Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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A French City Embraces Public Health--And "Dr. Bob"
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * A French City Embraces Public Health--And "Dr. Bob" * In early July, as a brutal heatwave blanketed France, Robert "Dr. Bob" Fullilove, Columbia Mailman School Associate Dean for Community and Minority Affairs, was invited to meet with Agnes Bourgeais, the mayor of Reze, a municipality outside Nantes, in the western part of that country. Their meeting, which touched on climate change and  more
ACLS Announces 2026-27 Fellowship and Grant Competitions
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Announces 2026-27 Fellowship and Grant Competitions The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce its 2026-27 fellowship and grant competitions. ACLS offers programs that promote research across all fields of the humanities and social sciences, as well as programs focused on public engagement beyond the academy. In 2026, ACLS proudly celebrates 100 years of g  more
AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention
WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Re-elects Officers, Hears from Union and Political Leaders, Passes Suite of Resolutions at 2026 Convention * WASHINGTON- The 1.88 million-member AFT wrapped its 89th biennial convention today, with union delegates voting overwhelmingly to re-elect President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus to new two-  more
AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin  more
AlphaSense Announces Native PowerPoint and Excel AI Assistants to Automate Creation of High-Stakes Assets for Financial and Corporate Teams
NEW YORK, July 14 -- AlphaSense, an AI platform defining market intelligence for the business and financial world, issued the following news release: * * * AlphaSense Announces Native PowerPoint and Excel AI Assistants to Automate Creation of High-Stakes Assets for Financial and Corporate Teams New native assistants extend AlphaSense's work product creation and iteration capabilities, helping financial and corporate teams transform trusted market intelligence into polished presentations, mode  more
Benedict College Welcomes Dr. Joshua Spivey as Director of Career Development Services
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * Benedict College welcomes Dr. Joshua Spivey as Director of Career Development Services Dr. Joshua Spivey has been appointed the new director of Career Development Services at Benedict College. Spivey says, "My reasoning behind wanting to join the Benedict family is because of my love for HBCUs and for the great work that I have been hearing coming from Benedict. From the Harambee Festival to the   more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges HHS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits Framework for Patient Access and Affordability
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. Biotechnology Innovation Organization 1201 New York Avenue NW Suite 1300 Washington, DC, 20005 202-962-9200 The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. July 15, 2026 Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC Submitted via regulations.gov Re: Request for Information: Compre  more
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper: EPA Faces Criticism for Proposed Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Protections
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. July 16, 2026 Submission via www.regulations.gov Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Proposed Rule to Rescind Regulatory Determinations and Regulations for Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid,   more
CMS Urged to Modernize Essential Health Benefits to Include Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
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. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9847-NC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Standard. CMS-9874-NC   more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
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. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington,   more
Cooley Further Reinforces Leading Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice
PALO ALTO, California, July 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Further Reinforces Leading Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Expanding representation of financial institutions and fintechs Cooley today announced that Michael La Marca has joined the firm as a partner in its global cyber/data/privacy group, where he will be based in New York, less than two months after adding Meredith Halama and Katie Cramer to the practice, in Washington, DC, and Denver,  more
Cumberland Law Professor Tracey Roberts Presents Scholarship on Tax Policy and Decarbonization in New York and Spain
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland Law Professor Tracey Roberts Presents Scholarship on Tax Policy and Decarbonization in New York and Spain * Tracey Roberts, professor of law at Samford University Cumberland School of Law, shared her latest scholarship at a series of national and international academic conferences in June 2026, highlighting her expertise in tax policy, public goods and climate-related financial frameworks.   more
Delta Dental Supports CMS Decision to Exclude Routine Adult Dental Services From Essential Health Benefits
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. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Dr. Oz: On behalf of Delta Dental of California, New  more
Demand Far Exceeds Access to Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kent County, New Study Shows
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Demand Far Exceeds Access to Afterschool and Summer Programs in Kent County, New Study Shows Parents give existing programs high marks, but most young people who could benefit are unable to participate - GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The majority of youth throughout Kent County whose parents want the learning and enrichment opportunities that afterschool and summer learning programs provide for them are not   more
