WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- A coalition of 97 commercial and recreational unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the proposed rulemaking for normalizing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The coalition advocates for a clear and low-risk regulatory pathway to facilitate BVLOS operations that would incorporate non-autonomous aircraft. The letter applauds the Federal Aviation Administra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Israel-Hamas Deal * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the announcement that Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to end the war: "I am grateful for the announcement of a deal between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza. "Tonight, the hostages' families will go to sleep with the know  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Duane S. Thompson, a disabled veteran and drone operator from Centennial, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) for normalizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight operations. Thompson's letter highlights several points of contention and suggestions aimed at ensuring safe and effective UAS operations. Thompson, an acti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Renews Residential Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders * WASHINGTON --Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in non-financed purc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Hostage Deal * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on the deal to end the war in Gaza. "This agreement is a welcome first step towards lasting peace in the region. If implemented successfully, hostages will finally return to their families and Israel and Hamas will move towards a durable ceasefir  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces Five 2025-26 Fellows in State Health Policy Fellowship Program * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the selection of five fellows for the 2025-26 class of its State Health Policy Fellowship (SHPF) program. The fellows will spend one year working in state legislative and executive branch offices in Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wiscon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Norbeck Society, a grassroots organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opposing the agency's proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This rule is intended to protect approximately 44 million acres of national forest land designated as roadless areas across the United States. In their letter, the Norbeck Society emphasizes the critical environmental and social  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Issues Statement on Fire at Caribou Village in Nederland * Lafayette, CO -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement on the fire at the Caribou Village Shopping Center in Nederland: "In the early morning hours, a fire broke out at the Caribou Village Shopping Center in Nederland, a beloved hub for our community and home to some of the area's most cherished small   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Issues Statement on Gaza Agreement * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement on the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to an initial ceasefire agreement: "I am closely monitoring developments concerning the first phase of a peace plan for the Middle East, and am deeply grateful and encouraged by the news of a ceasefire agre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: We Must Better Protect Americans from Government Jawboning In his opening statement, entered into the record at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled, "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) examines threats to the First Amendment posed b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day Nine * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we are now nine days into the Democrats' government shutdown. "Nine days in which Democrats have had multiple opportunities to support a clean, nonpart  more