Accenture Invests in Iridius to Accelerate Compliance-First AI Adoption in Life Sciences
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Invests in Iridius to Accelerate Compliance-First AI Adoption in Life Sciences
Collaboration will bring embedded regulatory compliance and auditability to enterprise AI solutions for life sciences companies
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Iridius, an enterprise AI infrastructure company that designs compliant-by-design AI solutio more
American Airlines Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 24 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news on April 23, 2026:
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American Airlines reports first-quarter 2026 financial results
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results, including:
* Record first-quarter revenue of $13.9 billion
* First-quarter GAAP net loss of $382 million, or ($0.58) per diluted share
* Excluding net special items1, first-quarter net loss of $267 million, more
Ameriprise Financial Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 24 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Ameriprise Financial Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Raised Quarterly Dividend 6 Percent
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Perspective from Jim Cracchiolo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
"Ameriprise delivered a strong start to the year, with significant revenue and earnings growth driven by the durability of our business and consistent ex more
BearcatGPT: UC Becomes First Ohio University to Offer AI Platform
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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BearcatGPT: UC becomes first Ohio university to offer AI platform
UC's private AI platform offers nearly 100 'agents' for students, faculty and staff
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Local news media highlighted BearcatGPT, the University of Cincinnati's private AI platform for students, faculty and staff.
BearcatGPT was unveiled to faculty last year and to students in Februa more
California Nurses Association: Nurses Applaud Passage of Critical A.I. Bills Out of Committee
OAKLAND, California, April 24 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Nurses applaud passage of critical A.I. bills out of committee
Two bills sponsored by CNA will ensure patients and health care workers are protected against untested, unproven A.I. and ensure developers cannot escape accountability
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Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) applauded the progress of two CNA-sponsored bills out of committee Tuesday to est more
Census Bureau: Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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New Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data on employment, food sufficiency, housing status, difficulty of paying usual household expenses, use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/htops.html).
These more
CrowdStrike Launches Project QuiltWorks, Uniting the Cybersecurity Industry as Frontier AI Models Accelerate Risk
AUSTIN, Texas, April 24 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Launches Project QuiltWorks, Uniting the Cybersecurity Industry as Frontier AI Models Accelerate Risk
Powered by frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic, CrowdStrike's coalition includes Accenture, EY, IBM Cybersecurity Services, Kroll, and OpenAI to close the AI vulner more
CSUMB Launches AI Certificate Courses for Working Professionals
SEASIDE, California, April 24 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus issued the following news:
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CSUMB Launches AI Certificate Courses for Working Professionals
Two new courses address the use of AI in today's business world.
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California State University, Monterey Bay's College of Extended Education and International Programs, is launching two new AI certificate courses designed to help students, professionals and other community members build practical skills for navigati more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Newmark Alumni Are Strengthening Local News and Reimagining Journalism, Report Finds
NEW YORK, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
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Newmark Alumni Are Strengthening Local News and Reimagining Journalism, New Report Finds
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY today launched its first-ever Alumni Impact Report, offering a data-driven look at how its graduates are influencing the future of journalism at a moment when the field is being fundamentally redefined.
Drawing on data from t more
Dartmouth College: Career Center Built for a Lifetime of Fulfilling Work
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 24 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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A Career Center Built for a Lifetime of Fulfilling Work
Dartmouth will make a $94 million investment in coaching, AI tools, and career design.
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Dartmouth is making one of the most ambitious investments in career development in higher education: a Center for Career Design backed by a $94 million fundraising goal. And the effort is already more than halfway there, with $61 million raised from 127 alumni an more
DuPont Launches AI-Enabled Digital Advisor to Help Customers Optimize the Operations of Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Systems
WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 24 -- DuPont issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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DuPont Launches AI-Enabled Digital Advisor to Help Customers Optimize the Operations of Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Systems
RO Operations Advisor supports predictive maintenance, smarter operations, and reduced cost of water
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DuPont Water Solutions today launched the RO (Reverse Osmosis) Operations Advisor, an AI enabled digital tool designed to help reverse osmosis operators reduce down more
First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people's lives for the better." First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady's Luncheon.
Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longst more
Food and Water Watch: Allegheny County, PA Receives Failing Air Quality Grade, Again
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following statement on April 23, 2026:
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Allegheny County, PA Receives Failing Air Quality Grade, Again
American Lung Association report comes day after Shapiro touts extension of polluting coal power plants
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Allegheny County, PA -- Yesterday, the American Lung Association released their State of the Air report. Among the 20 most air-polluted places in the county, three are in Pennsylvania, including Allegheny County.
The Pi more
Food and Water Watch: Three Mile Island Seeking 73M Gallons of Water Daily for Data Center Use
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following statement on April 23, 2026:
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Three Mile Island Seeking 73M Gallons of Water Daily for Data Center Use
Three Mile Island is the site of the worst commercial nuclear incident in United States history
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Harrisburg, PA -- Tonight, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Constellation Energy's request to extract up to 73.2 million gallons of water daily from the Susquehanna River. The more
Heart of a Tiger: FHSU's AI Lab Levels the Playing Field
HAYS, Kansas, April 24 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
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Heart of a Tiger: FHSU's new AI Lab levels the playing field
By Tisa Mason
Imagine trying to win a professional car race while riding a bicycle. For many college students studying computers, that is exactly what it feels like. They have big ideas for the future, but their old laptops can't keep up with the massive "brain power" needed for modern technology.
Last year, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) cha more
Inaugural CSU MAX Connects Faculty, Students With Learning in AI and Creative Tools
LONG BEACH, California, April 24 -- California State University issued the following news:
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Inaugural CSU MAX Connects Faculty, Students with Learning in AI and Creative Tools
Hosted by the CSU Entertainment Alliance, the event brought information sessions and career-building opportunities to individuals across the CSU.
By Alex Beall
To inspire the CSU's creative community, the California State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA) held its first-ever CSU MAX creative experience on more
Miami International Airport: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Unveils AI and Robotics Innovations at EMerge Americas
MIAMI, Florida, April 24 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveils AI and robotics innovations at eMerge Americas
MIA launches the world's first AI-powered airport hologram chatbot while PortMiami showcases next-generation robotics and AI technology.
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Miami-Dade County today took center stage at eMerge Americas, unveiling transformative technologies that demonstrate how artificial intelligence and more
Moolenaar Supports Trump Administration's Actions to Stop China's AI Theft
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Moolenaar Supports Trump Administration's Actions to Stop China's AI Theft
Today, the White House publicly confronted China on "industrial-scale campaigns" to steal artificial intelligence models. In a memo, Director Michael Kratsios of the Office of Science and more
Penn State Berks to Host AI-focused Assessment Workshop for K-12 Educators
READING, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Berks to host AI-focused assessment workshop for K-12 educators
The workshop is based on the Socratic Metacognitive Inquiry-based Learning Environment, or SMILE
By Lisa R. Baldi
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Penn State Berks will host a workshop titled "Designing critical thinking assessments in the Age of AI: Prompt and context engineering workshop" on Tuesday, May 12, from 8:30 a more
Penn State Berks Works With Wyomissing High School for Presidential AI Challenge
READING, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Berks works with Wyomissing High School for Presidential AI Challenge
By Sara Karnish
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Members of the Penn State Berks information technology faculty collaborated with teachers and students at Wyomissing Area High School to create projects for the Presidential AI Challenge, which seeks seeks to inspire young people and educators to create artificial inte more
Penn State-Brandywine: ADP, Inc. Vice President Speaks With Students on Career Possibilities
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news:
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ADP, Inc. vice president speaks with students on career possibilities
Shawn Manderson, a member of the Brandywine Advisory Board, spoke with students from Penn State Brandywine about risk, resilience and technology careers
By Christina Billie
Shawn Manderson, a member of the Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board and vice president of enterprise risk management at ADP, Inc., s more
SEC Issues Litigation Action Involving AI Investment Education Foundation
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-03650-SKC-STV; D. Colo. filed Nov. 13, 2025) involving AI Investment Education Foundation Ltd.:
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On April 20, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered a final judgment by default against purported investment adviser AI Investment Education Foundation Ltd. in connection with previously filed charges for making material misrepresentations and unsubsta more
Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Energy Budget as Skyrocketing Energy Costs Squeeze American Families
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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OPENING REMARKS: Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Energy Budget as Skyrocketing Energy Costs Squeeze American Families
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today - during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for t more
Texas A&M Engineering: Graduate Student Selected for NSF Fellowship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Graduate student selected for NSF fellowship
Komal Ilyas in the computer science and engineering department was awarded a prestigious fellowship to support her pursuit of a Ph.D. in computer science.
By Amanda Norvelle, College of Engineering
Komal Ilyas, a first-year doctoral student in the computer science and engineering department at Texas A&M University, is exploring th more
UH Office Launched to Boost Research Capacity in Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 24 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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New UH office launched to boost research capacity in Hawaii
The University of Hawaii has launched a new office that will serve as a central hub for grant support, research development and funding opportunities to help boost scientific discovery, increase research capacity and stimulate workforce development in the state.
Backed by the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) more
University of Cincinnati Expands Partnership With Thales for AI Research
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC expands partnership with Thales for AI research
New collaborative space opens at Digital Futures
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati's interdisciplinary research facility Digital Futures welcomed its first industrial partner, Thales.
Thales is a global aerospace, defense and digital technology firm. Headquartered in France, it employs 83,000 people in dozens of coun more
University of Cincinnati: Geosciences Students Contribute to EPA Training on Groundwater Science and Field Methods
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 24 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Geosciences students contribute to EPA training on groundwater science and field methods
EPA visits UC's groundwater observatory
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Geosciences faculty and students at the University of Cincinnati trained scientists on the latest tools to study sources of drinking water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Groundwater Forum.
UC hosted a half-day lecture session led by Professor Reza Soltania more
UWF Breaks Ground on Research Building, The Synapse
PENSACOLA, Florida, April 24 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF breaks ground on new research building, The Synapse
On April 23, the University of West Florida officially broke ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse. Funded by part of a $32.5 million award from Triumph Gulf Coast and more than $21 million in state funding, th more
Walmart Releases 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 24 (TNSrep) -- Walmart issued the following news on April 23, 2026:
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Walmart Releases 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) issued its 2026 Annual Report and filed its Proxy Statement today in preparation for the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
2026 Annual Report Highlights
In his first letter to shareholders and associates as Walmart President and Chief Executive Officer, John Furner expressed c more
Wayne State Students Explore AI Through Philosophy Courses
DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State students explore AI through Philosophy courses
Wayne State University's Department of Philosophy is expanding its curriculum this fall with four courses focused on artificial intelligence, reflecting both surging student interest and the growing role AI plays in everyday life and work.
The new and returning courses -- Critical Thinking: AI & Information Literacy (PHI 1090), AI & Data Ethics (P more
2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research
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For the second year in a row, Xiang Hui, an associate professor of marketing, is the recipient of the Olin Award, which recognizes the impact that scholarly research by WashU Olin Business School faculty can have on business results. The annual award includes a $25,000 prize.
Hui's winning paper offers empirical evidence about more
4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 23 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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4 WVU students named Goldwater Scholars, a University first
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For the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences that supports students with a strong commitment to research careers.
Caden Ginter, a junior physics and computer science dual major from Carlisl more
ACL Launches Phase 1 of Health at Home Challenge
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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ACL Launches Phase 1 of Health at Home Challenge
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National challenge seeks to leverage community care networks to support dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries
WASHINGTON -April 23, 2026 - The Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today launched Phase 1 of the Health more
AI 'Deal Lab' Coming Soon to UVA Law
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news:
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AI 'Deal Lab' Coming Soon to UVA Law
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A pilot program at the University of Virginia School of Law, called "Deal Lab," will provide students hands-on training in transactional law for the artificial intelligence age.
The project will be akin to a science course, where students are able to apply theoretical knowledge in AI-assisted simulations, according to Professor George Geis, more
AI Accelerators Deliver Accurate Models for Challenging Quantum Chemistry Calculations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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AI Accelerators Deliver Accurate Models for Challenging Quantum Chemistry Calculations
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RICHLAND, Wash.-The most demanding calculations in quantum chemistry can now be solved with graphic processing unit (GPU) supercomputers. A recently published study shows that software adapted to use GPU hardware can provide not just speed, but also the accuracy needed to solve com more
AI models in body-positivity ads feels hypocritical; disclosures can help
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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AI models in body-positivity ads feels hypocritical; disclosures can help
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When fashion brands use AI-generated plus-size models to promote body positivity, women perceive the brands as hypocritical and are less likely to buy from them, recommend them or view them favorably, according to new research from SMU.
The study, published in the Journal of Advertising, also points to two AI how their AI mode more
AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants expand spine surgery options for patients
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants expand spine surgery options for patients
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Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon describes advances in care for common back, neck problems
ROCHESTER, Minn. -People worldwide seek medical care for back and neck pain, which can interfere with sleep, mobility and daily life. For individuals who need surgery for spinal conditions, advances in more
Alford Commends Appropriations Committee Passage of FY27 Financial Services & General Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Alford Commends Appropriations Committee Passage of FY27 Financial Services & General Government Funding Bill
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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FY27 FSGG) funding bill.
"For the second time this week, the House Appropriations Committee is advancin more
Arizona Corporation Commission: AI and Newest Technology Deployed in Statewide Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Efforts
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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AI and Newest Technology Deployed in Statewide Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Efforts
Arizona Corporation Commission Chairman Nick Myers hosted the third annual Wildfire Mitigation Special Meeting and Town Hall on April 16, 2026, engaging Arizona's electric utilities, first responders, AI developers, and insurance experts in an interactive discussion. During the Town more
Bard College Awarded $1.35 Million Grant in Support of Humanities Curricular Innovation Project
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 23 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
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Bard College Awarded $1.35 Million Grant in Support of Humanities Curricular Innovation Project
Bard College is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1.35 Million from the Mellon Foundation's Humanities for All Times initiative, which supports newly developed curricula that instruct students in methods of humanities practice and demonstrate those methods' relevance more
BCG Reports $14.4 Billion in Revenue, Marking 22nd Consecutive Year of Growth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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BCG Reports $14.4 Billion in Revenue, Marking 22nd Consecutive Year of Growth
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* Tech- and AI-Focused Services Now Represent More than 40% of Total Revenue
* BCG Grew to 33,500 Employees
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has reported 7% global revenue growth, rising to $14.4 billion in 2025 from $13.5 billion in 2024, marking its 22nd more
Big Tech CEOs Cozy Up to Trump
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Big Tech CEOs Cozy Up to Trump
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Big Tech companies have spent at least $653 million cozying up to President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, according to a new report from Public Citizen. This funding is part of a deliberate effort by tech CEOs to ingratiate themselves with the Trump administration by heaping excessive praise on the president while going along with his unpopular an more
Building Belonging Beyond Campus: UC San Diego Alumni Volunteers in Action
LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Building Belonging Beyond Campus: UC San Diego Alumni Volunteers in Action
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At the heart of every thriving alumni network are individuals who choose to stay involved long after graduation. During National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is recognizing alumni volunteers whose time, leadership and generosity continue to strengthen the Triton community in meaningful ways.
Whether the more
Business Associations Welcome Federal Data Privacy Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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Business Associations Welcome Federal Data Privacy Legislation
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Today, a broad cross-section of business associations issued the following statement on H.R. 8413, the SECURE Data Act :
"We welcome the introduction of comprehensive legislation that would establish a single national privacy standard, building upon state privacy frameworks with proven, strong consumer protectio more
Campus Research and Creativity Take Center Stage at 13th Annual ideaFest
ARCATA, California, April 23 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news:
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Campus Research and Creativity Take Center Stage at 13th Annual ideaFest
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A signature campus tradition, ideaFest brings together disciplines from across the University to highlight hands-on learning through research, artistic expression, and community-engaged projects. From scientific inquiry and social research to film, music, and digital media, ideaFest celebrates the brea more
Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network
SAN JOSE, California, April 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network
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News Summary:
* The Cisco Universal Quantum Switch is designed to route quantum information between systems while preserving it, with a Cisco-patented conversion engine that translates between all encoding and entanglement modalities at input and output.
* In proof-of-concept experiments, the more
Clemson Board of Trustees conducts Spring Quarterly Meetings
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Board of Trustees conducts Spring Quarterly Meetings
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Clemson University's Board of Trustees held its Spring Quarterly Meetings on main campus Thursday, with an overarching focus on delivering the No. 1 student experience, the first pillar of the University's strategic plan: Clemson Elevate.
Trustees also approved multiple action items, received updates from the administration on the Universit more
Consumer Choice Center: Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation
Federal preemption is the best path to consumer privacy in all 50 states
Yesterday, Rep. John Joyce introduced the Securing and Establishing more
Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick Issues Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following remarks on April 22, 2026, by Secretary Howard Lutnick before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science:
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Secretary Howard Lutnick's Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science
Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today.
