UNC Charlotte's faculty and staff articulated the theme of the 2026 Women in Educational Leadership Symposium through timely presentations, and participation in and facilitation of key panel discussio more
University of Maryland: Expert Sources for the 2026 Midterms
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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Expert Sources for the 2026 Midterms
Connect with University of Maryland faculty on the topics shaping this election
October 07, 2026
Are you a journalist looking for fresh insights on the 2026 midterm elections? University of Maryland faculty experts are digging into what's shaping this election cycle, including affordability, tech regulation, campaign rhetoric, misinformation and more.
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University of Washington School of Medicine: Institute for Protein Design Receives AI Computing Power
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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October 8, 2026
Institute for Protein Design receives AI computing power
Huang Foundation support will expand AI capabilities to improve human health and address other global challenges.
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The UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design (IPD) has received a significant in-kind grant of compute power from The Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation. The grant, totaling ne more
University Research Day 2026 sets new attendance record
DENTON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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University Research Day 2026 sets new attendance record
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DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The rainiest day of the year didn't dampen the enthusiasm for UNT's 2026 University Research Day, as more than 700 presenters and attendees filled the Union's Emerald Ballroom to bear witness to the depth and breadth of cutting-edge research happening at UNT.
From a bustling morning poster session to interactive pane more
UTA uses AI to uncover drivers of eye disease
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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UTA uses AI to uncover drivers of eye disease
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Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington are developing AI-powered computational tools that can identify and characterize the biological "control switches" that help keep eyes healthy and reveal what causes eye disease.
The four-year project is funded by a $1.96 million grant from the National Eye Institute and aims to contr more
What are data centers, and why do they need so much power? An expert explains
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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What are data centers, and why do they need so much power? An expert explains
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Americans are increasingly concerned about AI and data centers, and the impact of computing on climate change. A September poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago found that 53% are extremely or very concerned about the environmental impacts of AI--and that the majority more
World Space Week story roundup
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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World Space Week story roundup
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The Artemis II mission: Reflections on an ever-evolving relationship with space exploration
Penn Today spoke with three Penn experts about the Artemis II crew's use of social media during the mission, how space images are more than just pretty pictures, and why space continues to fascinate.
Reaching for the stars: Using light to sail through space
Multiple more
3+1 Transfer Pathway Program With LACCD
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 7 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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3+1 Transfer Pathway Program With LACCD
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New agreement expands pathways from community college coursework to bachelor's degrees
University of Phoenix announces a new academic agreement with Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to support transparent pathways from community college coursework to bachelor's degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, i more
A Record 95% of Sponsors With De-Risking Goals Intend to Fully Divest Their Pension Liabilities, MetLife Poll Finds
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
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A Record 95% of Sponsors With De-Risking Goals Intend to Fully Divest Their Pension Liabilities, MetLife Poll Finds
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NEW YORK, October 7, 2026 -- Defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors are in one of their strongest funding positions in decades, and a record 95% of those with de-risking goals, up from 76% in 2019, ultimately intend to co more
BBT Grows Small Business ARPU 13% With Calix One
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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BBT Grows Small Business ARPU 13% With Calix One
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BBT Grows Small Business ARPU 13% With SmartBiz on the Calix One Platform
After growing residential ARPU 20% year over year, BBT is extending the same experience-led strategy into the small business market with SmartBiz on the AI-native Calix One platform
SAN JOSE, Calif.--October 7, 2026--Ca more
Board of Visitors members approve six-year operating plan and get updates on AI, Grand Challenge Initiative, quantum, enrollment and athletics
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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Board of Visitors members approve six-year operating plan and get updates on AI, Grand Challenge Initiative, quantum, enrollment and athletics
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At the October 1 George Mason University Board of Visitors meeting, President Gregory Washington laid out his eight "bold bets" for managing the financial, technological, demographic, and political shocks affecting higher education and discussed a bridge period bet more
EY global revenue increases 4.7% to US$57b for fiscal year 2026
LONDON, England, Oct. 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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EY global revenue increases 4.7% to US$57b for fiscal year 2026
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* Growth seen across all EY Service Lines and geographic areas, validating strength of global All in strategy
* 49% growth in sales from AI services
* EY allia more
Family Weekend Panel: The Value of Liberal Arts in the Age of AI
HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 7 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Family Weekend Panel: The Value of Liberal Arts in the Age of AI
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On Saturday, Sept. 19, during family weekend, Colgate University presented a panel to discuss the relationship between Colgate's curriculum and the evolving role of AI in education. The panel featured Lesleigh Cushing, provost and dean of the faculty; Douglas Johnson, dean of academic and curricular affairs; and Teresa Olsen, interim vice presid more
GW Law Professor Contributes Scholarship to National Conferences and Symposiums
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news:
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GW Law Professor Contributes Scholarship to National Conferences and Symposiums
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GW Law Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman has been busy contributing her scholarship and expertise to conferences and projects.
In July, she moderated a panel on "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Privacy" for the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Bellevue, Washington. And in September, her work was included in more
National associations to meet in Warsaw
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 7 [Category: Media] -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release:
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National associations to meet in Warsaw
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Heads of national associations from around the world gather in Warsaw on 22-23 October to discuss growth, measurement, retail media and AI
The next meeting of the National Associations Council (NAC), the global forum for heads and representatives of WFA's network of national associations in more than 60 countries, takes place i more
USF Health launches new institute to speed path from eye research to patient care
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news:
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USF Health launches new institute to speed path from eye research to patient care
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The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology has launched a new research institute to more quickly translate scientific discoveries into new treatments for patients with chronic eye diseases.
Known as the USF Health Institute for Sight Innovation and Translational R more
Whitehouse, Kelly Press EPA, AI Companies on Rollback of Public Input Rules for Data Center Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse, Kelly Press EPA, AI Companies on Rollback of Public Input Rules for Data Center Air Permits
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent two letters last week opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to eliminate the 30-day mandatory public n more
Boosting Agentic AI Throughput with Intel(r) Xeon(r) CPUs
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Boosting Agentic AI Throughput with Intel(r) Xeon(r) CPUs
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By: Nithya Rao, System and Software Optimization Engineer, Intel Corporation
Contributors
Saumya Buliya, System and Software Optimization Engineer, Intel Corporation
For years, AI infrastructure discussions have focused on more
GRCC Players' New Season Puts On the Pressure With 1990s Video Games, Futuristic AI and Murder Mystery
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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GRCC Players' New Season Puts On the Pressure With 1990s Video Games, Futuristic AI and Murder Mystery
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Grand Rapids Community College's GRCC Players will take audiences from the 1848 Oregon Trail to a tech-driven future and an utterly disastrous murder mystery opening night with three productions that explore the theme "Under Pressure."
"This season, we explore what it means to survive, to pe more
New Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support
PLEASANTON, California, Oct. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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New Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support
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Rimini Street and DBTA/Unisphere Research survey finds 66% are already using or are considering third-party support
LAS VEGAS - October 6, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. ( more
Southwest Airlines Launches First-of-its-kind U.S. Airline Plugin in ChatGPT
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 6 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Launches First-of-its-kind U.S. Airline Plugin in ChatGPT
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Customers can discover Southwest destinations and plan flights in an experience powered by OpenAI and Amazon Web Services
DALLAS--Oct. 6, 2026--Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launched a first-of-its-kind U.S. airline plugin in ChatGPT, marking the first step in a phased AI-powered booking approa more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks During Meeting of the Judicial Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks During Meeting of the Judicial Conference
October 5, 2026
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin
Prepared Remarks Before Chief Justice John Roberts and Assembled Jurists for the Opening of the Federal Judicial Conference October Session
At your Supreme Court confirmation hearing, a few decades ago, Mr. Chief Justice, you famousl more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Review Act - Brief Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10023) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey and Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis:
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The Congressional Review Act (CRA): A Brief Overview
Overview
What is the CRA? The CRA (codified at 5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.801-808) is a tool Congress can use to overturn certain federal agency actions. Enacted in 1996, the CRA requires a more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for Broadband Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12859) by senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan.
