3 for 3 / SDSU Taking All Three Teams to Finals of NASA Contest
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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3 for 3 / SDSU taking all three teams to finals of NASA contest
By Dave Graves
Friday the 13th brought nothing but good luck to students in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University.
On the afternoon of March 13, just before spring break began, Todd Letcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was notified that all three of the SDSU teams he oversee more
Access the Latest NCFR Journal Research
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 31 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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Access the Latest NCFR Journal Research
Read 9 New Early-View Articles Published March 22-28
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JMF April 2026 issue (https:// more
Age Of Artificial Intelligence: Americans' AI Use Increases While Views On It Sour, Quinnipiac University Poll On AI Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: Americans' AI Use Increases While Views On It Sour, Quinnipiac University Poll On AI Finds; 7 In 10 Think AI Will Cut Jobs With Gen Z The Most Pessimistic
As artificial intelligence continues to leap from concept to reality in just about everything we do, an increasing number of Americans see more harm than good when it comes to AI's impact on their dai more
ALTA Study Highlights Complexity of Title Production and Critical Role of Professional Expertise
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Study Highlights Complexity of Title Production and Critical Role of Professional Expertise
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced the publication of a new study that underscores the extensive research, analysis and problem-solving title professionals perform to produce a clean and insurable tit more
Arizona Corporation Commission to Host National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys May 3-6
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 31 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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ACC to Host National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys May 3-6, 2026
The Arizona Corporation Commission is pleased to host the 45th National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys (NCRA) in Scottsdale, May 3-6, 2026. The ACC's General Counsel, Thomas Van Flein has served as the head of ACC's Office of General Counsel since March 2024 and currently serves as the president of more
Belmont Law Journal Symposium Explores Technology's Impact on Justice
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 31 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Belmont Law Journal Symposium Explores Technology's Impact on Justice
Law, Security and Justice in the Digital Age: Redefining Enforcement and Accountability
By Jasmine Simmons
Belmont's College of Law welcomed members of the legal profession to the annual Belmont Law Journal Symposium, March 27. This year's theme, "Law, Security and Justice in the Digital Age: Redefining Enforcement and Accountability," p more
Bluegrass Institute Posts Commentary: Kentucky's Tax Reforms Continue Economic Progress
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 31 -- The Bluegrass Institute posted the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Vice President of Policy Rea S. Hederman, and Sai C. Martha, economic research analyst at the Buckeye Institute:
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Kentucky's Tax Reforms Continue Economic Progress
Good tax policy matters now more than ever.
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Kentucky's move to replace its progressive income tax with a flat five percent rate in 2018 led the rising flat-tax revolution and spurred serious economic growth. That more
Consumer Passions and Priorities Give Lifestyle Spending New Significance, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 31 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Consumer Passions and Priorities Give Lifestyle Spending New Significance, Reports Circana
Retail growth is being fueled by "feel good" purchases addressing themes from wellness and functional beverages, to next-gen tech and analog hobbies.
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Consumers' continued spending both in spite of and in response to challenges more
Duke University: Climate Pathfinder - Fixing Environmental Problems - Rather Than Just Worrying About Them
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 31 -- Duke University issued the following news:
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Climate Pathfinder: Fixing Environmental Problems -- Rather Than Just Worrying About Them
For Duke student Nicholas Nease, climate change has never been a distant or abstract concept--it's something he has seen reshape the place he calls home. Growing up in Florida, Nease saw people raise their houses 12 feet into the air, setting them on pilings to stay ahead of rising floodwaters in coastal communities.
"T more
Duke University: Four Undergraduate Scientists Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 31 -- Duke University issued the following news:
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Four Undergraduate Scientists Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
A total of 100 Duke students have received Goldwater awards for excellence in math, engineering, and the sciences.
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Duke University undergraduates Daniel Levin, Anushka Peer, Emily Song, and Caroline Zhang have been honored as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. This prestigious award recognizes accomplished sophomore and junior researchers who plan to p more
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: Blue Sky Innovators Invests $7 Million to Expand Operations in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 31 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Blue Sky Innovators Invests $7 million to Expand Operations in Fairfax County
SkyLab will advance secure defense innovation while fueling economic growth
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Blue Sky Innovators, Inc., a dual-use technology company delivering insight to operations for government and commercial customers, will invest $7 million to expand its footprint in Fairfax County, Virgin more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on March 30, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 31 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on March 30, 2026:
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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Hello Team FCPS!
Well, here we are; the last week of March. As I have mentioned earlier, March certainly came in like a lion and is going out like (you guessed it;>) a lamb. And so, here are my thoughts and reflections this evening...
On Monday morning, I had the privilege of engaging with hig more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Williams Issues Remarks at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation
NEW YORK, March 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on March 30, 2026, by President and CEO John C. Williams at an event hosted by the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation:
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Ferrying Through the Crosscurrents
As prepared for delivery
Introduction
Thank you to the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation for hosting today's event. My last regional visit to Staten Island was a virtual one during the pandemic. Even then, I rode the ferry more
Gartner Predicts by 2028, Explainable AI Will Drive LLM Observability Investments to 50% for Secure GenAI Deployment
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 31 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Gartner Predicts by 2028, Explainable AI Will Drive LLM Observability Investments to 50% for Secure GenAI Deployment
LLM Observability and Explainable AI Form Critical Trust Layers for Scaling GenAI Initiatives
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, predicts that by 2028, the growing importance of expla more
Gartner Predicts Over 50% of Customer Service Organizations Will Double Their Technology Spend By 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 31 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Over 50% of Customer Service Organizations Will Double Their Technology Spend By 2028
AI-Driven Increase in Technology Spend Will Not Be Offset By an Equivalent Reduction in Talent
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By 2028, over 50% of customer service organizations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to more
Huawei Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in Telecom DC Power
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 31 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Huawei Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in Telecom DC Power
Huawei is recognized for redefining the functional potential of telecom energy infrastructure through cloud-based intelligent battery control, propelling innovation and market leadership i more
ICT Spend in Asia/Pacific* to Reach $647 Billion in 2026
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, March 31 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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ICT Spend in Asia/Pacific/* to Reach $647 billion in 2026
ICT Spending Growth Driven by Accelerated AI Platform Investments in Banking, Software and Information Services, and Public Sector
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SINGAPORE - According to the latest update of the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Indu more
IDC: AI Compute Boom Propels Foundry 2.0 Market to USD 360 Billion, Up 17% in 2026
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, March 31 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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IDC: AI Compute Boom Propels Foundry 2.0 Market to USD 360 billion, Up 17% in 2026
SINGAPORE - According to IDC's latest Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Tracking Intelligence, the broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabricat more
Mich. Democratic Party: House GOP Gets Caught Relying on Fake "Expert" During Hearing
LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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House GOP Gets Caught Relying on Fake "Expert" During Hearing
In late February, as they welcomed her to testify, State Rep. Steve Carra and Republicans on a House Oversight Subcommittee introduced Christy Gillenwater as a "retired senior management consultant specializing in mergers and venture capital."
But new reporting from Michigan Advance exposes Carra for lying about more
Montana State Offers Noncredit Spring Courses for Community Members
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 31 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State offers noncredit spring courses for community members
Registration is open for professional development and continuing education courses held April through June at Montana State University. Members of the Bozeman and campus communities can learn to weld, embody the mindset of a business executive, work with artificial intelligence tools and more.
Course offerings, provided by MSU's Academic more
Newmark Arranges $1.65 Billion Refinancing of One Madison Avenue in New York City
NEW YORK, March 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $1.65 Billion Refinancing of One Madison Avenue in New York City
Transaction Marks Largest U.S. Office CMBS Issuance in Past 12 Months[1]
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Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company arranged a $1.65 billion more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: AI Workshop Highlights Real-world Tools for Small Businesses
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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AI workshop highlights real-world tools for small businesses
LaunchBox event draws regional entrepreneurs, students and business leaders for hands-on AI strategies
By Ryan Abramson
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, students and community members gathered at Penn State Lehigh Valley on March 27 for a hands-on workshop exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can more
Senator McCormick Welcomes NIH Director to Pittsburgh for Full Day Tour of Life Sciences and Research Institutions
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Senator McCormick Welcomes NIH Director to Pittsburgh for Full Day Tour of Life Sciences and Research Institutions
Visit Highlights Pennsylvania's Role as a Leader in Life Sciences
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PITTSBURGH, PA - U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Pittsburgh, where they toured some of more
SLB Ranked Among Top 50 Companies for High-Impact AI Inventions
HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release:
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SLB Ranked Among Top 50 Companies for High-Impact AI Inventions
Global energy technology company SLB has been named to the Clarivate AI50, a new data-driven benchmark of organizations recognized for exceptional leadership in high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) inventions.
This list places SLB among an elite group of innovators leading the global AI ecosystem such as NVIDIA, Siemens more
SOU AI Work Presented to Exclusive Organization
ASHLAND, Oregon, March 31 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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SOU AI work presented to exclusive organization
SOU Computer Science faculty member Bernie Boscoe and two of her students presented information to an exclusive organization of artificial intelligence researchers earlier this month on SOU students' use of computer vision to glean data from camera traps at the future site of a wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 south of Ashland.