Over the past 15 months, President Trump has pro more
Detention Centers, Migration, and Isolation with Professors Asha Best and Emma Shaw Crane
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Detention Centers, Migration, and Isolation with Professors Asha Best and Emma Shaw Crane
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'We have to become more imaginative in our solutions to problems'
On this episode of Challenge. Change., Clark University Professor Asha Best and Stanford University Professor Emma Shaw Crane discuss detention and migration in the United States and why the government chooses remote locations for detention center more
Duffield Engineering launches $25M education research institute
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Duffield Engineering launches $25M education research institute
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The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will establish a $25 million engineering education research institute, positioning the college as a leader in the development, evaluation and implementation of knowledge about how to effectively educate engineers.
The Cornell David A. Duffield Engineering Education Research Institute will be supported more
From Classroom to Global Stage: Flagler Accounting Student Earns Top Finish at International Competition
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 23 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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From Classroom to Global Stage: Flagler Accounting Student Earns Top Finish at International Competition
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At the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Student Conference Case Competition, held April 21, 2026, Jamey Amador achieved an impressive fourth-place finish among more than 160 students representing 86 universities from 19 countries.
The competition challenged students to think beyond theory, applyi more
From Economics to AI: On Building a Career Beyond Academia
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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From Economics to AI: On Building a Career Beyond Academia
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When Anna Arakelyan (Ph.D. '17, Economics ) returned to the Graduate Center in March for the 2026 CUNY Spring Graduate Career Fair, her goal was recruitment. As a corporate vice president and lead data scientist at New York Life Insurance Company, part of her role is to discover and hire new talent for her company. To be successfu more
FSU names four faculty as Distinguished Research Professors
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU names four faculty as Distinguished Research Professors
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Florida State University has bestowed the title of Distinguished Research Professor on four outstanding faculty members for their exemplary research productivity and contributions to their fields.
"The dedication of these scholars represents the very best of Florida State University," said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. more
Gartner: HR Leaders Must Evolve Pay for Performance in the Age of AI
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 23 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, involving Director, Analyst Kayla Velnoskey:
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HR Leaders Must Evolve Pay for Performance in the Age of AI
Q&A with Kayla Velnoskey
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The rise of AI is amplifying long-standing challenges in how organizations design and deliver effective pay for performance programs.
We spoke with Kayla Velnoskey, Director, Analyst in the Gartner HR p more
GSA Advances Tech Talent Strategy with New Presidential Innovation Fellows Class
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Advances Tech Talent Strategy with New Presidential Innovation Fellows Class
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Cohort joins growing federal technology workforce delivering on impactful priority projects
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the launch of the 2026 class of Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF). The new PIF class showcases GSA's focus on hiring top technology talen more
How do AI 'judges' compare to human ones? It's complicated, says a UChicago scholar
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How do AI 'judges' compare to human ones? It's complicated, says a UChicago scholar
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As AI rapidly works its way into the legal system, Prof. Eric Posner is asking a pointed question: What happens when machines fill the role of a judge?
That question drives much of Posner's research as the Kirkland & Ellis Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Arthur and Esther Kane Research Chair at the Univers more
How Watching Living Cells Could Transform Disease Research and Treatment
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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How Watching Living Cells Could Transform Disease Research and Treatment
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A USC engineer who has spent his career studying living cells in complex tissue environments has earned one of the highest honors in his field. Keyue Shen, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at USC Viterbi's Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been more
Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition
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Twenty years ago, three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students pitched the winning idea at the New Venture Competition that became the global sports technology company Hudl. This year, a record 84 teams applied to compete for more than $80,000 in donor-funded prizes, with 64 student teams representing 46 majors pitching their v more
IBM's AI Model: Garbage In, Garbage Out
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
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IBM's AI Model: Garbage In, Garbage Out
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At next week's IBM annual meeting, shareholders will vote on a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free Enterprise Project (FEP) tackling potential bias within the company's artificial intelligence models.
Proposal 7 ("AI Bias Audit") requests "a report, within the n more
Innovation Quest Selects Five Top Startups, Ranging from Manufacturing Innovation to New Hair-Care Option
STORRS, Connecticut, April 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Innovation Quest Selects Five Top Startups, Ranging from Manufacturing Innovation to New Hair-Care Option
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The Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship competition crowned five new champions on April 20, with innovations that included a novel manufacturing innovation, a system for making tuition payments easier, and tool to help protect creative endeavors from being usurped by AI.
The students ra more
ITI, TechNet, CCIA, and SIIA File Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI, TechNet, CCIA, and SIIA File Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
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Today, a broad coalition representing the technology sector and a significant portion of the U.S. economy filed an amicus brief in the Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. lawsuit pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the District Of Columb more
Judi LaBranche Named Recipient of 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 23 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Judi LaBranche Named Recipient of 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching
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Judi LaBranche, senior lecturer II in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named UMass Amherst's recipient of the 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching by the University of Massachusetts Foundation.Celebrating extraordinary educators across all five UMass campuses, the annual recognition provides a $1 more
Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga, Meeks, Shreve Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Export Controls Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga, Meeks, Shreve Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Export Controls Enforcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, led the passage of her bipartisan Export Controls Enforcement Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. House more
LIGO-India Breaks Ground on New Observatory
PASADENA, California, April 23 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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LIGO-India Breaks Ground on New Observatory
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For more than a decade, scientists have been able to detect gravitational waves-ripples in space-time that help us understand the universe's evolution and the most violent events in the cosmos-using the US National Science Foundation's Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), managed by Caltech and MIT. Now, a new ear on th more
Making 'light' work of computing
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Making 'light' work of computing
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Eighty years ago, Penn researchers J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly launched the age of electronic computing by harnessing electrons to solve complex numerical problems with ENIAC, the world's first general-purpose electronic computer.
Today, that same architecture still underlies general computing, but electrons are beginning to show their limits. Be more
MITRE and The Weather Company Announce Collaboration to Advance Global Weather Intelligence
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, April 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, posted the following news release:
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MITRE and The Weather Company Announce Collaboration to Advance Global Weather Intelligence
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McLean, Va., Bedford, Mass., & Atlanta, April 23, 2026 - A new strategic collaboration between MITRE and The Weather Company (TWCo) aims to advance weather forecasting by incorporating high-r more
NatWest launches Venture Banking to help scale the UK's innovation economy and drive future growth
SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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NatWest launches Venture Banking to help scale the UK's innovation economy and drive future growth
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As the UK looks to strengthen productivity and compete globally, high-growth, equity-backed businesses are playing an increasingly critical role in driving innovation, attracting investment and creating skilled employment. NatWest Venture Banking has been created to meet growing demand fr more
New Conversational AI Tool Uses Trusted Medical Protocols to Help People Decide When to Seek Care
LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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New Conversational AI Tool Uses Trusted Medical Protocols to Help People Decide When to Seek Care
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A new type of chatbot could reliably help people decide what to do about their symptoms -and do so based on guidance that is both medically sound and easy to understand. The chatbot could help reduce unnecessary hospital visits and ensure that those who need care seek it sooner.
A more
NFTE Announces 2025-2026 World Series of Innovation Impact League Winners
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on April 21, 2026:
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NFTE Announces 2025-2026 World Series of Innovation Impact League Winners
Young innovators from around the globe recognized for solutions advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the winners of its 2025-2026 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League, celebrating 15 years of empowering the next generat more
NMSU students take first and second place at statewide Desert Dev Lab Hackathon
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU students take first and second place at statewide Desert Dev Lab Hackathon
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WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu
SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu
Two teams of New Mexico State University students earned top honors at the 2026 Desert Dev Lab Hackathon, a statewide competition held in Albuquerque on April 18 and 19, that challenged participants to build ar more
NSWC Crane scientist advances technology in the electromagnetic spectrum
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWC Crane scientist advances technology in the electromagnetic spectrum
CRANE, Ind. - Dr. Nathaniel Husted, Chief Scientist for Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Technologies at NSWC Crane, is not only training and equipping the workforce but also leveraging his expertise to advance crucial technology for the warfighter.
Dr. Husted holds a B.S. from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Informatics from more
Nurses applaud passage of critical A.I. bills out of committee
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses applaud passage of critical A.I. bills out of committee
Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) applauded the progress of two CNA-sponsored bills out of committee Tuesday to establish guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in health care. These bills would protect patient safety and privacy, maintain the integrity of nursing practice, and more
OMRF hosts science demonstration event for young professionals
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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OMRF hosts science demonstration event for young professionals
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About 100 young professionals saw biomedical science in action this week during an outreach event at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
The April 21 "Science Lounge" event was hosted by OMRF's Ambassadors group, which was created to generate awareness among their peers about the foundation's work.
Ambassador more
OU-led Study Marks 50 Years of Geostationary Satellites Transforming Global Precipitation Science
NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 23 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU-led Study Marks 50 Years of Geostationary Satellites Transforming Global Precipitation Science
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Norman, Okla. - Researchers from the Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (HyDROS) Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma published a review synthesizing 50 years of geostationary satellite meteorology, from the launch of the first Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-1) in 1975 to the more
PCAOB Investor Advisory Group to Meet on April 29
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Accounting] -- The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted the following news release:
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PCAOB Investor Advisory Group to Meet on April 29
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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) will hold a meeting of its Investor Advisory Group (IAG) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the PCAOB's headquarters office (1666 K Street NW, Washington, DC). The public may also view th more
Pomona College: Clean Energy - Developments to Make It Cheaper and More Reliable
CLAREMONT, California, April 23 -- Pomona College issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, by Marilyn Thomsen with Kamil Lungu, energy policy expert based in Washington, D.C.:
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Clean Energy: New Developments to Make It Cheaper and More Reliable
California has long been a leader in promoting the transition to clean energy. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is key to lowering the level of greenhouse gas emissions and, as a result, helping to slow climate change. But, as California fac more
Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced
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The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 1 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners.
SPJ Region 1 includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (Central/Eastern), Rhode Island and Vermont. First-place winner more
Reimer to share how AI is transforming health care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Reimer to share how AI is transforming health care
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Reimer will speak during a panel discussion, Looking Ahead - What Will the Enterprise AI Ecosystem Look Like? The panel discussion will examine how enterprise AI operating models are evolving, which emerging technologies will be critical to long-term success and how leaders can make future-proof investments while navigatin more
Rep. Al Green to File Resolution Condemning President Trump's Despicable Depiction of Himself as Jesus
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green to File Resolution Condemning President Trump's Despicable Depiction of Himself as Jesus
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(Washington, DC) -On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, announcing his intent to file a resolution condemning President Trump's despicable depiction of himself as Jesus Christ using artificial intelligence (AI).
You can access and listen to Congressm more
Reps. Khanna And Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Khanna And Jayapal Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs
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Washington, DC -Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Stop Deadly Denials Act to no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization for necessary medical items and services. The legislation would ensure patients are abl more
Rowan University hosts South Jersey's first cybersecurity conference
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 23 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan University hosts South Jersey's first cybersecurity conference
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On Saturday, April 18, more than 200 cybersecurity professionals and students filled the Eynon Ballroom at Rowan University's Chamberlain Student Center for the region's first-ever BSides South Jersey, a one-day cybersecurity conference. Part of a global series of grassroots cybersecurity conferences, the event was hosted by the Rowan Wom more
Sandia National Laboratories on campus April 23 for Open House & Info Session
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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Sandia National Laboratories on campus April 23 for Open House & Info Session
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Sandia National Laboratories will be on campus, Thursday, April 23, for an Open House and Information Session from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Centennial Engineering Center, Room 1044 (Stamm Room).
This is a valuable opportunity for both students and faculty to connect directly with Sandia representatives and learn more ab more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP)
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) is a federal risk-based seafood traceability program that sets reporting and recordkeeping requirements from the point of harvest to entry more
Seafood Import Monitoring Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48469) on April 21, 2026, entitled "The Seafood Import Monitoring Program:"
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Recent Agency Actions Regarding the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
NOAA has considered potential expansions and refinements to SIMP's implementation, including in response to an evaluation of the program. In December 2022, NMFS issued a proposed rule to expand SIMP in accordance more
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Opening Remarks at the 32nd Annual International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on April 22, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the 32nd Annual International Institute for Securities Market Growth and Development:
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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, Kathleen, for your kind comments. And special thanks to you and your colleagues in the Office of International Affairs for organizing what has become one of our most anticipated events of the year.
As always, I must more
SEI Releases AI Engineering Practices to Accelerate Mission-Capable AI
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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SEI Releases AI Engineering Practices to Accelerate Mission-Capable AI
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April 23, 2026- The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) yesterday released updated recommendations for organizations building, acquiring, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into business and mission systems. AI Engineering: 12 Foundational Practices, a white paper for more
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Grassley Sounds Alarm on Chinese Theft of American Intellectual Property
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Grassley Sounds the Alarm on Chinese Theft of American Intellectual Property
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) submitted the following statement for the record as part of today's Judiciary Committee hearing titled, "Stealth Stealing: China's Ongoing Theft of U.S. Innovation."
State more
Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) - In a panel discussion at the 41st Space Symposium on April 15, senior enlisted leaders from the United States and Canada asserted that robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain.
The discussi more
Six New Projects Are Empowering Early-Career Engineering and Computer Science Faculty
LA JOLLA, California, April 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Six New Projects Are Empowering Early-Career Engineering and Computer Science Faculty
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Six teams from the University of California San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been awarded funding to accelerate interdisciplinary research collaborations that include an early-career faculty member. The big idea is to empower early-career faculty to build interdisciplinary research c more
Southcom Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Southcom Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
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Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, directed the establishment of the Southcom Autonomous Warfare Command.
The new command will support President Donald J. Trump's National Security Strategy priorities, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's National Defense Strategy lines of effort, Southcom imperatives, regional security coop more
Students Present Research with Real-World Impact at SASH 2026
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 23 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Students Present Research with Real-World Impact at SASH 2026
From examining ethics in the age of artificial intelligence to rethinking school library access and uncovering the history embedded in Fall River's waterfront, students brought complex questions into public view through their research and capstone projects at the 13th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) on Wednesday, April 2 more
Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing NRC Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a hearing conducting oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
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Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning and welcome to today's hearing. We welcome Chairman Nieh and the commissioners. It has been three years since we had the full Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NR more
Survey: CHRO Confidence Hits New High
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Survey: CHRO Confidence Hits New High
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Nearly 6 in 10 HR executives plan to increase their companies' hiring over the next six months. That's according to the latest survey of US chief human resource officers (CHROs) from The Conference Board.
This surge in hiring expectations-alongside rising confidence in employee engagement-has pushed the CHRO Confidence Index to a new high of 59, the strongest reading more
Swiggy To Launch Builders Club, Giving Developers and Enterprises Access to Its AI Commerce Stack
SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Swiggy To Launch Builders Club, Giving Developers and Enterprises Access to Its AI Commerce Stack
Bengaluru, India: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced the upcoming launch of Swiggy Builders Club, a community, partnership, and builder enablement program designed for developers, startups, and enterprises buildin more
Tech computer science professor selected for national AI education fellowship
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tech computer science professor selected for national AI education fellowship
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Tennessee Tech University computer science professor William Eberle, Ph.D., has been selected for the National Science Foundation's inaugural cohort of National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource AI Education Fellows, a prestigious program aimed at advancing artificial intelligence education acros more
TRAINING TOMORROW'S RAILROADERS: UTRGV engineering students build 40-foot track panel to advance railway safety research
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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TRAINING TOMORROW'S RAILROADERS: UTRGV engineering students build 40-foot track panel to advance railway safety research
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EDINBURG, TEXAS - APRIL 23, 2026 - The sharp clink of metal on metal echoed through the lab as students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stepped into the role of field engineers - bringing a full-scale railroad track to life with their own hands.
Twent more
U.S.-Colombia Business Council (USCBC) Welcomes PepsiCo's Athina Kanioura As USCBC Chair
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S.-Colombia Business Council (USCBC) Welcomes PepsiCo's Athina Kanioura As USCBC Chair
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The U.S. Chamber's U.S.-Colombia Business Council (USCBC) is pleased to announce that Athina Kanioura, Chief Executive Officer, Latin America Foods and Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at PepsiCo, will be assuming the role of USCBC Chair for the 2026-2027 period. She will succeed Ch more
UC Davis Receives $75M Historic Gift in Support of Veterinary Medicine
DAVIS, California, April 23 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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UC Davis Receives $75M Historic Gift in Support of Veterinary Medicine
The University of California, Davis, today announced the second largest individual gift ever made to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine: $75 million from Bay Area residents Kathy Chiao and Kenneth (Ken) Hao.
Their gift will name the school's new small animal hospital, which will provide cutting-edge veterinary more
UF prepares next generation of planners for Florida's growth challenges
GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 23 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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UF prepares next generation of planners for Florida's growth challenges
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Nearly 1,000 people move to Florida each day according to University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, accelerating development that is reshaping communities and placing growing demands on the state's natural resources and ecosystems.
At UF's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the next generation more
University of Virginia: Q&A - Who's Responsible When AI Makes Mistakes?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, by Davene Wasser with David Danks, professor in the Department of Philosophy:
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Q&A: Who's responsible when AI makes mistakes?
