American University: 9/11, 25 Years Later - Reflections From the SIS Community
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- American University issued the following news:
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9/11, 25 Years Later: Reflections from the SIS Community
By Amy Zawada
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For many in our School of International Service (SIS) community, so did the course of their lives, as that day shaped their motivations, their world outlook, or their career trajectories.
As we begin a new school year, we recognize that many of our incoming students--undergraduate a more
Cal. State-San Bernardino's Inland Prosperity Conference Brings Big Ideas and Business Connections to the Region
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 5 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB's Inland Prosperity Conference brings big ideas and business connections to the region
Big ideas, valuable connections and practical tools took center stage at the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders together to learn, connect and grow.
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From finding funding to finding customers, local entrepreneurs got a full day of idea more
Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries
PASADENA, California, Sept. 5 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries
Chemists from Caltech and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) have established a framework of cooperation that will enable joint research projects in chemistry while also nurturing the next generation of scientists in an international research setting.
A delegation of C more
Case Western Reserve: Engineering PhD Candidate Receives Best Paper Award at Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI Workshop
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 5 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering PhD candidate receives best paper award at Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI Workshop
Alexander Nemecek, a PhD candidate in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, received the best paper award at the Authenticity and Provenance in the Age of Generative AI (APAI) Workshop at the IEEE / CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognitio more
Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 5 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
By Krisy Gashler
Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 45% of total costs at the Washington Fruit and Produce Co. Today, it's over 60%.
"Our costs have just been skyrocketing, largely around labor, but everything else as well - meanwhile, apples sell for the same price they did 20 years ago," said Gi more
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Provost Announces Inaugural Leadership Fellows
The three fellows will focus on such key university issues as AI and international partnerships.
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Provost Santiago Schnell today named three professors as inaugural Provost Leadership Fellows, a signature initiative to empower Dartmouth faculty to contribute to institution-wide academic strategy, policy, and innovation.
The Provost Leadershi more
Etcamah in Combination With a CDK4/6 Inhibitor Approved in the U.S. for 1st-line Advanced HR-positive Breast Cancer
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 5 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release:
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ETCAMAH(R) (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor approved in the US for 1st-line advanced HR-positive breast cancer
Approval based on SERENA-6 Phase III trial results which showed combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 56% in patients with an emergent ESR1 tumor mutation
Innovative treatment strategy has potential to reshape 1st-line tre more
Five Key Moments: Hearing on Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources & Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Five Key Moments: Hearing on Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources & Supply Chains
The United States must strengthen its trade relationships in order to break China's grip on the critical minerals that power America's economy, military, and nuclear arsenal, according to witnesses who appeared before the Ways and Means Comm more
Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education
AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement for Critical Thinking
New Bipartisan Legislation will Help K-12 Schools Build AI Labs, Train Teachers, Keep Jersey Students Ahead of Curve
Emphasizes Importance of Screen Time Limits In School
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RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Today, September 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gott more
Governor, Long Headline 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at University of Wyoming
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Governor, Long Headline 2026 Wyoming Blockchain Stampede at UW
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank of Cheyenne, and Gov. Mark Gordon are among those scheduled to speak at the ninth annual Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the University of Wyoming.
Presented by the UW Center for Blockchain and Digital Innovation (CBDI), the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede features public sessions more
Harvard, Yale Researchers Awarded $46 Million Grant To Study Autism, Brain Development
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Harvard, Yale Researchers Awarded $46 Million Grant To Study Autism, Brain Development
Leads include stem cell biologist Paola Arlotta, biomedical AI researcher Marinka Zitnik
By Eric Moskowitz, Harvard FAS Current
A $46 million grant from a new autism research initiative, Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA), is turbocharging efforts at Harvard and Yale to understand human brain development and p more
Mo. University of Science & Tech, Insper Establish Partnership to Expand International Opportunities
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 5 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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Missouri S&T, Insper establish partnership to expand international opportunities
Author By Brothers, Kaitlin
Missouri S&T and Insper, a Brazilian business school, are expanding opportunities for students and faculty through a new partnership that could lead to academic collaborations and industry-connected projects.
The recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishes a f more
Q&A: Annenberg Answers - Can Our Data Be Protected in the Age of AI?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on Sept. 3, 2026, involving Joseph Turow, professor emeritus of Media Systems and Industries:
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Annenberg Answers: Can Our Data Be Protected in the Age of AI?
Professor Emeritus Joseph Turow explains how marketers use personal data to predict what consumers buy and shape how they see the world.
By Hailey Reissman
In this age of personalization, we receive dif more
Rep. Moolenaar, 7 Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- 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 letter with seven co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write to request a brie more
Reps. Jordan, Fuller, Issa Issue Letter to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair Pryor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Clay Fuller, R-Georgia, and Darrell E. Issa, R-California, chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, to Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council Chair William H. Pryor Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
The Honorable William H. Pryor, Jr.
