WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 July 15, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Alan Walden's influence reached from Mercer to Macon and beyond * Alan Walden -who managed soul music legend Otis Redding, helped build Capricorn Records and contributed to the global rise of Southern rock -died on July 16 at age 83. Born in Macon, Walden attended Mercer University during the 1963-64 academic year and went on to use his business acumen and keen ear for spotting talent to challenge and change th  more

ALBANY, Georgia, July 17 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Foundation Receives $60K+ Gift to Support Student Success * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., July 17, 2026 - The Albany State University (ASU) Foundation has received a generous gift of $62,549 from U.S. Charitable Gift Trust to support the university's highest priority needs, reinforcing a shared commitment to student success and institutional excellen  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodities Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 RE: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick: The Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA"  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 15, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Re: RIN 0938-AW02, Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard To Whom It May Concern: The undersi  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * Mychal Walker Begins Term as President of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) recently announced that Mychal Walker, Managing Director of The Walker Agency in Duluth, Georgia, has officially begun his one-ye  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * Friday, July 17, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the drugmaker was involved in a vast web of communications that involved com  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NORTH FORK RANCIIERIA OF MONO INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE 33521 Koso Nobe Rd P.O. Box 929 North Fork, CA 93643-0929 (559)877-2484 nfrancheria@nfr-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: North Fork Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Eve  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Even  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUEBLO OF ACOMA Charles P. Riley, Governor Davy D. Malls, 1st Lt. Governor Augustine Seymour, Jr., 2nd Lt. Governor Steven Concho, Tribal Secretary OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Norman F. Torivio, Tribal Interpreter 25 PINSBAARI DRIVE ACOMA, NM 87034 PO BOX 309 ACOMA, NM 87034 PHONE: 505-552-6604 FAX 505-552-7204 April 27  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSLrpt) -- A LOAN IN EVERY CART: How BNPL Lenders Take Advantage of Americans' Financial Desperation and the Case for a BNPL Borrower Bill of Rights - A report from Protect Borrowers - July 2026 (56 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 4 BNPL Has Skyrocketed Amid a Growing Affordability Crisis ... 8 Debt for Everything, Everywhere ... 14 BNPL is Expensive and Raises Costs for Everyone ... 22 Recommendations ... 32 Endnotes ... 37   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSLrpt) -- DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING ON GEORGIA'S FT. STEWART & FT. BENNING - A report from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia - July 2026 (7 pages) * * * U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff led an investigation into substandard conditions affecting military families living in privatized housing at Ft. Stewart and Ft. Benning. This report focuses on original accounts from impacted military families, including lead exposure affecting newborn health, severe mold conta  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSLrpt) -- LOSS OF ACA TAX CREDITS: GEORGIANS GETTING SICKER, HIGHER COSTS, & LOSS OF HEALTH CARE - A report from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia - July 2026 (6 pages) * * * U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff launched an investigation into the impact of rising health care costs, rising insurance premiums, and Medicaid cuts on Georgia patients, families, and health care providers. Georgia patients have reported rising health care costs, reduced or loss of coverage, and delayed access to c  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48951) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Shark Conservation and Management in the U.S.:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Selected Legislation Related to Shark Conservation and Management in the 119th Congress In recent decades, Congress has considered legislative proposals with specific references to shark conservation and management, such as those focused on shark-finning practices and intern  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CROWELL LAW OFFICES Tribal Advocacy Group April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via Regulations.Gov Re: Prediction Markets- Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulem  more