What happens when artificial intelligence gets it wrong? From self-driving cars to medical tools, rapid advances in AI are raising new ethical and legal concerns.
University of Virginia professor David Danks is uniquely positioned to speak about what happ more
USC and Tempus Form Strategic Collaboration Aimed at Accelerating Innovation Across Research and Patient Care
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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USC and Tempus form strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation across research and patient care
Together, the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Keck Medicine of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Tempus are creating a system-wide framework designed to connect research and patient care.
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The Keck School of Medicine of USC and K more
USC Has Record Presence at International Conference on Learning Representations 2026 with Landmark AI Research Presentations
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC at ICLR 2026
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This week, USC researchers will make a strong appearance at the 2026 International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) with a record-high number of papers selected to present at the prestigious oral session.
Held April 23-27 in Rio de Janeiro, ICLR is a premier gathering of professionals dedicated to advancing the branch of a more
USD Announces 2026 Undergraduate Research Award Winners
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD Announces 2026 Undergraduate Research Award Winners
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Presented by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Undergraduate Research Awards are presented annually to recognize undergraduate students who have completed distinguished and exceptional research. Students who present research at USD's IdeaFest are automatically nominated for the award; a multi-disciplinary group of fac more
UT San Antonio team takes top honors at Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio team takes top honors at Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition
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Two UT San Antonio teams took first and second prizes at the Draper Data Science Business Plan Competition, an annual event hosted by the UT San Antonio College of AI, Cyber and Computing.
The two winning teams were amongst a total of seven student-led teams from across the U.S. that were competing for u more
UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
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Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat more
VR Immerses Students in Zero-waste Supply Chain
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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VR Immerses Students in Zero-waste Supply Chain
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By Rose Semenov
The power of virtual reality (VR) transported undergraduate Minnesota Carlson students to the Greek island of Tilos for an immersive experience tackling challenges in the zero-waste supply chain.
This marks the first VR case study used in a Carlson classroom. The VR experience (this link opens in a more
Winthrop Announces Partnership with the SCRA to Launch Innovation Hub to Drive Tech Ecosystem Growth Across South Carolina
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 23 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Winthrop Announces Partnership with the SCRA to Launch Innovation Hub to Drive Tech Ecosystem Growth Across South Carolina
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* Winthrop and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the launch of an innovation hub that will be housed at the Rock Hill-based university.
* Winthrop's innovation hub is one in the statewide network of hubs designed to accelerate investment and more
World's Largest Computing Association Announces ACM AI Leadership Summit - August 2026
NEW YORK, April 23 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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World's Largest Computing Association Announces ACM AI Leadership Summit - August 2026
Eminent Roster of Participants to Include ACM A.M. Turing Award Laureates
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ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has announced the ACM AI Leadership Summit, bringing together researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore how AI can b more
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
KENT, Ohio, April 23 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
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Wright State is leading a $2.5 million grant project to improve students' AI literacy and prepare them for careers in a workforce increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Wright State University has been awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to develop new AI-focused curriculum, train educators to teach it more
AMA urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots
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WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) today urged federal lawmakers to put stronger safeguards in place as the use of augmented intelligence (AI) chatbots in mental health care continues to grow. The AMA emphasized both the promise and risks of these rapidly expanding technologies.
In letters more
American University: What Does the Meta and YouTube Ruling Mean for the Future of Tech?
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- American University issued the following Q&A on April 21, 2026, with Derrick Cogburn, School of International Service professor and co-director of Internet Governance Lab, by Emma Vitale:
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What does the Meta and YouTube Ruling Mean for the Future of Tech?
SIS professor and Co-Director of AU's Internet Governance Lab Derrick Cogburn helps unpack the Los Angeles jury decision that found Meta and YouTube negligent in a social media harms trial.
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A Los Angeles jury more
Behind the Stacks: Mia Morales Aguilar
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Behind the Stacks: Mia Morales Aguilar
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At the RLB Library's Special Collections & Archives, student interns are an essential part of our mission. They help preserve and provide access to UBalt's history while gaining practical experience that supports their academic interests and professional goals. These experiences go beyond routine tasks; they connect students to the university's history while more
COMM Updates - 4/22/2026
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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COMM Updates -
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Graduate Field Administrator Joanna Alario received the Casey Moore Impact Award from the Cornell Graduate School. This award is given to a member of the administrative community who contributes to the advancement of access, equal opportunity, and success in graduate education. Recipients demonstrate this by going above and beyond in ment more
Congressman Moulton Announces Nearly $4 Million Federal Investment in Andover-Based Health Innovation Company Through ARPA-H
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Moulton Announces Nearly $4 Million Federal Investment in Andover-Based Health Innovation Company Through ARPA-H
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today announced a new major federal investment, as the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) awarded a new contract to Andover-based Physical Sciences, Inc. to support cutting-edge health technology d more
Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks at an Event Hosted by the Brookings Institution
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 21, 2026, by Governor Christopher J. Waller at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution:
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Modernizing Federal Reserve Operations in the 21st Century
Thank you, David and thank you to Brookings for having me speak today./1 Whenever anyone hears the words "Federal Reserve" they immediately think about monetary policy and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) setting the federal funds rate. There is obvi more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of the Markets Group Nordstrom Issues Remarks at the Norges Bank 2026 Markets Conference
OSLO, Norway, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on April 21, 2026, by head of the markets group Anna Nordstrom at the Norges Bank markets conference:
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A Market in Motion: Looking Back on Three Decades in Foreign Exchange
As prepared for delivery
Good morning. I'm so pleased to be with you today at the annual Markets Conference here at the Norges Bank. Being in Oslo and engaging with this group of thought leaders and practitioners from across t more
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
KENT, Ohio, April 22 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
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A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University's annual Wright Venture competition.
Five Wright State University students pitched original business ideas to a panel of experts -and competed for $5,000 in startup funding -during Wright V more
Menendez Joins Tlaib in Push to Lower Grocery Costs for Families, End Price Gouging in Stores
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Joins Tlaib in Push to Lower Grocery Costs for Families, End Price Gouging in Stores
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) on the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, which would prohibit price gouging by grocery stores, including "personalized price gouging" where stores use consumers' sensitive personal information again more
Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Pitch to Gut Cost Saving Energy Programs, Slams Wright for Shortchanging Hanford
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ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
Pressed on whether gas will dip to $3/gallon again before the end of the year, Wright says: "Nobody can offer guarantees about the future."
WATCH AND READ : Senator Murray's opening remarks
WATCH : Senator Murray's more
Seven CLAS research teams receive OVPR awards' first-ever Large Grant Development Opportunity
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 22 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Seven CLAS research teams receive OVPR awards' first-ever Large Grant Development Opportunity
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) faculty are part of seven of 12 interdisciplinary research teams selected by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) to develop large, competitive grant proposals.
The projects span areas including cancer survivorship, more
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton-Led Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation led by U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) to strengthen oversight of U.S. semiconductor export controls passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously, today.
The Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act, which Representative Stanton introduced wit more
TechNet Statement on House Privacy Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 22 [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 Statement on House Privacy Legislation
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TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, released the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore in response to the House Energy and Commerce and House Financial Services Committees' privac more
TechNet, CCIA, ITI, and SIIA File Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
WASHINGTON, April 22 [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, CCIA, ITI, and SIIA File Amicus Brief in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
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Today, a broad coalition representing the technology sector and a significant portion of the U.S. economy filed an amicus brief in the Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. lawsuit pend more
Ultimate Draft Pick: CMU Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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The Ultimate Draft Pick: CMU Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation
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Pittsburgh once powered America's industrial economy, and it is now galvanizing the era of artificial intelligence. This week, Carnegie Mellon University -the birthplace of AI -and the AI Strike Team hosted a first-string lineup of global visionaries to highlight the city's power at the intersection of sport and inno more
Senator Blunt Rochester Pushes Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh on Independence of Fed
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Pushes Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh on Independence of Fed
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today pressed Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, on his inconsistent position on interest rates and his willingness to gamble with America's workforce in the era of Ar more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Biometric Technologies & Global Security Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11783) on April 16, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Biometric Technologies and Global Security
Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributes - such as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements - to authenticate an individual's more
China's 15th Five-Year Plan - S&T & Economic Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13204) on April 16, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: S&T and Economic Priorities
On March 12, 2026, the legislature of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) approved China's 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (FYP) (2025-2030) and the Outline of Long-Term Go more
Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026 - Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance & Mail-In Ballots Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11419) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Election Law and the Supreme Court in 2026: Pending Cases on Redistricting, Campaign Finance and Mail-In Ballots
As the November 2026 congressional elections approach, three cases addressing various aspects of election law are pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court i more
Farm Bill Primer - SNAP & Nutrition Title Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12255) on April 15, 2026.
The white paper is written by nutrition assistance policy specialist Randy Alison Aussenberg and social policy specialists Gene Falk and Kara Clifford Billings.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: SNAP and Nutrition Title Programs
The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of nutrition or domestic food assistance pro more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on April 14, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoratio more
New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12929) on April 15, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program: Background, Federal Role, and Selected Legal Issues
Congress has prohibited tolling of federal-aid highways and passed a series of exceptions to the prohibition. One such exception is the Value P more
Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11418) on April 15, 2026, by legislative attorneys Alexander H. Pepper and Jay B. Sykes:
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Recent Developments in Hart-Scott-Rodino Merger Review
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the HSR Act) requires parties to mergers and acquisitions that exceed certain size thresholds to file a notification with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal more
Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12680) on April 14, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Recent Regulatory Changes to Bank Capital Requirements
Capital requirements are one of the primary ways banks are regulated for safety and soundness. (For background, see CRS Report R47447, Bank Capital Requirements: A Primer an more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - FY2027 Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13203) on April 15, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: FY2027 Budget Request
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), an agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI), has a mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Congress funds F more
Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11831) on April 14, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)
What Is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)?
According to the Marine Corps,
'The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is a planned effort by the Marine Corps to provide a purpose-built family of vehicles, with new more
Artemis - NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11643) on April 13, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh.
Here are excerpts:
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Artemis: NASA's Program to Return Humans to the Moon
Between 1969 and 1972, the Apollo program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landed 12 American men on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth. Artemis, named for Apollo's twin sister in more
Farm Bill Primer - Conservation Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12024) on April 13, 2026, by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Conservation Title
The conservation title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on private more
Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process, 1975-2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12679) on April 13, 2026, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
Here are excerpts:
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The Length of Major Steps in the Supreme Court Appointment Process (1975-2022)
This Insight provides historical data and information related to the length of time it has taken to appoint new Justices to the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2022. Specifically, for individual more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12422) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled more
Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12423) on April 13, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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Preliminary Data on the IRA Residential Clean Energy Credit
In August 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released preliminary 2023 data on the residential clean energy credit (RCEC) and the energy efficient home improvement credit (EEHIC). The credits were scheduled to expire more
Speakers of the House - Elections, 1913-2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL30857) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913-2025" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Each new House elects a Speaker by roll call vote when it first convenes. Customarily, the conference of each major party nominates a candidate whose name is placed in nomination. A Member normally votes for the more
Types of Committee Hearings Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-317) on April 13, 2026, entitled "Types of Committee Hearings" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Congressional committee hearings may be broadly classified into four types: legislative, oversight, investigative, and confirmation. Hearings may be held on Capitol Hill or elsewhere (e.g., a committee member's district or state, or a site related to the su more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction - Brief Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on April 13, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed wit more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
9 Hospitals, Health Systems Groups Urge HRSA To Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- A group of nine hospitals and health systems submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the approach would undermine the intent of the long-standing drug pricing program and strain providers serving vulnerable populations.
The hospitals underscore that the original 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to pr more
AbbVie Urges HRSA to Approve 340B Rebate Model to Strengthen Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AbbVie Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration requesting approval and implementation of a 340B Rebate Model to address ongoing issues within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company focused on key therapeutic areas, highlighted serious challenges in preventing duplicate discounts and diversion of drugs in the current replenishment model and underscored the need for HRSA to act expeditiously. more
ACLU Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter expresses opposition to changes that would affect eligibility and verification requirements for federal public and assisted housing programs, urging HUD to preserve its existing regulations.
The ACLU more
AdventHealth Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AdventHealth, Altamonte Springs, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed serious reservations about shifting from the current upfront discount model of the 340B drug-pricing program to a retrospective rebate framework, emphasizing potential adverse impacts on hospital finances and patient care.
In the letter, AdventHealth argu more
Adventist Health Tillamook Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adventist Health Tillamook has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed transition from the current upfront discount structure of the 340B program to a rebate-based model. The hospital cautions that this shift could disrupt established workflows, increase administrative costs, and impede its ability to provide essential healthcare services to its community in Tillamook County, Oregon.
The more
Advocate Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Organ Procurement Organization Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocate Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations. The letter highlights apprehensions about potential negative effects of CMS's market-based approach to OPO oversight on hospitals, healthcare staff, and patients involved in organ donation and transplantation.
Advocate Health serves around s more
Advocates for Community Health Urges Alternative Approach to HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocates for Community Health, representing 51 member community health centers serving over 4 million patients across 22 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ACH highlighted concerns about the proposed rebate model's fiscal and administrative burdens on CHCs, urging HRSA to explore an alternative approach involving a neutral claims clearinghouse more
AFGE Opposes Food Safety & Inspection Service Proposed Increase in Poultry Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). The letter challenges the agency's assertion that FSIS inspectors could effectively conduct carcass-by-carcass ins more
AID Upstate Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AID Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the financial and administrative challenges the rebate model could impose on covered entities like itself, threatening their ability to deliver critical patient services.
AID Upstate expressed deep concern that the shift from upfront drug discounts to a rebate-bas more
Alaska Pharmacy Association Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Alaska Pharmacy Association - Health-System Academy submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to pilot a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The association, representing pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alaska's hospitals, health systems, and clinics, particularly those serving remote and medically underserved areas, cautioned that this fundamental shi more
Albany Area Primary Health Care Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Albany Area Primary Health Care Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. AAPHC warns that the shift from up-front manufacturer discounts to retrospective rebates threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHCs, which serve vulnerable populations relying on affordable medications.
AAPHC, a CHC bas more
AltaPointe Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AltaPointe Health Systems Inc., Mobile, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center detailed financial, administrative, and patient care risks posed by shifting to a rebate-based pricing model requiring upfront drug purchases at full wholesale acquisition cost before receiving manufacturer rebates.
AltaPointe Health emphasized that t more
American Healthcare Conundrum Addresses 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Healthcare Conundrum, an independent investigative data journalism project focused on quantifying waste in the U.S. healthcare system, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter emphasizes the value of retaining the rebate concept within the 340B program and outlines detailed recommendations to improve transparency, auditability, and program integrity.
The l more
American Public Health Association Urges USDA to Maintain Swine Slaughter Line Speed Limits for Worker Safety
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Public Health Association Occupational Health and Safety Section has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to remove the maximum evisceration line speed limit of 1,106 head per hour under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. APHA emphasized that eliminating this cap and allowing unlimited line speeds poses serious risks to the health more
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Appeals to USDA to Halt Increase in Poultry Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service urging the agency to stop its plan to raise the maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey slaughterhouses. The letter reflects the opinions of 3,608 ASPCA supporters who oppose the proposed regulation change.
The USDA's proposal would raise the maximum line speeds under the New Poultry Inspe more
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot and Urges Upfront Discount Alternatives
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing over 65,000 pharmacy professionals nationwide, ASHP expressed opposition to the introduction of a rebate model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program, advocating for the retention of the current prospective discount structure instead.
ASHP criticized more
American Thoracic Society Urges EPA For Consistent Economic Analysis of Marine Tank Loading Vessel Emission Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Thoracic Society, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Economic Impact Analysis for the Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants targeting marine tank loading vessels. ATS, representing over 20,000 healthcare and scientific professionals specializing in respiratory and critical care illnesses, emphasized the importance of applying a uniform and comprehensive approach to more
American Waterways Operators Recommend Clarifications in EPA's Marine Tank Vessel Loading Emission Standards Review
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for marine tank vessel loading operations. The letter reflects the perspectives of AWO's over 300 members, who operate the majority of the nation's 40,000-vessel domestic maritime fleet.
In the comment letter, AWO identified specific a more
American Waterways Operators Urges Caution and Collaboration on Remote Drawbridge Operations in Newark Bay
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding proposed amendments to the operating regulations for the Lehigh Valley Drawbridge across Newark Bay, situated between Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey. The letter addressed concerns over the remote operation of the bridge and its implications for maritime safety and commerce.
AWO represents the largest segment of the nation's domestic maritime fleet, responsible for moving more
Amity Medical Group Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Amity Medical Group Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit medical practice, serving communities in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, highlighted critical operational and financial risks posed by the pilot program to Community Health Centers nationwide.
The letter detailed how the shift in res more
Apicha Community Health Center Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Apicha Community Health Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Apicha CHC emphasized that the 340B program is essential to serving vulnerable communities by providing affordable medications and supporting broad healthcare services at federally qualified health centers.