Here are excerpts:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for Broadband
This In Focus includes a list of selected federal agencies and programs that support broadband initiatives as the primary eligible funding activity. The programs included here vary in scope and funding level and are not a comprehensive list more
Diesel Export Ban - Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12744) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Diesel Export Ban: Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress
On September 21, 2026, the average price of diesel fuel for use in highway vehicles reached $6.529 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2024, trucks and trains transported between two-thirds and three-quarters of all do more
Election Worker Safety & Privacy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11831) by American National Government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton:
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Election Worker Safety and Privacy
Concerns about election workers' safety and privacy have been reported in surveys, news articles, and congressional hearings from the 2020 elections through the current election cycle. Those concerns, along with a perceived increase in politically motivat more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act: Background and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
On June 9, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) into law (22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621). As initially enacted, FARA sought to expose foreign influence in American politi more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Summary of Current FARA Provisions
Today, FARA is generally focused on individuals conducting political or advocacy work on behalf of "foreign principals" within the United States. These "agents of a foreign principal" are required to register with the more
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses)" by Congress and legislative process analyst Jane A. Hudiburg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
A "lame duck" session of Congress occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected but before the end of its own constitutional term. Under present conditions, any meeting of Congr more
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):"
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Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998
Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lam more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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SUMMARY
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antidef more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs:
* OPM, Pay and Leave Furlough Guidance, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/#url=Shutdown-Furlough.
The w more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaac and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a top destination more
Crypto & Bank-Permissible Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13324) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte:
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Crypto and Bank-Permissible Activities
By law, banks can engage only in "the business of banking" and related or incidental activities. These limitations differentiate banks from other financial firms. The business of banking includes accepting customer deposits and making loans. But what else should be permitted? Ove more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function
This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal r more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Delta Regional Authority
The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Great Lakes Authority
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 5 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
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Southwest Border Regional Commission
The Southwest Border Regional Commission was created with the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234), which also created the NBRC and the SCRC. Al more
International Conservation Funding - FY2023-FY2027 Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12743).
The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Pervaze A. Sheikh, Anthony R. Marshak and Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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International Conservation Funding, FY2023-FY2027 Request
The United States provides foreign assistance to address international conservation in the form of financial, programmatic, and technical support. International cons more
International Joint Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10761) by natural resource policy specialists Eva Lipiec and Pervaze A. Sheikh.
Here are excerpts:
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The International Joint Commission (IJC)
The International Joint Commission (IJC) was established under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 between the United States and Canada. The treaty directs IJC to aid in the resolution and prevention of disputes concerning the waters t more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalky more
Defense Primer: U.S. Army Force Structure Development Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13323) by military ground specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Army Force Structure Development Process
Introduction
The U.S. Army has changed the units and organizations comprising its force structure throughout its history, which dates to 1775. Force structure can be described as the number and types (inf more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Oceanic conditions, climate, human activities, and weather events can affect fishery resources and commercial infrastructure, such as boats, shoreside processing, and ports. Congress authorized the Secretary of Commerce (the Secr more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:"
(Continue from Part 1 of 3)
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Secretarial Disaster Determinations
Since 1994, the Secretary of Commerce has made 144 different fishery disaster determinations, of which 130 were original determinations and 14 were continuations to existing determinations./86 Since fishery disaster assistance began, the Secretar more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:"
(Continue from Part 2 of 3)
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Issues for Congress
Commercial fisheries are strongly influenced by environmental conditions that affect the abundance and distribution of fishery resources and fishing infrastructure. Changes in these conditions often take place suddenly with little or no warning, such as in the ca more
Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12742).
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialist Christopher A. Casey and agricultural policy analysts Benjamin Tsui and Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Suspension of Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer: Options for Congress
On June 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump, citing Section 318(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S. more
U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026 - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13322) by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026: Overview and Issues for Congress
As of September 24, 2026, the United States has seen the highest number of annual reported measles cases since 1991, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This 2026 total has alread more
Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration & Antitrust Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11485) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration and Antitrust Law
On September 12, 2026, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei published a blog post arguing that the artificial-intelligence (AI) industry should slow the pace at which it develops frontier models to mitigate risks of catastrophic harm, including the loss of more
Changes to Statutory Definition of Hemp & Implications for Agricultural Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy
The FY2026 Agriculture appropriations law (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). T more
Citizenship & Residence Criteria for the 2030 Census Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12741) by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl:
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Citizenship and Residence Criteria for the 2030 Census: Recent Developments
The decennial census of housing and population is conducted every 10 years to count each resident of the United States and its territories, as well as military personnel and dependents abroad. The constitutionally mandated purpose of more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power."
The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The t more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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NEPA Environmental Review Process
Unless certain conditions are met, NEPA generally requires federal agencies to evaluate and document the environmental impacts of a proposed federal agency action (i.e., through an environmental rev more
Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe more
Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works and Who Receives It:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Payment of the EITC
The EITC is provided to individuals and families annually in a lump-sum payment after a taxpayer files a federal income tax return./23 Like all tax credits, the EITC can reduce income tax liability. And because the EITC is a refundable more
National Ambient Air Quality Standards & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49350) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Selected Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analysts Jonathan D. Haskett and Omar M. Hammad.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress passed the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 to provide "a more effective program to improve the quality of the Nation's air." This legislation included provisions that h more
National Ambient Air Quality Standards & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49350) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Selected Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Timeline of a New or Revised NAAQS
Once a substance has been listed as a criteria air pollutant under Section 108 of the CAA, Section 109 requires the EPA Administrator to propose a NAAQS for that criteria air pollutant within 12 months./72 Once a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
A3P Biomedical Urges Medicare Coverage Pathway Should Include In Vitro Diagnostics for Cancer Screening
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
VIA Electronic Submission to Regulations.gov
Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (R more
Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Urges Retention of Roadless Protections to Safeguard Salmon Habitats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alaska Chapter American Fisheries Society 1614 Tanaga Ave. Kenai, AK 99611
Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
USDA Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Docket No. FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66; Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; Proposed Rul more
American Retirement Association Urges Simplified Framework for Saver's Match Contributions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4901-5037-6917.7
October 5, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-48)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
RE: Notice 2026-48, Notice of Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to Saver's Match Contributions
The American Retirement Association ("ARA") is more
Appleseed: HHS Proposed Rule Threatens Head Start Protections and Family Engagement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Adam N. Jones
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
Appleseed respectfully submits this comment in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' ( more
Bird Alliance of Oregon: Opposition Grows Against Rescinding 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Due to Environmental and Wildlife Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission, RIN 0596-AD66, FS-2025-0001 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FS-2025-0001)
Dear Secretary Rollins,
Please accept these comments into the r more
Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Historic Preservation Office Opposes Repeal of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Sacred Lands and Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
Bishop Paiute Tribe 50 Tu Su Lane Bishop Ca 93514
October 6, 2026
U.S Department of Agriculture-Forest Service
Attn: Roadless Rule Rescission Comments
Re: Strong Opposition to FS-2025-0001-Rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the B more
Black Warrior Riverkeeper: EPA Urged to Withdraw Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Amid Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Black Warrior RIVERKEEPER(R)
712 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Tel: (205) 458-0095
Fax: (205) 458-0094
edillard@blackwarriorriver.org
www.BlackWarriorRiver.org
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334
1301 Constitution more
Boat Co., UnCruise Adventures Urge to Maintain Roadless Protections in Tongass
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Paul Olson, Conservation Director & Hunter McIntosh, President, The Boat Company
Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO/Owner, UnCruise Adventures
October 6, 2026
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Responsible Official
Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordinator
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington D. more
Boston University School of Social Work Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Would Widen Access Gaps and Undermine Program Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30. Comments in Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (91 FR 51248)
Thank you for the opportuni more
Cascadia Wildlands Urges USDA to Maintain Roadless Forest Protections and Oppose Rule Reversal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission (RIN 0596- more
Chiricahua Regional Council Urges Forest Service to Maintain 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Sky Islands Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Natural Allies
Public Comment on the Proposed Rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule
October 6, 2026
Docket No. FS-2025-0001
Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands
The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
Joshua White
more
Community Action Partnership of Madera County Urges Preservation of Federal Standards in Head Start Program Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Russell K. Ryan
Attorney at Law
Fig Garden Financial Center
5200 North Palm Avenue Suite 306
Fresno, California 93704
(559) 499-4000
russ@ryanlegalpc.com
Admitted in California and Utah
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Dep more
Connecticut Land Conservation Council Opposes Rescinding 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on proposed action to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Submitted by: Hana Watanabe, Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow
October 6, 2026
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is the umbrella organization for Connecticut's land conservation community, including its 100+ land trusts. CLCC more
Early Care & Education Consortium: Head Start Program Faces Calls for Flexibility and Preservation of Critical Eligibility and Quality Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C St SW
Washington, DC 20024
RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Ear more
Earth Day Network: Protect the Environment by Maintaining the Roadless Rule to Preserve Forests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Re: Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66:
This comment is submitted on behalf of Earth Day Network, inc. (d.b.a. EARTHDAY.ORG) and 2294 individuals (see Attachment A) who signed the letter below.
