American University: Meet CAS's New Faculty--and Learn What They Can't Wait to Share With Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- American University issued the following news:
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Meet CAS's New Faculty--and Learn What They Can't Wait to Share with Students
Five new professors bring expertise in AI, archaeology, mental health, philosophy, economics, and more to American University's College of Arts and Sciences
By Patty Housman
From an archaeologist excavating the past to an artificial intelligence researcher protecting critical infrastructure, the College of Arts and Sciences is welcoming a more
Binghamton University: Assistant Professor Wins NSF CAREER Award for Cognitive Modeling to Help Robots Assist Nurses
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 20 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Assistant professor wins NSF CAREER award for cognitive modeling to help robots assist nurses
SSIE's Stephanie Tulk Jesso will design automated systems to aid healthcare workers
By Katie Liu
From robots that can assist during surgery to those that help automate laboratory processes, the idea of smart hospitals is nothing new. But what about a robot that could safely assist healthcare workers with, for ex more
Case Western Reserve: Four Case School of Engineering Faculty Earn Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Four Case School of Engineering faculty earn prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
Story by: Nina Pettry
Four Case School of Engineering faculty members are tackling some of today's most complex scientific and technological challenges--from making artificial intelligence (AI) more trustworthy and manufacturing more efficient, to creating robots that can provide emotional support and a more humanlike sense of more
CFTC Chairman Selig Issues Remarks at White House Innovation Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following remarks on Aug. 19, 2026, by Chairman Michael S. Selig at the White House Innovation meeting:
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Thank you, Mr. President. It's an honor to be here with you and this exceptional group of business leaders.
Thanks to your leadership, the era of political lawfare, de-banking, and regulation by enforcement is over. Innovators like the people in this room are welcomed to the White House, not railroaded to the b more
Circana Report Highlights Protein and Convenience as Two Forces Influencing America's Evolving Eating Patterns
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Circana Report Highlights Protein and Convenience as Two Forces Influencing America's Evolving Eating Patterns
Americans' eating and drinking patterns continue to evolve as they balance nutrition, convenienc more
Computer & Communications Industry Association Issues Letter to Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following letter to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
167 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20002
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Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washing more
Connecting the Power of the Stars to Geometry: PPPL Tests an Innovative Fusion System Concept That Could Change the World
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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Connecting the power of the stars to geometry: PPPL tests an innovative fusion system concept that could change the world
In the world of fusion energy, scientists and engineers study the fourth state of matter known as plasma in an effort to design and build a new type of power plant. Relying on the heat produced by two small atoms smashing together, a network of such fac more
Consumer Reports Statement on New Personalized Pricing Proposal From the FTC
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 20 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Consumer Reports statement on new personalized pricing proposal from the FTC
Washington, DC - In response to the Federal Trade Commission's announcement today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing, Grace Gedye, senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports issued the following statement.
"It is encouraging to see the FTC t more
Democracy Forward: Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Overhaul of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Overhaul of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Ruling Halts Ideologically-Driven Effort to Dismantle Evidence-Based Sex Education
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A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today granted more
DrFirst Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing AI-Enhanced Medication Orchestration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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DrFirst Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing AI-Enhanced Medication Orchestration
DrFirst is honored for redefining medication management with its scalable platform that embeds intelligence directly in prescribing, making it more effi more
Experian Report Reveals AI Trust Gap as Consumers Embrace AI But Resist High-Stakes Decisions
COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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New Experian report reveals AI trust gap as consumers embrace AI but resist high-stakes decisions
Nearly 1 in 5 people experienced online fraud losses, while 80% of businesses are using AI to combat emerging threats
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Experian(R), a global data and technology company, today released its 11th annual Identity and Fraud Report, highlighting how artifi more
Harvard Medical School: 3D Map of Cell Signaling Sites Could Help Improve Cancer Treatment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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3D Map of Cell Signaling Sites Could Help Improve Cancer Treatment
Tool can identify kinase activity in cancer cells, inform use of kinase inhibitors
The future of federally funded research at Harvard Medical School -- supported by taxpayers and done in service to humanity -- remains uncertain. Learn more (https://hms.harvard.edu/research/threats-research-funding-harvard-medical-school).
By La more
HPE and University of Leeds Build the Future of Higher-Education With HPE Self-Driving Networks
SPRING, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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HPE and University of Leeds build the future of higher-education with HPE Self-Driving Networks
AI-native, secure and autonomous networking will power next-generation learning, accelerate research innovation, and enable the university's digital future
In this article
* The University of Leeds is establishing an AI-native network that can continuo more
Kaspersky Recognized for Leadership in Asia-Pacific OT Cybersecurity and Converged IT/OT Security
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Kaspersky Recognized for Leadership in Asia-Pacific OT Cybersecurity and Converged IT/OT Security
Kaspersky's purpose-built OT security and unified IT/OT approach demonstrates strong customer value, product innovation, and operational resilience across critical industrial environments.
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Frost & Su more
Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Demand Answers From Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, sent more
Mich. Democratic Party: Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
DETROIT -- Today in Detroit, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference with Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan leaders to call out GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his pattern of corruption and serving corporate special i more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: No. 1 in Class to National Security Impact - Alum's Journey in Cybersecurity as Call to Service
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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No. 1 in Class to National Security Impact: An Alum's Journey in Cybersecurity as a Call to Service
Written by: Michael Giorgio
Sam Itman '22, M.S. '23 came to NJIT with a passion for solving complex, real-world problems that would have a tangible impact on a national scale, prioritizing mission value over private-sector compensation. His recent promotion as an innovation and AI specialist more
NIH Researchers Build First Large-Scale Database of Cone Photoreceptor Cell Size in the Living Human Eye
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news:
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NIH researchers build first large-scale database of cone photoreceptor cell size in the living human eye
References for "normal" cone sizes will help guide early disease detection, track treatment response
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National Eye Institute researchers have created the largest known database providing a reference for the size of individual cone photoreceptors, the cells in the retina responsible for co more
Oracle Health Expands Clinical AI Agent With Automated Coding, Dictation, and Chart Review
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 20 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Oracle Health Expands Clinical AI Agent with Automated Coding, Dictation, and Chart Review
New AI capabilities help clinicians document faster, streamline professional fee coding, and surface relevant patient context
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Oracle Health today announced new capabilities for Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent, now available in the U.S., that expand A more
Public Citizen, 52 Organizations Issues Letter to Meta Platforms CEO Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen, with 52 organizations issued the following letter to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg
Chief Executive Officer
Meta Platforms
Meta Must Put Consent Before AI Data Collection Dear Mr. Zuckerberg,
We, the undersigned organizations, write to urge Meta to commit to a simple principle that will be incredibly important in the Age of AI: people should affirmatively choose wh more
Rapiscan Named Official Physical Screening and Security Technology Hardware/Software Solutions Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Supporter of Team USA
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Rapiscan Named Official Physical Screening and Security Technology Hardware/Software Solutions Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Supporter of Team USA
Los Angeles-based security innovator to help power the world's preeminent sporting event with advanced screening technologies, integrated physical security hardware and software solutions more
Reps. Gottheimer, Lawler Issue Letter to FTC Chairman Ferguson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, and Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Dear Chairman Ferguson:
We are writing regarding the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed policy statement released on July 1, 2026 more
Ryan Deuel Named Outstanding New Teacher at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 20 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
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Ryan Deuel Named Outstanding New Teacher at Clarkson University
Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Honors Ryan P. Deuel has been awarded the Outstanding New Teacher Award for 2026.
Established by the University Committee on Improvement in Teaching in 1991, the award recognizes an outstanding teacher within his or her first four years at Clarkson University. Criteria for selection include excellence in more
Sabre: Research Reveals Travelers are Two Years Ahead of the Travel Industry on AI
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 20 (TNSrep) -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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New research reveals travelers are two years ahead of the travel industry on AI
Mindtrip, Sabre, Sojern and MMGY Travel Intelligence study finds more than half of travelers already use AI to plan trips, while many destination marketing organizations remain unprepared for the shift.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Mindtrip, in partnership with Sabre, Sojern, and MMGY Trav more
Saint Leo University Enters 2026-27 Academic Year Focused on Preparing Students for the Future of Work
SAINT LEO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Enters 2026-27 Academic Year Focused on Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Highlights include nearly 850 new students at University Campus, more than 10 new academic programs, $4.8 million in recent state and donor investments, and AI training for 100% of students
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Saint Leo University is entering the 2026-27 academic year with expanded academic programs, new student resources, more
Seven Argonne Projects Receive 2026 R&D 100 Awards, the "Oscars of Innovation"
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Seven Argonne projects receive 2026 R&D 100 Awards, the "Oscars of innovation"
One additional finalist recognized
Projects advance materials, manufacturing processes and software for more efficient energy technologies, as well as quantum network technologies.
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Six projects led by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory ha more
Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Statement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc.
Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. of the U.S. Department of Justice issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Antitrust Division's investigation into the proposed merger between Seismi more
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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New cybersecurity degree prepares Aggies for advanced cyber attacks
By Amanda Norvelle, Contributor
Cybercrime is increasing. In 2025, complaints from the public to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center totaled $20.877 billion in losses -- a 26% increase from 2024.
The increase in cybercrime is partially driven by artificial intelligence, which enables cybercriminals to more
University of Cincinnati: Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management Welcomes First Executive Director
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management welcomes first executive director
Shannon Lewandowski joins after an accomplished career in the insurance industry
By Grant Freking, frekingt@ucmail.uc.edu
The Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance and Risk Management has named Shannon Lewandowski as its inaugural executive director.
Lewandowski joins from Great American Insurance Group, more
Warner Presses Meta CEO on Ads Featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material and Non-Consensual Intimate Images
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Presses Meta CEO on Ads Featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material and Non-Consensual Intimate Images
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) raised the alarm over a recent report that Meta ran advertisements across its platforms that featured child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate images (NCII). In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Sen. Warner pressed Meta on advertisements tha more
Abshire named Council on Foreign Relations Education Distinguished Ambassador
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Abshire named Council on Foreign Relations Education Distinguished Ambassador
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IU Southeast Professor Dr. Jean Abshire has been named a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Education Distinguished Ambassador for the second year in a row.
The CFR Higher Ed Ambassador Program invites applications each year. Abshire was invited to apply to the initial cohort of one-year appointees four years ago more
ACC Chancellor Challenges Higher Education to Put Students Before Bureaucracy in New National Podcast
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news:
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ACC Chancellor Challenges Higher Education to Put Students Before Bureaucracy in New National Podcast
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Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is featured on TRANSFORMED, a national podcast from Higher Digital focused on the people, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of higher education.
In a conversation with Higher Digital CEO and Co-Founder Wayne B more
AI helps turn citizen photos into water-level data for UB researchers
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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AI helps turn citizen photos into water-level data for UB researchers
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A workflow was developed to detect waterlines on staff gauges. This included, from left to right, 1) an initial blurring of the image (Gaussian and Median Blur), 2) filtering the image for uneven light, 3) binarizing the image to black and white, 4) scanning the image from bottom to top to detec more
AI progress, possibilities the focus of Sept. 3 campuswide kickoff event
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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AI progress, possibilities the focus of Sept. 3 campuswide kickoff event
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence tools and technology is reshaping all aspects of life, including in higher education, impacting teaching, learning, research and administrative operations.
To provide an opportunity for The University of New Mexico community to shape how AI will impact the campus, the UNM AI more
Allied Universal Names Jordan Avnaim Global Chief Information Security Officer
SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Allied Universal Names Jordan Avnaim Global Chief Information Security Officer
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Jordan Avnaim as Global Chief I more
Americans Aren't Sold on Businesses Using AI in Advertising
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Americans Aren't Sold on Businesses Using AI in Advertising
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Most Americans say they have recently seen advertisements from businesses that clearly appeared to have been created using artificial intelligence. Views of businesses' use of AI in advertising are generally more negative than positive, with young adults the mos more
August 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news:
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August 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
NFTE's latest NEXUS policy brief is "Entrepreneurship Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Literacy, Entrepreneurial Learning, and Human Skills Can Prepare Students for the Future of Work."