Apicha CHC warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to CH more
Arizona Mining Association Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Arizona Mining Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service concerning the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The association expressed concerns that the proposed rewrite of regulations governing exploration and development of locatable minerals on National Forest System lands introduces unnecessary complexity and procedural hurdles that could undermine national mineral supply objectives.
Representi more
Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Little Rock, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. AACF emphasized the importance of reinstating the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and continuing annual Household Food Security reports to accurately monitor national and state food security t more
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The hospital detailed concerns regarding increased costs, administrative burdens, and risks to patient care resulting from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program affecti more
Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ASPPR strongly opposes HRSA's proposal to implement a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities and urges the agency to explore less burdensome alternatives.
The association emphasized the vital role CHCs play in Puerto Rico's health care system by providing primary and pr more
Aspirus Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Discount Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Aspirus Health, Wausau, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter addresses concerns over HRSA's consideration of moving from an upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Drug Pricing Program as part of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
Aspirus Health strongly advises against implementing a rebate mechanism, arguing that any such change would impose substantial new administr more
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- B.A. Cheney LLC, Riviera Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program managed by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. The company expressed opposition to several elements of the proposed rulemaking, highlighting concerns about impacts on industry flexibility, investment, and market access.
B.A. Cheney, LLC emphasized the importance of the TRQ more
Baltimore Medical System Warns Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Jeopardizes Patient Care and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Baltimore Medical System Inc., Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores the operational and financial risks the rebate model poses to CHCs, which rely on the longstanding 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive patient services.
Baltimore Medical System detailed its integrated care appr more
Bend Mayor Kebler Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Household Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Bend (Oregon) Mayor Melanie Kebler submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that targets mixed-status households by imposing new documentation requirements for individuals seeking or receiving rental assistance. The city emphasized that the longstanding HUD policy allowing prorated housing assistance for eligible members of mixed-status households has been critical in promoting housi more
Biogen Urges HRSA to Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Greater Transparency and Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Biogen Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, a global biotechnology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Biogen emphasized the urgent need for enhanced mechanisms to confirm that 340B Program discounts are used directly to benefit vulnerable populations served by covered entities (CEs), while addressing ongoing integrity and duplicate discount concerns.
In its resp more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges Fundamental Reforms in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BIO, representing a wide range of biotechnology companies globally, highlighted concerns about the exponential growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and urged implementation of a rebate model pilot to enhance program integrity and prevent duplicate discounts.
BIO detailed that the 340B program ha more
BJC Health System Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- BJC Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BJC, a healthcare network serving the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, including southern Illinois and eastern Kansas, expressed concerns over the proposed shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate system within the 340B Drug Discount Program.
The letter emphasized that BJC's member hospitals, more
Boston Medical Center Health System Warns Against Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Boston Medical Center Health System, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BMCHS cautioned that the change from the current upfront drug discount model to a rebate-based system would impose severe operational, financial, and administrative burdens that threaten patient care and hospital viability. more
Box Commons Proposes Third-Party Conformance Attestation Pattern to NHTSA for Zoox Exemption Petition
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Box Commons, Redwood City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automated driving system-equipped vehicles. The nonprofit does not oppose Zoox's petition but suggests that NHTSA use its authority under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30113 to incorporate a structured third-party conformance attestation approa more
Brooklyn Defender Services Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Eligibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Brooklyn Defender Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal would alter existing policies under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, jeopardizing housing assistance for mixed-status families-households comprising members with differing immigration statuses-but especially impacting communities in New York State and City. more
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Inc., Concord, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration voicing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide and undermine their ability to serve vulnerable populations.
CRCHC highlights that the 340B program is foundational to their more
Calif. Food & Agriculture Undersecretary Birdsong Highlights Importance of USDA Agricultural Data Amid Concerns Over Report Discontinuation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Christine Birdsong submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the role that specific National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS data products play in supporting California's agriculture industry. The letter addresses concerns about gaps in agricultural data availability and identifies opportunities to enhance the usability and relevance of USDA-produ more
Calif. Health Care Services Director Baass Urges CMS to Modernize Medicaid Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Health Care Services Director Michelle Baass has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing CMS' Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. As the managing agency for MediCal, the largest Medicaid program in the United States, DHCS emphasized its commitment to safeguarding Medicaid resources and ensuring access to healthcare for members by preventi more
Calif. Rural Legal Assistance Opposes HUD Proposal on Mixed Status Families in Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule concerning "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization argues that the proposed rule, which seeks to restrict HUD-assisted housing eligibility for mixed immigration status families, threatens to break up f more
California Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Primary Care Association, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing nearly 2,300 Community Health Centers (CHCs) in California and the 6.2 million patients they serve, CPCA opposes the implementation of a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities (CEs) and calls for exemption of CHCs due to their financial vulnerability.
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California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the rule, if finalized, would separate families with mixed immigration statuses, increase homelessness, and create onerous verification barriers that w more
Canal Alliance Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Canal Alliance, San Rafael, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization cautioned that the rule threatens to destabilize tens of thousands of assisted households, particularly impacting U.S. citizen children and seniors, and could harm California's already fragile hous more
Care For the Homeless Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule Impacting Mixed Status Families in Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Care For the Homeless, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization called on HUD to completely withdraw the proposal, which they argue would dismantle protections for mixed status families and worsen hardships for vulnerable populations.
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Carevide Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carevide submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the proposed shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a retrospective rebate model could destabilize its pharmacy operations and jeopardize access to medications for vulnerable populations in North Texas.
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Carolina Family Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Family Health Centers Inc., Wilson, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CFHC cautions that the pilot would impose severe financial and operational strains on community health centers like their own in Eastern North Carolina, threatening the ability of safety-net providers to serve millions of vulnerable patients.
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Carolina Health Centers Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Health Centers Inc., Greenwood, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter detailed the substantial operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by shifting from the current upfront 340B discount pricing to a retrospective rebate system for Community Health Center more
Cascade Columbia Distribution Seeks Clarification on Chitosan Petition Review Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cascade Columbia Distribution, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board requesting clarification regarding the independent review status of its petition to reassess chitosan as a nonsynthetic substance. The petition, originally filed in July 2024, concerns naturally derived chitosan from crustacean shells and asks only for a classification determination rather than rulemaking, addition to the National List, or a more
Cempa Community Care Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Patient and Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cempa Community Care, Chattanooga, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center and Ryan White-funded provider highlighted concerns regarding the financial, operational, and patient access risks the rebate model would impose on covered entities like itself.
Cempa Community Care emphasized that shifting from upfront 340B disc more
Centro Legal De La Raza Criticizes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Centro Legal, a legal services organization focused on protecting the rights of low-income immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities, argues that the rule would have devastating effects on Californ more
ChesPenn Health Services Highlights Risks of 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ChesPenn Health Services, Eddystone, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and its potential operational and financial impacts on community health centers. ChesPenn underscored that the 340B program is foundational to CHCs' ability to serve vulnerable populations by enabling affordable access to medications. However, the shift of rebate resp more
CHI Mercy Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI Mercy Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health and a key provider in Oregon's medically underserved Douglas County, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which serves a large number of low-income and uninsured patients, criticized HRSA's request for information on shifting from the longstan more
CHI St. Joseph's Health Urges HRSA to Retain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI St. Joseph's Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based safety-net provider serving vulnerable and underserved patient populations, argues that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive costs and operation more
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Financial and Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving as Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital and a referral center for southeastern Virginia and parts of North Carolina, CHKD opposes the pilot program due to the anticipated financial impact and increased administrati more
Citizens Memorial Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model under the 340B program. The hospital emphasized that the costs and administrative burdens associated with the new rebate program would outweigh any potential benefits.
In its letter, the hospital detailed the substantial operational and financ more
City of Hope National Medical Center Urges HRSA to Avoid 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Operational and Financial Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. COH expresses opposition to the proposed rebate-based 340B model, citing concerns about increased operational burdens, cash-flow disruptions, and reduced resources for charity care and more
Colorado Hospital Association Strongly Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Colorado Hospital Association, Greenwood Village, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHA argues that the existing upfront discount model has effectively supported hospitals in extending limited federal resources to provide patient care and should not be replaced.
CHA warns that transitioning from the current upfront discount framework to a rebate system would more
CommonSpirit Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CommonSpirit Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's request for information on potentially shifting the longstanding 340B drug pricing program from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate structure.
CommonSpirit Health, which operates numerous rural and safety-net hospitals as 340B covere more
Community Board 11 Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to express opposition to the agency's Proposed Rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Representing an East Harlem district with approximately 130,000 residents, the board emphasizes that the rule threatens the housing stability of thousands of families, especially within more
Community Bridges Opposes HUD Proposal on Eligibility Verification for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Bridges, Watsonville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed regulation titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization serves over 20,000 individuals annually in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties through a range of programs supporting vulnerable populations, including children, families, and seniors.
In its le more
Community Clinic of Maui Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Clinic of Maui Inc., Wailuku, Hawaii, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the potential operational, financial, and patient access risks that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model could pose to community health centers nationwide.
In the letter, CCM emphasizes that the 340B program is vital more
Community Health Association of Spokane Urges HRSA to Exempt Federally Qualified Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Community Health Association of Spokane, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHAS Health, which operates 29 clinics serving vulnerable populations in eastern Washington and north-central Idaho, argued that the rebate model threatens the financial stability and core mission of CHCs nationwide by shifting the responsibility of cost r more
Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Center Inc., Middletown, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter warns that shifting financial responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through a rebate system threatens to destabilize CHC pharmacy operations nationwide and negatively impact vulnerable patient populations.
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Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Santa Maria, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that shifting rebate responsibilities to safety-net providers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and patient care for millions of vulnerable individuals relying on discounted medications.
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Community Health Net Expresses Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Net has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHN, a participant in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program, outlined in the letter the potential challenges a transition to a rebate-based structure could impose on providers that serve underserved and vulnerable populations.
The organization emphasized that the current 340B model more
Community Hospital of San Bernardino, St. Bernardine Medical Center Oppose Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter was sent in response to HRSA's Request for Information regarding a potential change from the existing upfront discount system under the 340B drug discount program to a rebate mechanism.
The hospitals, which serve vulnerable a more
Community Voices for 340B Urges HRSA to Preserve Upfront Discount Model for Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Voices for 340B submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. CV340B highlighted concerns about the financial and operational impacts on covered entities, possible patient harm, and the lack of manufacturer transparency and accountability in the proposed model.
CV340B emphasized that the 340B program has allowed safety-net providers, including hospital more
Connecticut Institute for Communities Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc., Danbury, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CIFC Health emphasized the operational, financial, and patient-care risks the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers.
CIFC Health underscored the critical role the 340B program plays in enabling it to provide afford more
Consumer Reports Urges Specific Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems in Response to NHTSA Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposal aims to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 to exempt vehicles equipped with automated driving systems lacking manually operated controls from current visibility and windshield performance requirements.
Consumer Reports recognizes that the existin more
Craneware Group Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Craneware Group, Deerfield Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposal for a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which offers financial, compliance, and operational infrastructure solutions to hospitals and health systems nationwide, provided an analysis of 2025 prescription and medical transactions that underscored the potential financial and opera more
CrescentCare Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CrescentCare, New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CrescentCare warns that the pilot would impose serious financial and operational risks on community health centers that serve vulnerable populations nationwide.
The organization highlights that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has for decades enabled CHCs to provide out more
CurePSP Urges VA to Expand Neurodegenerative Disease Review to Include Parkinsonian Diseases
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CurePSP, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urging an expansion of the VA's ongoing review of scientific literature and historical claims data relating to military environmental exposures and neurodegenerative diseases. CurePSP emphasized the importance of including progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and multiple system atrophy alongside Parkinson's disease in the review currently conducted by the more
Dallas County Medical Center Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dallas County Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital detailed substantial concerns about the proposed rebate model and urged HRSA to consider alternative approaches for deduplication between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.
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Damien Center Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Damien Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Indiana-based community health center, which serves people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations, expressed deep concerns about the administrative and financial impacts of shifting from upfront discounts to a rebate-based drug pricing model under the 340B program.
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DC Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The DC Primary Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing eight community health centers in D.C. that serve over 184,000 patients, DCPCA strongly opposed a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities, citing substantial financial and operational risks to CHCs and their low-income patients.
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Denver Health Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Denver Health, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The comprehensive health system, which serves over 280,000 patients annually through its hospital, community health centers, school-based clinics, and other pediatric and primary care facilities, warns that the rebate model threatens to destabilize it more
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program. The hospital administration voiced concerns about replacing the long-standing upfront discount system with a rebate mechanism, emphasizing that such a move would impose excessive costs and operational burdens on covered entities like themselves.
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Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Urges HRSA Against 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital, Tucumcari, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital opposes HRSA's Request for Information on implementing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, warning that such a change would threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals and restrict access to healthcare in underserved areas.
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Duke University Health System Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Duke University Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores Duke's preference for maintaining the current upfront discount approach to the 340B drug pricing program, which the health system says effectively supports its mission to extend care and services to vulnerable patient populations.
Duke argues that transitioning to a r more
Dun & Bradstreet Urges Risk-Based Approach in Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Negative Option Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, Florida, a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule concerning prenotification negative option plans. The letter emphasizes D&B's support for core marketing principles that include clear disclosure, consumer awareness, and straightforward cancellation mechanisms while advocatin more
Edgefield County Healthcare Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Edgefield County Healthcare, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The facility advises against replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program with a rebate mechanism, citing substantial administrative burdens, financial risks, and adverse impacts on patient care.
In its letter, Edgefield County Healthcare underscores that a more
Eli Lilly Supports 340B Rebate Model to Enhance Transparency and Compliance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a member of the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers Association of America (PhRMA), Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), Lilly aligns with their input and urges HRSA to consider a rebate mode more
Ellsworth County Medical Center Voices Concern Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Impact on Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ellsworth County Medical Center, Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B drug rebate model. The hospital emphasized the potential financial risks that the new rebate system could pose to small rural hospitals that operate on narrow margins and rely on predictable cash flow for budgeting.
The letter highlights that under the curre more
Entratus Proposes AI-Powered Solutions to CMS for Combating Fraud in Healthcare Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Entratus LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to strengthen program integrity, enhance consumer protection, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, particularly within the Federally Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges.
Entratus outlines ho more
Erie Family Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Erie Family Health Centers, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Erie urges HRSA to exempt health centers from the program or, at minimum, implement safeguards to mitigate potential harm.
Erie conveyed that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential for making medications affordable and sustaining comprehensive healthcare service more
Eskenazi Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eskenazi Health, Marion County, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter details concerns about the operational, financial, and patient access risks such a shift would pose.
Eskenazi Health has been a participant in the 340B Program since the late 1990s and relies heavily on th more
Essentia Health Urges CMS for Targeted Oversight to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to enhance program integrity by identifying fraud, waste, and abuse within federal health programs, and provides recommendations to balance regulatory vigilance with operational efficien more
Exelixis Urges HRSA to Implement Comprehensive 340B Rebate Model to Address Program Integrity Issues
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Exelixis Inc., Alameda, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration advocating for the adoption of a retrospective rebate approach in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Exelixis emphasized that shifting from the current upfront discount system to a rebate model would enhance compliance and transparency, addressing widespread abuses in the program.
In its letter, Exelixis expressed concern over persistent violations of 340 more
Fair Housing Council of Oregon Opposes HUD Proposal to End Prorated Housing Assistance for Mixed-Eligibility Families
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Council of Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed amendments to 24 CFR Sec. 5.506(b)(2), part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 190 relating to verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. FHCO, Oregon's only private nonprofit focused on eliminating illegal housing discrimination, contends that the amendments, which would requir more
Fair Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rulemaking related to verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01). The FHJC argues that the rule threatens housing opportunities for thousands of immigrant families and violates HUD's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.
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Feeding New York State Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Supplement
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Feeding New York State submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service addressing the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The statewide association, representing New York's 10 food banks and thousands of affiliated organizations combatting hunger, emphasized the indispensable role of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Popula more
Fieldale Farms Endorses USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fieldale Farms Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The family-owned and vertically integrated broiler producer, based in Northeast Georgia, emphasizes the benefits of the proposed changes for the poultry industry, more
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fonterra Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service regarding proposed amendments to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. The dairy ingredient importer conveyed apprehension about suggested revisions that could affect TRQ administration and utilization, particularly the advance of the surrender and reallocation.
Fonterra (USA) Inc., with its headquarters in Chicago and about 80 employees more
Food & Water Watch Urges USDA to Restore Key Food Security Survey and Enhance Agricultural Consolidation Data
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Food and Water Watch submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the need to restore the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and to enhance data on consolidation within the U.S. food system. The letter was issued in response to the ERS's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research.
Food & Water Watch highlighted more
Fordland Clinic Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fordland Clinic, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic detailed several operational and financial concerns that the rebate model would impose, particularly given its small size and limited operating margins.
Fordland Clinic outlined that under the rebate model, their annual working capital would need to increase by about $1.35 millio more
Gardner Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gardner Health Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit federally qualified health center based in San Jose, California, highlights the severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would pose to community health centers nationwide.