To the Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service:
We, the undersigned, oppose the proposed rescission of the 200 more
Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
W W W . B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G / I D A H O _ B H A
I D A H O @ B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G
Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Submitted by: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Idaho Chapter
Docket: FS-2025-0001
RIN: 0596-AD66
Proposed Ru more
Ill. Early Childhood Dept. Opposes Federal Head Start Burden-Reducing Rules Over Concerns About Access Quality and Workforce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
IDEC.ILLINOIS.GOV
Re: Docket Number ACF-2026-0595 / RIN Number 0970-AD30 - Comments in Response to Proposed Rulemaking Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
To Whom it May Concern,
On behalf of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), the Illinois Lead Agency for the Child Care and Development Fund (CC more
Institute of International Bankers Responds to OCC Proposed Rules on Supervisory Information
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL BANKERS 299 Park Avenue, 17th Floor New York, N.Y. 10171 Telephone: (212) 421-1611 www.iib.org October 5, 2026
BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Chief Counsel's Office
Attn: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Re: Comm more
Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges HHS to Protect Sovereignty and Culture in Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Lizbeth Casco White, JD, MFT, Director
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, Inc. (ITAA) on the Proposed Rulemaking by more
Kane County Board of Commissioners Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
KANE COUNTY, UTAH
DOCKET FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66
October 2, 2026
USDA Forest Service
Attn: Roadless Rulemaking
RIN 0596-AD66 / Docket FS-2025-0001
36 CFR Part 294, Subpart B
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Comments of Kane County, Utah, in Strong Support of Rescission of t more
Los Angeles Community Investment Department Urges Federal Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Rule Over Threats to Child and Family Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
From: Abigail R. Marquez, General Manager, City of Los Angeles, Community Investment Department
RE: RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Date: October 6, 2 more
Mass. Early Education and Care Dept. Opposes Federal Head Start Rule Changes Citing Risks to Child Safety Access and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
50 Milk Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 617-988-6600 office.commissioners@mass.gov
mass.gov/EEC
October 6, 2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Docket ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30: Reducing Feder more
Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Urges HHS to Preserve Critical Head Start Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Executive Director
Cathleen Haggerty
860 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781-895-9852
chaggerty@mcaap.org
President
David Lyczkowski, MD, MS, FAAP
dlyczkowski@mcaap.org
Immediate Past President
Brenda Anders Pring, MD, FAAP
Vice President
Elisabeth DiPietro, MD, FAAP
Treasurer
John A. F. Zupancic, MD, ScD, FAAP more
Massachusetts YMCAs Urge HHS to Preserve Comprehensive Services and Adequate Administrative Funding in Head Start Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May more
Michigan League for Public Policy Opposes Proposed IRS Rule Threatening Access to Refundable Tax Credits for Lawfully Present Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
FROM:
Karen Holcomb-Merrill, Acting President & CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy
RE: Proposed Rule: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Rec more
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: IRS Proposed Rule Limiting Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Immigrant Families and Undermine Federal Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Office of Associate Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting)
Re: IRS-2026-1057-0001. Comments in Response to: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits
We are writing on beh more
Missouri Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Urges Reversal of Proposed Rule Removing Oral Health Requirements for Head Start Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
C/O Craig Hollander DDS . 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Suite #210 . Saint Louis, MO 63127
Phone (314) 686-6305 . Fax (314) 822-5758 . www.moapd.org . info@moapd.org
October 6, 2026
Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH
Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
more
Montana Livestock Dept., Fish, Wildlife & Parks Urges Adoption of Alternative 1 for Grizzly Bear Management and Calls for Clarifications in Draft Environmental Impact Statement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the Director
1420 East 6th Avenue
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701
October 5, 2026
Public Comments Processing ATTN: Docket No. APHIS-2025-0004 USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services P.O. Box 1938 Billings, MT 59103
RE: Docket: APHIS-2025-0004
Dear USDA APHIS Wildlife Services:
Thank you for the opportunity to re more
Montana Native Plant Society Urges U S Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO Box 8783 Missoula, MT 59807-8783
October 6, 2026
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordinator
U.S. Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, D.C. 20250-1124
Dear Director,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the rescission of the Roadless Rule. On behalf of the 1,000 members of the M more
Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Urge Flexible Approach to Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
USDA Forest Service
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Dear Planning Team:
On behalf of the Motorcycle Indust more
Muskegon Intermediate School District Urges Maintained Requirements for Early Childhood Screenings to Ensure Child Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington DC, 20201
Dear Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,
The Muskegon Intermediate School District on behalf of Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana submits this comment regarding the Notice of more
National Immigration Law Center: Opposition Mounts Against Proposed IRS Rule Restricting Access to Tax Credits for Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Office of Associate Counsel (Income Tax & Accounting)
Re: IRS-2026-1057-0001. Comments in Response to: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits
I am writing on behal more
National Wilderness Coalition Urges USDA to Maintain Roadless Area Protections and Oppose Rescission
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
Cc: The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture
Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service
October 6, 2026
The undersigned members of the National Wilderness Coalition, on behalf of our millions of supporters nationwide, oppose Secretary R more
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative Urges Preservation of Federal Standards in Head Start Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3200 N 30th Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68111 Main: 531-999-3900 nebraskaearly.org
1
October 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
Docket No. A more
North Dakota Wildlife Federation Urges Preservation of Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NORTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
October 6, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250
Re: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation
Dear Director:
On behalf of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation, I am writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed rescission o more
Ohio Education Association Opposes Federal Proposal to Weaken Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
225 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 PHONE: (614) 228-4526 or 1-800-282-1500
An Affiliate of the National Education Association
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
October 5, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
more
Outdoor Recreation Community Opposes Rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Attn: Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2025-0001-223869
Re: Outdoor Alliance comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Pro more
Parents as Teachers National Center Urges Head Start to Preserve Evidence-Based Standards and Family Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: [Docket number ACF-2026-0595S] Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
On behalf of the Parents as Teachers National Center (PAT), thank you for the opportunity to comment on more
Pechanga Band of Indians Urges USDA to Maintain Roadless Area Protections to Safeguard Cultural and Environmental Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Pechanga Indian Reservation
Post Office Box 1477 Temecula, CA 92593
Telephone (951) 770-6000 Fax (951) 695-1778
October 6, 2026
Pechanga Comments on USDA Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service more
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children: HHS Proposal to Reduce Head Start Standards Threatens Service Quality and Community Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The proposed changes would reduce the quality, scope and type of health services required to be provided by eliminating the health, mental health and dental service requirements.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on more
PLF, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, Alaska Power Association: Legal Experts Call for Statutory Grounds to Rescind Unlawful Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22201 plf@pacificlegal.org
916.419.7111 p
acificlegal.org
October 6, 2026
Honorable Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
Tom Schultz
Chief, U.S. Forest Service
1400 Independenc more
Point of Care Testing Association Urges CMS to Include Diagnostic Tests in RAPID Coverage Pathway to Improve Timely Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DM_HC 3062868-2.098387.0611
October 6, 2026
Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage more
Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Urges EPA to Prioritize Source Control and Clarify Biosolids Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ph: 503-823-7740
Fax: 503-823-6995
portland.gov/bes
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modications, accommodations, alte more
Prevent Blindness Urges Preservation of Federal Vision Screening Standards in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
225 W. Wacker Drive Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606
[800] 331.2020 toll free
[312] 363.6001 local www.preventblindness.org October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Submitted Electronically more
Puerto Rico Head Start State Collaboration Office Urges Consideration of Local Context in Head Start Regulatory Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO BOX 190998 San Juan, PR 00919-0998 I (787)724-7474
October 6, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 RIN 0970-AD30
To the Administratio more
Quantum HPC Infrastructure Urges Risk-Based Approach to Secure Bulk-Power System Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
QUANTUM HPC INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC
Avon Lake, Ohio
October 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
Re: Comments on Request for Information, Securing the United States Bulk-Power System, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Dear Sir or Madam:
Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LL more
R.I. Education Dept. Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Could Disrupt State-Funded Pre-K System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Angelica Infante-Green
Commissioner
Telephone (401)222-4600 Fax (401)222-6178 TTY (800)745-5555 Voice (800)745-6575 Website: www.ride.ri.gov The R.I. Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. Stat more
R.I. Human Services Dept. Urges Preservation of Federal Standards to Protect Vulnerable Children in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
On behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Huma more
Region VII Head Start Association Opposes Proposed Regulatory Changes to Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
312 SW Greenwich Dr., Suite 105, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
www.R7HSA.com
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595)
Dear Secret more