The poster presentation wa more
Virginia Tech: 'Curious Conversations' Podcast - Katalin Parti Talks About Scammers and Cybercrime
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Katalin Parti talks about scammers and cybercrime
By Travis Williams
Katalin Parti joined Virginia Tech's 'Curious Conversations' to talk about how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are turbocharging social engineering scams and what individuals can do to protect themselves. She shared the common techniques scammers use, what could make a person more vul more
Virginia Tech: Experts Available - Iran War, Troops Deployed, TSA Executive Order, NASA Launch, Plus All About Easter Treats
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump's executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, all about Easter treats more
Virginia Tech: Turning Emotion Into Architecture
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, by Krista Timney with Ramtin Haghnazar, assistant professor in the School of Architecture:
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Turning emotion into architecture
'Mood-vironment' is an interactive installation that uses artificial intelligence to translate visitors' emotions into shifting light, sound, and shared space.
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What if architecture could sense how you feel -- and respond in real time?
"Mood-vironment," an interactive p more
Warren Questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on National Security Risks Posed by Chinese Chip Company With Reported Ties to the Trump Family
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on National Security Risks Posed by Chinese Chip Company with Reported Ties to the Trump Family
"As Congress considers digital asset market structure legislation, we must ensure that politically connected crypto interests do not receive special treatment and undermine our more
Work by Trine Students, Professor Published
ANGOLA, Indiana, March 31 -- Trine University issued the following news:
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Work by Trine students, professor published
DETROIT -- A professor in Trine University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies is collaborating with students on an upcoming conference presentation and a chapter in a textbook.
Gaganpreet Hundal, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine's Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) program, and Trine student Rashmi Khondker will present on "IoT Design for Secure and In more
***CONSUMER ALERT*** Congressman Patronis Warns of AI Scams Targeting Service Members and Their Families
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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***CONSUMER ALERT*** Congressman Patronis Warns of AI Scams Targeting Service Members and Their Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Patronis is warning Americans about a dangerous rise in AI-driven scams targeting our nation's service members, veterans, and their families. Scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate loved ones overseas, preying on military families and more
2025 Year in Review Highlights SEI Impact in Software, Cyber, AI, and Acquisition for National Security
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSrep) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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2025 Year in Review Highlights SEI Impact in Software, Cyber, AI, and Acquisition for National Security
The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today released its annual review of noteworthy research and development projects from the previous fiscal year. The 2025 SEI Year in Review highlights some of the SEI's most impactful work establishing and advanc more
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 30 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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2026 CIO 100 Award: Nationwide's Enterprise Digital Platform Streamlines Partner Connections
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For the second consecutive year, the Nationwide Technology organization is being recognized with a national award for technology development. Foundry's CIO, a technology strategy and news outlet, has recognized Nationwide Technology with a 2026 CIO 100 Award.
The CIO 100 Awards honor more
36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI
LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium Held at VMI
Over 570 representatives from state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and the private sector converged at Virginia Military Institute for the 36th annual Environment Virginia Symposium March 24-26. The conference was organized and co-hosted by VMI's Center for Leadership & Ethics (CLE). Col. Dave Gray, executive di more
A Private Equity Talent Pipeline Within LeBow's MBA Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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A Private Equity Talent Pipeline Within LeBow's MBA Program
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There's nothing like getting on the ground floor of a growing venture, and that's just what a newly expanded experiential-learning opportunity for LeBow MBA students will offer.
Adelphi Capital Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, is partnering with the Lawrie Advanced Global Leadership Program, a h more
AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners
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The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
The event honored the immense contributions of AFIMSC's workforce, whose efforts direc more
App to prevent misuse of personal imagery wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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App to prevent misuse of personal imagery wins top prize in IdeaMakers Challenge
An app to protect the privacy of personal photos of young women and student athletes was the winning idea in the 2026 Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge, held March 25 during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. Hosted annually by the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), the IdeaMakers C more
Applications Open for 2026-27 PIT Faculty Fellowship
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Applications Open for 2026-27 PIT Faculty Fellowship
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The Public Interest Technology Initiative at UMass ( PIT@UMass ) is now accepting applications for PIT Faculty Fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.
The theme for the fifth round of the annual program is "Fellowship is AI and the Future of Work." Among the questions applicants' projects may address include:
* What economic or so more
ASU's Cronkite School and Poynter Institute launch training collaboration to support journalists and media professionals
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 30 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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ASU's Cronkite School and Poynter Institute launch training collaboration to support journalists and media professionals
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (March 30, 2026) -Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Poynter Institute have launched a new collaboration to expand professional development opportunities for journalists a more
Bold, Relentless, Rising: Meet UCF's 2026 Reach for the Stars Honorees
ORLANDO, Florida, March 30 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Bold, Relentless, Rising: Meet UCF's 2026 Reach for the Stars Honorees
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Highlights
* The 2026 Reach for the Stars award recipients -Assistant Professors John Bush, Ana Carolina de Souza-Feliciano, Shyam Kattel, Kevin Moran, Soyoung Park and Hao Zheng -are recognized for conducting impactful research and creative activity with national and international reach.
* The prestigious award is UCF more
Cato Urges Ninth Circuit: California's AI Law Violates Federal Law, Threatens Online Speech
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Urges Ninth Circuit: California's AI Law Violates Federal Law, Threatens Online Speech
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California is facing a lawsuit by the Babylon Bee and several other companies, arguing that California's AI deep-fakes law violates Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Following a district court's decision siding with the plaintiffs, scholars at the Cato Institute filed an amicus brief more
College of Education Researchers Receive Outstanding Paper Award at National Ed Tech Conference
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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College of Education Researchers Receive Outstanding Paper Award at National Ed Tech Conference
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College of Education faculty members Torrey Trust and Robert W. Maloy, along with education doctoral student Chenyang Xu, received an outstanding paper award at the 2026 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) National Conference in Philadelphia on March 25.The award-winni more
Delta's inaugural Connection Index finds why travelers are prioritizing real-world experiences
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 30 [Category: BizTravel] (TNSrpt) -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta's inaugural Connection Index finds why travelers are prioritizing real-world experiences
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From turning digital discoveries into real-life adventures to building deeper connections on the road, travel is taking on new meaning. A new global trend report from Delta Air Lines, ' Connection Index: Why We Fly,' explores the reasons why we choose to fly and in turn, the way it makes more
Entrepreneurs Share Business Insights with Christendom Students at Outside the Box Event
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 30 -- Christendom College posted the following news:
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Entrepreneurs Share Business Insights with Christendom Students at Outside the Box Event
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Christendom students do not need a business degree to start successful ventures -a lesson highlighted during an "Outside the Box" event this past month featuring entrepreneurs Andy Gyurisin, Mario Wisdom, and alumnus Joe Peters '19. Hosted by the Office of Career and Professional Development and moderated by Directo more
George Mason College of Public Health students learn AI implementation and management in graduate-level health administration course
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason College of Public Health students learn AI implementation and management in graduate-level health administration course
Key Takeaways:
* The health care field is rapidly evolving to include AI as standard across organizations and in care delivery.
* HAP 621, a graduate level course taught by Associate Professor Renee Geschke in the fall 2025 semester, included a project where students engag more
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts
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The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act marked the Senate's first bipartisan bill seeking to regulate prediction markets
"It ought to be up to the states to decide what kind of gambling goes on within their state. This kind of end run around the law is encouraging vast amounts of gambling. W more
Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Including AI-derived heart fat measurement improves accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk prediction
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic research identified a powerful new way to improve the prediction of a patient's long-term cardiovascular disease risk by enhancing a routinely performed imaging test with artificial intelligence (AI). Heart disease develops over time and remains more
Integration of Beijing's Human Rights abuses into EU strategy on China
NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Integration of Beijing's Human Rights abuses into EU strategy on China
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Dear President von der Leyen,
Dear High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President Kallas,
Dear Executive Vice-Presidents Ribera, Virkkunen and Sejourne,
Dear Commissioners Sefcovic, Dombrovskis, Sikela and McGrath,
We write to urge you to integrate human rights concerns in your discussi more
Law Grads Share Insights from Work in Politics, AI, Entrepreneurship and More at 2026 Georgetown Women's Forum
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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Law Grads Share Insights from Work in Politics, AI, Entrepreneurship and More at 2026 Georgetown Women's Forum
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More than 200 speakers and guests gathered to celebrate women graduates and strengthen the alumni community at this year's pan-campus forum, which was held on the Capitol Campus and nearby Royal Sonesta hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. The three-day convening featured panel discussions and more
Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for March
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for March
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A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
AALS president Danielle M. Conway spent a more
Leveraging technology to enhance Army readiness
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Leveraging technology to enhance Army readiness
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JOINT BASE McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. - "This week we are hosting Soldiers with the 188th, 157th, 177th, and 174th Infantry Brigades and 4th Cavalry (Brigade)," said Chief Warrant Officer Pin Yao Chen, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command G4. "During this training, we want to focus on the importance that property accountability plays in t more
MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
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In biology, defects are generally bad. But in materials science, defects can be intentionally tuned to give materials useful new properties. Today, atomic-scale defects are carefully introduced during the manufacturing process of products like steel, semiconductors, and solar cells to help improve strength, control el more
New 401(k) Rule Breaks Barriers to Secure Greater Retirement Affordability for American Workers
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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New 401(k) Rule Breaks Barriers to Secure Greater Retirement Affordability for American Workers
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As President Donald J. Trump 's administration continues to advance policy reform to expand financial security for Americans, Independent Women's Center for Economic Opportunity issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration's new 401(k) rule. The Dep more
New AI Tool Predicts Whether Aggressive Small Cell Lung Cancer Will Respond to Treatment
BUFFALO, New York, March 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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New AI Tool Predicts Whether Aggressive Small Cell Lung Cancer Will Respond to Treatment
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Results of a new study conclude that a pathology tool powered by artificial intelligence can predict whether a patient with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer will respond to platinum-based chemotherapy -before treatment has begun, and without a more
Next-Generation Innovators: Meet the 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Awards Finalists
LA JOLLA, California, March 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Next-Generation Innovators: Meet the 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Awards Finalists
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The finalists for the third annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards at University of California San Diego represent a new generation of innovators transforming research breakthroughs into lasting advances that address complex societal challenges. From artificial intelligence-powered language tools t more
NSC Announces 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Semifinalists
ITASCA, Illinois, March 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC Announces 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge Semifinalists
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council announced 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, an annual competition spotlighting emerging technologies designed to prevent serious workplace incidents and fatalities.