Dragonfly Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Adopt Targeted Framework for Prediction Markets and Reject Overbroad Restrictions
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. Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516 (Mar. 16, 2026) (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick  more
ECOncrete Urges BOEM to Prioritize Environmental Safeguards and Nature Inclusive Infrastructure in Virginia Offshore Mineral Leasing
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. 14 July 2026 Dear Mr. Giacona Comments of ECOncrete Inc. BOEM Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100 Request for Information and Interest: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore Virginia ECOncrete Inc. respectfully submits the following comments in response to BOEM's Request for Information and Interest.  more
Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
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. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized  more
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
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. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in resp  more
Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million in New State Funding Following Spike in Gun Violence Over the Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo and Niagara Falls
ALBANY, New York, July 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million in New State Funding Following Spike in Gun Violence Over the Fourth of July Weekend in Buffalo and Niagara Falls * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state will provide an additional $1 million to law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Erie and Niagara counties following a spike in gun violence over the Fourth of July weekend   more
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Statewide Air Quality and Potential for Severe Weather
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Statewide Air Quality and Potential for Severe Weather * Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on rapidly-changing air quality conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota and high temperatures, as well as the potential for severe thunderstorms beginning Saturday morning. An updated Air Quality Health Advisory for particula  more
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Weekend Air Quality and Severe Weather Impacting State
ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Weekend Air Quality and Severe Weather Impacting State * Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the latest air quality conditions and the State's monitoring of severe weather. Damaging storms are tracking across the state, impacting areas of the Southern Tier before moving into the Hudson Valley through the evening. These storms have potentia  more
Hivemind Capital Partners: CFTC Urged to Clarify Jurisdiction and Establish Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
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. Hivemind Capital Partners LLC 875 Avenue of the Americas Floor 22 New York, NY 10001 April 30, 2026 Via Electronic Submission to CFTC Comments Portal Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: RIN 3038-AF65 - Prediction Mar  more
Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Raises $143 Million in Anomalous Profits and Challenges Regulatory Framework
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. Joshua Mitts David J. Greenwald Professor of Law 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027 joshua.mitts@law.columbia.edu Moran Ofir Professor of Law and Finance 199 Abba Khoushy Ave Mount Carmel, Haifa 3103301, Israel moranofir@law.haifa.ac.il April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Co  more
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Gaming Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges
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. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Office of Tribal Ogema 2608 Government Center Drive Manistee, MI 49660 231-723-8288 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Steet. N.W. W  more
Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers * "At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers' pocketbooks." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Federa  more
Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers * "At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers' pocketbooks." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Federa  more
Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Acade  more
Merchant Mariner Proposes Anchorages Rulemaking at Port of New York Raises Safety and Environmental Concerns for Hudson River Navigation
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. Comment on Proposed rulemaking Anchorages; Port of New York [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042] As a Merchant Mariner that works for a company that transits the Hudson River with tug and barge units, I'd like to comment on this proposed rulemaking. The text for this rulemaking [Docket Number USCG-2026-0042] includes several r  more
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
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. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive 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 P  more
Minister Robertson represents Canada at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- Employment and Social Development Canada issued the following news release: * * * Minister Robertson represents Canada at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development * July 17, 2026 New York Employment and Social Development Canada This week, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, led Canada's delegation at the ministerial segment of t  more
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
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. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on E  more