Chair
Judicial Council of the E more
Sedgwick Appoints Tracey Hudson as International Chief Financial Officer
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick appoints Tracey Hudson as International Chief Financial Officer
Following Hudson's promotion, Sabrina McLaughlin joins Sedgwick as UK & Ireland Chief Financial Officer
LONDON - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, announced the appointment of Tracey Hudson as International Chief Financial Officer. Sabrina McLa more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: AI Could Ease Looming Medicaid Work-Requirement Rollout--If Deployed Carefully
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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AI Could Ease Looming Medicaid Work-Requirement Rollout--If Deployed Carefully
In Brief
* AI tools may help states implement burdensome new Medicaid work requirements, provided their use is limited to the tasks AI performs well.
* Predictive AI tools will likely force states to decide whether to prioritize minimizing the risk of wrongful disenrollments or more
Syracuse University: Peer-Led AI Bootcamp Gives Students Professional Credentials in 5 Weeks
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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New Peer-Led AI Bootcamp Gives Students Professional Credentials in 5 Weeks
Launching this month, the series is sponsored by the Center for Student Excellence in partnership with United AI.
Wendy S. Loughlin
Every Syracuse University student now has an easy way to build in-demand skills in artificial intelligence thanks to a new AI Bootcamp series offered by the Center for Student Excellence (CSE) in partner more
Technology Occupations Grow Across US Economy Despite Staffing Pullback at Tech Companies, CompTIA Analysis Reveals
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals
Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent
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Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology train more
TEDCO'S Entrepreneur Expo To Host "Unlocking Capital: Lending & Investment Strategies For Business Growth" Panel
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 5 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO'S Entrepreneur Expo To Host "Unlocking Capital: Lending & Investment Strategies For Business Growth" Panel
Session will feature leaders from Fulton Bank, Bank of America, TCP Venture Capital and FSC First, moderated by TEDCO board member Thomas Bundy III
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "Unlocking Capital: Lending & Invest more
University of Arkansas: Incoming Class Sets Records for Size and Grade Point Average
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Incoming Class Sets Records for Size and Grade Point Average
The U of A opened the fall semester with a record incoming class of more than 7,100 students. The freshman class also boasts a 3.87 average incoming GPA, the highest in school history.
"This year's freshman class is the largest and most academically accomplished group of incoming students in our history," said Suzanne McCray, vice provos more
2026 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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2026 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends
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The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the ISU Foundation will present awards to several CALS alums and friends at the 95th annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2.
The public ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium, immediately followed by a dessert reception. Registratio more
American Association of Physicists in Medicine Urges CMS to Reassign Radiation Delivery Code and Shield Imaging from Site-Neutral Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; Proposed more
APCIA Urges Passage of the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Urges Passage of the Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement commending Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Vince Fong (R-CA) for introducing the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to ma more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review
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CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's recently published Oxford University Press book, Inclusive Innovation in the Age of AI and Big Data, co-edited with Professor Peter K. Yu, was the subject of an in-depth r more
Becker's Hospital Review names Temple Health leaders to its 2026 lists of executives to know
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news:
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Becker's Hospital Review names Temple Health leaders to its 2026 lists of executives to know
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Becker's Hospital Review, one of the nation's leading news outlets covering hospitals and health systems and their executives, has included several more
Bronco Voices: Using AI, FSU Alumna Yvonne Mosley Leads the Way in the Future of Health Care
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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Bronco Voices: Using AI, FSU Alumna Yvonne Mosley Leads the Way in the Future of Health Care
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To say Yvonne Mosley, DBA, a 2021 graduate of Fayetteville State University, is an "AI trailblazer" would be a certifiable understatement. The truth is, Mosley never seems to tire of writing and educating on artificial intelligence and how it is changing our world, specifically within the challen more
Brookhaven Lab, PsiQuantum Partner to Accelerate Quantum Application Development Using Construct Software Tool
UPTON, New York, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Brookhaven Lab, PsiQuantum Partner to Accelerate Quantum Application Development Using Construct Software Tool
Collaboration aims to develop advanced quantum algorithms and applications in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's Quantum Genesis initiative
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and PsiQuantum tod more
CARA Medical Urges CMS to Reclassify C9793 to Higher Payment Level and Clarify Service Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: CMS-1850-P - Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambula more
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 4, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) marked a triple-digit milestone: 100 pieces of legislation introduced this Congress. She ranks 5th out of all 435 House members and has introduced more bills than any other member of South Carolina's House delegation.
Each bill starts with a real prob more
Doctoral student is lead author on paper published in leading journal
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Doctoral student is lead author on paper published in leading journal
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How well can vision-language models (VLMs) actually see? Pooyan Rahmanzadehgervi wants to find out.