The 340B program enables CHCs to purchase outpatient medications at discounted prices to more
Golden Valley Health Centers Warns of Severe Risks From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Golden Valley Health Centers, Atwater, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health centers urge HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from the pilot, highlighting projected financial losses, operational complexities, and threats to patient access to affordable medication.
Golden Valley Health Centers emphasizes that the p more
GPA Midstream Association Supports ExxonMobil's Preemption Request on Hazardous Material Transportation Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The GPA Midstream Association submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter presents a rebuttal supporting ExxonMobil Corp.'s request for a preemption determination regarding state laws regulating hazardous material transportation.
GPA Midstream asserts that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) establishes broad and uniform standards that preempt confli more
Grady Health System Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Patient Care Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Grady asserts that switching from the long-standing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism would impose substantial administrative costs and operational burdens, ultimately threatening patient care for vulnerable populations more
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The GRHC, which manages public housing and voucher programs in Michigan's Kent and Ottawa Counties, cautioned that the proposal would separate families, destabilize communities, and contradict current law without e more
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Saginaw, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter warns that this pilot program poses significant operational and financial risks to Community Health Centers, threatening their ability to provide essential healthcare services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
GLBHC emphasized that more
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc., Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. GLFHC highlighted the operational, financial, and patient-care risks that this program poses to Community Health Centers, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation.
GLFHC emphasized that the 340B Program is essential for CHCs to address health disparitie more
Greater Regional Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Regional Health (GRH), a hospital located in Creston, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter expresses opposition to the proposed implementation of a rebate-based mechanism in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including any pilot program that would replace the existing upfront discount model.
GRH emphasized that the current upfront discount system is eff more
Gulf Health Hospitals Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gulf Health Hospitals Inc. DBA North Baldwin Infirmary and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information (RFI) regarding the possible implementation of a rebate model designed to address deduplication of discounts under the 340B Program and the Medicare Drug Price more
Harris Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Harris Health of Houston submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The integrated healthcare system, which serves Harris County residents regardless of their ability to pay, emphasized the critical role the current 340B upfront discount program plays in supporting its operations and patient care.
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The District, a key safety-net provider operating community health centers in Palm Beach County, warned that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing system poses serious financial, operational, and patient care ris more
Health Services of North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Health Services of North Texas Inc., Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HSNT urged the agency to exempt CHCs from the program, warning that the model poses a severe threat to the financial stability of safety-net providers and their ability to serve vulnerable populations.
HSNT outlined how participation in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Progr more
HealthLinc Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthLinc, Valparaiso, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program would destabilize safety-net providers such as Community Health Centers and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations.
In the letter, HealthLinc explains that the 340B program helps CHCs offer outpatient medicat more
HealthPoint Calls on HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthPoint has submitted a public comment letter urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to exempt CHCs from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot program would impose substantial financial and operational burdens on CHCs, jeopardizing their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patients.
HealthPoint emphasizes that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been critical in enabling CHCs to se more
Heartland Alliance Health Urges HRSA to Exempt FQHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Alliance Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HAH cautioned that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount approach to a post-sale rebate mechanism would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on FQHCs, undermining the original statutory objectives of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
HAH emphasized that FQ more
Heartland Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Health Services, Peoria, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by the agency. The letter outlines concerns about the operational, financial, and patient care impacts that the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participating.
Heartland Health Services details that the p more
HIV/AIDS Alliance Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the potential operational, financial, and patient care risks this pilot poses to community health centers nationwide.
OHCC warns that shifting 340B program responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through this rebate model threatens to more
Home Forward Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Home Forward, the public housing authority (PHA) in Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule to amend Section 214 regulations under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposal would require PHAs to verify the eligible immigration status of all applicants and recipients of housing assistance.
Home Forward, which serves over 14,000 residen more
HOMETOWN Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HOMETOWN Health Center, Palmyra, Maine, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized that the proposed rebate shift from manufacturers to safety-net providers threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of CHCs nationwide.
HOMETOWN Health Center, which serves underserved and rural populations in central Maine by providing primary care more
Hospital Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing reservations about implementing a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The alliance, representing health systems and hospitals operating in-house specialty pharmacies, emphasized that the existing upfront discount mechanism is vital for sustaining access to high more
Housing Authority County of San Joaquin Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority County of San Joaquin, Stockton, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the proposal will destabilize thousands of lawfully assisted households, disproportionately harming U.S. citizen children, s more
Housing Authority of the County of San Mate Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo, Belmont, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The letter criticizes the February 20, 2026, proposal for risking harm to tens of thousands of lawfully assisted households and disproportionately affecting U.S. citizen children and se more
Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Justice Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter urges HUD to withdraw the rule entirely and maintain its current regulations regarding mixed-status families.
The Housing Justice Center argues that the proposed changes are both more
Housing Matters Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Housing Matters, Santa Cruz County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization expressed concerns that the rule would destabilize families, increase homelessness, and undermine the effectiveness of federal housing assistance programs.
The public comment le more
Howard Brown Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Howard Brown Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the Midwest, warns that the pilot program poses serious financial and operational risks to community health centers and threatens access to affordable medications for millions of vulnerable patients.
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Huggins Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Burdens on Rural Healthcare
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns that a rebate model would impose excessive administrative and financial burdens on their rural healthcare operations.
The hospital emphasized that the existing 340B discount mod more
Hunger Free Vermont Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Collection
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunger Free Vermont, South Burlington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter highlights the importance of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the programs of the Economic Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service for understanding food insecurity in more
Hunter Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunter Health Clinic Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the operational, financial, and patient care risks the pilot model would impose on Community Health Centers and Urban Indian Health Programs, urging HRSA to exempt these entities from participation.
Hunter Health Clinic emphasized the critical role the 340B program play more
Indiana Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Improve Timeliness and Regional Relevance of Agricultural Data
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Indiana Farm Bureau, Indianapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The letter addressed the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board, emphasizing the need for the USDA to enhance the practical utility of its agricultural data prod more
Indiana University Health Urges HRSA to Preserve Current 340B Discount Model and Cautions Against Rebate Pilot Expansion
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Indiana University Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing proposed changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program through a rebate model pilot program. IU Health detailed operational, financial, and patient-care concerns related to transitioning from the existing upfront point-of-purchase discount to a Wholesale Acquisition Cost-then-rebate structure under the pilot program.
IU Health outlined that its e more
Inova Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Inova Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining its reservations about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Inova cautioned that transitioning to a rebate structure would fundamentally change the long-standing design and operation of the 340B program and could jeopardize its ability to continue offering affordable healthcare to vulnerable populations.
Inova detailed that a rebate model would i more
Institute for Family Health Warns HRSA Against Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Institute for Family Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually across 27 locations in New York City and the Mid-Hudson Valley, the institute emphasized the 340B program's foundational role in providing affordable medications and suppo more
International Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- International Community Health Services, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ICHS cautioned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like Community Health Centers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and limit access to affordable medications for medically underserved populations more
Jane Pauley Community Health Center Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the transition from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable patients.
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Jefferson Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Privacy Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jefferson Health Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Jefferson Health urged HRSA to maintain the longstanding upfront discount model utilized by the 340B Drug Pricing Program, warning that switching to a rebate mechanism would impose excessive financial burdens and administrative more
Jericho Road Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jericho Road Community Health Center, Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center outlined the potential operational and financial risks this model poses to community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the pivotal role the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in serving vulnerable patient populations.
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Kentucky Agriculture Dept. Supports USDA Proposal to Allow Flexible Swine Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule on maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The proposal would enable establishments operating under the NSIS to determine their own line speeds based on their ability to maintain stringent food safety controls.
The department endo more
Kentucky Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Hospital Association, Louisville, representing all hospitals and health systems in Kentucky, including 79 participants in the 340B drug pricing program, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program initiated by the Health Resources and Services Administration. KHA expressed opposition to replacing the long-standing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism more
Kokua Kalihi Valley Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Honolulu, Hawaii, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. KKV, a community health center serving a predominantly low-income population in the 96819 zip code area of Hawaii, outlined the operational and financial risks posed by transferring rebate responsibilities from drug manufacturers to safety-net provid more
LA Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance Denounce USDA Plan to Accelerate Swine Slaughter Speeds, Citing Worker Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing plans to raise the processing line speeds in swine slaughterhouses. These organizations, representing food security advocates and farmworker coalitions, emphasize worker safety concerns in response to the USDA's proposals under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS).
The groups highlighted that current industrial slaughterh more
Lac Vieux Tribes Urges HRSA Clarification on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Reimbursement Practices
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center, Watersmeet, Michigan, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning payer practices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter highlights emerging concerns with commercial payers conditioning reimbursement on verification of 340B eligibility for dispensed med more
Lamoille Health Partners Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lamoille Health Partners Inc., Morristown, Vermont, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which serves vulnerable populations through Community Health Centers, warned that the shift from direct manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHC pharmacies nationwide.
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Lane Regional Medical Center Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The medical center cautions that shifting the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a prospective discount model to a rebate-based system will create financial risks and administrative burdens, impacting patient care services supported by the program.
In its letter, Lane more
Lawrence County Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lawrence County Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Critical Access Hospital located in Monticello, Mississippi, serving a rural community with limited healthcare access, emphasized the model's potential to disrupt operations and threaten patient care.
The hospital highlighted th more
Legal Action Center Urges CMS to Prioritize Consumer Access Over Fraud Crackdown in Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Action Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices.
LAC highlighted concerns that the current rhetoric around fraud, waste, and abuse has often resulted in punitive measures that disproportionately impact older more
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule regarding verification of eligible immigration status in HUD-assisted housing programs. The proposed rule (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01), published on Feb. 20, 2026, would change longstanding policies supporting mixed status families and impose significant new verification requirements on housin more
Long Term Care Community Coalition Calls for Greater Transparency in Nursing Home Finance to Protect Residents
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns related to opaque nursing home ownership and financial practices. The letter focuses on CMS's Request for Information regarding regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare financial arrangements under the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative.
The coalition highlighted systemic is more
Los Angeles Housing Dept. Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Housing Department, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. LAHD emphasized concerns that the proposal would destabilize housing for thousands of residents and worsen the national homelessness crisis.
The letter critiques HUD's plan more
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Expresses Concern Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LBU outlined its concerns about the potential financial and operational hardships the pilot program would impose on the clinic and its patients.
Founded in 1971, LBU serves approximately 26,000 patients annually more
Matthew 25 AIDS Services Strongly Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Risks to Patient Care and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc., Henderson, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs. The organization expressed concerns that implementing this rebate model would threaten patient access, increase financial risks, and impose substantial administrative burdens that could undermine the sustainability of essential health services.
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McLeod Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- McLeod Health, Florence, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing aspects of the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information, outlines operational, financial, and patient care risks associated with shifting from an upfront discount pricing system to a rebate-based model under the 340B program.
MCDI emphasized that the current 340B program more
Meat Institute Backs FSIS Proposal to Raise Poultry Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Meat Institute, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The letter endorsed FSIS's plan to enable establishments to adjust line speeds based on their ability to maintain process control while ensuring the agency's i more
Memorial Health System Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Memorial Health System, Hollywood, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront discount system with a rebate-based model. HRSA is exploring a rebate pilot program covering 25 drugs, including 10 under Medicare Part D for 2026 and an additional 15 for 2027, intended to address pricing under the 340B program.
Memorial Health System emphasized that more
MemorialCare Health System Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- MemorialCare Health System, Fountain Valley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health system's letter, representing three of its hospitals participating in the 340B program, outlines concerns about HRSA's considerations to replace upfront 340B discounts with backend rebates for certain drugs starting in 2 more
Mercy Medical Center Redding Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mercy Medical Center Redding, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns over the shift from the longstanding upfront drug discount system to a rebate-based model under the 340B drug discount program.
Mercy Medical Center Redding emphasized that the current upfront discount model has effectively supported their miss more
MetroHealth Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The MetroHealth System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the implementation of a 340B rebate-based pricing model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. As the super safety-net county hospital system for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, MetroHealth plays a crucial role in providing care to vulnerable populations, most of whom are covered by government insurance or uninsured.
MetroHealth outlined in its l more
Midtown Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Midtown Community Health Center, Ogden, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center highlights that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model, requiring purchase of drugs at full wholesale prices before reimbursement, poses serious financial, operational, and patient care risks to federally qualified h more
Minnesota Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Minnesota Hospital Association, St. Paul, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Representing 139 member hospitals and health systems across Minnesota, including urban medical centers and rural critical access hospitals, MHA emphasized that the 340B more
Minnesota Housing Partnership Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Minnesota Housing Partnership has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule change concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The opposition is centered on the proposed requirement that every household member in HUD-assisted housing must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or have eligible immigration status, rather more
Moses Lake Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Moses Lake Community Health Center, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. MLCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks the proposed shift to a rebate model imposes on community health centers nationwide.
MLCHC emphasized that the 340B program is critical to supporting safety-net providers in delivering affordable more
Mountain Park Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Mountain Park, a federally qualified health center operating 11 clinics in the Phoenix metropolitan area, highlights the significant operational and financial risks this rebate model would pose to community health centers nationwide.
The letter outlines that the prop more
N.C. Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept. Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlining needs and challenges related to agricultural data products. The letter emphasizes how data from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS supports the state's efforts to document and manage nutrient runoff in key North Carolin more
N.M. Environment Dept. Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New Mexico Environment Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The proposed regulation aims to modernize mineral operation reviews on National Forest System lands by introducing a three-tier operational system and aligning regulations with the Bureau of Land Management.
NMED objects to elements of the proposal, warning that it could weaken environmental safeguar more
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Urges Transparency and Reform in 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing coalitions of employers and purchasers providing health benefits to over 90 million Americans, the National Alliance expressed support for the original goals of the 340B Drug Pricing Program while raising concerns about current more
National Apartment Association, Multifamily Housing Council Warn HUD Proposed Immigration Verification Rule Could Harm Providers and Residents
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Apartment Association, Arlington, Virginia and the National Multifamily Housing Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organizations, representing multifamily housing providers across the nation, outlined how the rule could impose significant administrative burd more
National Association of Residential Property Managers Raises Concerns Over HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Residential Property Managers, Chesapeake, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule on verifying eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. NARPM, representing thousands of professional residential property managers nationwide who manage single-family and small residential properties participating in more
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model pilot program under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. NASP's letter expresses concerns regarding the financial and operational impacts that a shift from the current upfront discount model to a rebate model would have on specialty pharmacies operating more
National Council of Urban Indian Health Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Program for Urban Indian Organizations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Council of Urban Indian Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. NCUIH outlined concerns that the program could impose administrative and financial burdens on Indian Health Care Providers, including UIOs, potentially limiting access to vital medications for American Indian and Alaska Native patients in urban areas.
Established in 1998, NCUIH supports t more
National Housing Law Project Urges USDA to Improve Rural Housing Data Transparency and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Housing Law Project, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing data and research gaps in the agency's Rural Development housing programs. In response to a USDA request for information, NHLP emphasized the role that USDA's multifamily and single-family housing programs play in rural communities, where they often represent the sole source of affordable rental housing and home financing options. more
National Immigration Law Center Urges Withdrawal of HUD Proposed Rule on Immigrant Eligibility Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Immigration Law Center, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The NILC expressed opposition to the proposal, warning that it would put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction and homelessness and exacerbate housing insecurity across low-income commun more
National Milk Producers Federation Urges USDA to Enhance Dairy Data Products and Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter emphasizes the pivotal role that USDA data produced by the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural more
National Safety Council Opposes Poultry Line Speed Increases in FSIS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule increasing maximum line speeds in young chicken and turkey establishments under the New Poultry Inspection System. NSC, a longstanding nonprofit safety advocate, raised concerns that the proposed changes prioritize production efficiency at the expense of worker more
National Safety Council Opposes Removal of Line Speed Limits and Worker Safety Oversight in Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing concern about the agency's proposed rule to eliminate numeric line speed limits under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The NSC critiques the proposal for prioritizing production efficiency over worker safety, warning that it undermines injury prevention principles in a high-hazard environment.
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National Taxpayers Union Urges HRSA to Proceed With 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Taxpayers Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). The letter addresses the potential use of rebates to implement ceiling prices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program and highlights the fiscal impact on taxpayers.
NTU emphasizes the growing burden that federal health care programs impo more
Nebraska Appleseed Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Pork Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nebraska Appleseed, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The comment raises concerns that raising processing speeds would exacerbate already hazardous working conditions for meatpacking employees and threaten both worker safety and food safety.
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Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Nebraska Farmers Union, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed amendments to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System and other meat processing lines. The organization cautioned that proposed speed increases threaten worker safety, food safety, and the overall reliability of the nation's meat supply chain.
NeFU emphasized that the assembl more
Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Inc., Buffalo, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center, which serves over 34,000 patients and facilitates nearly 200,000 340B transactions annually, emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide.
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New Horizon Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizon Health Center, Brownsville, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that community health centers nationwide face if the pilot program moves forward without exemptions for these safety-net providers.