Reps. Thompson, Gallagher Urge HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Over Concerns About Service Reductions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
We write to express our strong opposition to the proposed rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs." As Members of Congr more
Salt Lake City Urges U.S. Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Protections to Safeguard Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474
WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
TEL 801-535-7704
October 5, 2026
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: more
Save the Children Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of Save the Children, we appreciat more
SERA-17 Recommends Clarifications and State-Level Flexibility in Revised Nutrient Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SERA-17 Comments
Page 1 of 7
SERA-17: Organization to Minimize Phosphorus Loss from Agriculture
USDA Multistate Southern Extension and Research Activity
October 1, 2026
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
National Headquarters, Conservation Practice Standards
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
more
Shoshone Conservation District Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Improve Forest Management and Fire Prevention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
359 Nevada Avenue Lovell, Wyoming 82431 (307) 548-7422 shoshonecd@gmail.com
FS Roadless Rule Comments; SCD 10/06/26 October 6, 2026
Mr. Brad Kinder
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Docket Number FS-2025-0001; Notice of Intent to Prepa more
South Carolina Education Association Opposes Federal Proposal to Weaken Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
October 5, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: ACF-2026-0595; Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Secretary Kenn more
South Dakota Society of Pediatric Dentistry Urges Reversal of Proposed Rule Eliminating Daily Toothbrushing and Preventive Oral Health Services in Head Start
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH
Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: ACF-2026-0595 Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Assistant Secretary Adams,
On behalf of the South more
Spellbinders Urges Exclusion of Consumer Paper Crafting Hot Foil Plates From Section 232 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments from Spellbinders Paper Arts on Proposed Inclusion of Additional Derivative Articles Under Section 232 transmitted via Regulations.gov
Docket No. BIS-2026-0331 / XRIN 0694-XC166
Spellbinders Paper Arts LLC (Spellbinders) respectfully requests the Commerce Department not to include within the scope of Section 232 t more
TEAM for West Virginia Children Urges Preservation of Safety and Family Support Standards in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
In Partnership with TEAM for West Virginia Children
P.O. Box 1653 Huntington, WV 25301
phone: (304) 523-9587
Website: www.teamwv.org
October 6, 2026
Alex J. Adams
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201 more
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Urges EPA to Ensure Safe Use of Biosolids Amid Concerns Over PFOA and PFOS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Ms. Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division, Office of Water
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 -Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Bioso more
Total Medical Imaging: FDA Urged to Maintain Distinction Between Private Pre-Drafts and Autonomous Diagnostic AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TOTAL MEDICAL IMAGING
RADIN
TOTAL MEDICAL IMAGING, LLC
RADIN, LLC
JOINT COMMENT | FDA-2026-P-9175
Page 1 of 14
www.totalmedicalimaging.com
www.radinhealth.com
September 21, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Comme more
Trails Utah Urges Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Area Protections to Safeguard Water, Recreation, and Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID: FS-2025-0001 | RIN 0596-AD66
Re: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation (Proposed Rescission) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dear Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination:
On behalf of Trails Utah, I submit these comments in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conserv more
Tribal Nations Urge Census Bureau to Preserve American Indian and Alaska Native Identifier
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Elizabeth Claffey
September 30, 2026
Daniel Sweeny
Deputy General Counsel of Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel and
Director, U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233
Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitu more
United Parent Leadership Action Network Urges HHS to Protect Head Start Standards and Parent Leadership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC, 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30)
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
This comment is submitted on behalf of United Pare more
Wildlife Society Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Habitats and Support Local Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WYOMING CHAPTER - THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY
Leaders in Wildlife Science, Management and Conservation
October 6, 2026
The Wildlife Society is an international organization of wildlife professionals and students committed to addressing issues that affect the current and future status of wildlife in North America and the world more
Winnebago Tribe Urges HHS to Preserve Tribal Sovereignty and Funding in Head Start Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
P.O. Box 687 * Winnebago, Nebraska 68071 * PH: 402-878-2272 * Fax: 402-878-2963
Visit us at: www.winnebagotribe.com
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Adam Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration for Child more
Wis. Health Services Dept. Opposes Federal Head Start Rule Changes Over Concerns About Child Health and Support Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
201 E. Washington Ave.
PO Box 7850
Madison, WI 53707-7850
Phone 608-266-9622
www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
Tony Evers, Governor
Kirsten L. Johnson, Secretary
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert more
Zero to Five Montana Urges Preservation of Head Start Quality Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reductions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30)
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Zero to Five Montana, a statewide, nonpartisan early childhood policy and advo more
12 Advocacy Groups Urge Transportation Security Administration to Improve Accessibility and Data Collection on Customer Feedback and Veteran Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
TSA PRA Officer Information Technology, TSA-11
Transportation Security Administration
6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-6011
TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov
Re: TSA-2013-0001-0367, Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA Customer Comment Card
more
15 Advocacy Organizations Oppose Commercialization of Interstate Rest Areas to Protect Private Businesses and Truck Parking
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Morteza Farajian, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Build America Bureau
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
RE: Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269 - America's Great Corridors of Commerce;
Request for Information
Dear Dr. Farajian:
NATSO, Representing A more
83 U.S. Congress Members Oppose EEOC Proposal to Restrict Federal Employee Discrimination Complaints
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Andrea Lucas
Chair
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, DC 20507
Re: Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity; RIN 3046-AB46
Dear Chair Lucas:
We strongly oppose the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) proposed rule, which would revise the federal-se more
Accord Corp. Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Assistant Secretary Adams and Director White:
As the more
Accredited Certifiers Association Advocate for Risk-Based Approaches and Transparency in Organic Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault, NOSB Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standard Board, USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 2642-So., Mail Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Re: Docket Number: AMS-NOP-26-0892 National Organic Standards Board Meeting Fall 2026
Dear Ms. Arsenault:
T more
Alaska Chamber Urges USDA to Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule to Boost Local Access and Economic Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Brad Kinder
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands, docket number FS-2025-0001
Dear Director Kinder:
Th more
Alliance for American Manufacturing Urges DOT to Enforce Buy America Policies in America's Great Corridors Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Sean P. Duffy
Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) Request for Information,
Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
Dear Secretary Duffy:
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) appreci more
American Association for Justice Opposes NHTSA Exemption Allowing Sale of Noncompliant Vehicles on U S Roadways
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Eli Wachtel
Office of Chief Counsel
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: [NHTSA-2026-1585] Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards
Dear Mr. Wachtel:
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) submits comments op more
American Automobile Association Urges NHTSA to Prioritize Safety and Transparency in Automated Vehicle Exemption Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Morrison Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552, Notice of Updates; Request for Comments - AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance
Dear A more
American Conservation Coalition Urges Incorporation of State Utility Policies to Accelerate Transmission Infrastructure Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Response to Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce
Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269
The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the D more
American Forest & Paper Association Urges EPA to Remove Pulp and Paper Byproduct Manufacturing From Chemical Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Matthew Lloyd
Existing Chemical Risk Management Division
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of A more
American Regeneration Commends EPA Innovation Challenge to Advance Non-Chemical Alternatives for Crop Desiccation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 - Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation
Dear Deputy Director Vizard:
American Regeneration commends the Environmental Protection Agency ( more
American Seed Trade Association Calls for Collaboration to Improve Organic Seed Availability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
first-the seed(R) 1701 Duke Street Suite 275 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 837-8140 Fax: (703) 837-9365
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Room 2642-S, Mail Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Via Re more
Arkansas Community Foundation Urges Commerce Department to Withdraw Proposed Census Residence Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Propos more
Arlington County Board Chair Ferranti Urges Administration to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Over Concerns About Quality Access and Family Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
board Members
Chair Matt de Ferranti Vice-chair Maureen Coffey
Susan Cunningham Julius D. << JD << Spain, Sr. Takis Karantonis
October 2, 2026
Attention: Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Subject: more
Association of Equipment Manufacturers Highlight Critical Role in Accelerating Infrastructure Development Through America's Great Corridors of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
The Honorable Ryan McCormack
Under Secretary for Transportation Policy
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) Request for Information
Dear Under Secretary McCormack:
The Association of Equipmen more
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Urges Census Bureau to Publish Complete Resident Population Data for Transportation Planning
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions, Docket No. 260903-0005
Introduction
The As more
Aurora Organic Dairy Urges Fast-Track Reapproval of Ivermectin to Combat New World Screw Worm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave. SW.