Rahmanzadehgervi, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), not only answered the question but served as lead author the paper, "Vision-language models are blind: Failing to more
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: AI Engineered Viruses and Bioterrorism Threat Highlighted in New "Health Wanted" Episode
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Health Wanted: Bioterrorism
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#The Episode
Scientists recently used AI to design entirely new working viruses from scratch. While these bacteriophages were created to target E. coli, could unregulated AI models lower the barrier to entry for biological weapons?
In this episode of Health Wanted, we're breaking down the science of generative virus design, the historical real more
Flemming Center Welcomes VMT to The Guild
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news:
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Flemming Center Welcomes VMT to The Guild
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The Flemming Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has partnered with the Venture Mentoring Team (VMT) to broaden and strengthen its ability to foster the principled entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Students and alumni can work with VMT by joining The Guild, the Flemming Center's alumni mentorship network.
Established in 2017, the VMT operates a highly vett more
Franklin University Launches Seven M.S. in Information Technology Specializations in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Technology Leadership
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- Franklin University issued the following news release:
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Franklin University Launches Seven M.S. in Information Technology Specializations in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Technology Leadership
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New online graduate pathways give working professionals options to build specialized expertise for rapidly evolving technology and leadership roles.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data and digital technologies reshape how organizat more
GEO-STEM Summer Camp Prepares Kentucky Youth for an Innovation-Driven Future
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 4 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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GEO-STEM Summer Camp Prepares Kentucky Youth for an Innovation-Driven Future
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Hands-on Kentucky State University program connects emerging technologies with education, careers, and real-world challenges
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Preparing young people for an innovation-driven economy means giving them opportunities to work with emerging technologies and understand how those tools can solve problems in their c more
HPU Expert Johnny C. Taylor Shares Career Advice with Students
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Expert Johnny C. Taylor Shares Career Advice with Students
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Johnny C. Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, a leading human resources company, and High Point University's Human Capital Expert in Residence, provided students with career advice during his Sept. 1 visit to HPU's campus. Student moderator Hailey Crouse participated in a Q&A with Taylor in Congdon Hall's Callicutt Life Skills T more
Identifying Fraud, Broadcast Distress, Merchant Cash Advances and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Sept. 14-15
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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Identifying Fraud, Broadcast Distress, Merchant Cash Advances and More to be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Sept. 14-15
Top experts from the Cincinnati area will gather for key sessions that include breakouts to examine timely consumer and business issues at ABI's 2026 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar, taking place at The Westin Cincinnati Sept. 14-15. Th more
Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades
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Thank you to Chair Calvert and our witnesses for this opportunity for us all to address critical industrial base workforce challenges that are in turn critical to the defense industrial base that is required for our national defense over the next generation. I also express greetings and appreciation from my Ranking Member, Ms. McCollum, for wh more
Join The CHAT: Clemson Health Advancement Talks
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Join The CHAT: Clemson Health Advancement Talks
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Clemson University faculty, students and staff are invited to join their colleagues during a virtual lecture series this fall that highlights health research and innovation.
Offered by the Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR), The CHAT: Clemson Health Advancement Talks series features health innovators from across disciplines who provide s more
Meet Elizabeth Kim - Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees Student Representative
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Meet Elizabeth Kim - Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees Student Representative
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Elizabeth Kim's ultimate career goal is not a particular title, employer, or paycheck. It is to feel fulfilled. For Kim, the first step toward that fulfillment was giving herself permission to reconsider what she wanted from her education.