Hosted by the NSC Work to Zero initiative and run more
Probst ties I-80 wetland loss to rising data center demands, introduces local protection bill
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Probst ties I-80 wetland loss to rising data center demands, introduces local protection bill
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HARRISBURG, March 30 - State Rep. Tarah Probst has introduced legislation that would require wetland mitigation to remain local, warning that current practices are stripping Monroe County and other regions of critical environmental protection at a time when demand on water and energy res more
RWU MBA Students Gain Global Consulting Experience in China
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 30 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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RWU MBA Students Gain Global Consulting Experience in China
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BRISTOL, R.I. - Students in the Master of Business Administration program at Roger Williams University traveled to Shanghai and Beijing in March for the program's International Experience, an immersive opportunity that bridges academic study with global business practice.
Led by MBA Program Director and Professor of Finance Mark Wu, the more
SFSU launches first-ever student AI awards
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 30 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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SFSU launches first-ever student AI awards
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San Francisco State University is calling on students to apply bold thinking to the future of artificial intelligence (AI) while getting recognized for it. The inaugural SFSU Student AI Awards spotlight the creativity, curiosity and critical thinking students are bringing to today's most transformative technology. From more
Strengthening Ties with Canada, Kennedy Secures More Than $1 Million for UB's Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Strengthening Ties with Canada, Kennedy Secures More Than $1 Million for UB's Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Supply Chains
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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced today that he secured $1.03 million in federal funding for the University at Buffalo's Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Supply Chains. Operating under the School of Management, the initiative will help smal more
Three UC Santa Cruz professor-student teams win Keck Foundation funding
SANTA CRUZ, California, March 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Three UC Santa Cruz professor-student teams win Keck Foundation funding
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Three professors at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and their Ph.D. student mentees will pursue high-impact basic science research with the support of the W. M. Keck Foundation's Bridge Funding Initiative.
The program provides funds to support the career trajectories of early- to mid-career fa more
To teach social-emotional skills, does a robot need to pretend to be human?
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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To teach social-emotional skills, does a robot need to pretend to be human?
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In a crowded fourth-grade classroom in Chicago, a new kind of tutor is shaping how children learn about empathy, conflict, and problem-solving.
These robots aren't programmed to act like friendly classmates with invented emotions and backstories. Instead, they speak plainly, without pretense or fiction.
The research behind more
Tusculum creates Master of Arts in Leadership with multiple concentrations, partners with local business community
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, March 30 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum creates Master of Arts in Leadership with multiple concentrations, partners with local business community
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GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University is ensuring a strong pipeline of leadership in the for-profit, nonprofit and ministry realms with the introduction of an innovative new master's degree that will utilize a hands-on approach for students to refine this important skill.
Dr. John Alpers, lef more
UM Computer Scientists Land Grant to Improve Models of Melting Greenland Glaciers
MISSOULA, Montana, March 30 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Computer Scientists Land Grant to Improve Models of Melting Greenland Glaciers
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Assistant Professor Jacob Downs and Associate Professor Doug Brinkerhoff are faculty members in UM's Department of Computer Science. They earned a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to train neural nets on historical data, which should build capacity to project future glacier evolution.
Neural more
USC Scientists Build a Memory Chip That Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava
LOS ANGELES, California, March 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Scientists Build a Memory Chip That Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava
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The electronics inside your phone, your car, and every satellite currently orbiting Earth share one critical weakness: heat. Push them past about 200 degrees Celsius and they start to fail. For decades, that thermal ceiling has been one of the hardest walls in engineering.
A more
USF powering Florida research on air taxis
TAMPA, Florida, March 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF powering Florida research on air taxis
By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
Instead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20-minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of T more
UT San Antonio leadership provides update on downtown growth and district planning efforts
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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UT San Antonio leadership provides update on downtown growth and district planning efforts
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This email from Heather Shipley, PhD, provost and senior executive vice president for Academic Affairs and Andrea Marks, MBA, CPA, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, was sent to the students, faculty and staff of the academic campus.
This week, registration opens for the fa more
Warnock Calls for Bipartisan Investigation into Deadly Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Calls for Bipartisan Investigation into Deadly Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
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Senator Reverend Warnock sent a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee requesting a public hearing and bipartisan investigation into the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February
An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is resp more
Williams introduces bills to protect employees at warehouse distribution centers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Williams introduces bills to protect employees at warehouse distribution centers
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HARRISBURG, March 30 - Today, state Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, introduced two bills aimed at improving worker protections in warehouse distribution centers across Pennsylvania.
Williams said U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics data show that in Pennsylvania, the nonfatal injury and illness r more
TGS Announces AWS as its Preferred Cloud Provider
SEATTLE, Washington, March 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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TGS Announces AWS as its Preferred Cloud Provider
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OSLO, Norway (30 March 2026) - TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TGS has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider, leveraging AWS high-performance computing (HPC) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build solutions that more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and ser more
Incentivizing New Ventures & Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48885) on March 24, 2026, entitled "The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383)" by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Legislative History ... 1
Title I - Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses ... 2
Section-by-Section Summary ... 2
Market Implicatio more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions - Market Context & Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on March 27, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although th more
Defense Primer - U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11150) on March 26, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) are a special class of weapon systems that uses sensor suites and computer algorithms to independently identify a target and employ an onboard weapon system to engage and more
Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara more
Fixed Term & "For Cause" Removal Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12673) on March 26, 2026, by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and legislative attorney Todd Garvey.
Here are excerpts:
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Fixed Term and "For Cause" Removal Provisions
Unless otherwise specified in law, presidential appointees to executive branch positions serve for an indeterminate period of time and can usually be removed by the President at any time more
Kingdom of Bhutan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10660) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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The Kingdom of Bhutan
Background
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 792,000. Hydropowe more
Nepal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10216) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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Nepal
Overview
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a lower-middle income, relatively small, landlocked state in South Asia. Since parliamentary democracy was restored in 2006 after a four-year period of monarchy, Nepal has faced political instability, with tensions between more
Overview of Small Business Subcontracting Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47585) entitled "An Overview of Small Business Subcontracting: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
For small businesses, participating in federal contracts as subcontractors can offer an important pathway to government contracting work and is one of the ways that the federal government can help maintain more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) on March 25, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
Introduction
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a more
Schedule Policy/Career - 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges & Issues for Lawmakers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11412) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Legislative Attorneys Jimmy Balser, Jon O. Shimabukuro and Mainon A. Schwartz:
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Schedule Policy/Career: 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges, and Issues for Lawmakers
On February 6, 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule and memorandum for the implementation of Schedule Policy/Caree more
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act - Reporting of Foreign Gifts & Contracts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12927) on March 25, 2026, by social policy analyst Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 117 of the Higher Education Act: Reporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) establishes foreign gift and contract reporting requirements for certain domestic public and private institutions that (1) o more
Terrorist & Other Militant Groups in Pakistan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11934) on March 25, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
Here are excerpts:
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Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan
U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. Notable terrorist and other groups operating in and/or lau more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13191) on March 25, 2026, by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
Enacted on January 23, 2026, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-74) provided funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag more
U.S. V. Hasbajrami & the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11411) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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United States v. Hasbajrami and the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) (50 U.S.C. Sec. 1881a) governs domestic electronic surveillance targeting non-U.S. persons outside the United States. Under the statute, the Attorney more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more
U.S.-Taiwan Trade & Economic Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on March 26, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations
Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are se more
Updates on Litigation Over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Circuit) affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction that would have placed restrictions on information sharing pursuant to an agreement between the Int more
Visual Depiction of the Shift From Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Pension Plans in the Private Sector Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12007) on March 25, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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A Visual Depiction of the Shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plans in the Private Sector
Background
One of the notable trends in the U.S. retirement system over the past five decades is that private sector employees hav more
Water Resources Development Acts - Primer & Action in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13112) on March 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand:
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Water Resources Development Acts: Primer and Action in the 119th Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an agency that develops water resource projects, among other civil and military missions. The primary purposes of USACE studies and projects historical more
False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11410) on March 24, 2026, by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and Victoria L. Killion:
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False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
The Trump Administration has adopted the view that some "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs and policies illegally consider protected characteristics in viol more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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Summary
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antid more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs.