Room 2624-S., Mail Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250-0268
RE: Docket Number: AMS-NOP-26-0892
Dear Ms. Arsenault,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Nationa more
Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium Urges NHTSA to Build on Industry Best Practices for Automated Driving System Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building Suite W58-213
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Administrator Morrison:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on potential topics of voluntary safety guidance for Automated Driving Systems more
Biological Products Industry Alliance Urges EPA to Prioritize Biological Products as Key Alternatives to Conventional Crop Desiccants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
9/30/2026
Douglas M. Troutman
Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862
Dear Assistant Administrator Troutman:
Introduction
The Biological Products Industry Alliance more
Boat Co. Opposes Expansion of Foreign-Built Vessel Into Alaska Waters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Boat Company
Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition
October 5, 2026
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1390, Request for Determination, M/V LA TRIBILINA (Official No. 1366715), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel i more
BraunAbility Urges NHTSA to Enhance Accessibility Standards and Reporting for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Administrator Morrison,
BraunAbility appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's AV Framework U more
California Association for Bilingual Education Opposes English-Only Head Start Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Subject: California Association for Bilingual Education's O more
California Central Coast Caucus Opposes Rescinding Roadless Rule to Protect Environment and Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Joshua White
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
SUBJECT: California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Opposition to the Rollback of the Roadless Rule
Dear Acting Director White:
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus (CLCCC more
California Intertribal Alliances Warns of Harm From Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposin more
Central WV Community Action Board Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Deregulation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
106 Frederick Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-8495 phone (304) 622-4976 fax Info@centralwvaction.org
September 30, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Reducing Federal Burden for Head S more
Child Care Associates Urges Retention of Existing Head Start Administrative Cost Limits and Call for Risk-Based Renewal Criteria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 Child Care Associates | Public Comment | Docket ACF-2026-0595
Child Care Associates Public Comments on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C more
Child Focus Warns Proposed Head Start Standards Could Undermine Program Quality and Operational Viability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Child Focus has a long history of providing Head Start services to children and families in our community, and we have seen firsthand the difference a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program can make. We recognize the need to continually evaluate federal requirements, reduce unnecessary bureaucra more
Children's Alliance Opposes Proposed Head Start Standards Changes Over Concerns of Reduced Quality and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
From: Children's Alliance
RE: RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Date:
October 6, 2026
Secretary Kennedy:
We are writing on behalf of Children's A more
Children's Funding Project Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Could Undermine Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Children's Funding Project
October 6th, 2026
1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 1025
Washington, D.C. 20006
Comment on ACF-2026-0595 / 0970-AD30: Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Children's Funding Project is a national nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and T more
Children's HealthWatch Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Standards Dismantling Quality and Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
801 Albany Street
2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02119
Phone: 617.414.6366
Fax: 617.414.7915
www.childrenshealthwatch.org
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: more
Clark County Water Reclamation District Urges EPA to Clarify Biosolids PFAS Management and Emphasize Source Reduction Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 27, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (P more
Clayton Early Learning Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards to Protect Child Development and Family Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment: Protect Head Start at Clayton Early Learning
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
I am writing on behalf of Clayton Early Learning in Denver, Colorado, to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect the Head Start Program Performance Standards and withdraw the proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden more
Consumer Reports Urges NHTSA to Prioritize Safety Oversight and Transparency in Automated Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Submitted via regulations.gov
Comments of Consumer Reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the Notice of Updates and Request for Comment; AV Framework Updates and Comments on Interim Guidance more
Cortland County Community Action Program Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Helping People, Changing Lives Since 1974
October 1, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street CW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Head Start Program Performance Standards NPRM, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Assistant Secretar more
Cultural Care Au Pair Urges State Department to Retain Extension Regulations and Improve Notice Procedures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Cultural Care AuPair
Re: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status, RIN 1400-AF23
Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
U.S. Department of State
SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW
Washing more
Data Foundation Praises Education Department's Broad Data Matching Program While Urging Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 23, 2026
Carolyn Dempster
Supervisory Financial Management Analyst
Office of Finance and Operations
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Re: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program (FR Doc. 2026-17297)
Dear Ms. Dempster,
The Data Foundation appreciates the opportu more
E Center Child Development Programs Urges Department to Preserve Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Revising the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of E Center Child Development Programs more
Early Childhood Investment Corp. Urge HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Over Concerns About Program Quality and Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
info@ecic4kids.org
ecic4kids.org
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN: 0970-AD30
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
The Early Childhood In more
Easterseals Urges HHS to Overhaul Proposed Head Start Rule to Protect Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1400A Chicago, IL 60604
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families (ACF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Re: Docket number ACF-2026-0595 | RIN number 0970-AD30
D more
Eckerd Connects Urges Preservation of Head Start Quality Standards Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reductions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Accreditations
COGNIA | SACS CASI
Council on Accreditation
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 33765
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Sta more
Einride Urges NHTSA to Streamline Autonomous Truck Application and Renewal Processes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552 - AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance; Comments of Einride
To the National Highway more
Extant 2000 Urges NIST to Improve Data Clarity and Runtimes in Vulnerability Database Modernization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Extant 2000 LLC on NIST-2026-0100
Comments of Extant 2000 LLC on NIST-2026-0100, Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (FR Doc. 2026-16371)
Extant 2000 LLC is a small software company in Springfield, Virginia, formed in April 2026. We pu more
FERZ Inc. Advises NIST to Establish Pre-Execution Authorization Safeguards for Automated Cybersecurity Remediation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
McLean, Virginia
ferz.ai
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comment of FERZ, Inc. on the Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Docket No. NIST-2026-0100 . FR Doc. 2026-16371 . 91 FR 52042
Submitted by FERZ, Inc., McLean, Virginia
FERZ, Inc. is a research and techno more
Hage Electric & Construction Services Voices Concerns Over Proposed SBA Size Standards Methodology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Comments on Revised Size Standards Methodology for Electrical Contractors
Re: Docket No. SBA-2026-0265 - Revised Size Standards Methodology
To the U.S. Small Business Administration:
We are the owners of Hage Electric & Construction Services, Inc., a union electrical contractor based in The Dalles, Oregon. We more
Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Urges Maintained Standards and Rejection of 5 Percent Administrative Cap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Public Comment on Proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards
Submitted on behalf of the Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc., Board of Directors
Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Office of Head Start and Ad more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Humble Robotics, Inc. 201 11th St. San Francisco, CA 94103
415-900-4299
September 30, 2026
Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1585, RIN 2127-AM57 - Temporary more
Hydrovia Energy Advocates for Inclusion of Hydrogen Infrastructure in America's Great Corridors of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Morteza Farajian, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: AMERICA'S GREAT CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE; Request for Information Docket No.
DOT-OST-2026-3269
Dear Dr. Farajian:
Hydrovia Energy, LLC ("Hydrovia Energy" more
ICBA Urges OCC to Clarify and Refine Standards to Ensure Consistent Application Across Community and Large Banks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Re: Violations of Laws or Regulations, Docket ID OCC-2026-0529, RIN 1557-AF56
To Whom It May Concern:
The Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA") appreciates the opportunity t more
International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association Urges DOT Support for Utility Colocation in America's Great Corridors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202.659.4620
Website: www.ibtta.org
September 30, 2026
Morteza Farajian, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Build America Bureau
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
R more
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries Emphasize Need for Treatment and Individualized Services Over Housing Alone
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding HUD's proposed incentives for activities intended to reduce homelessness.