"I originally went to college thinking, 'I'm going to do these things, and I'm goi more
Misericordia University Dean Presents at tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Misericordia University posted the following news:
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Misericordia University Dean Presents at tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference
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Todd Shawver Discusses Higher Education's Role in Building Pennsylvania's Future Energy Workforce
DALLAS, PA - Todd Shawver, dean of the College of Business at Misericordia University, recently presented at the tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference, contributing to conversations about the future of Pennsylvania's energy industry and t more
More than group work: Eckerd students learn how effective teams collaborate to innovate
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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More than group work: Eckerd students learn how effective teams collaborate to innovate
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Students in Resilience at Work: Promoting Creativity and Wellbeing in Teams, an Autumn Term class led by Jennifer Knippen, Ph.D., visited spARK Labs by ARK Invest in Saint Petersburg's Innovation District to learn from local entrepreneurs about the importance of collaboration in business. Photos by Madison DeVore '25
"R more
Mount Vernon Historian Speaks at Virginia Military Institute Convocation
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Mount Vernon Historian Speaks at VMI Convocation
By Marianne Hause
Virginia Military Institute opened its 187th year with a convocation ceremony, an annual tradition used to observe the opening of the academic year, Sept. 2 in Cameron Hall. Guest speaker Douglas Bradburn, Ph.D., president and CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon, addressed the entire Corps of Cadets, members of the academic board, more
NASA administrator, federal leaders to visit Iowa State
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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NASA administrator, federal leaders to visit Iowa State
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#Quick look
Iowa State University has a long history of supporting NASA's mission through research, education, and workforce development. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, along with leaders from other federal agencies, will visit Iowa State on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Isaacman and other federal leaders will meet with campus leadership, tou more
Nobel Foundation: Quiz, AI and Lab Visits During Nobel Calling Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 4 -- The Nobel Foundation posted the following news release:
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Quiz, AI and Lab Visits During Nobel Calling Stockholm
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In October, this year's Nobel Prize laureates will be announced. To mark the occasion, the Nobel Prize Museum is collaborating with universities and cultural institutions across Stockholm. Highlights include a crash course in this year's Nobel Prizes in the natural sciences featuring Annika Lantz, and a panel discussion on the Nobel Peace Prize more
Pearson and AWS Research: 74% of Brazilian Employers and Students Say AI Makes Higher Education Even More Essential
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 4 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson and AWS Research: 74% of Brazilian Employers and Students Say AI Makes Higher Education Even More Essential
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Study underscores strong confidence in higher education but reveals gaps in turning access to AI into practical experience and workplace skills
SAO PAULO -Sept. 4, 2026 -Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Amazon Web Services, Inc more
Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn's work on the Internet of Bodies profiled in multiple publications
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn's work on the Internet of Bodies profiled in multiple publications
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn's seminal work on the Internet of Bodies was recently profiled in a computer security podcast and referenced in Wired. https://www.healthcareinfosecu...
As explained by CNBC in another piece that profiled Matwyshyn's work, the mark more
Purdue, Deloitte to discuss how technology is reshaping careers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue, Deloitte to discuss how technology is reshaping careers
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The Purdue community is invited to join President Mitch Daniels as he talks with Lindsay Hough, vice chair of Deloitte's U.S. government and public services practice, for a fireside conversation exploring how technology is reshaping careers and how Boilermakers can use their judgment, creativity and leadership to turn that change int more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to C2C Innovative Solutions President Peterson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to C2C Innovative Solutions President Jeff Peterson:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Jeff Peterson
President
C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc.
301 W. Bay Street, Suite 1110
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Dear Mr. Peterson:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independent dispu more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to Commence CEO Feliciano
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to Commence CEO Pat Feliciano:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Pat Feliciano
Chief Executive Officer
Commence
585 London Bridge Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Dear Mr. Feliciano:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independent dispute resolution entity (IDRE) under th more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to Dane Street LLC Founder Fulton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to Dane Street Founder Will Fulton:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Will Fulton
Founder
Dane Street, LLC
7111 Fairway Dr, Suite 201
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Dear Mr. Fulton:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independent dispute resolution entity (IDRE) under more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to EdiPhy Advisors CEO Ragsdale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to EdiPhy Advisors CEO Joan C. Ragsdale:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Joan C. Ragsdale
Chief Executive Officer
EdiPhy Advisors, LLC
1500 Urban Center Dr, Suite 325
Birmingham, AL 35242
Dear Ms. Ragsdale:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independent dispute re more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to National Medical Reviews CEO Merlini
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to National Medical Reviews CEO Meredith Merlini:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Meredith Merlini
Chief Operating Officer
National Medical Reviews, Inc.
65 W Street Rd, Building C
Warminister, PA 18974
Dear Mr. Merlini:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independ more
Rep. Pallone Issues Letter to ProPeer Resources CEO Bolton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter to ProPeer Resources CEO Ed Bolton:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
Ed Bolton
Chief Executive Officer
ProPeer Resources, LLC
5600 Schertz Pwky
Schertz, TX 78154
Dear Mr. Bolton:
I am writing to request information about your company's work as a certified independent dispute resolution entity (IDRE) under more
Stanford University Law School: Rise of Legal Engineering
STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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The Rise of Legal Engineering
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A new kind of leader is emerging across the legal sector. These professionals combine legal expertise with an engineering mindset, helping shape how legal teams use AI and adapt to rapid change.
Stanford Law School's Executive Education program and the Stanford Law AI Initiative are launching the Stanford Legal Engineering Academy to better prepare these leaders f more
TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 4 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host Jack Shaw for its IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2026-2027 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, "AI and the Future of Work: What It Means for Laredo - and for You." Shaw is an AI transformation advisor, keynote more
Trump Administration Announces $5.48 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline in Rural Rhode Island
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $5.48 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline in Rural Rhode Island
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $5.48 million investment is being delivered to strengthen the healthcare workforce across rural communities in Rhode Island through the federal Rural Health Transformati more
U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13276) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative
Introduction
In March 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps announced a major force design initiative it referred to as "Force Design 2030," now known as "Force Design." As part of this 10-year initiative, the Marines planned to redesign the serv more
UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider
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Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, CERN's Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that shape the universe.
