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Citizens' Council for Health Freedom Urges FTC Action Against Detrimental Healthcare Non-Compete Agreements
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF), St. Paul, Minnesota, issued a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing the detrimental effects of employee non-compete agreements in the healthcare sector. The letter emphasizes that such agreements can restrict competition, hinder access to valued medical care, and adversely affect the wellbeing of both healthcare providers and patients.

CCHF argues that non-compete agreements undermine the foundational American principles of freedom to move and compete. The organization points out that these agreements ... Show Full Article

Center For American Progress Urges Strong Heat Protection Standards
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Center for American Progress (CAP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning its proposed rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. CAP's letter underscores the urgency of implementing robust standards to safeguard workers from extreme heat, a hazard that has become increasingly prevalent in various work environments.

In its correspondence, CAP commended OSHA for its initiative to address heat-related illnesses, highlighting that exposure to ... Show Full Article

CAP Urges Exceptions for Physician J-1 Visa Holders in Proposed Immigration Rule
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has issued a public comment letter to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. CAP is advocating for exceptions specifically for J-1 visa holders who are physicians, citing concerns over workforce shortages in the medical field.

The proposed rule from ICE, issued on August 27, aims to limit J-1 visas to a maximum of four years or the length ... Show Full Article

Boeing Nominates Executive for FAA Research Committee
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation nominating Mike Caimona for membership on the FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC). Caimona currently serves as the chief executive officer of Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, and holds the position of vice president of the Aurora Integrated Systems group.

In the nomination, Boeing emphasizes Caimona's extensive experience in the field of aviation technology, highlighting his 25-year career dedicated to leading teams that focus ... Show Full Article

American Chemistry Council Urges OSHA to Revise Heat Injury Prevention Standards
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed rulemaking on heat injury and illness prevention. The letter outlines concerns raised during an informal hearing held on June 23, 2025, emphasizing the need for a more flexible approach to heat hazards in workplace environments, particularly in the chemical manufacturing industry.

In its comments, ACC highlights that the safety of workers is a paramount priority for its members, and they are committed to sustainable ... Show Full Article

FlightSafety International Nominates Douglas Gill for REDAC Position
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- FlightSafety International, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nominating Douglas Gill for a position on the Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC). The nomination outlines Mr. Gill's extensive experience in complex systems development, particularly in simulation and training technologies, which the company believes will greatly benefit the FAA's advisory efforts.

In the letter, FlightSafety emphasizes Mr. Gill's qualifications, noting his 40 years in the field, with 27 of those years dedicated to ... Show Full Article

AFSCME Urges OSHA to Strengthen Proposed Heat Illness Prevention Standard
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advocating for stronger protections against heat-related illness in the workplace. This letter supports the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard, reflecting on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a member due to heat exposure.

In the letter, AFSCME emphasized the urgent need for OSHA to issue a final standard, noting the inadequacies in ... Show Full Article

ACRO Requests FDA Modifications to Clinical Trial Guidance
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to modify its draft guidance on Protocol Deviations for Clinical Investigations of Drugs, Biological Products and Devices. The organization submitted a public comment letter to the FDA, addressing concerns over the framework's risk-based approach and its alignment with European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) regulations.

Founded in 2002, ACRO represents some of the leading clinical research organizations globally, employing nearly 400,000 individuals and conducting ... Show Full Article