NAIC Urges CMS to Address Delays and Maintain State Flexibility in Essential Health Benefits Review
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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016 Via Regulations.gov To whom it may concern: The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), representing the chief insurance regulators in the states, the Di  more
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Urges CMS to Strengthen Essential Health Benefits and Protect Access for Bleeding Disorders Patients
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. July 15, 2026 The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 The Hon. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: R  more
NYGOP LAUNCHES STATEWIDE AD CAMPAIGN TO JEWISH NEW YORKERS: "YOU HAVE A HOME WITH US"
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news: * * * NYGOP LAUNCHES STATEWIDE AD CAMPAIGN TO JEWISH NEW YORKERS: "YOU HAVE A HOME WITH US" The New York State Republican Party today announced a statewide print and digital advertising campaign directly appealing to Jewish New Yorkers who feel increasingly unwelcome in a Democratic Party embracing anti-Semitism. The campaign features an open letter from NYGOP Chair Ed Cox and will run in markets around the   more
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Warns Against CFTC Authorization of Prediction Markets Targeting Youth and Undermining State Sports Betting Laws
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. PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD 303 WALNUT STREET, COMMONWEALTH TOWER Chair HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 DENISE J. SMYLER KEVIN F. O'TOOLE Executive Director Commissioners April 30, 2026 303 Walnut Street SHAWN DILLON Commonwealth Tower, 5th Floor GEORGE DUNBAR Harrisburg, PA 17101 EDWARD C. GAINEY Phone: (717  more
ProPublica Hires Two Visual Editors
NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Hires Two Visual Editors * ProPublica announced on Friday that Roberto "Bear" Guerra and Jovelle Tamayo will join its staff as visual editors. For the last several years, Guerra was the visuals editor at High Country News, where he led efforts to elevate the magazine's approach to visual storytelling, prioritized co  more
Siena College Research Institute: NY'ers Confidence Steady, Well Above National, Still Negative
LOUDONVILLE, New York, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * NY'ers Confidence Steady, Well Above National, Still Negative * National Numbers Hit New Low; NY'ers Sour on Current Conditions, A Bit More Upbeat on Future * Concern Over Gas Prices Jumps to 63%, Food Steady at 78%; Buying Plans Edge Upward - The New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment now stands at 66.5 up 0.9 points from the last measurement in the first quarter of 20  more
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
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. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed  more
Two Wake Forest Economics Professors Advocate for Light Touch Regulation To Preserve Benefits of Prediction Markets
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. Department of Economics 30 April 2026 We are responding to the Commission's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding prediction market regulations. We are economics professors at Wake Forest University, and we have been studying these markets for thirty years. We have written academic articles about the hi  more
UMass Dartmouth Appoints Judite Vamvakides Vice Chancellor for Advancement
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy - UMass Dartmouth has appointed Judite C. Vamvakides as vice chancellor for advancement, effective September 8, 2026. Vamvakides brings more than two decades of experience  more
US imposes sweeping visa restrictions on foreign journalists, hindering global coverage of American affairs
PARIS, France, July 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * US imposes sweeping visa restrictions on foreign journalists, hindering global coverage of American affairs * On July 16, the US government announced it would drastically shorten visa durations for foreign journalists, limiting most to eight months instead of allowing stays of up to five years. Although reporters may reapply for an additional 240-day period, the new policy creates a burdens  more
Warren Buffett Converts 8,000 Berkshire Class A Shares to Donate 12 Million Class B Shares to 4 Foundations
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 14 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS RELEASE Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 8,000 Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares into 12,000,000 Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares in order to donate the 12,000,000 Class "B" shares to four foundations: 9,000,000 shares to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 1,000,000 shares to each of the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Novo Foundation.   more
WeWork Pursues WELL Coworking Rating Across Its Global Portfolio, Setting the Benchmark for Health and Well-Being Throughout the Flexible Workspace Industry
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The International Well Building Institute, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellness of the people who live, work and learn in the buildings, issued the following news release with WeWork and Instant Group: * * * WeWork Pursues WELL Coworking Rating Across Its Global Portfolio, Setting the Benchmark for Health and Well-Being Throughout the Flexible Workspace Industry Spanning  more
World Jewish Congress Welcomes Planned UK Designation of IRGC and HAYI as Terrorist Organizations
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: * * * World Jewish Congress Welcomes Planned UK Designation of IRGC and HAYI as Terrorist Organizations LONDON -- Following reports that the British government is set to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxy, Harakat Ashab Al Yamin Al Islamia (HAYI), as terrorist organizations, Dr. Efrat Sopher, Chair of the World Jewish Congress Taskforce on Islamic Extremism, issued the follow  more