Those collisions help researchers investigate questions ranging from the behavior of subatomic parti more
USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
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TAMPA - Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life -which is why University of South Florida researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.
Recognizing the growing urgency of securing wireless network more
AI Back-End Networks Switch Sales Surpass Front-End Networks for the First Time in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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AI Back-End Networks Switch Sales Surpass Front-End Networks for the First Time in 2Q 2026, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 03, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the more
APA names Muriel Clauson Closs executive director of new Center for Behavioral Science and AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release:
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APA names Muriel Clauson Closs executive director of new Center for Behavioral Science and AI
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Washington -Muriel Clauson Closs, PhD, has been named the inaugural executive director of the American Psychological Association's Center for Behavioral Science and AI. The center will put behavioral science to work both to inform how artificial intelligence (AI) more
Convocation Inspires Students to Embrace Community and Human Ingenuity
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 3 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Convocation Inspires Students to Embrace Community and Human Ingenuity
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The first week of classes at Pomona College is underway, and Convocation on Tuesday marked the ceremonial start to the academic year.
Faculty in their academic regalia, along with students, staff and guests of the College, streamed from all corners of campus into Bridges Hall of Music to take part in the 110-year-old tradition.
"There is more
COSMOS Completes First Summer Session at UC Merced
MERCED, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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COSMOS Completes First Summer Session at UC Merced
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Dozens of California high school students recently finished four weeks on the UC Merced campus, where they delved into topics including nanoparticles, digital twins, bioluminescent squids, and quantum physics.
The students took part in COSMOS, or California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science, which expanded to UC Merced for the f more
Enzo M. Escalante '27 wins national essay competition
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Enzo M. Escalante '27 wins national essay competition
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Enzo M. Escalante '27 has won the ABA Boskey Student Essay Contest on Dispute Resolution, a national competition designed to create greater interest in the field of dispute resolution among law students at U.S. law schools.
Escalante will receive a $1,000 prize, and his paper will be published on more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 3 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 23% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2026, SEMI Reports
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Ongoing AI Investment Momentum Drove Back-to-Back Quarters of Record Results
MILPITAS, Calif. - September 3, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics desig more
MIT: Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026
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The MIT School of Architecture and Planning recognized 11 faculty members with promotions for their significant contributions to the school, effective July 1, 2026. Four faculty promotions are in the Department of Architecture, three are in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), and four more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Announces One-Year AI Moratorium for NYC Students Through Eighth Grade
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joined by Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence for public school students from 2-K through eighth grade, affecting roughly 600,000 children.
The policy, unveiled at a press conference at the Brooklyn STEAM Center in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, also disables or removes AI features from more than 38 previously approved educational programs and bans companion chatbots more
NSWC Corona hosts premiere Digital Transformation in Metrology workshop
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NSWC Corona hosts premiere Digital Transformation in Metrology workshop
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NORCO, Calif. - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division hosted a landmark international workshop on digital integration within the metrology community on May 18-19. This hybrid event brought together over 80 experts from the Department of War, other U.S. federal agencies, industry, and partner nations - to forge a path tow more
Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Forum kicks off fall 2026 speaker series with historian Liz Covart
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Forum Speaker Series will kick off its fall 2026 lineup with award-winning Early American historian and University alumna Liz Covart on Sept. 14 at the Penn Stater.
The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invite more
Preparing the next generation of space and tech talent through HCC partnership
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Preparing the next generation of space and tech talent through HCC partnership
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A new partnership between Houston City College (HCC) and Space Center Houston aims to strengthen STEM education and create workforce pathways for students pursuing careers in artificial intelligence, robotics and emerging technologies.
Rhonda Glover, ecosystem manager for HCC's artificial intelligence degree program, said the colla more
Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy
ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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Research presentations span infant sleep to cancer therapy
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How does sleep shape the infant brain? How can research inform addiction-related public policy? What makes us who we are?
These and other topics are part of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's 2026-27 Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series. Eighteen leading scientists will share the latest more
Sanders-Casar AI Ban Would Sacrifice American Innovation and Competitiveness, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Sanders-Casar AI Ban Would Sacrifice American Innovation and Competitiveness, Says ITIF
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WASHINGTON-In response to the announcement of the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology po more
Stony Brook University Building Digital Twin Studio to Advance Grid Research and Resilience
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 3 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Stony Brook University Building Digital Twin Studio to Advance Grid Research and Resilience
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STONY BROOK, NY-September 3, 2026 -The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) is developing a new Digital Twin Studio that will advance power grid research and resilience. As electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and connected technologies pla more
Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry
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When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds and egg prices soared.