* U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Pay & Leave Furlough Guidance, available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/fur more
Section 301 Investigation - Forced Labor & Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12672) on March 24, 2026.
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialists Christopher A. Casey, Danielle M. Trachtenberg and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 Investigation--Forced Labor and Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners
In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigati more
Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13189) on March 23, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialists Lida R. Weinstock and Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal?
Concerns about affordability have been a significant focus of the 119th Congress. Affordability is not an official metric that the government or private sector economists report, so discussions of affordabilit more
Legal Authority for Export Controls & Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China
Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer more
Marine Mammal Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13015) on March 23, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Mammal Commission
Introduction
The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) is an independent advisory agency of the executive branch that provides "independent, science-based oversight" of federal agency policies and actions addressing human impacts on marine mammals more
Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction With Revenue Estimates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13190) on March 23, 2026, by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction with Revenue Estimates
This In Focus provides an overview of the mortgage interest deduction under current law and presents revenue estimates for selected reforms to the deduction. Reforming or modifying the mortgage interest deduction could more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles" by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Automated vehicle technologies offer a range of driver support functions that some stakeholders assert may improve traffic safety. These technologies vary in their capabilities and current stages of development. S more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles:"
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State and Federal Interactions
Federal and state agencies have separate regulatory authority over vehicle safety and regulate many aspects of automated vehicle safety differently. Among other responsibilities, NHTSA generally sets vehicle standards, ensures compli more
Smithsonian Institution - Selected Legislation, 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 23, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen:
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Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 119th Congress
This In Focus discusses enacted and proposed legislation to authorize new facilities, relationships, or programming within the Smithsonian Institution in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) to date. It excludes discussion of meas more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Afterschool Alliance Warns Proposed SAM Registration Changes Could Hinder Local Programs
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Afterschool Alliance, a nationwide nonprofit network representing over 28,000 providers of afterschool and summer learning programs, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns about the potential consequences of policy changes under Information Collection 3090-0290.
The Al more
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Opposes HUD Plan to Remove 30-Day Eviction Notice for Disabled Tenants
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH), a federally funded Center for Independent Living serving people with disabilities across Hawaii, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed revocation of the 30-day notification requirement before lease termination due to nonpayment of rent. The agency is considering eliminating this rule for various HUD-assisted housing programs, including public housing and Proj more
ALPA Supports FAA Airworthiness Directive on Airbus A350 Oxygen Generator Clamps
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing over 80,000 professional pilots in the United States and Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 aircraft. The FAA's proposed AD addresses safety concerns related to oxygen generator clamps installed in these airplanes.
The FAA's proposal aris more
Association of American Railroads Challenges Federal Maritime Commission Investigation Into Chassis Usage
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding its investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. The letter emphasizes that the FMC lacks jurisdiction over railroad operations, including intermodal rail transportation, which falls exclusively under the authority of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
In its submission, the AAR outlined the cr more
Consumer Technology Association Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Address Chassis Usage Restrictions at U.S. Ports
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), representing North America's largest technology trade sector, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) criticizing current practices by ocean common carriers regarding chassis usage. The letter highlights concerns about how these practices affect the ocean supply chain's efficiency and cost structure.
CTA, which supports over 17 million American jobs through its broad membership of technology co more
Dunavant Enterprises Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Address Ongoing Ocean Carrier Non-Compliance in Chassis Provisioning
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Dunavant Enterprises, a Memphis-based logistics provider with nearly a century of experience supporting the export community, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission detailing continued non-compliance by ocean carriers with a cease-and-desist order issued in February 2024. The letter highlights persistent issues in chassis provisioning practices that are adversely affecting exporters in the Memphis market, a vital gateway for U.S. exports more
Earthjustice and Sierra Club Criticize EPA's Proposed Rule on Citizen Suit Notice Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Environmental organizations Earthjustice and the Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the agency's proposed amendments to regulations governing how individuals and entities provide notice of intent to initiate citizen suits under various environmental statutes. The letter addresses concerns with the EPA's recent proposal published as 91 FR 8810 on February 24, 2026, in docket ID EPA-HQ-OGC-2024-0557.
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FNS Highlights Operational Challenges in Chassis Usage in Comments to Federal Maritime Commission
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- FNS, Inc., a logistics service provider operating as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and Master Consignee, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) addressing issues related to ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. The letter focuses on challenges encountered in major U.S. gateway regions, including Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey, emphasizing the practical impact of chassis restrictions more
Forest Service Receives Industry Concerns Over Proposed Locatable Minerals Rule
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The National Mining Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, addressing concerns about the proposed Locatable Minerals rule under 36 CFR Part 228, Subpart A. The comments highlight potential conflicts between the proposed rule and existing mining rights established under the Mining Act of 1872 and subsequent legislation.
The organization raised alarms about ambiguous language in the proposal reg more
Georgia Housing Group Urges HUD to Revise Operating Cost Adjustment Factors for 2026
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Georgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (GAHRA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2026. Representing housing authorities and redevelopment agencies managing RAD-converted Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties and other HUD-assisted housing in Georgia, GAHRA highlighted concerns that OCAF adjustme more
Institute of International Container Lessors Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Close Chassis Inquiry
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), a leading trade association representing the marine container and chassis leasing industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) concerning the agency's ongoing investigation into the ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. The letter responds to FMC Docket Number FMC-2026-0100, highlighting the substantial investments and changes in the intermoda more
Massachusetts Action for Justice Urges GSA to Rescind Proposed Rule on Financial Assistance Registration
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Massachusetts Action for Justice submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to the proposed rule change identified as OMB Control No. 3090-0290, regarding System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The organization urges the GSA administrator to rescind the proposed amendment, citing concerns about its impact on higher education.
In the letter, Massachusetts Act more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA Clean Data Determination for St. Louis Ozone Standard
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing support for the agency's proposed approval of a Clean Data Determination under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the Missouri portion of the St. Louis nonattainment area. The EPA's Region 7 Air and Radiation Division is considering the determination that this area has achieved compliance with the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). more
National Alliance to End Homelessness Opposes Grant Certification Changes Impacting Federal Funding Recipients
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The National Alliance to End Homelessness submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule 3090-0290, which concerns System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The Alliance represents 10,000 members nationwide who rely on federal funding to address homelessness in their communities.
The Alliance warns that the proposed rule's broad an more
National Retail Federation Highlights Challenges in Ocean Carrier Chassis Practices in Letter to Federal Maritime Commission
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The National Retail Federation submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission addressing concerns in the Commission's investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. Representing the retail industry, which accounts for a large portion of the U.S. economy and employment, the organization shared experiences from a member retailer and its harbor drayage trucking partners at major ports including Los Angeles and Lon more
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) addressing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. NLSLA, a nonprofit providing free civil legal aid across Los Angeles County, focuses on issues like housing rights, eviction defense, and workers' rights, relying heavily on federal funding to support more
Oregon School Boards Association Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Financial Assistance Certifications
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA), representing all public school districts, education service districts, and community colleges in Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. OSBA expressed concerns that the proposal is unconstitutionally vague, unnecessarily expands the scope of prohibite more
PETA Urges Denial of Dragonstone Ranch Permits for Lemur Breeding
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) opposing Dragonstone Ranch's application for a captive bred wildlife (CBW) registration permit. The application seeks permission to breed black-and-white ruffed lemurs, red ruffed lemurs, and brown lemurs under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to allegedly enhance the propagation and survival of these species.
In its letter, PETA argues tha more
Restoration House Raises Concerns Over Federal Certification Requirements for Recovery Residences
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Restoration Homes of Erie dba Restoration House, a Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs-licensed recovery residence for women in early recovery, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the regulatory document FR Doc # 2026-01676. The organization articulated concerns about duplicative certification demands, ambiguous legal terminology, and underestimated administrative burdens associated with complian more
Retired Educator Opposes DOE Rules That Could Weaken Disability Access Protections
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Alicia Penzel, a retired special educator from Winters, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to two proposed direct final rules at Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The letter, addressed to the Department's Office of Civil Rights and EEO and Office of Minority Economic Impact, warns these rules could remove key protections for individuals with disabilities regarding accessibility in more
Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County in Wisconsin has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (FR-6524-P-01)." The organization, which serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, warns that the rule would severely jeopardize safe housing access for vulnerable population more
Seafood Industry Raises Concerns Over Chassis Usage Restrictions to Federal Maritime Commission
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), a leading trade association representing the United States commercial seafood supply chain, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) addressing concerns related to common carriers' practices and chassis usage restrictions. The letter was submitted in response to the FMC's ongoing investigation into these issues, which are seen as impacting the efficiency of maritime transport services crucial for th more
ZeroV Opposes GSA Proposed Changes to System for Award Management Impacting Domestic Violence Services
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- ZeroV, a Kentucky-based domestic violence coalition, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter details concerns that these changes, identified under OMB Control No. 3090-0290, Docket No. 2026-0001, could disrupt essential services offered by nonprofits to victims of intimate partner and do more
Alameda County Homeless Action Center Opposes GSA Proposal on Federal Grant Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Alameda County Homeless Action Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving unhoused and disabled residents of Alameda County, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed changes to federal financial assistance registration requirements. The letter addresses the GSA proposal requiring all applicants and recipients of federal grants to sign new certifications related to Diversity, Equity, a more
American College of Emergency Physicians Urges Clear Domestic Sourcing Standards for PPE and Medicines
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), representing 40,000 emergency medicine professionals, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses the agency's proposal concerning Medicare policies aimed at ensuring safety through domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by hospitals participating in Medic more
American Regent Urges Practical Measures for Domestic Pharmaceutical Procurement in Medicare Program
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- American Regent Inc., a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in New York State, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses CMS's notice titled "Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals."