Our ministry has served individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Kalamazoo, Michigan, fo more
Koppert Biological Systems Urges Support for Biological Solutions and Ingredient Reauthorizations at 2026 NOSB Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1502 Old US 23 Howell, MI 48843 810-632-8750 Phone 810-632-8771 Fax
September 30, 2026
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
National Organic Program (NOP)
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
US Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Room 2642-S, Mail Stop 0268
Washington DC 20250-0268
ATT more
La Peninsula Community Organization Urges Preservation of Comprehensive Services and Parent Engagement in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
La Peninsula Comment Letter - Head Start NPRM
Oct 6, 2026 .wkettrell@lapen.com
Letter
La Peninsula Community Organization, Inc. 711 Manida Street, Bronx, NY 10474
October 6, 2026
Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: NPRM Comments - "Reducing Federal Burden for more
Learn to Earn Dayton Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Ensure Child Development and Educational Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Head Start
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 - "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Learn to Earn Dayton, a cradle-to-career organization working more
Louisiana Farm Bureau Urges EPA to Balance Innovation and Access to Proven Crop Desiccation Tools
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Elizabeth Vizard
Deputy Director
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Request for Information; Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Cr more
Minnesota Valley Action Council Urges Preservation of Core Standards in Head Start Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc (MVAC) presents these comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs". We endorse some flexibility while urging preservation of core standards that ensure access, quality, and support for vulnerable children and families. more
Mockingbird Transport Advocates for Clear Standards and Consistency in English Language Proficiency Assessments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF MOCKINGBIRD TRANSPORT LLC
Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826
RIN 2126-AC99
English Language Proficiency; Out-of-Service Criteria
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Mockingbird Transport LLC respectfully submits the following comments regarding FMCSA's proposed rule concern more
N.C. Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Preserve Flexibility and Minimize Burdens in Revised Nutrient Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 September 30, 2026 Mr. J'Que C. Jones
National Agricultural Engineer USDA-NRCS 1400 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20250
Subject: Comments Regarding Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Revised Conservation Practice Standard (CPS) 590 - Nutrient Management
Docket ID: NRCS-2026-0100
Dear Mr. Jones:
Pl more
N.Y. Association of County Health Officials Urges Census Bureau to Reconsider Changes to Demographic Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
New York State Association of County Health Officials - 8 Airport Park Blvd, Latham, New York 12110 - (518) 456-7905 - www.nysacho.org
October 1, 2026
Re: Proposed Rule on Decennial Census FDMS Docket number USBC-2026-0628
Dear Director Cook and Mr. Sweeney:
The New York State Association of County Health Officials (NY more
National Coalition for Child & Family Well-Being Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Support Family Well-Being and Child Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Alex J. Adams
Assistant Secretary for Children and Families
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," RIN 0970-AD30, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 (91 Fed. Reg. 51248, August 7, 2026)
Dear Ass more
National Community Action Foundation Urges Preservation of Head Start Quality Standards Amid Proposed Regulatory Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Dear Secretary Kennedy, Assistant Secretary Adams and Director Casco White,
The National Community Action Foundation (NCAF) serves as the advocate for Community Action Agencies nationwide. In this role, NCAF submits these comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published by the more
National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce Urges Revisions to Head Start Language Requirements to Support Bilingual Education and Local Workforce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
866.576.5222
info@NPRChamber.org
www.NPRChamber.org
October 6, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," 91 FR 51248 (August 7, 2026); Docket No. ACF-2 more
National Wildlife Federation Urges DOT to Address Institutional Barriers and Prioritize Ecological Screening for Efficient Corridors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of the Secretary
Build America Bureau
Re: Comments of the National Wildlife Federation on the "America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information"
(DOT-OST-2026-3269; 91 Fed. Reg. 53479)
I. Introduction
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) a more
Oklahoma DOT Raises Concerns Over Federal Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director
Build America Bureau
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Comments on the Request for Information for America's Great Corridors of Commerce, [Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269]
Dr. Farajian:
The Oklahoma Departme more
Orange County Housing Authorities Call for Reevaluation of 2027 Fair Market Rents Amid Market Tightness and Rising Rents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Request for Reevaluation of FY 2027 Fair Market Rents (FMRs)
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
Docket No. FR-6553-N-03; 9 more
Organic Materials Review Institute Supports Classifying Chitosan as Synthetic and Recommends Clarification on Its Uses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault, Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP 1400 Independence Ave. SW
Room 2648-So., Mail Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Re: Docket # AMS-NOP-26-0892
Comments for the Crops Subcommittee
OMRI is an independent nonprofit organization that p more
Organic Produce Association Urges Pilot Program to Modernize Organic Transition Standards and Promote Sustainable Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
Docket No. AMS-NOP-26-0892
Dear Ms. Arsenault,
The Organic Produce Association (OPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in advance of its Fall 2026 meeting. OPA represent more
Organic Seed Alliance Urges Strengthening of Organic Seed Regulations to Boost Usage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Organic Seed Alliance
PO Box 772 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-7192 | seedalliance.org Ms. Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave.
SW Room 2642-S, Mail Stop 0268 Washington, DC 20250-0268
Docket #
AMS-NOP-26-0892
October 1, 2026
RE: Comments to the National Organic Sta more
Organic Trade Association Urges Development of Organic Seed Database to Boost Availability and Use
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
01 October 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
Docket: AMS-NOP-26-0892
RE: Consistency in Organic Seed Use
Dear Ms. Arsenault:
Thank you for this opportunity to provide feedback to the National Organic Standards Board on consistency in organic seed use. The Organic Trade Associa more
PACE Executive Director Kuechler Warns Against Reducing Federal Oversight and Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PACE, Inc. Public Comment | ACF-2026-0595 | Page 1
PUBLIC COMMENT OF PACE, INC.
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Submitted by Pam Kuechler, Executive Director, PACE, Inc. | New Bedford, Massachusetts
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Depart more
Palm Beach Quiet Skies Coalition Calls for Reduced Aircraft Noise and Environmental Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Palm Beach Quiet Skies Coalition . 440 Royal Palm Way, Suite 101, Palm Beach, FL 33480
September 30, 2026
Comment of the Palm Beach Quiet Skies Coalition: Transmittal of Community Petition
Docket No. FAA-2026-10827
The Palm Beach Quiet Skies Coalition, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, submits the attached petition, more
Partnership for Public Service Urges Systemic Reforms Over Simple Metrics to Improve Federal Employee Accountability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
05 September 29, 2026
Mr. Scott Kupor Director, Office of Personnel Management 1900 E. ST NW Washington, D.C. 20415-1000
Re: Promoting Employee Accountability (Docket No. 2025-OPM-0012) - Reopened for public comment
Dear Director Kupor,
The Partnership for Public Service submits these comments on the Office of Personnel more
Patagonia Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Public Lands and Outdoor Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
259 West Santa Clara Street, 93001-2717, P.O. Box 150, Ventura, CA 93002-0150 (805) 643-8616 FAX (805) 653-6355 patagonia.com Patagonia, Inc. is a member of 1% For The Planet
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave, SW.
Washington, D. more
Pennsylvania Organic Certification Comments on National Organic Standards Board Livestock and Agroforestry Regulations and Emergency Material Listing Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ms. Michelle Arsenault Advisory Committee Specialist National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave. SW Room 2642-S, Mail Stop 0268 Washington, DC 20250-0268 Docket Number:
AMS-NOP-26-0892
October 2026
Comments to the National Organic Standards Board Livestock Subcommittee Dear Ms. Arsenault,
Pennsy more
Pesticide Policy Coalition Urges EPA to Maintain Science-Based Standards and Broadly Applicable Alternatives in Crop Desiccation Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Elizabeth Vizard
Immediate Office
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Innovation Challenge seeking
Alternatives to Conventional Pesticide more
Phospholutions Urges NRCS to Simplify Eligibility Criteria for Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. NRCS-2026-0100
Comments on Proposed Revisions to Conservation Practice Standard 590, Nutrient Management
Phospholutions, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to Conservation Practice Standard 590, Nutrient Management. We support NRCS's goals of improving nutrient use efficiency, more
Qlok Inc.: DOE Urged to Differentiate Access and Execution Authorization for Critical Infrastructure Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Qlok, Inc. | DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
Page 1
RESPONSE OF QLOK, INC.
U.S. Department of Energy
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket
DOE-HQ-2026-1123
RIN
1901-AB79
Respondent
Qlok, Inc.
Submitted by
Edward R. Starrs, CEO
Location
Palo Alto, California
Principal recommendation.
DOE should more
ReadyNation Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Protect Child Development and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alex J. Adams
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Child and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Docket number ACF-2026-0595
RIN number 0970-AD30
September 30, 2026
Assistant Secretary Adams,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule "Reducing Federal Burden more
Rep. Frankel Urges FAA to Reassess Permanent Flight Restrictions Around Mar-a-Lago to Protect Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
The Honorable Bryan Bedford
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C.