The losses highlighted the poultry industry's urgent need for additional tools and more
The Republican Recap: Week of August 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of August 31, 2026
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House floor this week:
Condemning Socialism and Protecting American Elections
Socialism is one of the most destructive ideologies in world history, time and time again proving itself to be a failed experiment that only leads to communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal d more
U.N. Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill Urged Lehigh to Take an Active Role in Shaping the Future of AI
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Sept. 3 -- Lehigh University posted the following news:
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U.N. Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill Urged Lehigh to Take an Active Role in Shaping the Future of AI
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Amandeep Gill, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, discussed the future of AI during a presentation for more than 150 attendees at Lehigh University on Sept. 2.
This event was co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the LU/UN Partnership, whic more
UA Northark Makes History With Record Enrollment
HARRISON, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- North Arkansas College posted the following news:
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UA Northark Makes History With Record Enrollment
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North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) has shattered its all-time enrollment record, welcoming 2,903 students this fall, a remarkable 32% increase over last year and the largest enrollment in the institution's history. The previous enrollment record of 2,429 students was set in the fall of 2009.
The historic growth reflects the more
University and community resources help College of AI, Cyber and Computing students begin new chapter downtown
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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University and community resources help College of AI, Cyber and Computing students begin new chapter downtown
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As College of AI, Cyber and Computing students trade familiar academic campus routines for a new experience at the Downtown Campus this fall, UT San Antonio and its community partners are helping them navigate the transition
For some students, the move means learning a new commute. more
What Can You Do With 50,000 GPUs?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 3 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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What Can You Do With 50,000 GPUs?
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The Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing (ATPESC) brings researchers together for two weeks of intensive training in the software, algorithms and computing systems used for large-scale scientific applications. This year, 75 researchers were selected from a worldwide pool of applicants, including 4 from USC more
Duke University to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare.
By Ken Kingery
Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Com more
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists: 2026 PharmSci 360 Launches Two Innovator-Curated Tracks
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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2026 PharmSci 360 Launches Two Innovator-Curated Tracks
Tracks Feature Sessions and Speakers Developed by Leading Scientific Experts
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AAPS is excited to announce the launch of two Innovator-Curated tracks at the 2026 PharmSci 360. These tracks address the current state of scientific research integrity and disruptive technologies in drug development more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Taxation of Social Security Benefits'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Taxation of Social Security Benefits."
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security - the largest single program in the federal budget - has two components. Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) provides benefits to retired workers, their eligible dependents, and some survivors of deceased workers. Disability Insurance (DI) provides benefits to disabled workers and their dependents.
Unlike more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are among the five nuclear-arme more
Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco more
Labor Day Speech Resources Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44152) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Labor Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrating the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolically marks the end of summer and, in many states, the beginning of the school year.
This guide is designed to assist congressional offices with work-related Labor Day c more
Section 301 & China - Shipping & Shipbuilding Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12666) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: Shipping and Shipbuilding Issues
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sec.Sec.301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses more
Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11397) by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
Here are excerpts:
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Social Security Benefit Taxation Highlights
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At a Glance
* In July 2026, the Social Security system provided over $138.4 billion in monthly benefits to more than 71.3 million retired or disabled workers and their spouses, survivors, and dependents.
* Since 1984, beneficiaries with income above cert more
TikTok & China's Digital Platforms - Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12640) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress and U.S. policymakers at the federal and state levels have taken steps to address their national security-related concerns about the extent to which the People's Republic of China's (PRC, or China) influences digital p more
USPS Ballot Mail Rule - Overview & Potential Impact Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13297) by government organization and management analyst Michelle D. Christensen.
Here are excerpts:
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USPS Ballot Mail Rule: Overview and Potential Impact
On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14399, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections." The order states "unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar code more
Defining Final Agency Action for APA & CRA Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12386) by legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon:
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Defining Final Agency Action for APA and CRA Review
Executive branch action may be subject to both judicial and congressional review. Two federal statutes authorizing such review are the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which generally governs judicial review of agency action, and the Congressional Review Act (CRA), wh more
National Park Service - Fee Increases for International Visitors Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13098) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson:
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National Park Service: Fee Increases for International Visitors
Congress has debated various measures to generate additional funds for the National Park System in light of a large backlog of deferred maintenance on system lands. One option under discussion has been more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11472) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Recent Legal Developments
For nearly 20 years, Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, has authorized a benefit for borrowers of federal Direct Loan program student loans commonly known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). First established by the College more
Criminal Justice Data - Human Trafficking Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 17, 2026, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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SUMMARY
Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the incidence of human trafficking exist, compre more
Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions & the Authority to Lift Restrictions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43311) on Aug. 19, 2026, entitled "Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions" by international sanctions and financial crimes specialist Liana W. Rosen, and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
U.S. sanctions related to Iran are arguably among the most comprehensive of any such sanctions that the United States unilater more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Con more
National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13119) by Clare Y. Cho, natural resources policy specialist Mark K. DeSantis and energy policy analyst Lexie Ryan.