In its le more
Animal Counsel Criticizes NMFS Proposed Incidental Take Regulations for Gulf Marine Mammals
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Animal Counsel, a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal protection, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service expressing deep concerns about the agency's proposed Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) for geophysical surveys in the Gulf of Mexico/America. The letter critiques numerous aspects of the five-year rule, emphasizing its inadequacy in safeguarding marine mammals, especially the endangered Rice's whale.
Animal Counsel acknowled more
Bank Policy Institute Raises Concerns Over PAYO Digital Bank's National Trust Charter Application
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Bank Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing PAYO Digital Bank application for a national trust bank charter. The Institute expressed apprehension that approval of PAYO Digital Bank's application, either individually or alongside similar filings, would exceed the OCC's authority under federal law limiting national trust banks to fiduciary activities and related functions. The letter also highlighted more
Buckeye Water Conservation District Calls for Clearer Federal Water Regulations on Irrigation Systems
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District in Arizona submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed revisions to the definition of "waters of the United States". The letter, aligned with the Family Farm Alliance's perspective, addresses concerns on regulatory clarity affecting irrigation and drainage operations critical to agricultural lands in the western United States.
The Bucke more
California Air Resources Board Raises Concerns Over EPA's Proposed Citizen Suit Notice Rule
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed updates to the "Prior Notice of Citizen Suits" rule under the Clean Air Act. The proposal, which aims to modernize the notice requirements last revised in 1971, addresses procedures for electronic and mail service of notices of intent for citizen suits.
CARB's letter critiques the proposed rule's specification of the webs more
California Fresh Fruit Association Raises Concerns Over USDA Proposal on Persian Lime Fruit Movement
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about the agency's proposed revision to the requirements for the movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii into the continental United States. The CFFA, representing growers, packers, and shippers of 13 fresh-market commodities in California, questioned the robustness of t more
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Opposes GSA Changes to Federal Grant Registration Rules
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns about the impact of these changes on federally funded programs providing services to domestic violence survivors across the United States.
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence more
California-based Transform Supports Zoox's Petition for Safe Commercial Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Transform, a California-based organization advocating for equitable and sustainable mobility, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) endorsing Zoox's petition for an exemption that would allow for the supervised commercial deployment of its autonomous vehicles. Transform's letter emphasizes the importance of NHTSA's ongoing oversight in ensuring safety and accountability in this emerging sector.
Transform, whic more
Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule on Electronic Notices for Citizen Suits
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, representing its 1.8 million members and supporters, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the regulations governing notices of intent (NOIs) for citizen suits under several environmental statutes. The letter addresses the docket identified as EPA-HQ-OGC-2024-0557, responding to the EPA's February 24, 2026, Federal Register notice proposing to req more
Center for Learner Equity Supports National Study of Special Education Spending Data Collection
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Center for Learner Equity (CLE) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for the Institute of Education Sciences' (IES) request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve clearance for the National Study of Special Education Spending (NSSES). CLE is a nonprofit organization focused on ensuring that students with disabilities have access to high-quality public school choices and has actively backed congressio more
CPAC Foundation Raises Concerns Over EPA's Proposed Electronic Citizen Suit Notice Rule
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF) at the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed rule on the prior notice requirements for citizen suits. The letter addresses the EPA's initiative to replace paper-based Notices of Intent (NOIs) with an electronic submission system, aiming to modernize and streamline administrative procedures.
The CRF more
Dental Trade Alliance Advocates for Clear Domestic PPE Production Standards in CMS Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking focused on ensuring safety through domestic security by promoting "Made in America" personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. The DTA, a trade association representing suppliers and service providers to the oral health profession including PPE man more
Disability Rights North Carolina Opposes DOE's Proposed Rescission of Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC), a nonprofit law firm serving approximately 3 million disabled residents in North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing the agency's direct final rules with docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. These rules propose rescinding critical portions of DOE regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, specifically standards ensuring accessibili more
Eastern Oregon Mining Association Critiques Forest Service Surface Mining Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Eastern Oregon Mining Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the proposed revisions to the Forest Service Surface Mining Regulations. The association conveyed mixed reactions, recognizing some beneficial modifications while expressing concerns about ongoing delays and procedural inefficiencies embedded in the draft rules.
EOMA acknowledged improvements such as the introduction of an operating notic more
Essentia Health Urges Caution in CMS Plan to Boost Domestic PPE and Medicine Procurement
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Essentia Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking focused on enhancing domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines in Medicare-participating hospitals. As a comprehensive health system based in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health brought attention to both support for CMS's goal of strengthening supply chain resilience an more
Harbor Trucking Association Highlights Challenges With Ocean Carrier Chassis Practices in Los Angeles and Long Beach
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Harbor Trucking Association, representing motor carriers transporting marine containers to and from U.S. West Coast maritime ports, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission addressing issues related to ocean common carriers' chassis usage policies and restrictions. The letter focuses particularly on the practices affecting chassis provider selection in the Los Angeles/Long Beach (LA/LB) market and the broader implications on carrier operati more
Heart Mountain Irrigation District Urges EPA and Army Corps to Narrow WOTUS Definition for Irrigation Systems
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Heart Mountain Irrigation District, located in Northwest Wyoming and representing irrigated agriculture interests in the American West, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposed revisions to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). The submission supports the agencies' efforts to align the rule with Supreme Court rulings in Rapanos v. United States and Sac more
Heritage Foundation Criticizes GSA's DEI-Related Registration Requirements for Federal Funding Recipients
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration addressing the agency's proposed amendments to the System for Award Management Registration Requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expresses concerns regarding the alignment of these requirements with federal civil rights laws and critiques the role and efficacy of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded organizations.
The more
Mazon Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement and Household Food Security Reports
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agency to reinstate the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and resume the annual Household Food Security reports and related materials. The organization stressed the critical role these data products play in measuring and addressing hunger across the United States.
MAZON, a national advocacy group grounded in Jewish values and dedic more
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Urges U.S. Access Board to Enhance Restroom Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board regarding proposed rules aimed at improving restroom accessibility for people with disabilities and seniors. The letter addresses Docket Number ATBCB-2026-0001 and advocates for increased accommodations to better serve individuals with complex medical needs.
MiDDC emphasized that inclusive community living for people with disabilities depends on accessib more
NATCO Endorses CMS Proposal for Certification of Organ Procurement Organization Personnel
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The North American Transplant Coordinators Organization submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). NATCO expressed strong support for CMS's approach to require national certification for OPO personnel performing clinical services instead of state licensure.
NATCO emphasized that implementing a certification standard reinforc more
National Association of Manufacturers Seeks Clarifications on IRS Guidance for Foreign Entity Tax Incentives
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed interim safe harbor guidance aimed at determining taxpayer eligibility for critical strategic energy and manufacturing tax incentives under recent legislation. NAM, representing the interests of U.S. manufacturers who contribute nearly $3 trillion annually to the economy, urged the agency to provide more
National Council for Community and Education Partnerships Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships, representing entities including state agencies, higher education institutions, and K-12 districts that receive Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) grants through the U.S. Department of Education, submitted a public comment letter objecting to the General Services Administration's (GSA) proposed modifications to System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements fo more
NY Embroidery Studio Proposes Incentive Model to Boost Domestic PPE Production in Medicare Hospitals
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- NY Embroidery Studio, a domestic manufacturer of textile-based personal protective equipment (PPE), submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing medical supply chain resilience. The family-owned New York company urged CMS to adopt a payment policy that incentivizes Medicare participating hospitals to source 100% of their PPE from domestic manufacturers.
The company recommended a voluntary "Secure American Medical Supp more
Occupational Therapist Opposes Department of Energy Proposed Changes to Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Dr. Mary Delahoussaye, OTD, LOTR, an occupational therapist from River Ridge, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed changes in accessibility requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter was addressed to the DOE's Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity and the Office of Minority Economic Impact, specifically targeting the direct final rules listed un more
Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Pause Chassis Investigation
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission regarding the agency's ongoing investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. OCEMA represents ten major international ocean common carriers involved in the intermodal transportation of ocean freight within the U.S., including notable members such as Maersk, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and CMA CGM.