As generative AI rapidly reshapes education and the workforce, the question for more
Avigail Kifer Honored with ABA Antitrust Law Section Outstanding Performance Award
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEconomics] -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, posted the following news release:
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Avigail Kifer Honored with ABA Antitrust Law Section Outstanding Performance Award
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The American Bar Association's (ABA's) Antitrust Law Section recognizes Cornerstone Research expert with its annual Outstanding Performance Award for organizing a five-part artificial in more
Biggest AI Mistake Students Are Making Right now
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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The Biggest AI Mistake Students Are Making Right now
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As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, students face a new challenge: learning how to use AI without letting it do the thinking for them. Employers increasingly expect graduates to know their way around AI, but they also want problem-solvers who can adapt as the technology evolves.
Jeremia more
BLS Office Hours: Professor Elizabeth Chen Teaches First-Year Students How to Become Lawyers
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 19 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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BLS Office Hours: Professor Elizabeth Chen Teaches First-Year Students How to Become Lawyers
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Professor Elizabeth Chen teaches Gateway to Lawyering and Legal Writing.
In the first-year course Gateway to Lawyering, Assistant Professor of Legal Writing Elizabeth Chen challenges a room of about 20 new Brooklyn Law School students to play the role of lawyers representing fictitious clients. It is an eye-opening more
BrightSign Scales Premium, Cloud-Based Device Management Solution on Amazon Web Services
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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BrightSign Scales Premium, Cloud-Based Device Management Solution on Amazon Web Services
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SAN JOSE, Calif.- BrightSign, the provider of the most advanced, capable, and trusted digital media players and operating system, has launched BrightSign Control Plus, a premium tier of its device management solution for digital signage players, on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS). BrightSign Control more
CFTC Requests Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Requests Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued a request for comment to better inform its understanding and oversight of derivatives markets in compute.
"America cannot win the AI race without a robust derivatives market for compute," Chairman Michael S. Selig said. "Just as American markets helped establish the more
CoastConnect Preps To See Rapid ROI With Calix Agent Workforce
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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CoastConnect Preps To See Rapid ROI With Calix Agent Workforce
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that southern Mississippi electric cooperative CoastConnectopens in a new tab is investing in Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud to accelerate the delivery of exceptional experiences across residential, business, and community markets. Working c more
Common Sense Media's New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Common Sense Media's New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding
The Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum for grades 9-12 pairs AI literacy with the critical thinking, creativity, and connection skills students need most now.
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Today, Common Sense Media released its new Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum, a reimagining of grade 9-12 lessons designed t more
Degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields
DENTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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New degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields
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UNT students will be able to build their skills with new degrees in artificial intelligence, project management and data science.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -As students return to the University of North Texas this fall, they'll have three new degree options to choose from, including a bachelor's degree focused on artificial i more
Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
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LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2026 slate of public programming, events and special exhibits, which are set to feature conversations with legislators, field experts and practitioners on topics ranging from bipartisan cooperation to artificial intelligen more
Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 19 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news:
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Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
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LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2026 slate of public programming, events and special exhibits, which are set to feature conversations with legislators, field experts and practitioners on topics ranging from bipartisan cooperation to artifici more
Dr. Ziette Hayes, dean of the James T. George School of Business Named President of the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable for the 2026-27 term
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Dr. Ziette Hayes, dean of the James T. George School of Business Named President of the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable for the 2026-27 term
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Dr. Ziette Hayes is Dean of the James T. George School of Business at Hampton University, where she provides strategic leadership for one of the nation's premier business schools at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). An accomplished higher education admin more
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute: Winship Awarded Prestigious Lung Cancer SPORE Grant From NCI
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Winship awarded prestigious Lung Cancer SPORE grant from NCI
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has been awarded a five-year, $10.9 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to advance new approaches for lung cancer treatment.
First awarded in 2019, the Winship Lung Cancer SPORE is the first and only grant of more
ETS and Passage Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global Talent Pathways
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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ETS and Passage Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global Talent Pathways
ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, and Passage, the AI infrastructure for human potential, today announced a strategic partnership designed to connect millions of students with life-changing opportunities and give institutions the intelligence to find them.
By brin more
Father-son computer science professors lead Mercer On Mission program
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Father-son computer science professors lead Mercer On Mission program
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This summer, a father-son duo was at the helm of one of the University's Mercer On Mission programs abroad. Computer Science Professor Bob Allen, Ph.D., and son John "Joey" Allen, Ph.D., a computer science professor at St. Louis University, led a group of Mercer University students teaching computer science skills and concepts to local childr more
Forging Professional Airmen: The "What" and "Why" of the 2026 AETC Strategy
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Forging Professional Airmen: The "What" and "Why" of the 2026 AETC Strategy
By Dan Hawkins, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -The operational environment has fundamentally changed, and Air Education and Training Command is changing with it.
Earlier this year, Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, AETC commander, more
Gov. Lee, NGA Spotlight Workforce Development Solutions and Investments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Gov. Lee, NGA Spotlight Workforce Development Solutions and Investments
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Nashville event hosts employers and workforce development leaders from across the nation to focus on job training and AI solutions
NASHVILLE - The National Governors Association (NGA) Workforce Development Policy Institute met this week in Nashville, bringing together governo more
Grant Thornton Advisors expands healthcare technology expertise and capabilities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton Advisors expands healthcare technology expertise and capabilities
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Team from Impulse Strategic Solutions has joined firm's AI, Data and Technology practice
CHICAGO -Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced that the team from Impulse Strategic Solutions, a leading healthcare IT consulting more
Helping bones heal: Researchers turn lab discovery into startup
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Helping bones heal: Researchers turn lab discovery into startup
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A team of Rowan University and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University researchers is turning collaborative research into a startup focused on helping bones heal faster and more effectively.
HydroPep Therapeutics is developing an injectable material designed to stimulate new bone growth and improve healing after fractures. The startup was co more
Hon'ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on 17th September
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 19 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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Hon'ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON(R) India 2026 on 17th September
SEMICON India 2026 to Showcase India's Next Leap Towards a Complete Semiconductor Value Chain
~SEMI Event is India's Largest for the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem Bringing Together 500+ Exhibitors, 243 International companies, 150+ Speakers and D more
IBM Connects Its First Modular Cryogenic Systems in Milestone Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
ARMONK, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Connects Its First Modular Cryogenic Systems in Milestone Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., August 19, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has successfully joined and cooled down two cryogenic modules into a single environment. The new architecture is designed to scale into the modular, shared, and ultra-cold system required to link hundreds of more
James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World
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23rd Annual Conference and Student Summit brings together HBCU business leaders, faculty, students, and industry partners in Westlake, Texas
WESTLAKE, Texas -August 3, 2026 -The HBCU Business Deans Roundtable hosted its 23rd Annual Confere more
Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
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Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, and Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick demanding answers on the f more
Labor secretary tours Ohio State's advanced manufacturing center
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Labor secretary tours Ohio State's advanced manufacturing center
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Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling visited The Ohio State University's Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) Monday to tour the facility and learn more about how the university is advancing research in advanced manufacturing and preparing students for the workforce.
Sonderling joined Ohio State President Ravi V. Bel more
Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation
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This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine.
The quiet halls in the west tower of East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health have an empty echo. Yet psychiatrists Steve Koh, MD '06, MPH, MBA, and Jeff Daskalakis, MD, PHD, walk them with the energy of two architects, envisioning what's more
M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
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M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA
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Portfolio Intelligence platform strengthens client insight and early risk identification
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 - RDC.AI, the agentic and predictive intelligence platform for business and commercial banking, today announced that its work with M&T Ba more
Mayo Clinic AI model helps clinicians detect heart obstruction using routine ultrasound images
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic AI model helps clinicians detect heart obstruction using routine ultrasound images
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PHOENIX -Mayo Clinic researchers have developed and externally validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can identify a potentially significant heart obstruction from routine ultrasound videos without relying on specialized Doppler imaging. The technology could help clinici more
Media Pitch: Could AI Companions Help Older Adults Age Independently or Make Them Feel Constantly Monitored?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Pitch: Could AI Companions Help Older Adults Age Independently or Make Them Feel Constantly Monitored?
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What if an AI assistant could do more than answer questions - it could have ongoing conversations with older adults, monitor changes in their speech and cognitive function, and help caregivers identify potential changes in health?
A new paper from George Washington University explores the emerging more
Natural Resources Defense Council: To Manage Data Center Challenges, Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order on 'GRID' Principles
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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To Manage Data Center Challenges, Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order on "GRID" Principles
GRID Addresses Affordability, Transparency, Workforce Development, and Environmental Protection
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HARRISBURG, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order today implementing the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Principles, which will require data cente more
New Frontier of Emotional Support: Artificial Intelligence
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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The New Frontier of Emotional Support: Artificial Intelligence
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This accompanying story is part of the 'Leading a Behavioral Health Transformation' feature in the 2026 issue of Discoveries magazine.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life is becoming ubiquitous, acting as a personal assistant in everything from banking to online shopping. In health care, A more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary Entitled 'Weapons of Brass Destruction? Trump's Tariffs Target Musical Instruments as a National Security Threat'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior research staffer Cullen S. Hendrix:
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Weapons of brass destruction? Trump's tariffs target musical instruments as a national security threat
As school districts, parents, and students nationwide prepare for fall, music educators are wrangling with a sour note. On August 6, 2026, the US Commerce Department issued a request for comment this month on a proposa more
PhilWP Summer Institute gives teachers space to write, reflect, and reimagine learning
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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PhilWP Summer Institute gives teachers space to write, reflect, and reimagine learning
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In an era of AI-assisted assignments, scripted curricula, and relentless pressure to do more with less, a group of educators gathered at Penn's Graduate School of Education this summer to do something increasingly rare: slow down.
The Philadelphia Writing Project's (PhilWP) 2026 Invitational Summer Ins more
Public Citizen to State Lawmakers: Abbott's Data Center Actions Are Not 'Real Change'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Public Citizen to State Lawmakers: Abbott's Data Center Actions Are Not 'Real Change'
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AUSTIN, Texas -Today at the Texas Capitol, Public Citizen will tell state lawmakers that Gov. Greg Abbott's recent efforts to address data center development fall far short.
Invited to testify by the Texas House Committee on State Affairs, Public Citizen's Texas director, Adrian Shelley, will tell state r more
Purdue's AI competency graduation requirement begins in every undergraduate degree program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue's AI competency graduation requirement begins in every undergraduate degree program
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Beginning with this fall's incoming class, Purdue University will require all undergraduate students to complete AI-focused coursework, positioning Purdue among the first universities in the nation to embed AI competency into every degree program. The new foundational learning outcome more
RSM Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, Advancing Cybersecurity Capabilities for the Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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RSM Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, Advancing Cybersecurity Capabilities for the Market
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CHICAGO - (August, 19 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market, announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an more
Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management
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Salesforce today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Software Platforms for National Civilian Government AI-Enabled Case Management 2026 Ven more
Salesforce Turns Enterprise Applications into Enterprise Capabilities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Turns Enterprise Applications into Enterprise Capabilities
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Headless 360 is expanding across the Salesforce platform, transforming every Salesforce cloud into reusable enterprise capabilities that any authorized AI agent can securely discover and use through open standards.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 - more
Santa Fe Institute: Modeling social inequality in epidemics
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release:
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Modeling social inequality in epidemics
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Influenza spreads in a crowded barracks or prison. Ebola proliferates when per-capita hospital beds plummet below the typical levels in developed countries. Bedside discrimination leads some patients to die and others to survive.
For decades, researchers have rigorously documented the way social inequality shapes the spread of disease. more
SBA's OIG & Its Relationship With Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49123) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "SBA's Office of Inspector General and Its Relationship with Congress: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs) exist in more than 70 federal agencies, including all Cabinet departments and larger agencies, numerous boards and commissions more
SDSU expands AI tools to support teaching, tutoring, student success
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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SDSU expands AI tools to support teaching, tutoring, student success
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Consider this scenario: An SDSU student taking a history course is reading about the American Revolution, and something doesn't make sense.
Instead of leaving the course to search online or ask a general artificial intelligence chatbot, the student can turn to an AI tutor already embedded in the class. The tool can help sum more
Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy
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NAPLES, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, and U.S. Representative Young Kim sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for an investigation into more
Shaping the Future of Health Innovation and AI
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Shaping the Future of Health Innovation and AI
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This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine.
Artificial intelligence (AI), digital health tools, wearable sensor platforms and personalized data are transforming medicine at an unprecedented pace. Academic medical centers face a critical responsibility of ensuring innovation improves car more
Spartan returns to lead MSU's Herbarium
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Spartan returns to lead MSU's Herbarium
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In the basement of the Plant Biology Laboratories on Michigan State University's campus, tucked inside orange floor-to-ceiling cabinets, reside over half a million pressed and mounted plants. The MSU Herbarium is an archive of plants found in Michigan and around the world, some dating back to the early 1800s.