New Horizon Health Center outlined in its letter that th more
New Horizons Healthcare Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizons Healthcare Pharmacy, Roanoke, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing operational and clinical concerns about the proposed transition of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a discount to a rebate model. The healthcare provider emphasized that this shift, alongside impending Maximum Fair Price pricing cuts and the end of penny pricing, threatens the financial foundation critical to their abi more
New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee Opposes FSIS Proposal to Increase Poultry and Swine Slaughterhouse Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service that would increase maximum line speed rates for poultry and swine slaughterhouses. The committee argues that the proposed rules exceed the statutory authority granted by the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act, threaten consumer safety, weaken more
New York State Homes & Community Renewal Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification in Federal Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's Proposed Rule that mandates immigration status verification for all family members residing in households receiving federal housing assistance. NYSHCR, which coordinates several New York State agencies focused on affordable housing, argues the rule threatens affordable housi more
Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Wheeler Urges Stronger Protections in Forest Service Mining Regulations to Safeguard Treaty Rights
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon F. Wheeler has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to locatable minerals regulations. The Tribe emphasized the importance of the Forest Service updating its regulations to better protect the tribe's treaty-reserved rights and the natural resources on public lands managed by the agency.
The Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, highlighted its historic more
NGFA and NAEGA Urge APHIS for Prompt Review of Bayer CropScience's Soybean Deregulation Petition
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association and the North American Export Grain Association have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding Bayer CropScience's petition to deregulate an insect-resistant soybean developed using genetic engineering. The associations emphasize the need for a science-based biotechnology regulatory policy that encourages innovation while protecting U.S. agriculture's more
North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association Urges USDA to Reinstate Blackberry Crop Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service requesting the reinstatement of blackberry crop data reporting. NARBA, a membership organization representing hundreds of growers, researchers, and stakeholders across the U.S. caneberry industry, emphasized the urgent need for the USDA to resume publishing comprehensive blackberry data to support market analysis and polic more
North Broward Hospital District Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Broward Hospital District, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing a proposed transition from upfront 340B drug discounts to a rebate-based pricing model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that would apply to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027.
Broward Health, a public hospital system in Florida participating in the 340B prog more
North Carolina Blockchain + AI Backs Treasury's GENIUS Act Regulatory Framework Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Carolina Blockchain + AI, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in support of the Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on broad-based principles for assessing whether state-level regulatory regimes are substantially similar to federal regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
NCB+AI expressed endorsement of the Treasury's proposed regulatory framew more
North Carolina State University Professor Urges USDA to Reject Expansion of Korean Sweet Potato Imports Over Pest Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adrienne M. Gorny, associate professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposal to expand sweet potato imports from the Republic of Korea.
Gorny's letter highlights two nematode species identified in the agency's own Risk Management Document (RMD) as requiring pest risk management: Ditylenchus destructor and Pratylenchus prat more
Northern Nevada HOPES Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that this shift from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate system threatens the financial stability of Community Health Centers and jeopardizes patient access to affordable medications.
Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit federally qualified hea more
Northridge Hospital Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northridge Hospital Medical Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns about the shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program, arguing that such a change would impose substantial costs and burdens that outweigh any potential benefits.
In the letter, Northridge Hospital Medi more
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Urges Exemption From 340B Model Pilot Program Changes
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Model Pilot Program. The letter addresses the potential negative impacts on Tribally operated health systems serving 43 federally recognized Indian Tribes across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The NPAIHB represents Tribal organizations under th more
Oaklawn Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information on the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The hospital outlined a series of critical questions and concerns regarding the shift from the traditional upfront discount approach to a rebate model that could impact their ability to support vulnerable patient populati more
Ochsner Health Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ochsner Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raising concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines the potential financial and operational challenges the pilot program could create for hospitals that rely on the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Ochsner Health, which includes 47 hospitals and numerous rural healthcare facilities, emphasi more
Ohio State University Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ohio State University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs request for information on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. OSUH, an academic health center serving a predominantly Medicare and Medicaid patient base, shared extensive concerns about the risks and costs associated with shifting the current 340B drug pricing pro more
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center Highlights Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter opposes implementing a rebate model to replace the longstanding upfront discount approach utilized by the 340B drug pricing program for covered entities.
Onvida Health, located in Yuma, more
Open Door Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Open Door Community Health Centers, Arcata, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the operational and financial risks the program poses to Community Health Centers, particularly emphasizing the program's impact on serving low-income, uninsured, and medically underserved patients.
The letter outlines that the more
Osceola Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Osceola Community Health Services (OCHS), operating under Primary Care Medical Services of Poinciana Inc., Kissimmee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OCHS urged the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from participation, arguing that the pilot would threaten their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient more
Owensboro Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Owensboro Health Inc. and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the Request for Information regarding the 340B Drug Discount Program proposed rebate model. Both entities, nonprofit acute care hospitals operating in Kentucky, highlighted the potential financial and operational impacts of transitioning from the current 340B upfront discount system to a reb more
Pacific Environment Urges Stronger EPA Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pacific Environment, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants covering Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations. The environmental advocacy organization endorses the EPA's proposed rule changes, which include enhanced flare monitoring, required periodic performance testing for non-flare control devices, and the removal of ex more
Pampa Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pampa Regional Medical Center, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns over the costs and operational burdens a rebate approach could impose compared to the current upfront discount model historically used in the 340B program.
In its letter, Pampa more
Parkview Health Warns of Financial and Operational Strain From Proposed 340B Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about HRSA's proposed implementation of a rebate model under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. The 340B program enables covered entities like Parkview to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices, supporting vital community health services.
In its letter, Parkview detailed the substantial administrative and fina more
Peoples Community Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Peoples Community Health Clinic Inc., Clarksville, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic urged HRSA to exempt community health centers from participation, citing concerns over financial, operational, and patient access impacts.
Peoples Clinic, which has provided primary care services for more than five decades and served over 18,000 patients i more
Pet Food Institute Urges USDA to Address Breeding Female Dog Care and Socialization Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Pet Food Institute (PFI), representing major U.S. cat and dog food manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding standards for the care of breeding female dogs and the importance of socialization and exercise. PFI emphasized the critical nature of nutrition tailored to the breeding life stage, alongside science-based approaches to socialization and exercise, to enhance cani more
Phelps Health Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Phelps County Regional Medical Center, operating as Phelps Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration outlining concerns and questions regarding the agency's contemplated implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. As a participant in the 340B drug pricing program serving rural communities in Missouri, Phelps Health emphasized the potential risks such a shift could pose to crucial healthcare safety nets.
Th more
Piggott Health System Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Piggott Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasizes that the proposed shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model would negatively impact patient access to critical medications, especially in rural communities.
Piggott Health System has participated in the 340B program since 2014, which has allo more
Pilgrim's Pride Urges USDA AMS to Reconsider Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service concerning the agency's proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems regulation, known as the Grower Pay Rule. The company expressed opposition to the rule's implementation in its current form and called on AMS to use the delay period to reassess whether the regul more
Pinto Valley Mining Corp. Criticizes USFS Proposed Locatable Minerals Rule for Hindering Mineral Development
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pinto Valley Mining Corp., Miami, Arizona, and its parent company Capstone Copper Corp. have submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Locatable Minerals rule. The proposed amendment to 36 CFR Part 228 aims to update regulations governing mining activities on National Forest System lands but, according to Pinto Valley, falls short of Congressional mandates to streamline and expedite permitting for more
Plumas County Community Development Commission Opposes HUD's Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Plumas County Community Development Commission, Quincy, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 regarding the verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. The PCCDC Board of Commissioners, representing a small rural housing authority in California, highlighted concerns about the har more
Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Inc., Grafton, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center highlighted substantial financial, operational, and patient care risks associated with shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers, particularly community health centers.
Preston-Taylor Community He more
Prevention 305 Inc. Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot, Warns of Patient and Financial Harm
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prevention 305 Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic expressed concerns about the administrative and financial burdens the rebate model would impose and the negative impact on their ability to provide comprehensive care to patients living with HIV/AIDS.
In the letter, Prevention 305 outlines that the 340B program enables Ryan W more
Prism Health North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prism Health North Texas, Dallas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center-look-alike from Texas expressed opposition to including community health centers (CHCs) in the pilot, citing substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens that would jeopardize patient c more
Public Advocates Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Public Advocates Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The rule, published in the Federal Register on February 20, 2026, seeks to revise how HUD verifies eligibility for federal housing assistance, with Public Advocates calling for its complete withdrawal.
The organization contends that the proposed rule contradicts Section 214 of the Hou more
Radiant Industries Urges NRC to Adjust Fee Recovery Structure for Microreactors and Startups
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Radiant Industries LLC, El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed fee schedules and fee recovery rule for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter addresses concerns about the proportionality and predictability of licensing fees for nuclear reactors, particularly advanced microreactors like Radiant's Kaleidos, and advocates for adjustments to the NRC's fee recovery approach to better support more
Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America Urges USDA Not to Delay Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a division within USDA, had proposed postponing the rule's effective date, but R-CALF USA called for the agency to implement the rule as scheduled on July 1, 2026.
R-CALF USA, represen more
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront 340B drug discount model with a rebate-based system. The hospital cautions that moving to a rebate model for 25 specified drugs would impose increased costs and administrative burdens on covered entities that the 340B program was designed to support.
The 340B progra more
Regions Hospital Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing reservations about the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information on this topic, outlines numerous questions and concerns about the impact such a model could have on safety-net hospitals, patients, and the integrity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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Rush Memorial Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital argues that transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive administrative costs, operational burdens, and financial risks that outweigh any potential benefits.
In the letter, the hospital emphasizes that more
SAC Health Voices Concerns Over Manufacturer Rebate Models in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SAC Health System, San Bernardino, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding potential changes to the 340B drug pricing program. The organization expressed concerns about the adoption of manufacturer rebate models as an alternative to the traditional upfront 340B pricing mechanism.
SAC Health highlighted that the 340B program plays a crucial role in enabling safety-net providers to access discounted medica more
Safe Food Coalition Urges USDA to Abandon Proposed Rule on Swine Slaughter Line Speeds
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Safe Food Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate maximum line speeds for swine slaughter establishments under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The coalition warns that the rule lacks proper safeguards for worker safety and foodborne illness prevention and calls for the agency to prioritize consumer protection over industrial profit.
The coalition critiques the rule more
Saint Joseph Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Saint Joseph Health, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based safety-net health system opposed the potential shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate system under the 340B drug pricing program.
Saint Joseph Health emphasized that the upfront discount model, which has been more
Salem Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Salem Health, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Salem Health's letter to HRSA challenges the agency's consideration of replacing the current upfront discount structure with a rebate-based model for the 340B Program, which provides discounted drugs to eligible hospitals and clinics serving vulnerable populations.
Salem Health stated that more
Samaritan Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Operational Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Samaritan, Moses Lake, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a rebate-based model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the proposed rebate mechanism would impose excessive administrative costs and disrupt the hospital's ability to e more
San Diego HHS Interim Deputy Chief Henandez Urges HUD to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Elizabeth A. Henandez, interim deputy chief administrative officer of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposed rule aims to limit access to prorated housing assistance for mixed-status families, poten more
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Urges USDA to Enhance Food Security Data Collection and Accessibility
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically addressing the Economic Research Service Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The organization highlighted the critical role USDA data plays in its efforts to address food insecurity affecting approximately one in five Californians, emphasizing the need for improved data to better serve vulnerable populati more
Sanford Health Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to completely abandon its proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Sanford Health highlighted concerns that the rebate model runs counter to the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and poses risks to the program's sustainability and the financial viability of safety-net providers.
Sanford Health's letter emphasiz more
Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule revising the verification of eligible status for federally assisted housing. The letter argues that the rule, which would eliminate the existing prorated rent system for mixed-status families, is harmful and flawed.
Under current regulations established by the Housing and Community D more
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Martinez Opposes HUD Proposal to Exclude Mixed-Status Households From Section 8 Housing
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Monica Martinez, chair of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed regulations that would bar mixed-status households from participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The board emphasized the potential profound negative effects on the county, which is grappling with an acute affordable housing shortage.
The publ more
Seattle Indian Health Board Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Patient Care Impacts
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Seattle Indian Health Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter expresses concerns about how this pilot program would negatively affect Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), particularly those serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations through the Indian health care system.
SIHB, an Urban more
Self-Help Credit Union Challenges Proposed Amendments to NCUA Credit Union Conversion Rules
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Self-Help Credit Union, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration concerning proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 708a, which govern the conversion of federally insured credit unions to Mutual Savings Banks. The two credit unions jointly manage $4.5 billion in assets, serving more than 230,000 member-owners across nearly 80 branches in ten states.
The organizations expressed their opposition to the proposed ch more
Sentient Futures Urges Inclusion of Animals in Automated Driving Systems Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sentient Futures Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing gaps in the current draft of the United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. The letter highlights the omission of explicit references to animals as "other road users" within the regulatory framework, which could lead to ambiguity in safety obligations for ADS more
Simmons Prepared Foods Advocates for Expanded Poultry Line Speeds Under USDA Inspection Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Simmons Prepared Foods Inc., Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service concerning the agency's regulations on maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The company emphasizes the success of the NPIS, the evolution of poultry processing technology, and the potential benefits of permitting increased line more
Siouxland Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Siouxland Community Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SCHC, a community health center serving over 34,000 patients in Iowa, warns that shifting the rebate responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers would destabilize pharmacy operations nationwide and threaten access to affordable medications more
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SVCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that the pilot would impose on community health centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation to protect their mission of serving vulnerable populations.
SVCHC emphasizes that more
South32 Hermosa Urges U.S. Forest Service to Expedite Exploration in Locatable Minerals Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- South32 Hermosa Inc., Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Locatable Minerals rule under 36 CFR Part 228. South32 Hermosa represents one of the nation's leading undeveloped mineral projects, located in Arizona, and is a significant source of zinc, lead, silver, and manganese critical to U.S. needs.
In its letter, South32 Hermosa highlighted that the proposed USFS Locatable more
Southern California Rental Housing Association Raises Concerns Over HUD Immigration Verification Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Southern California Rental Housing Association, San Diego, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." SCRHA represents rental housing owners, managers, and developers throughout Southern California, managing or owning over 145,000 units. The association expressed concerns about how the proposed immigration more
Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Inc., Olean, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that the pilot, by shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like community health centers, threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations nati more
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a rural Disproportionate Share Hospital serving medically vulnerable populations in Mississippi and neighboring Louisiana, SMRMC emphasizes that the 340B program's current structure is critical to sustaining access to care in its community.
The letter asserts that more
Spectrum Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Spectrum Health Services Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Spectrum emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and mission-critical services of Community Health Centers, which rely heavily on the 340B program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive care.
Spectrum detailed profound operati more
SpendMend Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SpendMend LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of a rebate-based model to replace the current upfront discount structure under the 340B drug pricing program. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information concerning a pilot program that would apply rebate pricing to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027.
SpendMend stresses that the 340B program has relied on up more
St. Anne's Family Services Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Verification
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Anne's Family Services, a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable families in Los Angeles County, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the department's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (FR-6524)." The organization urged HUD to reconsider policy changes that could inadvertently heighten housing instability for families with more
St. John's Hospitals Oppose HRSA's Proposed Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the introduction of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospitals criticized the agency's Request for Information on replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B drug pricing program with a rebate-based system.
In the letter, St. John's hospitals emphasized their role as more
St. Joseph Health Burleson Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Proposed by HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Joseph Health Burleson, Caldwell, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based hospital emphasized the role the existing 340B upfront discount system plays in supporting care for low-income and underinsured patients.
In its letter, St. Joseph Health Burleson expressed opposition to replacing the longstanding up more
St. Luke's Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based nonprofit serving East Texas, urged HRSA to maintain the existing upfront discount model used in the 340B program instead of adopting a rebate system.
In its letter to HRSA, St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin ou more
Star Community Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Star Community Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, serving over 52,000 patients annually across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, emphasized that the program threatens their pharmacy operations and financial stability.
The letter detailed concerns that shifting the responsibility for drug discounts fr more
Suncoast Community Health Centers Oppose HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights that the proposed shift to a rebate model threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide, including Suncoast, which serves tens of thousands of vulnerable patients in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Sunc more
Swedish Covenant Health Warns of Substantial Costs in Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Swedish Covenant Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital argues that replacing the existing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism would impose costly administrative burdens and threaten the financial viability of its services.
In the letter, Swedish more
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Urges HRSA to Reapprove and Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The company emphasized the importance of promptly reapproving the rebate model to enhance program integrity and ensure increased access to care for vulnerable patients. Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical firm, highlighted data limitations in the 340B program and detailed how a rebate mod more
Tampa General Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Structure in 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tampa General Hospital submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital called on HRSA to retain the existing upfront discount mechanisms, which it argued better enable covered entities to extend federal resources and enhance care access for vulnerable populations.
Tampa General Hospital, more
Tarrant County Hospital District Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tarrant County Hospital District submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposal to implement a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter argues that the current upfront discount mechanism, which has been in place for decades, should be preserved to allow covered entities to maximize federal resources for patient care.