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-10827-0001; Establishment of Special Air Traffic Rules in the
Vicinity of President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Dear Administrator Bedford:
I am writing regarding the Fe more
Rep. Lawler Urges Revisions to Head Start Proposed Rule to Protect Bilingual Education and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Alex J. Adams Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C. Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20201
Septem more
Rep. Owens Urges Exemption for Rural Higher Education Head Start Providers Amid Proposed Cost Cap Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
I support the Administration's objective of reducing unnecessary burdens and providing greater local flexibility through the proposed more
Santa Clara County Education Office Urges HHS to Reassess Impact of Head Start Rule Changes on Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Santa Clara County Office of Education Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) entitled "Reducing F more
Scenic America Urges Preservation of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect America's Beauty and Forests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Scenic America
1012 14th Street NW, Suite 1108
| Washington, DC 20005-6029
| (202) 792-1300
| scenic.org
Re: Public Comment on RIN 0596-AD66, Docket No. FS-2025-0001
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
To Secretary Rollins and The United States Department of Agri more
Selkirk Conservation Alliance Urges USDA to Preserve Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
US Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250-1124
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2025-0001-223869
RE: Proposed Rescinding of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (FS-2025-0001-223869)
Dear Secretary Rollins:
Selk more
SeQent Advocates for Modernized Notification and Clarified Dedication Processes in NRC Software Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SeQent Ltd. comments on Docket ID NRC-2025-1138 (RIN 3150-AL45)
Page 1
October 1, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Comments of SeQent Ltd. on the proposed rule "Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning more
Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates Supports OSHA Proposal to Relax Medical Evaluation Requirements for Respirators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Assistant Secretary David L. Keeling
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
Re: Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators,
Docket No. OSHA-2025-0006 more
South Shore Community Action Council Warns Proposed Head Start Regulations Could Weaken Child and Family Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Secretary Kennedy, Assistant Secretary Adams, and Dire more
Stemilt Growers Urges Continued Support for Critical Organic Materials in Sunset Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fresh Center Corporate Office PO Box 2779 | 3135 Warehouse Rd. Sales Office (509) 663-1451 Wenatchee, WA 98807 (509) 662-9667
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Room 2642-S, STOP 0268
Washington, DC 2025 more
Stonyfield Urges Expedited Reintroduction of Ivermectin to Combat New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
October 1, 2026
Docket: AMS-NOP-26-0892
RE: Livestock Subcommittee; Proposal: Ivermectin - Addition to the National List for Treatment of New World Screwworm
Dear Ms. Arsenault,
Stonyfield appreciates this opportunity to provide input to the L more
Strengthening Organic Systems Urges Centralized Residue Database to Transform Testing Into Systemic Compliance Oversight
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
National Organic Standards Board USDA AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Room 2648, Ag Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250
Docket: AMS-NOP-26-0892
RE: CACS Proposal - Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain (Sec. 205.670 & UREC)
Dear NOSB Certification, Accreditation, and Compli more
Strengthening Organic Systems Urges Clear Regulations and Data-Driven Strategies to Boost Organic Seed Use
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Ms. Michelle Arsenault
National Organic Standards Board USDA AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Room 2648, Ag Stop 0268
Washington, DC 20250
Docket: AMS-NOP-26-0892
RE: CACS Discussion Doc: Consistency in Organic Seed Use
Dear NOSB Certification, Accreditation, & Compliance Subcommittee (CACS),
Streng more
Surety & Fidelity Association Urges Mandatory Bonds to Protect Federal Investment in America's Great Corridors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations
West Building, 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Request for Information-America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Docket No.
DOT-OST-2026-3269
Dear Executive Director Farajian: The Surety & Fidelity Association of more
Synthetic Amorphous Silica & Silicates Industry Association Support Continued Listing of Silicon Dioxide on Organic List
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
eSubmitted via regulations.gov
October 1, 2026
Michelle Arsenault
Advisory Committee Specialist
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Room 2642-S, STOP 0268
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Re: Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (AMS-NOP-26-0892)
Dear Ms. Arsenault more
Tulsa Educare Urges HHS to Preserve Grantee Flexibility in Proposed Administrative Burden Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No.
ACF-2026-0595
Dear Office of Head Start:
Tulsa Educare submits these comments in response to the Noti more
UCLA Collective for Racial & Disability Justice Urges Census Bureau to Reject Proposed Changes That Undermine Data Completeness and Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
9/30/2026
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
RE: Docket No. USBC-2026-0628; RIN 0607-AA75 - Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
To the U.S. more
Union Station Homeless Services Urges HUD to Narrow Definitions and Protect Permanent Housing in Homelessness Reduction Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | Union Station Homeless Services |
Comment on HUD Proposed Incentives for Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
September 29, 2026
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: Notice of Researc more
USTelecom Urges DOT to Protect Existing Rights-of-Way Access in Corridors of Commerce Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C.
In the Matter of America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
COMMENTS OF USTELECOM - THE BROADBAND ASSOCIATION
I. Introduction
USTelecom respectfully submits these comments in response to the Req more
Volunteers of America Colorado Urges Caution Over Proposed Head Start Regulatory Changes to Protect Program Quality and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Volunteers of America Colorado comments on Docket ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30 reducing federal burden for head start programs to Whom It May Concern:
Volunteers of America Colorado (VOAC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Head Start's proposed rule, reducing federal burden for Head Start Programs. As more
WhiteRock Research Education and Nature Center Urges Preservation of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Forests Water Quality and Biodiversity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WhiteRock Research Education and Nature Center
4100 NC Hwy 212, Rm 209, Marshall, NC 28753
October 6 2026
To: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination, USDA Forest Service, 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108, Washington, DC 20250-1124.
Dear US Forest Service:
Pursuant to a proposal by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture to r more
Tipoffs: Iran
Curtis Sounds Alarm on Nicaraguan Regime's Repression, Growing Ties With U.S. Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
Curtis Sounds Alarm on Nicaraguan Regime's Repression, Growing Ties with U.S. Adversaries
WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, held a hearing examining political repression in Nicaragua, the Ortega-Murillo government's relationships with U.S. adversaries, and the implications for U.S. interests in the more
DCCC Statement on Jake Johnson's Debate Victory Against Brad Finstad
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Jake Johnson's Debate Victory Against Brad Finstad
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DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement about Jake Johnson's decisive win in tonight's debate against Brad Finstad:
"It's clear why Brad Finstad has spent years dodging public accountability: he cannot defend his record selling out Minnesotans. During tonight's debate, Finstad doubled down more
DCCC Statement on Lindsay James' Debate Victory Against Lobbyist Joe Mitchell
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Lindsay James' Debate Victory Against Lobbyist Joe Mitchell
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DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement about Lindsay James' decisive win in tonight's debate against lobbyist Joe Mitchell:
"Tonight, Iowans watched Joe Mitchell double down on cost-spiking tariffs, the reckless Iran War, and health care cuts raising prices while defending the ec more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "Fires Everywhere" - Republicans Scramble as "Volatile Senate Landscape" Puts "Surprising Battlegrounds" and "Republican Strongholds" In Play
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 8, 2026
"FIRES EVERYWHERE" - Republicans Scramble as "Volatile Senate Landscape" Puts "Surprising Battlegrounds" and "Republican Strongholds" In Play
Across the Senate map, Republicans desperate to defend their slim Senate majority are being forced to "make concessions to the punishing political environment" - "shifting money away from races they no longer believe to be winnable" a more
Minnesota DFL: Trina Swanson Is the Candidate The Northland Deserves
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release:
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October 7, 2026
Trina Swanson Is the Candidate The Northland Deserves
Congressman Stauber lies, denies saying Minnesota is a 'failed' state
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ST. PAUL -- Trina Swanson faced Congressman Pete Stauber on WDIO last night for the first televised debate for the Eighth Congressional District this cycle.
Trina Swanson made a strong case: her 25 years of public service and experience more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026?
Peyton Lofton
Democrats have a strong chance to take control of a majority of governorships for the first time in years. And the map looks very different from the usual red-state, blue-state divide.
Top Three Takeaways
* Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority of go more
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 9 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
Disrupting AI-enabled "false front" operations
Over the past two and a half years, we've reported on many of the ways in which threat actors tried to use our models to conduct cyber attacks, covert influence operations (IO), scams, and other violations of our Usage Policies. We publish these reports to inform regulators, our industry peers, more
Rep. Gottheimer: On Edan Alexander Way in Tenafly, Gottheimer Marks Third Anniversary of October 7th
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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On Edan Alexander Way in Tenafly, Gottheimer Marks Third Anniversary of October 7th
Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Remember 10/7, Combat Terror
Oct 07, 2026
TENAFLY, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on the third anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local leaders, community members, and the family of former hostage Eda more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel at a Joint Press Availability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel at a Joint Press Availability
Remarks
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Paulo Rangel, Portuguese Foreign Minister
Palacio das Necessidades
Lisbon, Portugal
October 8, 2026
MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon. We're going to start the press conference. I will give the floor now to His Excellency Minister of State and Fo more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at News Conference at Athens International Airport, Greece
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Oct. 8, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news conference at Athens International Airport:
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QUESTION: Are you asking your allies to follow America First policy or to find their own path?
SECRETARY RUBIO: No, I'm asking our allies to be strong. The stronger they are, the stronger we are collectively. That's always been the theme. We want a strong Europe. We want strong partners in Europe. We hav more
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks in Athens Citing Ancient Greek Heritage, Urging European Strength
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Oct. 7, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at an event at the Pnyx:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: There are great ruins all across the world. In many cases, they are places where history seems to have exhausted itself: remnants of distant cultures that have long passed beyond living memory.
But the Acropolis is different.