But unless you're a b more
State Data Center Moratorium Push Would Leave Consumers Poorer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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State Data Center Moratorium Push Would Leave Consumers Poorer
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Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly won Tuesday's primary on a pledge to halt new data center construction stat more
Support Rolls in for Kelly's Bipartisan Effort to Make Sure AI Works for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Support Rolls in for Kelly's Bipartisan Effort to Make Sure AI Works for Seniors
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Last month, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act to establish basic protections for AI chatbot and voice assistants. The bill would keep older Americans safe by requiring AI chatbot and voice assistant companies to provide clear disclosures, safeguard sensitive conversations more
Teens Who Use AI for Schoolwork Are Handing Off Critical Thinking, Common Sense Media Research Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Teens Who Use AI for Schoolwork Are Handing Off Critical Thinking, Common Sense Media Research Finds
A new survey shows how teens are using AI for schoolwork and how they rarely receive safety guidelines.
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Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released a nationally representative survey of U.S. teens, who were asked how they use AI for schoolwork. The r more
Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms
After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across four states, Temple researchers are reporting encouraging results.
The finding suggests classrooms built around connection, curiosity and student voice can strengthen students' reading and math skills while also helping them develop the creat more
UMaine-led team uses AI to strengthen electric grids against cyberattacks and extreme weather
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 19 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine-led team uses AI to strengthen electric grids against cyberattacks and extreme weather
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Researchers led by the University of Maine are developing artificial intelligence technology that could make electric grids more resilient to cyberattacks, equipment failures and extreme weather, improving the reliability of power systems in vulnerable communities.
Led by UMaine's Prabuddha Chakraborty, mul more
University of California-San Diego: Eyes on the Road
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Eyes on the Road
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This story is from the 2026 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine.
Bright orange trailers line the highway, looking nothing like typical roadside decorations, and with no signs or labels, they seem to be silently watching the flow of cars.
In a sense, they are.
They are part of a research effort led by the Transportation Research and Ed more
University of California-San Diego: Simulated Reality, Real Benefits
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Simulated Reality, Real Benefits
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When first-year students at UC San Diego School of Medicine step into the Professional Development Center to do their first simulated patient interactions, they don't meet a mannequin or a computer program. They meet a person -a simulated patient who is trained to portray everything from new-onset chest pain to a difficult conversation about recur more
USD to Host Annual AI Symposium on Sept. 8, South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium on Sept. 9
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD to Host Annual AI Symposium on Sept. 8, South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium on Sept. 9
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On September 8, the University of South Dakota will host its eighth annual Artificial Intelligence Symposium, followed by the second annual South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium on September 9.
Both events will bring together leading minds from academia, industry and government to more
WCC, Automation Alley hosting Microelectronics and Semiconductor Innovation Exchange
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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WCC, Automation Alley hosting Microelectronics and Semiconductor Innovation Exchange
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Washtenaw Community College and Automation Alley will host the Microelectronics & Semiconductor Innovation Exchange on Tuesday, October 6, bringing together industry leaders to explore workforce needs, emerging technologies and strategies to strengthen Michigan's growing semiconductor ecosystem.
The regional forum more
What is precision agriculture? UGA expert explains drones, AI and the future of ag tech
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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What is precision agriculture? UGA expert explains drones, AI and the future of ag tech
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Turn on the faucet, and water comes out. For private well owners, though, that water has a story that starts far below ground.
Where does well water actually come from? Why are some wells hundreds of feet deeper than others? And if your water looks, smells and tastes more
Yale Issues Q&A: Better Measurement for Better Calcinosis Cutis Treatment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 19 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Monique Hinchcliff, associate professor of rheumatology, allergy and immunology medicine and director of the Yale Scleroderma Program:
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Better Measurement for Better Calcinosis Cutis Treatment
Key points
* Calcinosis cutis is a condition where calcium deposits occur in a person's skin and/or soft tissues. Depending on the location of the deposits, it can be disabling for patients.
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2026 Ag Progress Days draws thousands for agricultural education and innovation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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2026 Ag Progress Days draws thousands for agricultural education and innovation
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For three days in August, Rock Springs once again became a meeting place for the people, ideas and innovations shaping Pennsylvania agriculture. This year's Ag Progress Days carried added significance, marking 50 years since Penn State's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center be more
Acting Secretary of the Navy Appoints M. Barry Tanner as Chief Information Officer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Appoints M. Barry Tanner as Chief Information Officer
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"To win in a contested maritime environment, our Sailors and Marines must have absolute decision superiority," said Acting Secretary Cao. "The modern battlefield is defined by data, secure communication, and rapid decision-making. Information is a critical weapon system, and Mr. Tanner's unparalleled experience, both as a veteran n more
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1% in July
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1% in July
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Aug 18, 2026Tonnage Fell Slightly from Year-Earlier Levels
Washington - Trucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
"Tonnage levels have been choppy recently, and thi more
Baker Institute fall calendar brings global leaders, foreign policy scholars and science innovators to Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Baker Institute fall calendar brings global leaders, foreign policy scholars and science innovators to Houston
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Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy will bring prominent policymakers, scientists, business leaders and scholars to Houston this fall for a series of public conversations on energy and grid resilience, artificial intelligence and health, global affairs, demographics, science policy more
Can AI "Understand" a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry?
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Can AI "Understand" a Fundamental Concept of Chemistry?
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Learning chemistry begins with recognizing patterns. With the guidance of a patient professor or a vast training dataset, both humans and AI can learn which atoms tend to bond together, how molecular structures determine a material's properties and the conditions under which chemical reactions occur. more
Congress Must Ask Who AI in Finance Actually Serves and Make Sure All Americans Benefit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release:
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Congress Must Ask Who AI in Finance Actually Serves and Make Sure All Americans Benefit
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Evan LeFlore, Director of AI, Innovation, and Economic Opportunity for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with Better Market more
Defense Innovation Unit Develops Program to Supercharge Defense Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Defense Innovation Unit Develops Program to Supercharge Defense Industrial Base
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Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base.
During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industri more
Entergy Louisiana recognized as finalists across multiple 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards categories
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana recognized as finalists across multiple 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards categories
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Entergy Louisiana has been recognized in three categories as Business Report's 10/12 Industry Report announced its 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards finalists, reflecting the company's leadership in resiliency, economic development and strategic planning.
Entergy Louisiana is a finalist for La more
Expanding George Mason's presence in South Korea's emerging quantum ecosystem
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Expanding George Mason's presence in South Korea's emerging quantum ecosystem
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As South Korea accelerates its national investment in quantum science and technology, George Mason University's Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is strengthening its engagement with the country's leading research institutions and regional innovation partners.
In July 2026, Pilgyu Kang, QSEC's deputy director and a more
GitLab To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release:
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GitLab To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
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SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2026 - All Remote - GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended more
Greenstone Biosciences Awarded Breakthrough T1D Grant to Advance Type 1 Diabetes-Derived Islet Cell Platform for Research and Development
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release:
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Greenstone Biosciences Awarded Breakthrough T1D Grant to Advance Type 1 Diabetes-Derived Islet Cell Platform for Research and Development
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 -Greenstone Biosciences has been awarded a Breakthrough T1D Industry Discovery and Development Partnership (IDDP) grant to develop a T1D-derived islet cell platform aim more
KU School of Health Professions researcher is helping turn tedious physical therapy exercises into a game
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- The University of Kansas Medical Center posted the following news:
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KU School of Health Professions researcher is helping turn tedious physical therapy exercises into a game
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Dizziness and vision problems caused by vestibular dysfunction disrupt people's lives and can put them at higher risk for falls.
There's a sub-category of physical therapy that can treat these issues, called vestibular rehabilitation. But many patients fail more
Mechanical engineering professor earns award for translational research
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 18 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Mechanical engineering professor earns award for translational research
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A novel concept developed in an Auburn Engineering lab with the aid of Auburn graduate assistants, debuted successfully with Auburn student-athletes and distributed by an Auburn-based company has earned an Auburn professor the top award in his field.
It's the result of the emphatic connection between Auburn Engineerin more
Media Tip Sheet: Google Buys Spirit Airlines Data to Boost AI Capabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Google Buys Spirit Airlines Data to Boost AI Capabilities
Google LLC won a bankruptcy auction for obtaining business data, software code, and operations records from Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. Google plans to use those assets to improve its artificial intelligence. According to court records, Google's purchase does not include personal data, like Spirit's 97.5 million passenger profiles or more
New Publication Explores Augustine and Modern Idolatry
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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New Publication Explores Augustine and Modern Idolatry
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The Center for Catholic Studies has published Modern Misenchantments: St. Augustine's Wisdom for Challenging the Idols of Consumerism and Nationalism, a 72-page conference proceeding featuring 10 essays developed by participants in Seton Hall University's 28th annual Faculty Summer Seminar.
Drawing on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, the vo more
Pennsylvania Should Welcome Responsible Data Center Investment, Not Treat It as the Enemy, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Should Welcome Responsible Data Center Investment, Not Treat It as the Enemy, Says ITIF
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WASHINGTON-Following Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's executive order imposing new requirements on data center development, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, re more
President Ballard outlines vision for DSU's future at Fall Kickoff Breakfast
MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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President Ballard outlines vision for DSU's future at Fall Kickoff Breakfast
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MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University President Dr. John Ballard challenged faculty and staff to help shape the University's future during the Fall 2026 Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Aug. 17.
The annual event at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse brought the campus community together ahead of the new academic year for updates fr more
Randal C. Picker, renowned legal scholar, 1959-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Randal C. Picker, renowned legal scholar, 1959-2026
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Prof. Randal C. "Randy" Picker, an influential legal scholar and beloved teacher whose ties to the University of Chicago began nearly five decades ago as a College student, died Aug. 15. He was 66.
Picker, AB'80, AM'82, JD'85, was the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law. He joined the UChicago faculty in 1989 and helped shape int more
Razorpay Launches Vulcan, India's First AI Payments Foundation Model, Fueled by NVIDIA and AWS - Re-architecting Payments for a $350 Bn E-Comm Future by 2030
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Razorpay Launches Vulcan, India's First AI Payments Foundation Model, Fueled by NVIDIA and AWS - Re-architecting Payments for a $350 Bn E-Comm Future by 2030
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INDIA, Bangalore: India's digital payments story has been one of growth and innovation - yet a quieter gap remains: a payment that doesn't go through, an OTP that arrives late, a subscription that silently lapses, a card compromise more
Science, Math Students Shine in Research Symposium
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Science, Math Students Shine in Research Symposium
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University students from the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) presented emerging undergraduate and graduate research in Monday's Student Research Symposium. Hosted in the Lamar Johanson Science Building, the symposium spotlighted over 50 student research projects, including potentially groundbreaking work more
UB researcher recognized for work on innovative chatbot
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB researcher recognized for work on innovative chatbot
SnehAI, designed, implemented and evaluated between 2018-2021, preceded generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and ClaudeÂ
By Bert Gambini
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Helen Wang, PhD, a professor of communication in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers an more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Adult Protective Services - Background & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12917) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Adult Protective Services: Background and Funding
Background
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories provide Adult Protective Services (APS) to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults. APS programs serve seniors and adults with disabilities by offeri more
China's One Belt, One Road Initiative - Economic Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11735) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's One Belt, One Road Initiative: Economic Issues
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) in 2013 launched an ambitious and multifaceted foreign economic policy initiative - One Belt, One Road - to more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Pervaze A. Sheikh and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resource more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Litigation and Administration Actions Following the 2020 Record of Decision
After the action agencies issued the 2020 ROD, NWF and the other plaintiffs in existing litigation over Columbia River System operations filed an eighth supplemental co more
Constitutional Authority Statements & Repeal Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13287) by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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Constitutional Authority Statements and Repeal Legislation
To introduce a bill or joint resolution, House Rule XII requires Members of the House to attach a statement identifying the source of Congress's constitutional authority to enact such legislation, known as a Constitutional Au more
ESA Section 7 Consultation & Cooperative Federalism Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impa more
FY2027 NDAA - Active Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12728) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size of the active component of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The active component comprises the full-time more
FY2027 NDAA - Reserve Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12727) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size (i.e., end-strength) of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress a more
MQ-25 Stingray - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12972) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress
Introduction
The U.S. Navy is developing a carrier-based uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 Stingray, if the system is fielded as more
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12352) by health policy analyst Nora Wells:
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Information technology (IT), or the use of devices such as computers to handle electronic data, has existed for decades, but it has only recently become accessible to many Americans in a health care context. The federal government has tasked the Office of more
SBA's Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12726) on Aug. 12, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
In May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new round of funding for the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative (MAGI). The 2026 round expands a program introduced in 2025 and appear more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA; P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two provisions in the Social Security Act: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Pr more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Impact
This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirem more
Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11469) by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case Hencely v. Fluor Corp. This case involves a former servicemember (Winston Tyler Hencely) who sued a military contractor (Fluor) under South Carolina la more
Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12371) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits
Introduction
Since 1994, five sitting presidents of self-governing Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), have undertaken a combined 30 trips abroad that have included transit stops in the United States. U.S. policy has more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Afro-descendants of Latin America - Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11790) by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Afro-descendants of Latin America: Selected Resources
The United Nations (UN) estimates that approximately "200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas." Congress has long demonstrated interest in the status of Afro-descendants abroad through its le more
Federal Rental Assistance & Affordability Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12824) by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability
Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened. About half of U.S. renters are cost-burdened and the lowest-income renters have the highest cost burden more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance - 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12729) by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent:
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Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance: 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF; 54 U.S.C. Chapter 2004), with dedicated funding to address deferred mai more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximit more
Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality & Health Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12730) by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin and environmental policy analyst Omar M. Hammad:
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Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality and Health
Wildland fire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced by burning materials during wildland fire events that temporarily degrades air quality over long distances, creating health concerns and decreas more
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285) by legislative attorney Amin Aminfar:
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court: A Brief Overview
On July 16, 2026, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court of the United States (ATRC) issued its first order since it was established by Congress in 1996. The court's order indicated that the government had, the previous day, filed an application to remove an alien terrorist, the fi more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Policy Considerations for Legislation
Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods more
Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data From Federal Employees Health Benefits Carriers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285).
