WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Apple Payments Services, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning the ongoing reconsideration of Personal Financial Data Rights under the Dodd-Frank Act. In its comments, Apple emphasized its commitment to user privacy and the importance of securing consumer access to their personal financial data as the Bureau develops new regulations. The letter outlines Apple's long-standing mission to empower co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Vance Ginn, president of Ginn Economic Consulting, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the proposed use of Section 232 tariffs on imported medical supplies and medical technologies. The consultant argued that while the proposed action may sound politically appealing, the economic consequences would be harmful to Americans. The consultant urged the Department to eliminate all Section 232 tariffs or, at a minimum,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment. The company emphasizes its critical role in the U.S. healthcare system while advocating for fair trade policies that would help stabilize the medical supply chain amid rising tariffs and the complexiti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- KBR Inc., Houston, Texas, issued a report highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical governance across its global operations. The report documents advances in environmental stewardship, workforce diversity, and social impact, affirming KBR's resolve to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business strategy while supporting positive outcomes for clients, employees, and the communities it serve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- LivaNova PLC, a global medical technology company in Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security addressing the ongoing Section 232 National Security Investigation concerning imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, emphasizing the potential impact of new tariffs on the healthcare industry. LivaNova, which specializes in advanced medical technologies f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Secures Amendments to Strengthen Public Safety During Extreme Weather Events, Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Through Commerce Committee Markup * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, secured the successful passage of two amendments through the Senate Commerce Committee as part of the PIPELINE Safe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter (NASW-TX), Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns about Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Digital Mental Health Medical Devices. In their response to the agency's request for information, the organization expressed apprehensions regarding the potential of AI technologies to undermine the critical role of human therapists in delivering menta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sandvik Mining and Construction USA LLC has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the agency to exempt its imported machinery from potential tariffs under an investigation initiated by the department concerning the impact of foreign imports on U.S. national security. The investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act evaluates how imports of robotics and industrial machinery may affect the nation's economic and security inter  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Strive Medical, Irving, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security expressing opposition to the inclusion of home medical equipment (HME) in any Section 232 investigation. The organization argues that imposing tariffs or quotas on vital medical devices has the potential to critically undermine both patient health and the stability of the U.S. healthcare system. In the letter, Strive Medical highlights the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, Texas, issued a report examining Texas voter perspectives on President Trump's immigration and border policies in 2025. The survey, part of the Texas Trends 2025 series conducted in partnership with Texas Southern University, surveyed 1,650 registered voters across the state, providing an updated snapshot of support and opposition to key federal and state measures. The report found Texans nearly evenly sp  more