For thousands of years, the civilization that built what stands behind me has captivated more
Smith Welcomes Release of the State Department's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Smith welcomes release of the State Department's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report
TIP Report exposes China's continued failure, Hong Kong's backsliding
Washington, Oct 8, 2026
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) (PL 106-386), issued the following statement upon the release of the State Department's 2026 Trafficking in Persons ( more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: U.S. Intensifies Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran's Shadow Fleet Networks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet:
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U.S. Intensifies Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran's Shadow Fleet Networks
October 8, 2026
The Iranian regime continues to intentionally disrupt global energy supplies, terrorize its regional neighbors, and employ violence and illegal measures to repress its own people. To sustain its destabilizing agenda, Iran depends on a shadow network of illicit shipping facilitators across multiple jurisdictions more
State Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Sanctions on Iran's Shadow Fleet Network
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Sanctions on Iran's Shadow Fleet Network
Press Statement
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman
Office of the Spokesman
October 8, 2026
Under Operation Economic Outcast, the United States is using every diplomatic and economic tool available to isolate the Iranian regime, sever its economic lifelines, and protect the United States, our partners, and freedom of navigation.
Today, more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Neutralizes Iranian Regime's Remaining Shadow Fleet Network
October 8, 2026
Sanctions Target Iran's Remaining Illicit Fleet and its Global Support Network
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WASHINGTON--Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is targeting the remnants of Iran's shadow fleet: the aging network of tankers the regime relies on to move billions more
"Appalling, Terrifying, and Unacceptable": Marni von Wilpert Slams Donald Trump's Threats to "Take Out" San Diego
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Appalling, Terrifying, and Unacceptable": Marni von Wilpert Slams Donald Trump's Threats to "Take Out" San Diego
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Marni von Wilpert is calling out Donald Trump's callous remarks to "let [Iran] take out San Diego," as a "small price to pay" for the war, as her opponent, MAGA Jim Desmond continues to express his support for a war that's putting American lives at risk and raising pri more
Bahrain - Issues for U.S. Policy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 95-1013) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Bahrain: Issues for U.S. Policy" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island nation connected by a causeway to Saudi Arabia (15.5 miles away) and once claimed by Iran (124 miles away). Wedged between these two larger regional powers, Bahrain has hosted a U.S. naval command more
DEBATE PREVIEW: During Tonight's MN-01 Debate, Brad Finstad's Record Selling Out Minnesotans Will Be on Full Display
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DEBATE PREVIEW: During Tonight's MN-01 Debate, Brad Finstad's Record Selling Out Minnesotans Will Be on Full Display
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Tonight, high school math teacher Jake Johnson will take the debate stage where Brad Finstad - for the first time in years - will be forced to answer for his record selling out Minnesotans in a public forum after hiding from accountability.
Finstad has dodged town more
EXPERT COMMENT: Can UK security afford the Britannia Shield?
LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Oct. 8 -- Loughborough University posted the following news release:
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EXPERT COMMENT: Can UK security afford the Britannia Shield?
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The Conservative Party's Britannia Shield may prove to be little more than a conference headline. Within hours of the announcement, Kemi Badenoch was distancing herself from the "British Iron Dome" label her own party had used to promote it. Yet the questions the proposal raises are serious, and they deserve public debate well beyond more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Welcome to the Shirley Chi more
LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable.
LEADER JEFFRIES: more
NEW REPORT: While Lombardo Bends the Knee, Trump's Policies Jack Up Nevada's Utility and Fuel Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: While Lombardo Bends the Knee, Trump's Policies Jack Up Nevada's Utility and Fuel Costs
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As Joe Lombardo continues to take orders from his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, a new report shows that Nevada households will pay an additional $11 billion for energy thanks to Trump's cost-raising policies, an average of $720 per household by 2035.
While Lombardo said Nevadans should be more
Readout of U.N. Secretary-General's Meeting With P.M. of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Sharif
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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7 October 2026
New York, UN
Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Readouts | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Pakistan's important role as an elect more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on the Return of the USS Abraham Lincoln to San Diego after 321 Days of Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on the Return of the USS Abraham Lincoln to San Diego after 321 Days of Deployment
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Schiff: "This war must end. Not just for the sake of the higher costs this war has imposed on the American people, but for the sake of those servicemembers who have paid an even higher price. Those who have been asked to miss holidays, birthdays, births and weddings for nearly a year in order more
Trump Signs Order to Expand Access to Tax-Exempt Diesel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Signs Order to Expand Access to Tax-Exempt Diesel
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The Trump Administration has worked to reduce the cost of diesel, which has risen more than other petroleum products after military conflicts and refinery closures.
President Trump signed an executive order to allow 'red-dyed diesel' to be tax-free.
Red-dyed diesel is used in tractors and off-road machinery and is dyed r more
U.N. Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights: Five Years of Recognition of Right to a Healthy Environment - U.N. Experts Urge to Move Forward to Its Implementation
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement by 43 experts:
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Five years of the recognition of the right to a healthy environment: UN experts urge to move forward to its implementation
07 October 2026
Commemorating five years since the UN Human Rights Council expressly recognised that everyone, everywhere must enjoy the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, States, international en more
U.N. Secretary-General's Address to the Foreign Service Academy
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations issued the following statement:
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7 October 2026
Islamabad, Pakistan
Secretary-General's address to the Foreign Service Academy [as delivered]
Statements | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General
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Honourable Deputy Prime Minister,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is a joy to be back in Pakistan.
I have a very special place in my heart for the people of this great country.
When I reflect on my relationship with Pakistan, I think the Urdu more
U.N.: Critical Funding Gap Threatens Health Response in Yemen
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations posted the following news:
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Critical funding gap threatens health response in Yemen
7 October 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that significantly more resources are required to scale up its response in Yemen amid escalating conflict and rising needs.
Renewed clashes between Saudi-backed Yemeni Government forces and Houthi rebels supported by Iran, have intensified in recent weeks.
More than 200,000 people have been displaced, acc more
University of Maryland: Expert Sources for the 2026 Midterms
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release:
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Expert Sources for the 2026 Midterms
Connect with University of Maryland faculty on the topics shaping this election
October 07, 2026
Are you a journalist looking for fresh insights on the 2026 midterm elections? University of Maryland faculty experts are digging into what's shaping this election cycle, including affordability, tech regulation, campaign rhetoric, misinformation and more.
more
University of Oslo: If You Want to Know What is Happening in the Middle East, the Football Stadium is the Place to Be
OSLO, Norway, Oct. 8 -- The University of Oslo issued the following news:
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If you want to know what is happening in the Middle East, the football stadium is the place to be
In the world's most authoritarian region, football terraces have become an important arena for criticism of those in power, and for the struggle for freedom.
By Eivind Torgersen, Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Oct. 8, 2026
All over the world, football supporters are known for chal more
USS Lincoln Leadership Sets Record Straight on Quality-of-Life Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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USS Lincoln Leadership Sets Record Straight on Quality-of-Life Concerns
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The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln addressed concerns about quality-of-life issues for the crew during the ship's record-setting, 322-day deployment while speaking at a press conference today, shortly after the ship arrived at Naval Air Station North Island, California.
When asked about alleged complaints more
Brownley Condemns Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Condemns Trump's Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and 40 of their California congressional colleagues in issuing the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's inflammatory remarks at a rally in Grand Island more
Cortez Masto, Rosen Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
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Las Vegas, Nev. - During the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released a new report detailing the harm that President Donald Trump's policies are causing Latino families in Nevada.
"This report confirms what N more
Murphy Denied Access to Military Facility by Hegseth in Unprecedented Move, Meets with Saudi Crown Prince
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Denied Access to Military Facility by Hegseth in Unprecedented Move, Meets with Saudi Crown Prince
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - As Saudi Arabia is under heightened security risk amid the Iran War, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statements after departing Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to the Middle East, where he also visited Doh more
Shaheen Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Establish October 7 as Energy Efficiency Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Establish October 7 as Energy Efficiency Day
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of her bipartisan resolution to designate today, October 7, 2026, as Energy Efficiency Day. Amid ongoing attacks by the Trump Administration on energy efficiency initiatives that lower costs, thi more
SOAS in the Media: October 2026
LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news:
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SOAS in the Media: October 2026
Explore the highlights of SOAS experts in the media discussing key issues and topics this month.
For more updates, follow our SOAS press account on BlueSky (@soaspress.bsky.social).
SOAS experts discuss global economies, Ethiopia and Tigray, African peace processes, politics in Brazil and more.
More on the conflict in Tigray and tensions with Ethiopia
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Icelandic Foreign Minister Dorgerour Katrin Gunnarsdottir at a Joint Press Availability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Icelandic Foreign Minister Dorgerour Katrin Gunnarsdottir At a Joint Press Availability
Remarks
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
Safnahusio
Reykjavik, Iceland
October 6, 2026
FOREIGN MINISTER GUNNARSDOTTIR: (In Icelandic.) Thank you all for being here. I will not continue in Icelandic, my dear Marco, and thank you especially for visiting Iceland. I think that demonst more