Here are excerpts:
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National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A): A Summary
The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) is a 23-million-acre area in northern Alaska owned and administered by the federal government. Originally designated as an emergency o more
Patriot Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44178) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch:
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Patriot Day: Fact Sheet
In 2001, P.L. 107-89 designated September 11 as Patriot Day to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The law asks the President to issue an annual Proclamation for Patriot Day that directs the U.S. flag to be fl more
Payments in Lieu of Taxes - Section 6902 Payments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11772) by Clare Y. Cho, natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Eric P. Nardi.
Here are excerpts:
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Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT): Section 6902 Payments
Introduction
Several federal programs compensate local jurisdictions for the presence of nontaxable federal lands. The widest-ranging program is the Department of the Interior's (DOI's) Payments in more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American Association of Physicists in Medicine Urges CMS to Reassign Radiation Delivery Code and Shield Imaging from Site-Neutral Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; Proposed more
American Society for Radiation Oncology Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Safeguard Clinical Discretion and Clarify Radiopharmaceutical Patient Release Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Caylee Kenny
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework (NRC-2025-1140)
Dear Ms. Kenny:
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) appreciates the opp more
CARA Medical Urges CMS to Reclassify C9793 to Higher Payment Level and Clarify Service Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: CMS-1850-P - Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambula more
Intermountain Health Opposes Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts to 340B Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Intermountain Health Comment on CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule (CMS-1850-P)
August 31, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulator more
Nashville Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure Dept. Urges NHTSA to Strengthen Emergency Response and Traffic Management Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nashville Department of Transportation
and Multimodal Infrastructure
750 S. 5th Street, Nashville TN, 37206
August 31, 2026
Administrator Jonathan Morrison
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552 - AV Framework Updates and Request more
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research Urges FDA to Approve Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test to Improve Cancer Screening and Promote Equitable Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO Box 18067 - Seattle WA 98118 | (206) 957-3337 | NWABR.org
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8004 - GRAIL, Inc. Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test
Members of the Molecular and Clinical Genetics P more
QCX LLC Urges CFTC and Securities & Exchange Commission to Narrow Security-Based Swap Event Prongs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549-1090
Re: Joint Request for Comment on Further Definition of "Swap" and "Security more
Space Northwest Urges FAA to Streamline Commercial Space Launch Regulations and Enhance Federal Coordination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-8614; Notice No. 26-11
Waiver of Specified Statutory Requirements for Commercial Space Launch and Reentry Actions
To the Federal Aviation Administration:
Space Northwest appreciates the opportunity to comment o more
Va. Department of Transportation Urges Standardized Emergency Response Protocols for Automated Driving Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
1221 East Broad Street (804) 482-5818
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
August 28, 2026
Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
West Building Ground Floor
Room W12-140
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE: Na more
Tipoffs: Iran
American University Issues Q&A: How Did 9/11 Change Human Rights Politics in the U.S. and Middle East?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- American University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 4, 2026, involving Shadi Mokhtari, professor in the School of International Service:
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How Did 9/11 Change Human Rights Politics in the U.S. and Middle East?
SIS professor Shadi Mokhtari unpacks some of the ways the United States' War on Terror shifted human rights landscapes in the U.S. and Middle East.
By Emma Vitale
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the War on Terror transformed not only United States more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe and U.S. Need a Plan for Economic Friendly Fire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by Ivo Hlavacek, former director-general at the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs:
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Europe and U.S. Need a Plan for Economic Friendly Fire
New US sanctions legislation is on a collision course with the European Union's anti-coercion rules. Sensitivity is needed on both sides to avoid a damaging clash of allies.
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The US Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanct more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Understanding the Implications of the U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by Jose Ignacio Hernandez, senior associate (non-resident) with the Americas Program:
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Understanding the Implications of the U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal
On August 31, 2026, the White House published a fact sheet on the "Historic Oil Agreement to Secure American Energy Dominance and Drive Venezuela's Economic Recovery."
The agreement is based on the "100-year concession more
DNC: In the States - Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Under Trump's Failing Economy, Americans Enter Another Holiday Weekend They Can't Afford
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend by hitting the roads or hosting a backyard cookout, they will be spending even more on their holiday plans. Under Trump's failing economy, this year's Labor Day is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with gas, cook more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Arab News: Trump Is Picking a Needless Fight Over the Falklands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News:
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Trump Is Picking a Needless Fight over the Falklands
Another crisis is brewing in the transatlantic relationship, this time between the US and the UK over the status of the Falkland Islands.
The Falklands are one of 14 British Overseas Territories and are l more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to City Journal Entitled 'West Faces Two Islams'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by research fellow Zineb Riboua to City Journal:
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The West Faces Two Islams
A long-forecast civilizational struggle increasingly plays out not in the Middle East but in Western countries themselves.