In more
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Calls for State-Led Lesser Prairie-Chicken Management and Opposes Federal Conservation Banking Model
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the 12-month petition finding process for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken. ODWC expressed support for the collaborative development of the Species Status Assessment (SSA) but emphasized its position favoring state management and jurisdiction over the species rather than continued federal authority under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
ODWC argue more
Oxy USA Submits Comments Urging Revisions to BLM Commingling Rule
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Oxy USA Inc., a major U.S. energy producer with extensive operations across federal, state, and private lands in the western United States, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The letter addresses BLM's proposed rule concerning requirements for site security, production handling, and the process of applying for commingling and allocation approval under 43 CFR Subpart 3170.
Oxy expresses support f more
Responsible Offshore Development Alliance Urges Thorough Environmental Review for Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Treatment
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance, a coalition representing fishery-dependent companies and community members, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Platform Gilda Well Stimulation Treatment. RODA emphasized the need for a comprehensive environmental review process that properly involves affected stakeholders along the Pacific, more
SafeSource Direct Advocates for Medicare Incentives to Support Domestic PPE Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- SafeSource Direct LLC, a manufacturer of medical personal protective equipment in Broussard, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the adoption of incentives for Medicare-participating hospitals to purchase American-made PPE and essential medical products. The letter stresses the critical importance of aligning hospital procurement policies with federal efforts to en more
SAMS Coalition Urges CMS to Boost Domestic Essential Medicine Manufacturing Through Medicare Incentives
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Securing America's Medicines and Supply (SAMS) coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the Secure American Medical Supplies and Essential Medicines Initiative. SAMS, a coalition of manufacturers, non-profits, wholesalers, and distributors, advocates for policies to increase U.S.-based production of critical pharmaceuticals and medical suppl more
Small-Scale California Prospector Raises Concerns Over Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Guy Valente, a small-scale recreational prospector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service concerning its proposed amendments to Locatable Minerals regulations under 36 CFR Part 228, Subpart A. The letter addresses provisions that Valente argues lack sufficient evidentiary support, impose disproportionate administrative burdens, and diverge from the agency's statutory mandate.
Valente's letter challenges the categorical more
South Coast AQMD Urges EPA to Expand Notice Requirements for Citizen Suits
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The South Coast Air Quality Management District submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's proposed rule titled "Prior Notice of Citizen Suits," published in the Federal Register earlier this year. South Coast AQMD urged the EPA to revise its procedures for notifying relevant parties of citizen suits under the Clean Air Act, particularly those involving alleged failures to perform nondiscretionary duties.
The dis more
Start Early Warns GSA: Proposed SAM.gov Changes Threaten Federal Maternal Health and Childcare Funding
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Start Early, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing quality early learning and maternal health services, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration addressing proposed revisions to System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter, in response to GSA's notice on information collection related to these certifications, argues that the proposed changes risk undermining federally f more
StringKing Urges CMS to Implement Fixed Reimbursement Schedule for Domestic PPE Procurement
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- StringKing, a domestic manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's initiative to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical PPE used by Medicare participating hospitals. StringKing emphasized the need for CMS to move beyond a percentage-based designation model toward a fixed reimbursement schedule based on specific PPE categories and performanc more
Taylor Shellfish Urges USDA Economic Research Service to Modernize Agricultural Data Collection
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Taylor Shellfish Farms, the largest farmed shellfish producer in the U.S., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service advocating for modernization and improvements in agricultural and aquaculture data collection. The Shelton, Washington-based family-owned business emphasized the growing burden and challenges faced by producers in completing overlapping federal surveys.
Taylor Shellfish highlighted that they operat more
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Urges CMS to Include Blood Products in Essential Medicine Definition
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for expanded policies on the domestic procurement of essential medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE) to strengthen the nation's healthcare supply chain. Terumo BCT, a longstanding American medical device manufacturer specializing in blood collection and processing, emphasi more
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Submits Comments to DHS Opposing Removal of Fee Verification in H-2A Petition Form
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, regarding the reinstatement and revision of the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification, Form I-129H2A. TRLA, through its Southern Migrant Legal Services project, provides free legal assistance to low-income farmworkers across Texas and six southeastern states, many of whom hold H-2A visas issued more
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Urges Durable EPA Rule on Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, representing hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists, and conservationists, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the agency's proposed update of the definition of "Waters of the United States." This letter emphasized the critical need for a durable rule that aligns with Supreme Court precedents established in Rapanos and Sackett, aiming to stabilize regulatory stand more
TIPRO Submits Comments Urging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Reassess Lesser Prairie-chicken Listing
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, representing oil and natural gas producers and royalty owners in Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing the agency's status review of the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). TIPRO emphasized that the best available science does not support the designation of distinct population segments (DPS) for the species and argued that a range- more
Twin Harbors Waterkeeper Urges EPA to Maintain Strong Protections for Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Twin Harbors Waterkeeper submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the agencies' Proposed Rule to update the regulatory definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. Representing more than 550 members and supporters on the Washington Coast, Twin Harbors Waterkeeper emphasized the critical need to uphold longstanding water protections consistent with Su more
UAspire Provides Feedback on 2027-2028 FAFSA Form to U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- uAspire, a national nonprofit focused on college affordability, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education offering recommendations concerning the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The organization, which advises about 10,000 students annually on navigating financial aid processes, emphasized improvements to aid student understanding and application accuracy.
In its letter, uAspire suggested reconsidering the inst more
Utah Petroleum Association Urges BLM to Preserve Tribal Coordination in Proposed Site Security Rule
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Utah Petroleum Association (UPA) submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, addressing the agency's proposed rule concerning site security, production handling, and requirements for commingling and allocation approval. Representing upstream oil and natural gas producers in Utah, including those operating in the Uintah Basin across federal, tribal, state, and private lands, UPA emphasized the i more
WateReuse Association Urges EPA to Exclude Wastewater Recycling Structures From Waters of the United States Definition
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The WateReuse Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed rule to update the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Representing over 250 water utilities and businesses that advocate for water recycling, WateReuse highlighted concerns about the proposed rule's omission of wastewater recycling facilities from exclusion, which the association believes could create regulatory more
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts Urges Clear and Limited WOTUS Definition to Protect State Authority
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD), representing 34 local conservation districts across the state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the agency's proposed revised definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS). The letter addresses critical concerns regarding the clarity, scope, and scientific basis of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
WACD emphasized the need for more
Tipoffs: Iran
50,000 U.S. Troops Assemble in Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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50,000 U.S. Troops Assemble in Middle East
By Logan Sekulow
The U.S. has now amassed more than 50,000 troops in the Middle East as part of the ongoing joint military action against Iran.
As reported by The New York Times:
The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the Mideast region at over 50,000 -- roughly 10,000 more than usual -- as Pr more
American Human Rights Council: Palestine Land Day Resonates Amid Ongoing War and Regional Humanitarian Crisis
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 31 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Palestine Land Day Resonates Amid Ongoing War and Regional Humanitarian Crisis
As Palestinians worldwide commemorate Land Day, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC USA) underscores the enduring significance of this historic day and its heightened relevance amid the ongoing war in Gaza and the escalating violence across the West Bank. This year's Land Day also comes at a time of wideni more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying: CPAC Crowd "Made Their Feelings About Mr. Cornyn Known" As They Booed "Again... And Again"
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: CPAC Crowd "Made Their Feelings about Mr. Cornyn Known" As They Booed "Again... And Again"
In case you missed it, the messy GOP Senate primary runoff in Texas took center stage at CPAC this weekend, with Texas Republicans bracing for two more months of a "knock-down drag-out fight" and conservatives slamming floundering incumbent Senator John Cor more
DNC: Trump and Republicans Want To Make Even More Cuts to Health Care To Pay for Their War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Trump and Republicans Want To Make Even More Cuts to Health Care To Pay for Their War of Choice With Iran
As Donald Trump and JD Vance continue their unpopular war of choice with Iran, Republicans are now considering devastating cuts to health care funding to help pay for their war.
Trump and Republicans already cut Medicaid by nearly $1 TRILLION -- the largest cut to health more
Garden of Refuge Symposium at University of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Garden of Refuge symposium at University of Cincinnati
UC hosts academic symposium on urban and university gardens, opens Garden of Refuge
By Joan Luebering, lueberjc@ucmail.uc.edu
On April 14, the University of Cincinnati will host an academic symposium exploring UC's new Garden of Refuge as a transformative site for teaching, research, and international scholarly exchange.
The symposium and the g more
Hard-hit Asian countries must tax windfall profits, deploy renewables to combat price shocks
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 31 [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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Hard-hit Asian countries must tax windfall profits, deploy renewables to combat price shocks
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As the Iran conflict enters its second month, 350.org and its partners urged Asian governments to tax windfall profits of oil and gas companies, while accelerating a just transition away from foss more
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Craig, Waters, Warren, Klobuchar Exhort Trump Administration to Clamp Down on Insider Trading Using Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig, Waters, Warren, Klobuchar Exhort Trump Administration to Clamp Down on Insider Trading Using Prediction Markets
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led a bicameral letter with Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Times: How U.S. Military Dominance Unravels China's War Machine
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by China Center Director Miles Yu to the Washington Times:
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How US Military Dominance Unravels China's War Machine
Battlefield performance triggers purges, failures and deeper cracks inside the CCP system.