The white paper is written by legislative attorney Wen W. Shen, health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data from Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Carriers
On December 12, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a notice to more
Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11108) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws
Ratified in 1791, the Second Amendment provides, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." For over two hundred years, the Supreme Court remai more
Social Security Administration's FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49047) on July 28, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation: In Brief" by income security specialist, William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background on SSA ... 1
Overview of the Annual LAE Appropriation ... 1
FY2027 Budget Requests for the Annual LAE ... 2
Commissioner of Social Security ... 2
Presid more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman:
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment more
Child Welfare - Purposes, Federal Programs & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10590) by social policy specialist Emilie Stoltzfus.
Here are excerpts:
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Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding
The Work of Child Welfare Agencies
Children depend on adults - usually their parents - to protect and support them. The broadest mission of public child welfare agencies is to strengthen families so that children can depend on their families to more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1 more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.9601 et seq.) provides the federal framework for the cleanup of contaminated sites for which the federal govern more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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History of Brownfields Appropriations
This section provides a history of annual appropriations for the federal Brownfields program beginning in the early years of the pilot initiative in FY1993 through FY2002 and continuing as a codified program in CERCLA more
Reserve Component Duty Statuses - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49056) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Reserve Components (RCs) of the Armed Forces (the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of per more
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement - Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11308) by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Danielle M. Trachtenberg:
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USMCA: Labor Provisions
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force in 2020 (P.L. 116-113), replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Concerns among some Members of Congress about the protection of worker rights and enforceabi more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
11 U.S. Congress Members Urge NMFS Approval of Expanded Recreational Red Snapper Fishing Pilot Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Mr. Andy Strelcheck
Southeast Regional Office
National Marine Fisheries Service
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Re: Exempted Fishing Permit Applications in the South Atlantic
Position: Support
Dear Mr. Strelcheck,
As leaders of the state legislative sportsmen's caucuses in Florida, more
26 U.S. House Members Urge Department of Interior to Preserve Wilderness Protections Amid Management Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior
1849 C St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Secretary Burgum,
We write to express our concern about the Department of the Interior's recently announced review of its wilderness management policies. We are concerned that this review is designed to generate changes more
2GenPen LLC Supports Modernization of CAMELS Framework With AI and Data Analytics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2GenPen LLC | FFIEC Docket ID OCC-2026-0562
COMMENT OF 2GENPEN LLC
Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (CAMELS)
FFIEC | Docket ID OCC-2026-0562 | August 17, 2026
Submitted by
2GenPen LLC
Re
Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (CAMELS)
Federal Register
91 Fed. Reg. 29128 ( more
4 Environmental Groups Applaud Tiered Approach to Grizzly Bear Protections and Call for Clarification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 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 the Proposed Revisions to the Protective Regulations for Grizzly Bears, RIN 1018-BI14 Property and Environment Research Center, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Boone and Crockett Club, and Wyoming Wildlife Federation August 17, 2026 Dir. Nesvik,
The Property and Environment Research Center, Rocky Mountain Elk Fou more
Abundance Institute & Valar Atomics: NRC Proposed Rule Aims to Establish Disposal Pathways for Greater-Than-Class C Radioactive Waste
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 17, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re:
Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal, 91 Fed. Reg. 40,290 (July 1,
2026), Docket No. NRC-2011-0012, NRC-2015-0003, NRC-2017-0081, RIN
3150-AI92.
The Abundance Institute and Valar Atomics (collectively, Commenters) submit th more
Air Line Pilots Association: FAA Moves Toward Allowing Supersonic Overland Flight Under New Noise Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations, M-30
West Building Ground Floor
Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Subject:
Docket No.: FAA-2026-6935; Notice No.26-07 RIN 2120-AM15
Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight
IN SUPPORT WITH COMMENT
Dear Sir or Mada more
Airports Council International: FAA Urged to Maintain Transparency and Update Cost Thresholds in Airport Improvement Program Handbook
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Airports Council International-North America
1615 L Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 293-8500
August 17, 2026
Mr. William Garrison
Director
Office of Airports Planning and Programming
Federal Aviation Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
(submitted via e-mail to
AIPHandb more
Alzheimer's Advocacy Groups Call for Expanded Research and Support in National Plan to Combat Dementia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Maria-Theresa Okafor, Ph.D., MCG
Designated Federal Officer
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
August 14, 2026
Re: Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Dear Dr. Okaf more
Alzheimer's Policy Working Group Urges Modernization of Medicare Coverage to Improve Alzheimer's Treatment Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Department of Health and Huma more
Alzheon Urges Focus on U.S.-Developed Therapies and Biomarkers in National Alzheimer's Disease Strategy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alzheon Response to HHS RFI - National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheon, Inc. Response to HHS Request for Information: Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Document ID: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298-0001 Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 46791 (July 24, 2026) Comment Due Dat more
American Association of Airport Executives: FAA Calls for Public Comments on Draft Airport Improvement Program Handbook
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
William Garrison
Acting Director
Office of Airport Planning and Programming
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
RE:
Federal Aviation Administration; Request for Public Comment
Notice of Draft FAA Order 5100-38E, Airport Improvement Program Handbook
Docket more
American Chemistry Council: EPA Faces Criticism Over Peer Review Process and Chemical Risk Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically to muneer.alie@epa.gov
July 29, 2026
Ms. Alie Muneer
Science Advisory Committees Branch (7602M)
Regulatory and Information Services Division
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
Re:
Ame more
American Hospital Association Urges FDA to Clarify Regulations on Digital Health and AI Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Michelle Tarver
Director
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Submitted Electronically
RE: FDA-2018-N-1910 Request for Input: Development of 21st Century Cures Act
Section 3060 Required Report
Dear Director Tarver,
more
American Rental Association Urges Recognition of Event Equipment Rental as Distinct Industry in NAICS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1900 19th St., Moline, IL 61265 309.764.2475 | 800.334.2177
ARArental.org
Kevin Gern Vice President, Advocacy
464 E Canal Rd. Hershey, PA 17033-9404 717.512.8525 Kevin.Gern@ARARental.org
August 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
RE: 2027 North American Industry Classifica more
Anthropocene Alliance Opposes EPA Proposal to Limit Public Participation in Minor Source Air Pollution Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
13 August 2026
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Re: 40 CFR Part 51
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212; FRL-9632-03-OAR]
CFR 40 CFR 51
RIN 2060-AV67
Proposed Rule
Anthropocene Alliance
PMB 983872
382 NE 191st Street
Miami, Florida 33179
info@anthropocenealliance.org
anthropocenealliance.org
A2 (Anthropocene Alli more
Arctis Advisory LLC Urge Clarification on Interest Rate Risk Measurement for Long-Duration Assets in Proposed Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
arctisadvisory.com | (508) 972-8523 | info@arctisadvisory.com
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: FFIEC Docket ID OCC-2026-0562, Uniform Finan more
Ariz. Game and Fish Dept. Criticizes USFWS Proposal for Redundant Grizzly Bear Conservation Mechanism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Public Comments Processing
ATTN: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Ms. Hilary Cooley
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3W
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3803
Electronically submitted to:
www.regulations.gov
RE:
Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endange more
Arkstone Medical Solutions: FDA Urged to Differentiate Risks of AI-Enabled Clinical Decision Support Software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FDA-2018-N-1910
RE: Development of 21st Century Cures Act Section 3060 Required Report: Request for Input. FDA-2018-N-1910-0295
August 12, 2026
Comments on Certain Clinical Decision Support: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices for AI-Enabled Tools
Submitted by Arkstone Medical Solutions
To Whom It May Concer more
ASDWA Urges EPA to Strengthen Alignment Between Contaminant Lists and Improve Communication for UCMR 6
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ASDWA 1300 Wilson Boulevard Suite 875 Arlington, VA 22209
703-812-9505 info@asdwa.org www.asdwa.org
August 13, 2026
Ms. Jessica Kramer Assistant Administrator, Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contam more
Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedic Surgeon Gaston Urges CMS to Grant Pass-Through Status for Innovative Nerve Stimulation System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ortho Carolina RECONSTRUCTIVE CENTER FOR LOST LIMBS 1915 Randolph Road, 2nd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28207 | (704) 323-3522 | orthocarolina.com August 16, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
RE: CMS-1850-P; CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule - Comment in Support of Transitional Pass-Through Payment Status for the more
Austin Bank Praises Proposed Revisions to Financial Rating System Emphasizing Risk Focus and Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive, Mailstop E-2035-c
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Re: Docket ID OCC-2026-0562, Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System
Dear Members of the Council:
Austin Bank, Texas N.A. appreciates th more
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Urge Preservation of Wilderness Management Principles in BLM Manual Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.backcountryhunters.org
admin@backcountryhunters.org
725 W Alder St. Suite 11
Missoula, MT 59802
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas
Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340 - Management of more
Bank Policy Institute Supports Revisions to CAMELS Framework to Focus on Material Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive, Mailstop E-2035-c
Arlington, VA 22226
Re:
Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (Docket ID OCC-2026-0562)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Bank Pol more
Battelle Energy Alliance: NRC Proposed Rule for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Receives Support From Idaho Laboratory
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
CCN 261150
Jody Martin
Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
Battelle Energy Alliance Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Proposed Rule: Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal, Docket ID NRC-2011-0012
Dear Mr. Martin:
BEA, the m more
Bergeson & Campbell Senior Toxicologist Holden: EPA Faces Scrutiny Over Study Quality and Uncertainty in Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Oral Comments by the TDCE Consortium's Risk Evaluation Advocacy Group during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Preparatory Meeting for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals Peer Review of Technical Support Documents for the trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Risk Evaluation
July more
Better Markets Urges Agencies to Withdraw CAMELS Framework Revision Due to Lack of Evidence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council L. William Seidman Center Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550 Re:
Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, Docket No. OCC-2026-0562
Dear Executive Secretary:
Better Markets appreciates the opportun more
Biogen Urges Federal Investment in Infrastructure and Policy Reforms to Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: Notice of Request for Information (RFI) to inform a comprehensive update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Submitted Electronically
Secret more
Bristol Myers Squibb Urges Federal Action to Reduce Clinical Trial Burdens and Improve Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
Bristol My more
Calls for Comprehensive DOI Policy Reforms to End Perpetual Wilderness Study Areas and Ensure Consistent, Lawful Land Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 7
August 10, 2026
Frank Schwartz
3239 Highway 71
Cambridge, Idaho 83610
U. S. Department of Interior
BLM-2026-0067
FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575
NPS-2026-0100
Dear Sirs/Madams,
Please see my comments below. Since many of these comments apply to all three DOI elements, I am providing all comments to all more
CHILD Inc. Advocates Urge OMB to Preserve Statutory Requirements in Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CHILD, Inc.