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Published in 1996, Samuel Huntington's Clash of Civilizations predicted that, with the end of the C more
Reps. Craig, Brown Issue Letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following letter with Vice Ranking Member Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, to Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Glenn "GT" Thompson
Chairman
Committee on Agriculture
U.S. House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Chairman,
Earlier this summer, the American Farm Bureau released another staggering repo more
Senator Warren Statement on August 2026 Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on August 2026 Jobs Report
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
"Since Donald Trump took office, the economy has added fewer than 40,000 jobs a month on more
State Dept.: U.S. Sanctions Dismantle the Iranian Regime's Revenue Streams
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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U.S. Sanctions Dismantle the Iranian Regime's Revenue Streams
The United States remains committed to cutting off the Iranian regime's access to the international financial system and the resources it uses to destabilize the region and threaten U.S. interests and partners. Today's U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions on Turkiye-based Golden Global Bank mark the latest step in Operati more
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Michael Whatley's Iran War is Causing "Record High" Fuel Prices & Benefiting His Big Oil Stocks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Michael Whatley's Iran War is Causing "Record High" Fuel Prices & Benefiting His Big Oil Stocks
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As "diesel hit[s] a record price" and high gas prices squeeze North Carolina families during Labor Day Weekend, DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is continuing to push for the Iran War, saying just this week that "I think that is where we need to be" more
Baldwin Blasts Trump Admin for Diverting Billions from Lifesaving Medical Research to Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Blasts Trump Admin for Diverting Billions from Lifesaving Medical Research to Pentagon
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee that funds the National Institute of Health (NIH), blasted the Trump Administration after the Department of Defense (DOD) announced that more
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Tuesday upon passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11:
"I voted for this bipartisan co more
Gillibrand Statement On Record High Diesel Prices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Record High Diesel Prices
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Today, in response to Donald Trump and Republicans driving diesel to record high prices and gas to over $4 on Labor Day for the first time ever, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:
"Because of Donald Trump, New York families, small businesses, and farmers will be paying record high prices this Labor Day weekend," more
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the August jobs report:
"Today's jobs report continues to demonstrate the urgency with which the current Administration must address the affordability crisis. While our economy saw an increase of 162,000 jobs in August, inflation is rising faster than average ho more
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Tour
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Tour
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WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the second week of her "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" statewide tour with stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and the Twin Ports to meet with Wisconsinites and discuss how she is fighting to end the high costs and chaos that Congressional R more
Noisy Jobs Report Offers Little Comfort for Jobseekers Across Stumbling Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Noisy Jobs Report Offers Little Comfort for Jobseekers Across Stumbling Economy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today's jobs report shows the economy added 162,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. Job gains averaged just 31,000 per month over the past year and labor force participation remains near recent lows at 61. more
Protect Our Care: Investigation Time - Hegseth Secretly Raiding NIH Disease Research Money to Fund Defense Department Activities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Investigation Time: Hegseth Secretly Raiding NIH Disease Research Money to Fund Defense Department Activities
In a stunning abuse of taxpayer money at the expense of public health, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee has discovered Pete Hegseth's Defense Department signed a secret interagency agreement - "without notifying Congress" -- that allows DoD to sap billions of dollars from the NIH's Nationa more
Rob Wittman Humiliates Himself on National TV
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Rob Wittman Humiliates Himself on National TV
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Wittman refused to answer whether he agrees with J.D. Vance that the Iran war is "not a war"... after voting five times to continue it
After nearly 20 years in Washington, career politician Rob Wittman has gotten used to dodging questions.
But Wittman's latest dodge is uniquely humiliating.
Asked on a live TV interview whether o more
Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia & Iran Act of 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11474) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On August 7, 2026, the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the Sanctioning Act). In addition to authorizing various sanctions against the government of the Russian Federation and Russian i more
As U.S. Oil Reserves Hit 44-Year-Low, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman August Pfluger Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization, Strengthen U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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As U.S. Oil Reserves Hit 44-Year-Low, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman August Pfluger Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization, Strengthen U.S. Energy Security
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Bill introduction comes as SPR has undergone two major emergency drawdowns in four years-first during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and now during the war in Iran-and sits at its lowest leve more
August Beige Book Reveals Widespread Strain Among Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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August Beige Book Reveals Widespread Strain Among Working Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Reserve released the latest edition of the Beige Book this week, providing an updated snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The report adds to the mounting evidence that families are under substantial fin more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul Demand Release of $87 Million in Federal Counterterrorism Funds
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul stood together at a press conference to call on the federal government to release $87 million in withheld counterterrorism funding owed to the city and state.
Joined by state Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Terence O'Leary and local emergency leadership, officials warned that the 40% reduction in federal grant allocations directly defunds critical public safety infrastructure, including certified more