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The modern trajectory of China's weapons development cannot be understood without recogniz more
Humanitarian Crisis for Children Deepens After One Month of War in the Middle East
NEW YORK, March 31 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release:
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Humanitarian crisis for children deepens after one month of war in the Middle East
Beyond the staggering casualty toll, delays and disruptions in supply operations put children at risk across the globe
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More than one month into the military escalation in the Middle East, conflict continues to exact a devastating toll on children across the region. More than 340 chi more
Ifo Institute: 90% of German Manufacturing Companies Expect Negative Effects Due to Iran War
MUNICH, Germany, March 31 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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90% of German Manufacturing Companies Expect Negative Effects Due to Iran War
Around 90% of German manufacturing companies expect the Iran war to affect their business. That's according to a recent survey as part of the monthly Business Survey. Only 9% do not currently see themselves affected. "The conflict impacts manufacturing directly but above all causes major uncertainty," says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Sur more
IFRC Outraged by the Killing of a Second Iranian Red Crescent Volunteer as the Conflict Marks One Month
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 31 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued the following news release:
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IFRC outraged by the killing of a second Iranian Red Crescent volunteer as the conflict marks one month
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is outraged by the killing of Dr. Somayeh Mir Abo Eshagh, a 44-year-old volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) from Khansar in the Ishafan Province in central more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Kremlin Inadequately Responds to Increased Ukrainian Strikes
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Kremlin Inadequately Responds to Increased Ukrainian Strikes
Executive Summary:
* Kyiv has intensified strikes on Russian military plants and other strategic targets such as oil depots, microelectronics facilities, and energy infrastructure, highlighting Ukraine's rapid military advancements amid Russian stagnation.
* Independent a more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Putin's War Calculus Keeps Oscillating as Spring Offensive Stumbles
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 30, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin's War Calculus Keeps Oscillating as Spring Offensive Stumbles
Executive Summary:
* The ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf is affecting Russia amid the Kremlin's war against Ukraine with spikes in oil prices and a reduction of U.S. pressure on Moscow, making the ti more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: How Russia and China are Winning the War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by senior fellow Elina Ribakova and Alicia Garcia Herrero, senior fellow at Bruegel:
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How Russia and China are winning the war in Iran
The expanding war in Iran is disrupting, if not devastating, the global economy. Meanwhile, the sound of silence from normally voluble leaders of China and Russia is telling. From their point of view, silence is the best way for them to let Washingto more
Radio interview - ABC Radio Melbourne
CANBERRA, Australia, March 31 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release:
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Radio interview - ABC Radio Melbourne
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RAF EPSTEIN, HOST: Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia. Good morning, thanks for joining us.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Good to be with you, Raf.
RAF EPSTEIN: I will come to fuel, PM. I just wanted to ask first of all though, what did you think when you heard the news yesterday that Dezi Freema more
Rep. Stansbury Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs released the following testimony by Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations for global security and international development:
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Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Lois Frankel, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today in front of this committee on our more
U.S. Should Accept Offer to Shift Forces to Israel, Beyond Iran's Easy Reach
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The Jewish Institute for National Security of America issued the following news release:
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U.S. Should Accept Offer to Shift Forces to Israel, Beyond Iran's Easy Reach
JINSA: Israel's Offer Would Provide U.S. Safe Staging Ground for Operations Against Iran
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Reports indicate Israel is prepared to invite the United States to relocate some of its Middle East regional bases to Israel. The United States should pursue this move, building directly on its deplo more
Virginia Tech: Experts Available - Iran War, Troops Deployed, TSA Executive Order, NASA Launch, Plus All About Easter Treats
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts available: Iran war, troops deployed, TSA executive order, new NASA launch, plus all about Easter treats
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the escalating war in Iran, President Trump's executive order to fund TSA agents, record budget standoff in Congress, the upcoming Artemis II launch, all about Easter treats more
Waters, Warren, Whitehouse, Lead Probe Into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026:
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Waters, Warren, Whitehouse, Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law
"(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his involvement in Treasury's more
"Cuba offers a prophetic witness to the global church," says WCC general secretary
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 30 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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"Cuba offers a prophetic witness to the global church," says WCC general secretary
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" Our presence among you is a reminder that you are not alone," said World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay during an ecumenical service held at the Episcopal Cathedral of Havana on 29 March.
The service took place during a visit by global ecumenical lea more
Bennet Joins Bipartisan Bill to Impose Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Joins Bipartisan Bill to Impose Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to co-sponsor the Sanctioning Harbors and Dodgers of Western more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war"
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war"
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House Republicans are scheming to pay for Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran, which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers $200 billion so far, by further cutting health care from hardworking American families.
Last year, Republicans made the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in Americ more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Brad Finstad.
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Brad Finstad.
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Brad Finstad and House Republicans are scheming to pay for a reckless war of choice in Iran - which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers another $200 billion so far - by further cutting health care from hardworking American families.
Last year, Finstad voted for the largest c more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil.
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil.
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Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and House Republicans are scheming to pay for a reckless war of choice in Iran - which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers another $200 billion so far - by further cutting health care from hardworking American families.
La more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn.
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn.
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GOP plan centered around the same cuts in Mariannette Miller-Meeks' failed health care bill
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, and House Republicans are scheming to pay for a reckless war of choice in Iran - which is reportedly going to cost American taxpay more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga.
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war." Paging Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga.
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Tom Barrett, Bill Huizenga, and House Republicans are scheming to pay for a reckless war of choice in Iran - which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers another $200 billion so far - by further cutting health care from hardworking American families.
Last year, more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts To Pay For Iran War." What do PA Republicans Say?
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts To Pay For Iran War." What do PA Republicans Say?
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Pennsylvanians deserve to know: Do Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry support more health care cuts to send money overseas?
BREAKING: Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, Scott Perry and their GOP party bosses are reportedly scheming to pay fo more
BREAKING from Axios: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts To Pay For Iran War." What Does Tom Kean Jr. Say?
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING from Axios: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts To Pay For Iran War." What Does Tom Kean Jr. Say?
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New Jerseyans deserve to know: Does Tom Kean Jr. support more health care cuts to send money overseas?
BREAKING: Congressman Tom Kean Jr. and his GOP party bosses are reportedly scheming to pay for their reckless war of choice in Iran by further cutting health care from hardwor more
BREAKING: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts to Pay for Iran War" [Axios]
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: "GOP Weighs Health Care Cuts to Pay for Iran War" [Axios]
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Ann Wagner and House Republicans are scheming to pay for Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran - which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers another $200 billion so far - by further cutting health care from hardworking American families.
Last year, Wagner voted for the largest cut to Medicaid and foo more
China Raises Gasoline Prices Due to Rising Global Oil Prices, Triggering Lines
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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China Raises Gasoline Prices Due to Rising Global Oil Prices, Triggering Lines
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Key Takeaways
1 China is the world's largest importer of oil and has the world's largest refining capacity. It is raising gasoline and diesel prices for consumers, in part due to the Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2 The government's fuel pricing has increased by more
Church leaders decry closing of Church of the Holy Sepulchre as "a grave precedent"
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 30 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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Church leaders decry closing of Church of the Holy Sepulchre as "a grave precedent"
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For the first time in centuries, on 29 March, the heads of the churches were prevented from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Israeli Police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, head of the Catholic C more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE RAISES ALARM ON RISING COSTS
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE RAISES ALARM ON RISING COSTS
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(Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle held a press conference to bring attention to rising costs for working families, warning that recent decisions in Washington are making the affordability crisis worse.
"Families are sitting at their kitchen tables realizing the numbers just don't add up anymore, not because they aren't worki more
Congressman Keith Self Introduces the GUARD Act to Block Foreign Adversary Donations
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces the GUARD Act to Block Foreign Adversary Donations
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Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Guarding U.S. Associations from Rogue Donations (GUARD) Act. This is common-sense legislation that strips tax-exempt status from nonprofit organizations that accept money from citizens or nationals of foreign adversary nations.
The GUARD Act amends the Internal Revenue more
Crow Calls for Public Hearings on Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Calls for Public Hearings on Trump's War with Iran
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger and member of the House Armed Services Committee, is calling on Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers to hold public hearings on Trump's war of choice with Iran.
In a letter signed by every Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Crow and his col more
Davids Introduces Bipartisan Price Transparency Bill as Iran War Drives Up Fertilizer Costs
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Introduces Bipartisan Price Transparency Bill as Iran War Drives Up Fertilizer Costs
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High fertilizer prices "could lead to people everywhere paying more for food"
Recently, Representative Sharice Davids helped introduce the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act to increase transparency in fertilizer markets and provide farmers with better information on the price of crop inputs. The o more
Hill AFB fighter squadron chosen as top in the Air Force
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Hill AFB fighter squadron chosen as top in the Air Force
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HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) - The "Rude Rams" of the 388th Fighter Wing 's 34th Fighter Squadron have won the 2025 Raytheon Award, which recognizes the top fighter squadron in the United States Air Force.