July 9, 22026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AF50)
CHILD Inc. is a Head Start grantee serving children and families in Kent County, Rhode Island. We urge OMB to ensure that any revisions to the Uniform Gui more
China Submits Comments on US Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards for Micromobility Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: Aug.17, 2026
Number of pages: 2+10
Copies: Department for WTO Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of P.R. China
Fax: +86 10 65197726;65128304
E-mail: dingtao@mofcom.gov.cn
Permanent Mission of P.R. of China to WTO
Fax: +41-22-9097688
E-mail: ysroger@sohu.com
From: China WTO/TBT National Notification & Enquiry Cente more
Cleveland Clinic Urges Support for Early Biomarker Research and Workforce Expansion to Improve Alzheimer's Disease Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 4
August 6, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Submitted electronically via: regulations.gov
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease - RFI Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Cleveland Cl more
Coalition of Local Governments Call for Delisting of Grizzly Bears in Greater Yellowstone
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1689 COUNTY ROAD 263
FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933
COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT-UTAH;
AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND
UINTA - WYOMING
August 17, 2026
VIA Regulations.gov
Attn: FWS-R6-ES- more
Cognito Therapeutics Advocates for Inclusive, Technology-Neutral Approach to Expanding Non-Pharmacological Alzheimer's Treatments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298)
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Dr. Okafor,
Cognito Th more
CommunityHealth IT: Federal Health Plan Urged to Prioritize Rural and Community-Based Dementia Care Innovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CommHIT | Kennedey Space Center, FL 32899 | CommHIT.org
HHS Request for Information: Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 . Document ID: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298-0001
Federal Register No.: 2026-15045 . Comment period closes: August 15, 2026
Submitted by: David Willis, MD CMIO, more
Connected Health Initiative: FDA Urged to Preserve Statutory Exclusions and Promote Voluntary Best Practices for Non-device Software Functions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, Maryland 20852
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative, Development of 21st Century Cures Act Section 3060 Required Report; Request for Input (Docket No. FDA-2018-N-1910)
The Connected Health Ini more
Copyright Clearance Center Urges NSF and OMB to Reject Proposed Changes Threatening US Scientific Publishing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
222 Rosewood Drive
Phone
+1.978.750.8400
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
Email
info@copyright.com
Web
copyright.com
August 17, 2026
Mr. Brian Stone
Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director
The National Science Foundation
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Information Collectio more
CVSA Opposes FiveYear Exemption for CCS Transportation to Log ShortDistance Yard Moves as OnDuty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Dockets Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
W58-213, West Building
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE:
Docket No. FMCSA-2026-1387
Hours of Service: CCS Transportation, Inc.; Application for Exemption
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) respectfully sub more
Defenders of Wildlife Urges Clear Regulations and Oversight in Proposed Grizzly Bear 4(d) Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Missoula Office P.O. Box 1858 | Missoula, Montana 59806 | tel 406.728.9436 www.defenders.org
Brian Nesvik Director Public Comments Processing Attn: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB/3W 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Re: Comments on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposal more
Defense Credit Union Council Supports Revisions to CAMELS Rating System for Improved Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jason Stverak Chief Advocacy Officer
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Delivered electronically via:
https://www.regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information Regarding Unifor more
Developmental Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Persistent Organ and Brain Abnormalities, Supports Petition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment in Support of CHD Citizen Petition | Sean Blasko | Page 1
COMMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE CITIZEN PETITION
Docket No. FDA 2026-P-9046
Additional Published Evidence Relevant to Developmental Acetaminophen Exposure
August 14, 2026
I. INTRODUCTION
I respectfully submit this comment in support more
DOE Criticizes NRC Proposed Rule on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Overhaul
WASHINGTON, Aug. 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 Energy
Washington, DC 20585
August 17, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications
Staff
Staff Docket ID NRC-2011-0012
To Whom It May Concern:
The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Environmental Management (EM) appreciates the oppo more
El Dorado Water Agency Urges Removal From Federal Deauthorization List for Water Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
(530) 621-5392 1107 Investment Blvd, Suite 240, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 edcwa@edcgov.us EDWaterAgency.org
A public agency created under the 1959 El Dorado County Water Agency Act. August 17, 2026
Via Electronic Mail
ATTN: Sharon Sartor U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G St., NW Washington, DC 20314
Re: Federal Reg more
Energy Solutions: NRC Proposed Rule on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sparks Industry Feedback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
ES-RA-2026-049
Jody C. Martin
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mail Stop O-16 B33
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings Staff
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2011-0012.
Subject:
Comments on the Proposed Rule, more
Enhancing Federal Alzheimer's Disease Strategy Through Ambitious, Equitable, and Coordinated National Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11, 2026
Filed electronically via Regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the Request for Information (RFI) pertaining more
Environmental Defense Fund Seeks Extension of Pipeline Safety Comment Period Pending Release of Meeting Transcript
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
555 12th St. NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
EDF.org
T 202-387-3500
Finding the ways that work
August 14, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
The Honorable Paul J. Roberti, Administrator
U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washing more
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Urges ATF to Retain Youth Handgun Safety Notices Amid Child Gun Violence Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Re:
Docket No. ATF-2026-0166; RIN 1140-AA87
C more
Extalvo Inc.: DEA Proposal to Reschedule Sleep Drugs Highlights Concerns for Long-Term Benzodiazepine Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EXTALVO, INC.
100 Park Avenue, PH1G . Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
mario.guralnik@extalvo.com . www.extalvo.com
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 2215 more
FAA Calls for Recognition of Advanced Air Mobility and Uncrewed Systems in Airport Improvement Program Eligibility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on Draft FAA Order 5100.38E (AIP Handbook) | Page 1 of 11
Federal Aviation Administration
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-4006, Draft FAA Order 5100.38E (Airport Improvement Program
Handbook)
Comments of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
August 17, 2026
Introduction and Summary
T more
Fasken Land & Minerals, Permian Basin Coalition: NRC Proposal to Relax Radioactive Waste Disposal Regulations Sparks Public and Legal Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fasken Land and Minerals Ltd and The Permian Basin Coalition jointly submit the following comments regarding NRC-2011-0012
August 17, 2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposal amending 10 CFR parts 20, 61, 73 and 150.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposal to implement new regulatory guidelines on the more
Fish and Wildlife Agencies Urge Clarification of State Roles in Wilderness Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The voice of fish and wildlife agencies
1100 First Street, NE, Suite 825
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-838-3474
Fax: 202-350-9869
Email: info@fishwildlife.org
August 13, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Michael P. Michener
Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection
National Park Service
1849 more
Flagstar Bank: Federal Financial Institutions Rating System Reforms Must Be Legally Promulgated as Rules to Ensure Transparency and Due Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center, Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Re: Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System; FFIEC Notice and Request
for Comment; Docket ID OCC-2026-0562
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Flags more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics: BLM Faces Calls for Clarification and Strengthening of Wilderness Study Area Management Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org
August 14, 2026
Submitted via
https://www.regulations.gov
,
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Management of Wilder more
Friends of Animals Oppose Proposed Rule to Reduce Federal Protections for Grizzly Bears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Via: Regulations.Gov
Brian R. Nesvik
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Attention: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Re: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildl more
Friends of Nevada Wilderness: BLM Wilderness Manual Faces Criticism Over Radio Collar Installation Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Friends of Nevada Wilderness, PO Box 9754, Reno, Nevada 89507 Phone (775) 324-7667
Visit our Website at www.NevadaWilderness.org
August 14, 2026
US Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
Comments filed electronically to https://www.regulations more
Friends of Nevada Wilderness: Concerns Raised Over Illegal Vehicle Routes Threatening Nevada Wilderness Study Areas and Habitat Restoration Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Friends of Nevada Wilderness, PO Box 9754, Reno, Nevada 89507 Phone (775) 324-7667
Visit our Website at www.NevadaWilderness.org
August 14, 2026
US Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
Comments filed electronically to https://www.regulations.g more
Harris County Public Health, Pollution Control Services Oppose EPA Proposal to Eliminate Federal Public Participation Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HCPH is the local public health agency for the Harris County, Texas jurisdiction. It provides a wide variety of public health activities and services aimed at improving the health and well-being of the Harris County community.
Leah Barton, MBA, MA
Interim Executive Director 1111 Fannin Street | Houston, Texas 77002 Tel: 8 more
Healthcare Expert Urges CMS to Increase Flexibility and Equity in Shared Medical Appointments Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. CMS-2026-2377
Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Shared Medical Appointments (HCPCS Code GSMAS)
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to establish HCPCS code GSMAS for shared medical appointments (SMAs). I stro more
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America: CMS Urged to Preserve Bundled Maternity Payments to Protect Patients From Cost and Access Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
www.regulations.gov
(Docket ID CMS-2026-2377)
Re: Comment on Maternity Care more
Idaho Attorney General Urges Flexible Grizzly Bear Management and End to Federal Overreach in Proposed 4d Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
The Honorable Brian Nesvik
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Re: Comments on Docket FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Proposed Revision of the Protective Regulations for Grizzly Bear in the Lower-48 States - Revisions to 4d Rule (50 CF more
Idaho Cattle Association Urges Delisting of Grizzly Bears Citing Management Flexibility and Concerns Over Federal Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August, 10th 2026 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov
RE: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186-76185 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revising the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Regarding the Grizzly Bea more
Idaho Farm Bureau Urges Clarification and Strengthening of Federal Grizzly Bear Management Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Idaho Farm Bureau(R) Federation
420 West Washington Street | Suite 110
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 342-2688
To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Re: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 - Supplemental Proposed Revision to the Grizzly Bear 4(d) Rule
From: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) appr more
Idaho Wool Growers Association Calls for Full Delisting of Grizzly Bears Citing Population Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2118 West Airport Way, Boise ID 83705 208-344-2271 August 17, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov
RE: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186-76185 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revising the List of Endanger more
Illinois Credit Union League Praises FFIEC Overhaul of Financial Institution Rating System With Emphasis on Supporting Small Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Filed Via Federal eRulemaking Portal https://www.regulations.gov
Executive Secretary Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council L. William Seidman Center Mailstop: E-2035-c 3501 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22226-3550
RE: Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System Overhaul; FFIEC [Docket ID OCC-2 more
International Council for Derivative Trading Urges Focus on Staffing Competence for 24/7 Trading and Clarifies Perpetual Contract Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR DERIVATIVE TRADING Issuer of the CFOA and CFIA professional designations August 14, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Extension of Standa more
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Urges Clarification and Timely Action on Wilderness Study and Access Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association 2843 East Grand River Ave, #206, East Lansing, MI (517)-339-7788 www.snowmobile.org
August 14, 2026
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)
Comments Regarding Department of the Interior Wilderness Stewardship and Access Policy Review
BLM Manuals 6320, more
Interstate Natural Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute Comment Highlight Support for Data Collection Reforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Ms. Angela Hill U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Comments on "Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities" (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0529)
Dear Ms. Hill:
T more
Joint Commission Supports Dementia Care and Caregiver Resources in National Alzheimer's Disease Strategy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Cynthia Goss Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
[Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298. Submitted electronically via regulations.gov]
D more
Kentucky Resources Council Urges NRC to Withdraw Proposed Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Post Office Box 1070
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602
502-875-2428
hello@kyrc.org
www.kyrc.org
August 17, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington D.C. 20555-0001
Docket ID NRC-2011-0012
submitted electronically
via
https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule "Integrated Low Level Radioactive Wa more
Konvu Inc.: NIST Urged to Structure Vulnerability Preconditions and Enhance Data Transparency in Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Response to NIST Request for Information: Modernizing the National
Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Contents
I. Where we stand
II. The gap
III. What we are asking for
IV. Responses to the RFI questions
V. Who is harmed
VI. Conclusion
Sources
Docket: NIST-2026-0100
Federal Register docume more
Laborie Medical Technologies Urges CMS to Reassign CPT Code 52443 to Higher Payment Category Based on Cost Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 18, 2026
Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Re:
Calendar Year 2027 Proposed Rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospi more
Lawyers for Good Government Criticizes NSF Proposal to Revise Federal Financial Assistance Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aug 17, 2026
Federal eRulemaking Portal
www.regulations.gov
Docket: NSF-2026-OTR
Information Collection 3145-0058
Re: Comments Regarding the National Science Foundation's Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026)
Dear Acting Director Brian Stone:
Lawyers for more
Legal Services Advocacy Project Warns New Policy Sharing Immigration Data Risks Minnesota Families and Violates Privacy Promises
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. John Talieri Senior Official for Privacy Administration for Children and Families 330 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on 09-80-0375 Governing TANF
Submitted via website
Dear Mr. Talieri:
The Legal Services Advocacy Project (LSAP) is writing to provide comments on 09-80-0375 governing TANF. LSAP is more
Lockheed Martin Supports Performance-Based Standards for Supersonic Overland Flight
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Washington, D.C. 20590
In the Matter of
Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight
Proposed Rule ) ) ) ) ) )
Docket No. FAA-2026-6935 RIN 2120-AM15
COMMENTS OF LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
I. INTRODUCTION
Lockheed Martin Corporation ("Lockheed Martin") a more
Main Street Foundation Urges FAA to Replace Supersonic Flight Ban With Evidence-Based Effects Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
M E M O R A N D U M
To:
Hon. Sean Duffy, Secretary of Transportation
Hon. Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
From:
Andrew Langer, President, Main Street Foundation
Date:
May 18, 2026
Re:
Comments on the United States Department of Transportation Federal
Aviation Administrat more
Main Street Foundation: FWS Proposed Tiered Management Framework for Grizzly Bears Sparks Debate Over Private Property Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1.
