WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- A coalition of 36 disability rights, and social justice advocacy organizations has expressed strong opposition to a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing Registered Apprenticeship programs. The letter raises concerns about the potential elimination of both the 7% utilization goal for employing qualified individuals with disabilities and the requirement that applicants be allowed to voluntaril  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Batson Firm PLLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on behalf of a corporate client, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education weighing in on the agency's proposed priority to advance artificial intelligence in education. The firm praises the administration's commitment to integrating AI into American classrooms, stating it is crucial for preparing students for the workforce. The company expressed appreciation for the Administration's commitment   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Coral Gables, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to implement measures aimed at enhancing domestic drug manufacturing capabilities. The letter addresses a significant concern regarding the over-reliance on foreign sources for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products. Catalyst emphasizes that such vulnerabilities were starkly revealed during the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings The Commission voted to cancel the executive session scheduled for September 3 and the open meeting scheduled for September 4. * * * Litigation National Republican Senatorial Committee, et al. v. FEC, et al. (Case No. 24-621) Last week, Briefs of Amicus Curiae were filed in the U.S. Supreme Court by the following: Georgia Republican Party, Inc., Alabama Republic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System announced that Credicorp Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, has filed an application to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities. The application from Credicorp seeks to keep voting shares of Credicorp Capital USA Inc., Miami, Florida, and its subsidiaries, Credicorp Capital Advisors LLC and Credicorp Capital LLC, Coral Gables. Through this action, Credicorp would continue to provide financial and investment advisory servi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a notice concerning petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Program offers a system of compensation for individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Individuals who seek compensation must file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims and provide a copy to the Secretary of HHS, who deleg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Home Care Association of Florida, Tallahassee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for the restoration of the companionship services and live-in domestic service exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to their pre-2013 scope. HCAF represents approximately 2,300 licensed home health agencies dedicated to delivering critical services that allow vulnerable populations, including the elderly and chronically ill, to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Lee Health System, Fort Myers, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to two of the agency's proposed policies regarding Medicare and Medicaid Programs. The organization argues that the proposals would adversely affect hospital operations and limit their ability to provide quality patient care. The proposed policies involve an accelerated timeline for clawing back funds linked to a   more