It was a busy year in 2025, which saw the 34th FS and 34th Fighter Generation Squadron deploy the F-35A Lightning II in support of combat and contin more
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts
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The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act marked the Senate's first bipartisan bill seeking to regulate prediction markets
"It ought to be up to the states to decide what kind of gambling goes on within their state. This kind of end run around the law is encouraging vast amounts of gambling. W more
IRC warns Iran war is disrupting fuel and aid supply chains, threatening life-saving operations across Africa
NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC warns Iran war is disrupting fuel and aid supply chains, threatening life-saving operations across Africa
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* Nigeria has seen fuel prices surge by nearly 50%, putting life-saving health services at risk as clinics struggle to power critical equipment and mobile health teams scale back operations
* Uganda: rising fuel and transport costs are constraining aid del more
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
LONDON, England, March 30 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and others on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026
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We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Ira more
Kelly Presses Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Presses Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran
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Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Since the war began more
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Prepares for Potential Ground Operations in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Prepares for Potential Ground Operations in the Middle East
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WASHINGTON (March 30, 2026) - The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations, as thousands of American soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East. This mission could expose U.S. personnel to a range of threats like Iranian drones, missile strikes, ground fire and improvised explosives. As of Saturday, it's uncl more
Over $100 Billion Lost to Oil and Gas Price Spikes in First Month of Iran War, 350.org Analysis Shows
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 [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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Over $100 Billion Lost to Oil and Gas Price Spikes in First Month of Iran War, 350.org Analysis Shows
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One month after the start of the Iran war, new analysis from 350.org shows that over $100 billion has been siphoned from ordinary people to oil and gas companies due to soaring energy pri more
Philly Inquirer Spotlights DCCC Ads Hitting Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry for Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Philly Inquirer Spotlights DCCC Ads Hitting Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry for Rising Gas Prices
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Prices are skyrocketing at the gas pump, and the DCCC is reminding Pennsylvanians who's to blame: vulnerable Republican Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry.
The Inquirer reports today : "The Democratic Congressional Campaign C more
President Trump's Approval Sinks to 33% in New UMass Poll
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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President Trump's Approval Sinks to 33% in New UMass Poll
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A new national University of Massachusetts Amherst Poll finds President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, the lowest rating of his second term in office. The poll of 1,000 respondents, conducted March 20-25, finds Trump's approval down five points from July 2025 and 11 points lower than last April.
"In the midst of more
Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
CANBERRA, Australia, March 30 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release:
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Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
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ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER : Good afternoon. It's been a very busy morning. I've convened the National Security Committee. We've had a Cabinet meeting and then we had a National Cabinet meeting. And while Australia's fuel supply outlook remains secure in the near term, we need to be very clear, as well, with Australians more
Reed Urges House Republicans to Pass Bipartisan Senate-Backed DHS Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Urges House Republicans to Pass Bipartisan Senate-Backed DHS Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to safeguard Americans and strengthen homeland security, all one hundred members of the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate unanimously approved a compromise agreement to fund U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations and provide pay for key personnel, including Transportation more
Rep. Jackson Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, from a March 26, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations:
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Dear Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, and Members of the Subcommittee:
As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of robust funding for our gover more
Rep. Khanna & Sen. Merkley Reintroduce the End Polluter Welfare For Enhanced Oil Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Khanna & Sen. Merkley Reintroduce the End Polluter Welfare For Enhanced Oil Recovery Act
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Washington, DC -Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) alongside Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act (EOR) to end the tax break rewarding the fossil fuel industry for using carbon capture for EOR. The legislation would reform one of the largest more
REP. KHANNA & SEN. MERKLEY REINTRODUCE THE END POLLUTER WELFARE FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY ACT
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP. KHANNA & SEN. MERKLEY REINTRODUCE THE END POLLUTER WELFARE FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY ACT
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Washington, DC -Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) alongside Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act (EOR) to end the tax break rewarding the fossil fuel industry for using carbon capture for EOR. The legislation would reform one of the largest more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Peters Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Homeland Security Nomination
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a March 18, 2026, confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary:
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Thank you, Chairman Paul, and thank you Senator Mullin for being here today.
Congratulations on your nomination.
I appreciate your willingness to meet with both me and my staff as we consider your nomination to s more
Slotkin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Decision to Ease Russia and Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Decision to Ease Russia and Iran Sanctions
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined 24 Senate colleagues in sending a letter pressing the Trump Administration on its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump's war in Iran. Si more
Statement on Reports of a Proposed Framework for Negotiations with Iran
NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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Statement on Reports of a Proposed Framework for Negotiations with Iran
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American Jewish Committee (AJC) has seen reports of a proposed U.S. multi-point framework being circulated as a potential basis for negotiations with Iran.
For decades, the Iranian regime has made a series of deliberate choices-advancing its nuclear program, developing and proliferating missile capabiliti more
Television interview - ABC 7.30
CANBERRA, Australia, March 30 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release:
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Television interview - ABC 7.30
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SARAH FERGUSON, HOST: Prime Minister, welcome to 7.30.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you.
SARAH FERGUSON: Your Government did not previously support the idea of a cut to the fuel excise. What was the moment in the war when you changed your mind?
PRIME MINISTER: We always have been looking towards cost-of-living mea more
Tens of Thousands of Nevadans Protest Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda While Lombardo Cheers Him On
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Tens of Thousands of Nevadans Protest Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda While Lombardo Cheers Him On
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Tens of thousands of Nevadans took to the streets this weekend to fight back against harmful GOP policies wreaking havoc on our state, all while Joe Lombardo caves to Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda - even saying he's doing a " fantastic job." As Lombardo prioritizes Trump over working families, more
The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Europeans Hard
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Europeans Hard
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Key Takeaways
1 Europe was already suffering from high energy prices before the Iran conflict, as climate policies and other factors lifted prices there much higher than those in Asia and the United States.
2 Higher rates of renewable energy adoption in Europe have not reduced electricity prices, but have instead led to the offsho more
The Iran War Is Disrupting Fertilizer Exports
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Iran War Is Disrupting Fertilizer Exports
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Key Takeaways
1 Iran's threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is affecting about a third of the world's fertilizer trade, raising prices 30% to 40% and threatening food supplies around the world.
2 Productive agriculture depends on fertilizer, and fertilizer depends on natural gas as its feedstock.
3 Iran is a major pr more
The Terms for Ending the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Terms for Ending the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
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The United States and Iran have exchanged demands for an end to hostilities in the region as the continued effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts energy and commodity prices.
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The sides appear far apart, with the United States demanding the Strait reopening and an end to Iran's nuclear program, while I more
Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran
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Key Takeaways
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President Trump has proposed a 15-point peace plan to Iran to cease hostilities in the Middle East, covering missiles, nuclear weapons, and maritime routes.
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Pakistan is offering to host talks between parties, and Pakistan's army chief has reached out to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
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US/Iran/Israel: Officials Should Uphold Laws of War
NEW YORK, March 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US/Iran/Israel: Officials Should Uphold Laws of War
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(Washington, DC) - Top officials from the United States, Iran, and Israel should stop using rhetoric that shows dangerous disregard for international humanitarian law in the ongoing Middle East conflict, Human Rights Watch said today in four letters to officials of the three countries.
The letters detail inflammatory statements made by US more
Warner, Colleagues Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Colleagues Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined over 40 other lawmakers in writing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) to urge the agencies to address illegal insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees.
Since January, multiple i more
Warnock Calls for Bipartisan Investigation into Deadly Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Calls for Bipartisan Investigation into Deadly Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
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Senator Reverend Warnock sent a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee requesting a public hearing and bipartisan investigation into the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February
An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is resp more
Warren, Merkley, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Merkley, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
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Multiple incidents prompted speculation about possible insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Representative Maxine Waters, more
Iran: Unlawful Cluster Munition Strikes on Israel
NEW YORK, March 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Iran: Unlawful Cluster Munition Strikes on Israel
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(Beirut, March 30, 2026) - The Iranian government has repeatedly used inherently indiscriminate cluster munitions delivered by ballistic missiles in attacks on Israel since February 28, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. At least four civilians have been killed in the strikes, which violate the laws of war and may amount to war crimes.
Hu more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Playbook to Clear the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary by Jason Israel, senior fellow for the Defense Technology Initiative:
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A Playbook to Clear the Strait of Hormuz
The US and allies have recent experience working together in maritime choke points that should be considered in any operation close to Iran.
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In normal times, the Strait of Hormuz, a 24-mile-wide maritime passage framing the Persian Gulf, helps keep the global economy a well-oiled more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies, and Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program:
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Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock
In early 2020, outside of the small cadre of experts focused on pandemics, few geopolitical or market analysts anticipated the massive glob more
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program:
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Visualizing Iran's Escalation Strategy
As the war with Iran nears its one-month mark on March 28, complex escalation dynamics continue to drive the conflict. Iran's escalation strategy centers on unrestrained retaliation in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes. This strategy reflects a distinct departure fro more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Arab News: Far-Reaching Implications of Israel's Caspian Sea Strikes
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News:
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The Far-Reaching Implications of Israel's Caspian Sea Strikes
With much of the world's attention on the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, there is another body of water that has become a focal point of the war with Iran: the Caspian Sea. Earlier this month, Israeli figh more