MEMORANDUM
To: Hon. Doug Burgum, Secretary, US Department of the Interior
Hon. Brian Nesvick, Director, US Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Andrew Langer, President, Main Street Foundation
Date: August 17, 2026
Re: Comments on the Department of the Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of Proposed Rulemaking more
Medibeacon Urges CMS to Clarify APC Classification for New Transdermal GFR Measurement Codes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8/18/2026
Via Electronic Mail
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Attn: CMS-1850-P
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CY 2027 Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems. Comments related to CPT codes 0602T and 0603T
De more
Medical & Business Consultants: CMS Faces Criticism Over Employee-Only Rule for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Comments Regarding Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), Clinical Staff Requirements, and Patient Access
Submitted to:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted by:
Medical & Business Consu more
Medical Technology Advocates Urge HHS to Remove Barriers to Early Alzheimer's Detection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298) Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Request for Information to In more
Montana Livestock Groups Urge Greater State Authority in Grizzly Bear Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
RE: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revising the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Regarding the Grizzly Bear in the Lower-48
States (Docket No.
FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186)
The Montana Public Lands C more
Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties Opposes Federal Expansion of Grizzly Bear DPS and Call for Delisting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc. P.O. Box 468 Lewistown, MT 59457 @fergusmt.gov
Board of Directors
Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Fergus County
Miles Hutton, Secretary Blaine County
Shane Gorder, Vice President Richland County
John Fahlgren Valley County Mark Morse Yellowstone County
August 17 more
Montana Wildlife Federation Urges Strengthening Federal Protections Before Expanding Grizzly Bear Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Comments of the Montana Wildlife Federation on the Revised Proposed Section 4(d) Rule for the Lower-48 Grizzly Bear
The Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) supports the eventual transfer of grizzly bear management to Tribal and state authorities. That support has always been conditional not only on abundan more
Montana Wool Growers Association Urges FWS to Clarify and Expand Management and Incidental Take Exceptions for Threatened Grizzly Bears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Montana Wool Growers Assoc.
Phone: (406) 442-1330
PO Box 1693
stefanie@mtsheep.org
Helena, MT 59624
www.mtsheep.org
Comment Letter to USFWS
ESA - Grizzly Bear Determination
- 1 of 9 -
MWGA
August 17, 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attn: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3 more
National Adult Day Services Association Recognized as Essential Infrastructure in 2026-2035 National Alzheimer's Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Strengthening America's Dementia Care System The Essential Role of Adult Day Services in the 2026-2035 National Alzheimer's Plan Response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Request for Information
Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 91 Fed. Reg. 46791 August 3, 2026
Adult Day Services are not peripheral to deme more
National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans Supports Proposed PBGC Investment Rules for Multiemployer Plans But Calls for Clarification on Investment Grade Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS
815 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone 202-737-5315 Fax 202-737-1308
Michael D. Scott
Executive Director
E-Mail: MScott@nccmp.org
August 17, 2026
Mr. Jack Lund, General Counsel
Legislative and Regulatory Division
Office of the General Counsel
Pens more
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Demand Immediate Access to Draft VA Benefit Forms to Ensure Lawful Public Comment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 18, 2026
Kendra Mccleave
Dorothy Glasgow
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
RE:
OMB Control No. 2900-0747 (Agency Information Collection Activity - Application for Disability Compensation Benefits);
OMB Control No. 2900-0004 (Agency Information Collection Activity more
Natural Resources Defense Council, Clean Air Task Force Call for Extended Public Comment Period on NRC NEPA Regulation Rewrite
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov and via Email The Honorable Ho K. Nieh, Chairman, and Fellow Commissioners U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 cc: Michelle Rome and Andrew Carrera, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (michelle.rome@nrc.gov; andrew.carrera@nrc.gov)
Re: Doc more
NCRC Warns FFIEC Proposal to Deemphasize Management in CAMELS Ratings Risks Community and Financial Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Attn: Executive Secretary
Submitted through Regulations.gov
RE: FFIEC Docket ID OCC-2026-0562 Proposed revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (UF more
Neptune & Co. Advocates for Clarified Disposal Criteria and Site-Specific Regulations for Low-Level Radioactive Waste
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Neptune and Company, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to comment on docket ID NRC-2011-0012, Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste
1. GTCC a. Neptune supports the allowance for GTCC to be disposed in the near surface, when supported by an approved safety case and accompanying performance assessment. This can open disposa more
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Urges BLM to Recognize Livestock Grazing as a Vital Tool for Wilderness Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation
2165 Green Vista Dr., Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431
1-800-992-1106
www.nvfb.org
August 14, 2026
Director Pearce
U.S. Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Docket - BLM-2026-0067
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Ar more
New Mexico Attorney General Criticizes NRC Proposed Rule on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW MEXICO
August 17, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
The Honorable David A. Wright, Chairman
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re:
Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal, 91 Fed. Reg. 40,290 (July 1, 2026)
Docket ID No. NRC-2011-0012; NRC-2015-0003; more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Department of Interior to Retain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via
https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0100-0001
Re: New Mexico Wild's Comme more
Newdigs Consortium Urges System-Level Focus to Accelerate Early Alzheimer's Detection and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Center for Biomedical System Design & NEWDIGS Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies 800 Washington St. Box 63 Boston, MA 02111 NEWDIGS Consortium
Center for Biomedical System Design . Tufts Medical Center
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Doc more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN number
3046-AB37
Dear Mr. Windmiller,
We write to express our opposition to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ("EEOC's") Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM"), "Removal of Reporting Requirements," which proposes to eliminate several reporting requireme more
Optellum Urges CMS to Finalize CY 2027 SaMS Framework and Align Payment With Clinical Value
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Optellum Ltd 5 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, UK, OX2 0DP Optellum Inc TMC Innovation Institute, 2450 Holcombe Blvd, Suite X, Houston, TX US 77021 August 18, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: more
Oregon Cattlemen Support Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Management Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Oregon Cattlemen's Association
1320 Capitol Street NE, Suite #150
Salem, OR 97301
ocapresident@orcattle.com
541-891-2295
Submitted via Federal Register [Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 FXES1111090FEDR-267-FF09E21000] RIN 1018-B114
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Re: Comments in Support of Proposed Revisions t more
Outdoors Industry Urges Clarification of Federal Rules to Support Safe and Sustainable Access in Grizzly Habitat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
America Outdoors Association . P.O. Box 10847, Knoxville, TN 37939 . 1
August 17, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association on the Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Sectio more
Penn State Health Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Cuts to 340B Drug Payments and Accelerated Repayment Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
PO Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: CMS-1850-P, Medicare Program: Hospital OPPS and ASC
Dear Administrator Oz:
Penn State Health has significant concerns with CMS's prop more
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: EPA Urged to Prioritize Non-Animal Methods in Chemical Risk Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30th, 2026
Dr. Alie Muneer
Designated Federal Official (DFO)
US Environmental Protection Agency
Regulatory and Information Services Division
Office of Mission Critical Operations-Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1201 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001
Re: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OP more
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: HHS Urged to Prioritize Human-Based Research Methods to Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease Treatments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15,2026
Re:
HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease; Docket HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
On behalf of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported bynearly onemillion members and supporters worldw more
Printing United Alliance Calls for Clarification and Revision of NAICS 323 Codes to Better Reflect Modern Printing Sector
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comments Filed via www.regulations.gov
August 12, 2026
Economic Classification Policy Committee
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
New Executive Office Building
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE:
Docket ID USBC-2026-0133; Statistical Policy Directive No. 8: more
Property & Environment Research Center Urges Technical Revisions to Proposed Grizzly Bear 4d Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dir. Nesvik,
PERC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Service's proposed 4(d) rule for the grizzly bear and applauds the agency's embrace of the innovative, tiered-approach. Partnering with other conservation groups, we filed a general comment supporting the proposal and recommending modest changes to realize its more
Public Comments Urge Clarification and Protection of Mining and Disabled Access in Wilderness Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NPS docket NPS-2026-0100
I have reviewed NPS Director's Order 41: Wilderness Stewardship, which governs identification, planning, stewardship and administration of NPS wilderness. I offer the following recommendations about possible updates and clarifications.
My focus is on mining claims and disabled recreationists' abi more
Public Lands Council Urge Federal Agency to Streamline Grizzly Bear Management and Accelerate Delisting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Hilary Cooley
Grizzy Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
MS:PRB (JAO/3W)
Falls Church, VA 22041
REGARDING: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 -
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Grizzly
Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife With more
Quiet Use Coalition Urges Preservation of Wilderness Management Policies to Protect Natural Soundscapes and Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Quiet Use Coalition (QUC) is strongly opposed to any potential weakening, rescinding or elimination of management for designated Bureau of Land Management (BLM) designated Wilderness Areas, wilderness study areas and lands identified as having wilderness characteristics as a result of current wilderness policy reviews. more
Samaritan Medical Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Reimbursement Cuts and Accelerated Recoupment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
830 Washington Street | Watertown, NY 13601 | p: 315-785-4000 |
samaritanhealth.com
August 13, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulator more
Save the Yellowstone Grizzly: USFWS Proposed 4(d) Rule for Threatened Grizzly Bears Faces Criticism Over Management Flexibility and Habitat Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ferguson & Coppes PLLC Office: 425 E. Spruce Street, Missoula Mail: P.O. Box 8359 Missoula, MT 59807 Phone: 406.532.2664; Fax: 406.532.2663 Email: emily@montanawaterlaw.com Website: www.montanawaterlaw.com
August 17, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov (Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Brian R. Nesvick U. more
Sportsmen's Alliance Praises Proposed Changes to Grizzly Bear Protections to Support Recovery and State Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sportsmen's Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
sportsmensalliance.org
1
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 17 August, 2026
C/O Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator 5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Re: Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation's Comments on FWS' Request for Comments on R more
Survivors for Solutions & Access for All Calls for Medicare Coverage of Blood Tests and Treatments to Improve Early Detection and Access for Alzheimer's Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 12, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on updates to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. As an organization committed to prioritizing access to the fr more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 1st Ave | Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-452-8251 ext. firstname.lastname@tananachiefs.org
8/14/2026
Nick Kaczor
National Wilderness Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Submitted via regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575 - Comments on Proposed Revisions to Service Manual Part 610, Wilderness S more
TauriPay Public Benefit Corp.: Regulators and Industry Stakeholders Clash Over Digital Identity Standards for Stablecoin Issuers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 18, 2026
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Credit Union Administration
Re: Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Customer Identification Program
91 Fed. Reg. 37234 (June 22 more
Tennessee Environment & Conservation Dept. Urges NRC to Clarify and Modernize Regulations on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Division of Radiological Health Davy Crockett Tower, 9th Floor 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, Tennessee 37243 Telephone: (615) 532-0364 Fax: (615) 250-9861
August 14, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket IDs NRC-2011- more
Texas Capital Bank Praises FFIEC's Revisions to CAMELS Framework to Focus on Material Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Executive Secretary
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
3501 Fairfax Drive, Mailstop E-2035-c
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
RE: FFIEC Proposed Changes to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (Docket ID OCC-2026-0562)
Dear FFIEC and member agencies:
Texa more
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Urges Greater State Role and Clarification in NRC Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Brooke T. Paup, Chairwoman
Catarina R. Gonzales, Commissioner
Tonya R. Miller, Commissioner
Kelly Keel, Executive Director
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
512-239-1000
tceq.texas.gov
How is our customer service? tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey
printed on recycl more
Three Points Ecotox Consulting: Environmental Hazard Assessment for 1,2-Dichloropropane Should Consider Data Indicating Low Environmental Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DRAFT
Oral Comments for SACC - 1,2 Dichloropropane
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Mark Cafarella and I'm a Principal Scientist with Three Points Ecotox Consulting, LLC. I am speaking to you today on behalf of the American Chemistry Council 1,2-dichloropropane (PDC) TSCA Consortium. I understand t more
Tolion Health: Prioritize Risk Reduction as Central Goal in 2026-2035 National Plan to Combat Alzheimer's
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Tolion Health, Inc. on the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
Tolion Health, Inc.