The hospital district warns that adopting a rebate model would int more
TCC Family Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TCC Family Health, Long Beach, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from participation, citing concerns about operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by the proposed shift from upfront discounts to a rebate-based system.
In the letter, TCC Family Health outlines more
Terrebonne General Health System Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Model in 340B Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Terrebonne General Health System submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter was in response to HRSA's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
The organization emphasized that the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program is effective and that any transition to a rebate mechanism would impose exce more
Textile Rental Services Association Calls for IRS Clarification on Substantial Transformation in Industrial Laundering
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging clarification on the "substantial transformation" criterion under Notice 2026-16 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS. The letter highlights the need for guidance recognizing industrial and commercial laundering operations as qualifying production activities eligible for special depreciation allowances established by Sect more
Thunder Bay Community Health Service Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thunder Bay Community Health Service Inc., Hillman, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TBCHS highlighted substantial operational and financial risks posed to community health centers under the pilot, urging HRSA to exempt such centers from participation.
TBCHS warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net prov more
Thundermist Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thundermist Health Center, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on community health centers nationwide, jeopardizing their ability to provide medication and essential healthcare services to vulnerable patient populations.
Th more
Tigerlily Foundation Advocates for Rebate Model in 340B Program to Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Tigerlily Foundation, Aldie, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the adoption of a rebate model within the 340B drug discount program. The foundation expressed concern that the program's original intent-to help safety-net hospitals provide affordable care to vulnerable patients-is being undermined as hospitals benefit financially without passing savings onto those in need.
In the letter addressed to H more
Titus Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Titus Regional Medical Center, Pleasant, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns about the significant financial and operational burdens that a switch from the current upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose on covered entities participating in the 340B drug more
Tri-Area Community Health Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Area Community Health, Laurel Fork, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlighted concerns that the pilot would destabilize CHC pharmacy operations, introduce financial and administrative burdens, and threaten medication access for vulnerable populations served by CHCs.
TACH emphasized that th more
Tri-Cities Community Health Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Cities Community Health, Pasco, Washington state, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TCCH highlighted severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would impose on community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the program's foundational role in delivering affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
The organization warned tha more
Trinity Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana, Bossier City, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized the potential operational and financial risks the model poses to community health centers and the vulnerable patients they serve.
Trinity Community Health Centers highlighted that the 340B program has been essential for CHCs to p more
TrueCare Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TrueCare, San Marcos, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TrueCare argues that the pilot program threatens the financial stability and operational viability of Community Health Centers, potentially undermining their ability to provide essential health services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
In the letter, TrueCar more
Tyler Family Circle of Care Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tyler Family Circle of Care, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. FCC urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this pilot because of the potential logistical, financial, and operational burdens that could impair their ability to deliver care to vulnerable populations.
In the letter, FCC outlines the complexity of transitioning from the more
UMC Health System Opposes HRSA Proposal for 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UMC Health System, Alto, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UMC, a super safety net county hospital system serving West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, outlined concerns about the financial, operational, and patient access risks presented by switching from the existing 340B upfront discount structure to a rebate-ba more
UNC Health Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The program would replace the established upfront 340B drug discount with a retrospective rebate mechanism, particularly for drugs affected by the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program under the Inflation Reduction Act more
Union Community Health Center Urges HRSA Not to Implement 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Union Community Health Center, Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UNION emphasized that the 340B program is vital to providing affordable healthcare and medications to vulnerable populations and expressed grave concerns about the financial and operational impacts a rebate model would impose on community health centers.
Union Community Health Center o more
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges USDA to Reject Proposed Swine Line Speed Increases Over Worker Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to allow swine processing plants to set their own line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The UFCW, representing approximately 30,000 workers handling 71% of the hogs processed in the U.S., warns that raising or deregulating line speeds beyond the c more
United Neighborhood Health Services Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Over Patient and Financial Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- United Neighborhood Health Services Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights concerns regarding financial burdens, operational complexity, and risks to patient access that would arise if covered entities were required to purchase drugs at full cost and await rebates later.
Neighborhood Health is a federally qualif more
UnitedHealth Group Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures Across Healthcare Programs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. UHG detailed a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving program integrity across Medicare, Medicaid, and other health coverage programs.
In its letter, UHG highlighted the substantial financial losses due to fraud, citing ove more
Unity Care Northwest Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot in Letter to HRSA
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Unity Care Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter articulates the challenges and risks the organization anticipates if the rebate model replaces the current upfront discount structure.
Unity Care Northwest serves approximately 24,000 patients annually, many living at or below the Federal Poverty Guideline threshold. The nonprofit health center em more
University of California Law Student Urges HUD To Withdraw Proposed Mixed Status Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adelaide L. Apostol, a law student at the University of California Irvine, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule on verification of eligible status under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, arguing the measure should be withdrawn.
The current Section 214 framework prohibits assistance to undocumented household members but allows prorated housing benefits to mixed-st more
University of Michigan Law Scholar Urges Labor Department to Revise Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Andrew Stawasz, faculty fellow at the University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration emphasizing the need to reconsider how mortality and morbidity risks are monetized in the proposed regulatory framework.
In the letter, Stawasz applauded EBSA's prediction that the rule could enhance prescription drug adherence and thus reduce morbidity risks but insisted the agency more
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Highlights USDA Data Needs in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc., Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The cooperative, comprised of approximately 230 dairy farmers across New York and New England, stressed the importance of USDA data in supporting forecasting, pricing analysis, policy interpretation, and decision-making with more
Valley Professionals Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley Professionals Community Health Center, Clinton, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration articulating opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed concerns that the pilot program threatens the financial and operational stability of community health centers nationwide, as it would shift the responsibility of managing rebates from drug manufacturers to the safety-net more
Valley-Wide Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc., Alamosa, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (HHS Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). Valley-Wide detailed the potentially destabilizing financial, operational, and patient care impacts the program could have on CHCs like itself, which serve tens of thousands of vulnerable patients across expansive rural areas.
As a more
Variety Care Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Variety Care, Oklahoma City, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining significant concerns about the agency's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter highlights the potential financial and operational burdens the model could impose on the organization and the patients it serves.
Variety Care emphasized that the 340B program has been pivotal in delivering affordable healthcare to nearly 89,000 Oklahom more
Vecino Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vecino Health Centers, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization outlined numerous operational and financial risks the pilot poses to federally qualified health centers, such as community health centers, which serve vulnerable populations nationwide.
Vecino Health Centers emphasized that the 340B program has been essential fo more
Via Care Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Via Care Community Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Via Care emphasizes that this shift would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide, threatening their mission to serve vulnerable populations with affordable medications.
Via Care details anticipated financial losses including a projected $1.3 million defi more
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Urges Balanced Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse through the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). While endorsing stronger program integrity, VHHA emphasized the need for policies that avoid unintended consequences for legitimate providers, patient access, and healthcare operations.
Representing 26 more
Virginia Tech Intern Calls for Protections of Alaska Subsistence Rights
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Emelia Crump, an intern at the Virginia Tech Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic, Blacksburg, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior supporting protections for rural subsistence rights under a federal program review.
The Federal Subsistence Management Program, established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, ensures priority access to subsistence resources for rural Alaskans. Approximately more
Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc., Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging exemption of community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. VIP highlighted operational and financial risks associated with the rebate model, arguing it threatens the stability of CHC pharmacy operations and patient access to affordable medications.
The 340B Drug Pricing Program more
Waymo Calls for NHTSA to Modernize Transmission Shift Display Rules for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102 to better accommodate automated driving systems and driverless vehicle configurations. The submitted letter responds to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which proposes modifications that would remove certain regulatory requirements for transmission shift position displays in vehicles more
Waymo Urges NHTSA to Update Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responding to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at modernizing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems, which were originally designed with human-driven vehicles in mind. Waymo supports revisions that would exempt autonomous vehicl more
West Virginia Primary Care Association Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The West Virginia Primary Care Association, Charleston, representing 33 Community Health Centers serving over 580,000 patients, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. WVPCA detailed concerns that the rebate model would significantly harm CHCs' financial viability and ability to deliver essential services to low-income and uninsured populations.
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Western Center on Law & Poverty Opposes HUD's Mixed Status Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed "mixed status rule" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. This Proposed Rule aims to modify eligibility verification for HUD-subsidized housing, requiring all household members to prove U.S. citizenship, national status, or eligible immigration status for tenancy more
White River Health Urges HRSA to Abandon Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- White River Health, Batesville, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing serious concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which has participated in the 340B Drug Pricing Program since 2009, highlighted the significant financial, operational, and patient access challenges the rebate model would impose on its institution and urged the agency to reconsider the approach.
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Wickenburg Community Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Current 340B Upfront Discount Model
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Wickenburg Community Hospital, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing any transition from the existing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasizes that the current discount system has functioned effectively for decades to help critical access hospitals like itself stretch federal resources to serve more patients.
In the letter, th more
Woodlawn Hospital Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The letter outlines concerns over the increased administrative burdens, higher costs, and cash flow challenges such a shift would create for safety-net providers serving low-income and und more
Wright Center Calls for Exemption of Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, collectively known as The Wright Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Wright Center urged HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this program to safeguard the financial stability of safety-net providers and protect access to care for vu more
ZKProva Inc. Urges Treasury to Include Technical Interoperability Standards in Stablecoin Regulation Equivalence Criteria
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ZKProva Inc., San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the proposed rulemaking for state-level regulatory regime equivalence under the GENIUS Act. The company stressed that the Treasury's current principles for determining whether a state regulatory framework is "substantially similar" to the federal standard should encompass interoperability and federation technical standards to avoid fragmentation of t more
Zoox Supports NHTSA Proposal to Modernize Vehicle Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zoox Inc., Foster City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently mandate windshield wipers and defrosters, requirements that Zoox argues are outdated for automated driving system-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls.
Zoox highlighted in the letter that traditional sa more
Zufall Health Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zufall Health, Dover, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the program poses severe financial and operational risks to community health centers nationwide, threatening their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient populations.
Zufall Health emphasized that the 340B program is essential for more
Tipoffs: Iran
50+ Maryland Constituents Join Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Americans at USCMO's Annual Muslim Hill Day on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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50+ Maryland Constituents Join Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Americans at USCMO's Annual Muslim Hill Day on Capitol Hill
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today recognized the more than 50 Muslim leaders from across Maryland who joined a record-breaking national de more
Center for American Progress: Trump's War in Iran Is Causing Gas Prices To Surge Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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Trump's War in Iran Is Causing Gas Prices To Surge Across the Country
An analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/state-by-state-increases-in-gas-prices-since-trumps-war-on-iran/) from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration's war in Iran has driven a widespread increase in gas prices across the country, with Americans now paying a more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Beyond Venezuela and Cuba - The U.S. Military's Future Operations in the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, senior associate (non-resident) with the Americas Program:
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Beyond Venezuela and Cuba: The U.S. Military's Future Operations in the Western Hemisphere
After Operation Absolute Resolve, which resulted in the extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the White House is increasing pressure on Cuba for some type of political chang more
Electrify Europe Now: Homegrown Electricity is the Way Out of Europe's Energy Crisis
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 24 -- WindEurope issued the following news:
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Electrify Europe now: homegrown electricity is the way out of Europe's energy crisis
The second day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about electrification. Europe must move from crisis to confidence - replacing fossil imports with homegrown electricity. Fast. Electrification must become a strategic priority for Europe, not a policy footnote. That's the only way to protect households and industry from fossil p more
Europe Needs Homegrown Power at Scale, Offshore Wind is Gearing Up to Deliver
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 24 -- WindEurope issued the following news:
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Europe needs homegrown power at scale, offshore wind is gearing up to deliver
The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence - with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry meet in Madrid to turn offshore wind commitments into action.
The war in Iran reminded Eur more
European Parliament President Metsola to EU Leaders: 'Europe Cannot Face a New Era With an Old Budget'
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 24 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release:
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EP President Metsola to EU leaders: "Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget"
At the European Council, President Metsola addressed three main topics: the situation in the Middle East, the 'One Europe One Market' Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework.
Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East and its impact on en more
First-Quarter 2026 Revenue: Solid Activity in a Challenging Environment
PARIS, France, April 24 -- Accor, a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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First-Quarter 2026 Revenue: Solid activity in a challenging environment
GROUP REVENUE UP 2.3% AT CONSTANT CURRENCY TO Euros1,313 MILLION
MANAGEMENT & FRANCHISE REVENUE UP 8.3% AT CONSTANT CURRENCY TO Euros332 MILLION
REVPAR UP 5.1% COMPARED WITH Q1 2025
NET UNIT GROWTH UP 3.8% OVER THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS
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Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accor, said:
"In the first more
House Republicans Advance State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill That Would Surrender American Global Leadership to Adversaries While President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Advance State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill that Would Surrender American Global Leadership to Adversaries While President Trump Pursues Deadly, Costly War with Iran
Republicans on the House State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee advanced a partisan funding bill that weakens our national security, cuts g more
Joint Economic Committee: Updated Data - Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump
New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War
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Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat more
Senate Majority PAC: Dan Sullivan Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Dan Sullivan Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
Today, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution again for the fifth time, ensuring more
Senate Majority PAC: Jon Husted Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Jon Husted Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
Today, Republican Sen. Jon Husted voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution again for the fifth time, ensuring Pre more
Senate Majority PAC: Susan Collins Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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Susan Collins Won't Stop Voting to Support Trump's Illegal War
Today, Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution again for the fifth time, ensuri more
Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Energy Budget as Skyrocketing Energy Costs Squeeze American Families
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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OPENING REMARKS: Senator Murray Blasts Trump's Energy Budget as Skyrocketing Energy Costs Squeeze American Families
ICYMI: Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request
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Today - during a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee hearing on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for t more
Sens. Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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Risch, Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
Legislation Would Ban High-Level Former Government Employees from Lobbying for Countries of Concern
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Peter Wel more
United Against Nuclear Iran: U.S. Naval Blockade is Working and Effective - FAQs and Key Facts
NEW YORK, April 24 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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The U.S. Naval Blockade is Working and Effective - FAQs and Key Facts
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement and accompanying FAQs and fact sheet on the U.S. naval blockade against Iran's regime.
"We commend President Trump for ordering the continued blockade of Iranian ports and the U.S. Navy for more
University of Michigan: Oakland County's Economy - Record Workforce Anchors Gradual Recovery
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Oakland County's economy: Record workforce anchors gradual recovery
Despite a period of significant economic turbulence--including international conflict and domestic policy shifts--Oakland County's economy is expected to see a steady, gradual recovery through 2028, according to University of Michigan researchers.
In the 41st annual Oakland County Economic Outlook, the U-M Research Seminar i more
Activists show Trump figure vomiting oil, call for 'No oil, No war' ahead of Santa Marta fossil fuel phase out meeting
LONDON, England, April 23 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Activists show Trump figure vomiting oil, call for 'No oil, No war' ahead of Santa Marta fossil fuel phase out meeting
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Madrid, Spain - Greenpeace Spain activists displayed a giant image of US President Trump vomiting oil alongside a banner in Madrid that read "NO OIL, NO WAR" to demand an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels amid the more
After Pressure From Senator Gillibrand, Trump Administration To Release Energy Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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After Pressure From Senator Gillibrand, Trump Administration To Release Energy Assistance Funding
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The announcement comes as relief for working families across New York and the country who are facing sticker shock from their eye-popping gas and utility bills.
NY will receive an additional $40.3 million in federal funding to help them afford home energy bills.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillib more
America First Policy Institute Director Mahmood Testifies Before House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between U.S. & Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party released the following written testimony by Yusuf Mahmood, director of AI and emerging technology at the America First Policy Institute, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "China's Campaign to Steal America's AI Edge":
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Executive Summary
China is a fast-following adversary in artificial intelligence with grand ambitions to overtake the United States by 20 more
American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Takes Ships Hostage in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Iran Takes Ships Hostage in Strait of Hormuz
By Logan Sekulow
President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - and Iran's Revolutionary Guard promptly seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
As reported:
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday their naval forces had seized two container ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump announcing he wa more
Brent Nelsen speaks with FOX Carolina about ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 23 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Brent Nelsen speaks with FOX Carolina about ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz
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Furman University's Brent Nelsen talks about the uncertainties surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S.-Israel war with Iran during an interview on FOX Carolina News last week.
Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs and regular guest on the station, says it remains to be seen w more
Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells CBS News He'll Vote Him Out
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Brian Fitzpatrick Voter Tells CBS News He'll Vote Him Out
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"The policy of the Republican Party right now is too one-sided."
Brian Fitzpatrick's own voters are jumping ship.
CBS News spoke directly with Catholic voters in Bucks County who expressed opposition to the cost-spiking war of choice in Iran that Fitzpatrick has supported, and to Trump's attacks on the Pope.