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, 91 FR 46791 (July 24, 2026)
Submitted by: Toli more
Trappers Urge Removal of Service Approval Requirements for Regulated Trapping Exceptions in Grizzly Bear Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
The National Trappers Association and the Idaho Trappers Association (collectively the "Trappers") submit this comment to the Service's proposed 4(d) rule for the grizzly bear. Our organizations represent professional and recreational trappers with decades of field experience, training, and education in law more
U.S. Custom Harvesters: EPA Proposal on SCR Regulations Sparks Support for Equipment Reliability and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc.
PO Box 97 Sylvia, KS 67581
Phone: 620.200.1381 office@uschi.com
President Vice President Advisor Treasurer Secretary Board Members
Raph Jolliffe Mychal Neumiller Paul Paplow Seth Buxcel Rodney Wolgemuth Aubree Thouvenel Taff Hughes
Ryan Graham
LEGAL/51666201v1
August 17, 2026
more
US Aviation Industry Responds to FAA Proposal for Supersonic Overland Flight Regulations Emphasizing Sonic Boom Thresholds and Operational Challenges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Certification, Safety & Regulatory Affairs 500 Gulfstream Road Savannah, GA 31408 USA CSRARegulatoryAffairs@gulfstream.com Page 1 of 2 August 17, 2026 In Reply, Reference Letter No.: G-CSRA-26-101272 Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140 West Building Ground more
USPTO Faces Challenges in Balancing Confidentiality and Enforcement in Proposed Identity Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on Proposed Identity Disclosure Rule for Ex Parte Reexamination Docket No. PTO-P-2025-0545
Introduction
These comments are submitted in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the requirement to identify all real parties in interest to a third-party request for an ex parte reexamination.
While th more
Utah Community Groups Warn Against Weakening Radioactive Waste Disposal Regulations Amid Expansion of Nuclear Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HEAL Utah 824 S 400 W, Suite B111 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket NRC-2011-0012
August 17, 2026
Re: Docket NRC-2011-0012: Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah (HEAL Utah) and Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) appreciates the oppo more
Utah Urges NRC to Recognize State Authority and Cooperative Federalism in Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Administration Attn: Secretary Mail Stop TWFN-7-A60M United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Sent via Email Only: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NRC-2011-0012-0205
RE: Comments on the Proposed Rule, "Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal" (10 CFR Parts 20, 61, 73, a more
Veteran Benefit Desk Urges VA to Simplify DIC and Survivors Pension Application Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Veteran Benefit Desk
VETERAN FOUNDED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE | veteranbenefitdesk.com
Re: Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for DIC, Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits
OMB Control No. 2900-0004
91 FR 38478, June 25, 2026
FR Doc. 2026-12833
To the Department of Veterans Affairs:
The Veteran more
Washington Farm Bureau Urges US Fish and Wildlife Service to Withdraw Grizzly Bear Listing Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
360-357-9975
www.wsfb.com
975 Carpenter Rd NE. Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98516
August 17, 2026
Hilary Cooley
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
MS:PRB (JAO/3W)
Falls Church, VA 22041
Re: Docket FW-R6-ES-2024-0186
Dear Ms. Cooley:
Washington Farm Bureau (WFB more
Washington Farm Bureau Urges US Fish and Wildlife Service to Withdraw Grizzly Bear Listing Proposal Over State Sovereignty and Management Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
360-357-9975
www.wsfb.com
975 Carpenter Rd NE. Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98516
August 17, 2026
Hilary Cooley
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
MS:PRB (JAO/3W)
Falls Church, VA 22041
Re: Docket FW-R6-ES-2024-0186
Dear Ms. Cooley:
Washington Farm Bureau (WFB more
Wisconsin Bankers Association Urges Clarification and Tailoring in Proposed CAMELS Rating System Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY
Executive Secretary,
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council,
L. William Seidman Center,
Mailstop: E-2035-c,
3501 Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
Re: Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System;
Docket ID OCC-2026-0562
To Whom It May Concern:
The more
Woodland Park Zoo Urges Caution Over Proposed Changes to Grizzly Bear Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
US Fish & Wildlife Service
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Director Nesvik,
On behalf of Woodland Park Zoo (WPZ) in Seattle, we appreciate this opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to protective regulations for grizzly bears under section 4(d) of the E more
Wyoming County Commissioners Association Urges Delisting of Recovered Greater Yellowstone Grizzly
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attn: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
RE: Supplemental Comments on Proposed Revision of the Protective Regulations Under Section 4(d) for the Grizzly Bear; Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Dear Direc more
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Urges State-Led Management and Clarifications in Grizzly Bear Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Strengthening Wyoming agriculture, enhancing Wyoming's communities
August 17, 2026
Hilary Cooley
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
Falls Church, VA 22041
RE: Proposed Revisions of the Protective Regulations Under Section 4(d). (Docket ID No. FWS more
Wyoming Wilderness Association Urges Department of Interior to Maintain Existing Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Manual 6320 91 FR 35996, Management of BLM WSAs Manual 6330 91 FR 35997 6.15.26, Management Designated Wilderness Areas Manual 6340 91 FR 35995 6.1 more
Wyoming Wilderness Association Urges Maintains of Existing Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Manual 6320 91 FR 35996,
Management of BLM WSAs Manual 6330 91 FR 35997 6.15.26, Management Designated
Wilderness Areas Manual 6340 91 more
Yellowstone to Uintas Connection Urges Stronger Federal Protections for Threatened Grizzly Bears Amid Management Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Re: Comment on Proposed Section 4(d) for Threatened Grizzly Bear
Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
From:
Dr. John Carter
Yellowstone to Uintas Connection
PO Box 464
Bondurant, Wyoming 82922
Jcoyote23@gmail.com
The Yellowstone to Uintas Connection is a 501c3 org more
Zeno Power Systems: NRC Proposed Disposal Framework Enhances Risk-Informed Management of Radioactive Waste But Omits Short-Lived Radionuclide Pathways
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Zeno Power Systems, Inc. 709 G St. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 info@zenopower.com
Copyright (c) 2026 Zeno Power Systems, Inc. Page 1 of 7
To: Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Docket ID: NRC-2011-0012 August 17, 20 more
ACI-NA Urges FAA to Consider Airport Noise Impacts and Community Concerns in Supersonic Overland Flight Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 ACI-NA comments
August 17, 2026
Filed electronically through www.regulations.gov
Sterling Wiggins
Office of Environment and Energy
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
RE: Docket Number, FAA-2026-6935
Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
On more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 2600
aia-aerospace.org
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 2600
aia-aerospace.org
August 17, 2026
Submitted via regulations.gov Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room W12-140, West Bldg. Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590 Enabling Supersonic Overland Fl more
Air Force Lt. Col. Miller (Ret.) Says NRC Proposed Rule Replacing ALARA With Threshold-Based Dose Management Sparks Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15, 2026
Jody Martin, Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-1140, Document ID NRC-2025-1140-0001; RIN 3150-AL47, "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework"
Dear Secret more
Airlines for America Proposes Streamlined Updates for Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Plans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Nalee d. Romero
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20591
Submitted via: www.regulations.gov
Re: A4A Comments to FAA Information Collection Activity-Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Plan (Docket No. FAA-2026-4951; OMB Control No. 2120-0789)
Dear Ms. R more
Alaska Requests Exclusion From National Park Service Wilderness Stewardship Policy Over ANILCA Conflicts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430 Anchorage, AK 99501-3561 Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
National Park Service
Attention: Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director
Submitted online at regulations.gov
Re: National Park Service Level 2 W more
Alaska Requests US Fish and Wildlife Service to Incorporate ANILCA Protections in Climbing Guidance for Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Cynthia Martinez, Chief
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618
Policy and Regulations Branch
5275 Leesburg more
Alaska Seeks Exemption From BLM Wilderness Characteristics Manual to Protect Statutory Land Use Balances
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Division of National Conservation Lands
1849 C St. N more
Alaska Urges National Park Service to Align Wilderness Climbing Guidance and Stewardship Policies With ANILCA Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Natural Resources
OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501-3561
Main: 907.269-8690
August 14, 2026
National Park Service
Attention: Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director
Submitted online at regulations.gov
Re: EXPLORE Act Mandated more
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Supports CMS Policy on Cell and Gene Therapy Payment Exclusions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
20 F Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20001 www.alliancerm.org info@alliancerm.org @alliancerm @Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
August 17, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244 more
AlzInColor Urges Federal Action to Improve Brain Health and Address Disparities in Alzheimer's Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AlzInColor.com
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Maria-Theresa Okafor, PhD, MCG
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging
Of more
American Alliance for Biomanufacturing Urges Updates to NAICS to Reflect Growing U.S. Bioeconomy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 12, 2026
Charles Rhodes
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20503
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket ID USBC-2026-0133 -- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- Updates for 2027.
Dear Mr. Rhodes,
more
American Chemistry Council Raises Concerns Over EPA Draft Assessments of Chlorine Byproduct Chemicals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted electronically to muneer.alie@epa.gov
July 21, 2026
Ms. Alie Muneer
Science Advisory Committees Branch (7602M)
Regulatory and Information Services Division
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
more
American Nuclear Society Urges NRC to Modernize Radioactive Waste Disposal Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Jody C. Martin
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Subject:
American Nuclear Society Comments on Proposed Rule, "Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal" [Docket ID NRC-2011-0012]
Reference:
more
American Society of Naturalists Urges NSF to Postpone Implementation of New Guidance Over Open Access and International Collaboration Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 16, 2026
American Society of Naturalists
President: Becky Fuller
National Science Foundation
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
To the National Science Foundation:
The American Society of Naturalists (ASN) submits these comments in response to the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Fin more
Animal Welfare Groups Oppose Federal Rollback of Grizzly Bear Protections Amid Concerns Over State Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) Opposing the Proposed Revisions to the Grizzly Bear 4(d) Rule Re: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Proposed Rule, 50 CFR Part 17, Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Animal Wellness Action ("AWA") and the Center for a Humane Economy ("CHE") respec more
Arizona Farm Bureau Advocates for Grazing Access and Flexible Management in BLM Wilderness Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation 325 S. Higley Rd, Suite 210
Gilbert, AZ 85296
August 14, 2026 The Honorable Steve Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC
Re: Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0068: BLM Manual 6320; BLM-2026-0069: BLM Manual 6330; BLM-2026-0067: BLM Man more
Arkansas Climbers Coalition Urges National Park Service to Improve Policy on Fixed Anchors and Route Development in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Arkansas Climbers Coalition
204 N. Walnut St. | Harrison, AR 72601 | vicepresident@arkansasclimbers.org
Friday, August 14, 2026
National Park Service, Wilderness Stewardship Division
Submitted via regulations.gov, Docket No. NPS-2026-0101
Re: Comments on Draft NPS Director's Order 41, Section 7.2 - Climbing, more
Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance Calls for Comprehensive Noise and Vibration Monitoring in FAA's Supersonic Overland Flight Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance | Supersonic Overland Flight Comments
1
Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight
Filed electronically via Regulations.gov
Docket No. FAA-2026-6935
The Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on t more
BlueRibbon Coalition Urges National Park Service to Restore Access and Reform Wilderness Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ben Burr, Executive Director
August 14, 2026
BlueRibbon Coalition
800 W Main St Suite 1460
Boise, ID 83702
Michael Michener, Deputy Associate Director
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Deputy Associate Director Michener,
BlueRibbon Coalition (BR more
BlueRibbon Coalition Urges National Park Service to Revise Wilderness Policy and Preserve Recreational Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ben Burr, Executive Director
August 14, 2026
BlueRibbon Coalition
800 W Main St Suite 1460
Boise, ID 83702
Michael Michener, Deputy Associate Director
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Deputy Associate Director Michener,
BlueRibbon Coalition (BR more
BlueRibbon Coalition Urges Revisions to Fish and Wildlife Service Wilderness Policies to Protect Access and Recreation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ben Burr, Executive Director
August 14, 2026
BlueRibbon Coalition
800 W Main St Suite 1460
Boise, ID 83702
Public Comments Processing
Attn: Docket Nos. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575 and FWS-2026-11970
Policy and Regulations Branch
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 2 more
Boeing Supports ITAR Part 130 Reporting Changes to Reduce Burden and Improve Accuracy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Boeing Company
929 Long Bridge Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
Page 1 of 3
August 12, 2026
Mr. Rob Hart
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy
Department of State
Washington DC 20520
Subject: RIN 1400-AF94, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Part 130 Cha more
Boom Supersonic Urges FAA to Repeal Overland Supersonic Flight Ban and Finalize Noise-Based Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-6935; Notice No. 26-07 - Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight Comments of Boom Supersonic
I. We urge the FAA to repeal the civil supersonic flight overland ban and issue a Final Rule without delay.
For 50 years, progress in flight was held back by a regulation that limited speed rather than object more
Boulder Climbing Community Supports Balanced NPS Wilderness Climbing Guidance With Streamlined Anchor Replacement Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments Regarding National Park Service Wilderness Climbing Guidance
We are the Boulder Climbing Community (BCC), which promotes stewardship and responsible climbing, focusing on the Front Range of Colorado. Representing a network of thousands of members and followers, we have a keen interest in the National Park Service more
Breakthrough Institute: NRC Proposed Rule on Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sparks Industry and Regulatory Debate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Subject: Breakthrough Institute Comment on Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal [Docket ID NRC-2011-0012].