A forme more
Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter to Chairman Cole
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Keith Self Sends FY2027 Appropriations Letter to Chairman Cole
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Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) sent a fiscal year 2027 appropriations letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, authoring a comprehensive conservative blueprint across all 12 appropriations subcommittees. The letter, submitted to Chairman Cole on March 13, 2026, demands that Republicans hold the line on spend more
Crow Demands Answers on Protection of U.S. Forces in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Demands Answers on Protection of U.S. Forces in the Middle East
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, is calling for an investigation into the deaths of the six servicemembers who were tragically killed during an Iranian attack in Kuwait on March 1, more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Rule of Holes
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program:
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The Rule of Holes
The first rule of holes is that when you are in one, stop digging. This is something that Trump has apparently forgotten or never known. It is obvious that the Iran war is not going exactly as the administration expected. I suspect Trump and his advisers thought it would more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Strait of Hormuz in 8 Charts
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by four co-authors.
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The Strait of Hormuz in 8 Charts
Access to the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly a quarter of global oil flows, remains contested. The waterway has been effectively closed since March 2, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Although Tehran declared the strait open on April 17, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reversed course more
Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Update released in response to recent global oil market developments
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release:
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Dallas Fed Energy Survey: Update released in response to recent global oil market developments
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In response to recent developments in the global oil market, the Dallas Fed surveyed energy executives and issued an update to the first quarter Dallas Fed Energy Survey. Respondents were asked to answer a set of six questions and were also able to provide comments.
Key takeaways:
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Diaz-Balart's FY 2027 NSRP Bill Builds on Historic Cuts While Prioritizing National Security
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart's FY 2027 NSRP Bill Builds on Historic Cuts While Prioritizing National Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Secu more
Europe risks missing $1 trillion opportunity as fossil fuel windfall tax left off the table
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 23 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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23 April 2026 Europe risks missing $1 trillion opportunity as fossil fuel windfall tax left off the table
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The European Commission unveiled its emergency energy package in response to the Iran war shock, aimed at strengthening Europe's energy security and accelerating electrification. Whil more
Foster Introduces Resolution to Promote Nuclear Security and the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Foster Introduces Resolution to Promote Nuclear Security and the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) role in the promotion of nuclear security. The resolution reasserts the agency's position as an essential partner in ensuring international nuclea more
Hickenlooper Votes Against Republicans' ICE Funding Bill that Does Nothing to Lower Prices
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Votes Against Republicans' ICE Funding Bill that Does Nothing to Lower Prices
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after he voted NO on Republicans' Senate budget bill that would authorize an additional $70 billion for President Trump's lawless immigration enforcement instead of addressing the cost-of-living emergency crushing Amer more
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rogers Issues Statement at Hearing on U.S. Military Posture, National Security Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026, at a hearing on the U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region:
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Today, we continue our posture hearings with INDOPACOM and U.S. Forces Korea.
As we meet, our adversaries are deepening their cooperation. China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are working together to challenge the United States. Recent r more
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on U.S. Military Posture, National Security Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a hearing on the U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region:
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I'd like to welcome each of our witnesses and to thank them for appearing today.
Stability in the Indo-Pacific region is critically important to U.S. national security interests. When addressing regional challenges, our more
House Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Hearing on Trump Administration 2026 Trade Policy Agenda With U.S. Trade Representative Greer
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a hearing on the Trump administration's trade policy agenda with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to Ambassador Greer for being here today.
When you were here a year ago, one may have been able to say a reckless experiment in trade policy was underway. With full co more
Jayapal Introduces War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Introduces War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), introduced a War Powers Resolution today to end Trump's illegal war with Iran.
"Congress alone has the power to declare war -it's that simple," said Jayapal. "Trump has recklessly and thoughtlessly thrown us into another forever war tha more
Lebanon: Journalist targeted and killed by Israeli airstrikes while reporting on the war in southern Lebanon
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Lebanon: Journalist targeted and killed by Israeli airstrikes while reporting on the war in southern Lebanon
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On 22 April, Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was targeted and killed in a building where she had taken cover from Israeli airstrikes. Rescue teams were prevented from reaching her for hours. Khalil was reporting on developments in southern Lebanon alo more
Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Cortez Masto Fight for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices Amid Trump's War in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in New Mexico and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate more
Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
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Hegseth has made deep cuts in funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs
More than 1,700 civilian deaths, strikes on more than 30 schools, health care facilities since the start of President Trump's illegal war in Iran
Washington, D. more
Media blackout in Iran: RSF launches Persian-language radio frequency with RFPI to deliver reliable, independent news
PARIS, France, April 23 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Media blackout in Iran: RSF launches Persian-language radio frequency with RFPI to deliver reliable, independent news
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In partnership with the French human rights NGO Radio For Peace International (RFPI), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is launching a new shortwave radio frequency for audiences in Iran in a bid to break the country's media blackout and counter censorship. The frequency wi more
National Press Club statement on the acquittal today of American-born journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in Kuwait
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club posted the following news release:
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National Press Club statement on the acquittal today of American-born journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in Kuwait
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. today issued the following statement on the acquittal today of American-born journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in Kuwait:
"We welcome the news that Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted after being detained by more
NEW VOTE: As Costs Skyrocket for Ohioans, Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Fifth Time
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW VOTE: As Costs Skyrocket for Ohioans, Jon Husted Votes to Support War in Iran for the Fifth Time
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Husted : Iran war is 'good news for the global economy'
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted voted for the fifth time to support the Administration's war in Iran, continuing to back the expensive foreign intervention in the Middle East that has sent costs skyrocketing for Ohioans.
Because of the Hust more
Padilla Denounces Republicans Writing $140 Billion Blank Check to ICE and CBP as Americans Face Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Denounces Republicans Writing $140 Billion Blank Check to ICE and CBP as Americans Face Skyrocketing Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Member of the Senate Budget Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, denounced Senate Republicans' actions to bypass the appropriations process to hand ICE and CBP an additional $1 more
Quigley Statement on U.S.-Israel Relations
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Statement on U.S.-Israel Relations
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Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) cosponsored Representative Delia Ramirez's (IL-03) Block the Bombs Act and Representative Sean Casten's (IL-06) Ceasefire Compliance Act. He has released the following statement:
"After witnessing the horrific actions of the Israeli government in Gaza, the West Bank, and now the illegal and ill-conceived more
Ranking Members Larsen, Carbajal Issue Remarks at Joint Hearing on Coast Guard and Navy Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following opening remarks on April 22, 2026, at a joint hearing with the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base":
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Ranking Member Larsen: more
Rep. Ansari, Senator Markey Demand Trump Admin Institute Protections for Iranian Nationals Residing in the United States
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ansari, Senator Markey Demand Trump Admin Institute Protections for Iranian Nationals Residing in the United States
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) wrote to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director more
Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Hold Washington Accountable with State-by-State Gas Price Displays
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Hold Washington Accountable with State-by-State Gas Price Displays
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced new legislation aimed at confronting the growing disconnect between Washington decision-makers and the everyday economic realities facing families across Michigan.
The bill would install real-time gas price trackers more
SCN, ADL, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Convene Security Briefing to Strengthen Community Preparedness
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release:
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SCN, ADL, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Convene Security Briefing to Strengthen Community Preparedness
Regional and National Partners Align on Threat Awareness and Layered Security Preparedness
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The Secure Community Network (SCN), the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Courtney Issues Statement at Hearing on Revitalizing Shipbuilding, Maritime Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base":
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Thank you, Chairman Kelly, and thank more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Moulton Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces & Atomic Energy Defense Activities
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following opening statement on April 15, 2026, at a hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request for nuclear forces and atomic energy defense activities:
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Thank you, Chairman DesJarlais, and welcome to our panel of distinguished witnesses. Before we begin, I'd like to welcome Honorable Brandon Williams and General White to the subcommittee. There more
UCS Experts Available to Discuss Study Detailing Nationwide Nitrate Contamination of Public Water Systems
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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UCS Experts Available to Discuss Study Detailing Nationwide Nitrate Contamination of Public Water Systems
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) today released a new study (https://www.ewg.org/research/drinking-water-almost-1-5-americans-contains-nitrates-linked-cancer-and-birth-defects) detailing how widespread nitrate contamination of public drinking wat more
University of Technology Sydney Issues Commentary to East Asia Forum: Australian Media's 'China Threat' Narrative is a Never-ending Story
SYDNEY, Australia, April 23 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by Wanning Sun, deputy director in the Australian-China Relations Institute, to the East Asia Forum:
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Australian media's 'China threat' narrative is a never-ending story
The US-Israel war with Iran is adding a new trope to Australian narratives about the 'threat' of China. Wall-to-wall coverage of the war and its myriad ramifications like fuel shortages has not replaced t more
Van Hollen Statement on Republican Budget Bill to Fuel Trump's Lawless Mass Deportation Agenda
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Statement on Republican Budget Bill to Fuel Trump's Lawless Mass Deportation Agenda
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on his opposition to Senate Republicans' budget resolution that paves the way for tens of billions of dollars in additional funding to ICE and CBP - on top of the record $140 billion Republicans gave to those agencies las more
Vindman Joins 12 Members in Calling for Immediate Investigation into Force Protection Failures That Led to the Deaths of Six U.S. Service Members in Kuwait
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Joins 12 Members in Calling for Immediate Investigation into Force Protection Failures That Led to the Deaths of Six U.S. Service Members in Kuwait
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined 12 of his fellow House Democratic Veterans colleagues in a letter demanding an immediate investigation into force protection failures that led to the deaths of six U more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and 35 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection (Absentee MVP) Act, legislation to block President Donald Trump's efforts more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Dismantles Latest Republican Budget for Not Addressing Our Nation's Affordability Crisis, Promising $140 Billion More for ICE and Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sen. Schiff Dismantles Latest Republican Budget for Not Addressing Our Nation's Affordability Crisis, Promising $140 Billion More for ICE and Border Patrol
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Schiff: "Republicans are getting ready to act on their next big budget resolution. Not to help drive costs down. Not to address the health care crisis. Not to do something to help. No. Their grand plan to address our nation's challeng more
WCC commission meets in Jamaica amid climate crisis, conflict, and calls to "re-story" mission
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 23 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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WCC commission meets in Jamaica amid climate crisis, conflict, and calls to "re-story" mission
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From 16-21 April, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on World Mission and Evangelism met in Kingston, Jamaica, for its second face-to-face session of the current mandate period.
Hosted by the Jamaica Council of Churches at the University of the West Indies, the gather more
Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch and Cornyn's Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
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Legislation would ban former Senate-confirmed government employees from lobbying for countries of concern
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, celebrated the Senate's passage of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictio more
Welch Offered Amendments to Senate Republicans' Budget to Reform DHS, Lower Costs for Vermont Families
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Offered Amendments to Senate Republicans' Budget to Reform DHS, Lower Costs for Vermont Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, proposed changes to Senate Republicans' budget resolution, which as written, would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without making necessary and urgent reforms to U.S. Immigration and Cust more
As Americans Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Her Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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As Americans Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Her Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger
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***Watch her virtual press conference here
Amid rising grocery prices and a cost-of-living crisis, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand passage of her legislation to help seniors put food on the table.
Nationwide, over 12 million more
At FSGG Hearing, Reed Criticizes Trump's Irresponsible Budget & Urges Congress to Make America More Affordable
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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At FSGG Hearing, Reed Criticizes Trump's Irresponsible Budget & Urges Congress to Make America More Affordable
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the Trump Administration's reckless budget amounts to thoughtless, willful neglect, not fiscal prudence. Reed is urging Congress to reject Trump's fiscally irresponsible budget that would weaken America and replace it with an approach more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Germany - Time to Step Up
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by Jurek Wille, a master's student at School of Advanced International Studies, and Friedrich Conradi, journalist and a master's student in international relations, both from the Johns Hopkins University:
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Germany: Time to Step Up
Germany can lead Europe but it needs to convince its allies and change its attitude to hard power.
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On Good Friday, Germany's Foreign Minister more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Defense One: How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Defense One:
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How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
It will take existing, though battered, diplomatic and military frameworks plus some creative thinking.
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One of the biggest geopolitical consequences of the recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran is the closure of th more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Baku-Moscow Tensions Subdued, But Underlying Distrust Persists
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by Vasif Huseynov, senior fellow at the Center of Analysis of International Relations and an adjunct lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Baku-Moscow Tensions Subdued, but Underlying Distrust Persists
Executive Summary:
* Azerbaijan lodged diplomatic protests against Russia over President Vladimir Putin's comments on Karabakh durin more
Kaine Unveils Amendments to Republican Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Unveils Amendments to Republican Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, unveiled his amendments to Senate Republicans' Fiscal Year 2026 budget resolution in an attempt to improve the bill, which currently tees up yet another massive increase in spending for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Wartime Economy Would Be Different This Time
NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 20, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion:
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A Wartime Economy Would Be Different This Time
I recently heard a terrifying prediction: Advances in defense technology will change the way war is waged today as much as industrialization did in World War I. If true -- and I don't know one way or another, my area of expertise is economics -- then we could be facing casualt more
Murphy on Trump's Iran War Chaos: We Are Becoming a Laughingstock in the World
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy on Trump's Iran War Chaos: We Are Becoming a Laughingstock in the World
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate in support of a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's war with Iran. In his remarks, Murphy chronicled the last two weeks of President Trump's chaotic and confused public negotiations with Iran, marked by a dizz more
Murphy: Republicans Could Have Used Reconciliation to Address Skyrocketing Costs But Chose to Write a Blank Check to ICE Instead
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy: Republicans Could Have Used Reconciliation to Address Skyrocketing Costs But Chose to Write a Blank Check to ICE Instead
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to condemn Senate Republicans' unprecedented move to bypass the traditional appropriations process and fund the Department of Homeland Security through budget re more
On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Republicans for Cutting a Blank Check for ICE While Costs Skyrocket for Families Across the Country
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Republicans for Cutting a Blank Check for ICE While Costs Skyrocket for Families Across the Country
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Murray : "Republicans are making clear, their biggest priority is not lowering prices or helping families with the basics, not stopping Trump's warmongering, it's giving tens of billions of dollars more of your hard-earned tax dollars to ICE and Border Patrol."
W more
Reed Statement on Navy Secretary John Phelan Resignation
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Navy Secretary John Phelan Resignation
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, after the Department of Defense announced that Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan would resign his post, effective immediately, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:
"I thank Secretary Phelan for his service to our nation and to more
Rep. Andrea Salinas Blasts House Republicans' "Self-Congratulation" While Rural Communities Suffer
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Blasts House Republicans' "Self-Congratulation" While Rural Communities Suffer
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement in response to House Republicans passing H.Res.1182, in which they celebrate their rural policy record as rural communities suffer.
"Republicans brought a Resolution to the House Floor to applaud thems more
Senator Markey Statement on Fifth Iran War Powers Vote
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Fifth Iran War Powers Vote
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Washington (April 22, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the war powers resolution introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.). The vote failed 46-51.
"Trump's war of choice on Iran is proving to be a wasteful, unjust, and useless mission as negotiations and the c more
Shaheen Offers Several Amendments to Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill to Lower Household Costs, Require Transparency on ICE Facilities, Replenish International Food Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Offers Several Amendments to Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill to Lower Household Costs, Require Transparency on ICE Facilities, Replenish International Food Assistance
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, is introducing several amendments to Republicans' partisan reconciliation bill.
"Families in more
VIDEO: Hirono Highlights Importance of Readiness, Land Lease Negotiations, and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific at INDOPACOM Posture Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Hirono Highlights Importance of Readiness, Land Lease Negotiations, and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific at INDOPACOM Posture Hearing
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Sen. Hirono: "I think the key word here is consensus because I think it would be not in the interest of the military's presence in Hawaii if these negotiations are somehow short-circuited and that there is resort to condemnation-that would not go over very more
WATCH: Senate Blocks Fifth Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Senate Blocks Fifth Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Colleagues to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Senate blocks resolution led by Senator Baldwin (D-Wisc.)
Schiff: "...This much we know already, this war has come at a terrible cost."
Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans again voted to block a resolution to end President Trump's illegal war in Iran sponsored by U.S. Sena more
WTO Director General Outlines Path to Re-globalization at AUWCL Wenger Lecture
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala delivered the 2026 Wenger Lecture on International Trade at the American University Washington College of Law. The keynote address, titled Global Trade, Over Dependencies and the Future of the Multilateral Trading System, concluded a conference focused on reimagining multilateralism.
Okonjo-Iweala reported that the global trading system is experiencing the worst disruptions in 80 years. She identified valid fr more
State Dept.: Disrupting Procurement Networks Supporting Iran's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Ballistic Missile Programs and Mahan Air
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Disrupting Procurement Networks Supporting Iran's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Ballistic Missile Programs and Mahan Air
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight individuals and four entities that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs and U.S.-designated Mahan Air. The United States is also more
University of Technology Sydney Issues Commentary to Crikey: Geopolitics May Affect Midwest Farmers in the U.S., But They Don't Necessarily Blame Trump
SYDNEY, Australia, April 21 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Wanning Sun, deputy director of the Australian-China Relations Institute, to Crikey:
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Geopolitics may affect Midwest farmers in the US, but they don't necessarily blame Trump
Like everyone else, Ted pays a lot of attention to news about what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz, hoping that the crisis will be resolved as soon as possible.
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