The Breakthrough Institute (BTI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposed rule, integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal (Docket I more
California Department Criticizes FFIEC's Proposed Revisions to CAMELS Rating System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
GOVERNOR
Gavin Newsom
.
COMMISSIONER
KC Mohseni
651 Bannon Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95811
(866) 275-2677 | TTY (916) 325-5430
dfpi.ca.gov
SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL
Michelle W. Bowman
Vice Chair for Supervision
F more
California Mountain Biking Coalition Advocates for Boundary Flexibility in National Park Wilderness Recommendations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Michael Anzalone
Executive Director
California Mountain Biking Coalition
PO Box 550709
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155
NPS Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review - Director's Order #41
Docket No. NPS-2026-0100
Submit via regulations.gov, Docket NPS-2026-0100
To: Michael Michener
National Pa more
California Mountain Biking Coalition Advocates for Protection of Wilderness Characteristics and Recognition of Mountain Biking in BLM Land Use Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Michael Anzalone
Executive Director
California Mountain Biking Coalition
PO Box 550709
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155
BLM Manual 6320 - Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process
Docket No. BLM-2026-0068
Submit via regulations.gov, Docket BLM-2026-0068
Sean Ma more
California Mountain Biking Coalition Urges BLM to Allow Site Specific Management of Mountain Bike Use in Wilderness Study Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Michael Anzalone
Executive Director
California Mountain Biking Coalition
PO Box 550709
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155
BLM Manual 6330 - Management of BLM Wilderness Study Areas
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
Submit via regulations.gov, Docket BLM-2026-0069
To: Sean MacDougall
BLM Division of National Conserv more
Campaign to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease: Synthesis of Prevention and Infrastructure Strategies for the 2035 National Alzheimer Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment re: Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer - NAPA 2035 / Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Submitted by: Zaven S. Khachaturian, PhD, Campaign to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease (PAD 20/20), on behalf of the Brain Watch Coalition
Date: August 15, 2026
Public Comment re: Update to the National Plan to Address more
Capstone Community Action Agency Warns New Federal Grant Rules Threaten Local Programs and Employment in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 - Proposed Rule, "Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance"
To Whom It May Concern:
Capstone Community Action is a Community Action Agency serving the central Vermont region of Washington, Orange and Lamoill more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Director and Staff of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget: I write on behalf of ChangeLab Solutions in strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OM more
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Urge OMB to Address Consultation and Trust Concerns in Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Reggie Wassana _ toESNE and AR/ 1p Hershel Gorham ,, Governor cr TRIBES -1400 July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assis more
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas Calls for Alaska-Specific Modifications to National Park Service Wilderness Stewardship Order to Protect ANILCA Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE STATE
Of ALASKA
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
July 29, 2026
Michael P. Michener Deputy Associate Director Visitor and Resource Protection National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov
Dear Mr. Michener,
Th more
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas Urges BLM to Incorporate ANILCA Section 1320 in Wilderness Land Use Manual
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ALASKA
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
August 4, 2026
Carla Bock
Department of Interior Assistant Director National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships U.S. Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically to: https:// more
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas Urges BLM to Recognize ANILCA in Wilderness Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE STATE
Of ALASKA
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
August 6, 2026
Carla Bock
Department of Interior Assistant Director National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships U.S. Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronicall more
City of Bremerton Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Legal and Administrative Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
pommmor i irrnirrirrnrrarrrimprrrr) Office of the Mayor 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337-1873 Telephone: 360-473-5266 Greg. wheeler@ci. brem erton. wa. us Greg Wheeler, Mayor July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Attention: Docket OMB-2026-0034 Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Dear Office more
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Impacting Nonprofit Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
To Whom it May Concern:
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) is a 501(c)3, National Standards-Certified philanthropic organization dedicated to building a thriving and equitable region through strategic giving. Since 1980, CFSA has connected donors with critical local causes, serving as a vital l more
Environmental Defense Fund Seeks Extension for Pipeline Advisory Committee Comment Period Due to Delayed Meeting Transcript Availability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
555 12th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 EDF.org
T 202-387-3500
Finding the ways that work
August 14, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
The Honorable Paul J. Roberti, Administrator U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 205 more
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Mississippi Urges OMB To Avoid Duplicative Compliance In Federal Award Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Farmers & Merchants Bank
OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President
Re: Comments of Farmers & Merchants Bank Regarding more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics: Recommendation to Add Conservation Potential Factor to BLM Manual for Balanced Wilderness Land Use Planning
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org
August 14, 2026
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2026-0068
Director (630) Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Considering Lands with W more
Friends of Animals: Protecting Wilderness Areas and Management Manuals Critical for Biodiversity Conservation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 14, 2026
Via regulations.gov
Sean MacDougall
BLM Division of National Conservation Lands
Blm_HQ_410_wilderness@blm.gov
970-256-4934
Re: Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process (BLM-2026-0068); Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, Manag more
Gerontological Society Urges Strengthening Research, Care, and Public Health Infrastructure in Updated National Alzheimer's Disease Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 15, 2026
Maria-Theresa Okafor, Ph.D., MCG
Oce of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease Docket ID: HHS-ASPE-20 more
Ginkgo Bioworks Urges Reconsideration of Bioeconomy Classification in 2027 NAICS Updates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 12, 2026
Charles Rhodes
Office of Management and Budget
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-3099
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) - Updates for 2027; Docket ID (USBC-2026-0133); ECPC recom more
Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Weakening Grizzly Bear Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
director@fws.gov
Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Montana, #356 Corbin
Missoula, MT 59812
hilary_cooley@fws.gov
Submitted through Federal eRule more
GloBIS Urges Externally Supported Research Model to Address Concerns Over Increased Export Service Fees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GloBIS Comment on Revisions to User Fees for Export and Investment Promotion Services/Events
Global Business Information Services, Inc. (GloBIS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the International Trade Administration's revised user fees for export and investment promotion services.
GloBIS is a U.S. small busine more
Habitat Research President Glennemeier Warns Proposed OMB Funding Rules Threaten Integrity Of Federal Research Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
I hereby submit comments on Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 regarding proposed changes to the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance located in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
As a scientist who has worked for 25 years in the field of restoration ecology, and I am strongly opposed to the proposed changes more
Halifax River Audubon: FAA Proposal to Waive Environmental Protections Threatens Florida Wildlife and Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-8614: Proposing to Waive Environmental Protections for Commercial Space Licensing
Our chapter is over 100 years old. We have long been in the forefront of advocacy for a clean, safe environment. We know that it's ess more
Housing For Communities Development Director Urges Flexibility in OMB Rules to Support Affordable Housing in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed revisions to the OMB Uniform Guidance governing Federal Financial Assistance.
My name is Bailey Koewing, and I serve as Development more
Humane World for Animals, Humane World Action Fund Urge Reversal of Proposed Rule Relaxing Protections for Endangered Grizzly Bears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund
1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037
humaneworld.org humaneaction.org
August 17, 2026
Hilary Cooley, Ph.D.
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
hilary_cooley@fws.gov
Public Commen more
ICBA Warns OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Could Hinder Community Bank CDFIs and Increase Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Andrew Reisig and Joel Savary
Office of Federal Financial Management
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (May 29, 2026); Docket No. OMB-2026-0034, RIN 1505-AC92
Mr. Reisig and Mr. Savary:
The Inde more
Idaho Conservation League Urges FWS to Withdraw Proposed Revision of Grizzly Bear Protections Over Concerns About Habitat Connectivity and Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 16, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
director@fws.gov
Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service University of Montana
#356 Corbin
Missoula, MT 59812
hilary_cooley@fws.gov
Submitted through Federal eRulem more
Idaho Urges Flexible Management and Science-Based Revisions to Lower-48 Grizzly Bear 4d Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
State of Idaho Agency Comments on July 2026 Proposed Revisions to Lower-48 Grizzly Bear 4d Rule -- Page 1 BRAD LITTLE Governor 304 N. 8th Street Ste. 149 P.O. Box 25 Boise ID 83702 Boise ID 83712 August 17, 2026 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Via Electronic Comment Portal
Re: Docket FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 State of Idaho Agenc more
Independent Community Bankers Urges FFIEC to Clarify and Tailor CAMELS Rating Revisions to Protect Community Banks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
L. William Seidman Center
Mailstop: E-2035-c
3501 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22226-3550
RE:
FFIEC revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (Docket ID OCC-2026-0562)
To Whom It May Concern,
The Independent Community Ban more
ISAC Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Harm Scientific Collaboration Innovation and U S Global Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) on the Office of Management and Budget's Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Submitted by:
International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC)
The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) appreciates the o more
Jefferson Bank Urges OMB To Exempt Community Banks From Duplicative Federal Award Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OMB Docket No. OMB-2026-0034
Comments Regarding Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
Re: Comments of The Jefferson Bank Regarding OMB Docket No. OMB-2026- more
Kaltag Tribe Urges OMB to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Reduce Compliance Burdens in Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Kaltag Tribal Council 12 E St./ P.O. Box 12 Kaltag, AK 99748 _J i Phone # (907)534-2224 KALTAG Fax # (907)534-2299 BE_. kaltagtribeCchotmail.com
July 9, 2026 Office of Management & Budget Office of Federal Financial Management Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AB18)
Dear Director:
The Kaltag Tribe more
Kansas City Allergy & Asthma Associates Urges CMS to Update Medicare Dose Definition and Increase MUE Cap for Allergy Immunotherapy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Derrick Ward, MD
Kansas City Allergy & Asthma Associates, P.A.
8675 College Blvd, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66210
dward@kcallergy.com
(913) 491-5501
August 8, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-80 more
Kindness Over Muscular Dystrophy Urges CMS to Adjust Medicaid Work Requirements for Progressive Neuromuscular Diseases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Statement from Kindness Over Muscular Dystrophy
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC), Docket No. CMS-2026-2047
Kindness Over Muscular Dystrophy (KOMD) joins the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community in urging CMS to build meaningful balance and accommodation into more
Lynchburg Housing Authority Opposes OMB Proposal That Threatens Federal Grant Stability and Affordable Housing Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Hello,
The issues the Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority of Lynchburg, VA have with the proposed rule are as follows:
Federal law makes clear that the executive branch does not have the authority to add across-the-board terms and conditions to federal grants beyond those that Congress has authorized. With thi more
Materials Research Society Warns Proposed NSF Funding Rules Could Hamper U S Innovation and Increase Administrative Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Brian Stone
Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director
National Science Foundation
Randolph Building
401 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
August 17, 2026
Dear Mr. Stone:
On behalf of the members of the Materials Research Society (MRS) and the broader innovation enterprise, I write today to s more
National Academy of Neuropsychology Urges HHS to Prioritize Early Detection and Equitable Access in Alzheimer's Disease Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
2679 W Main St, Suite 300-254
Littleton, CO 80120
PH: 303-691-3694
FX: 303-691-5983
August 14, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Docket No. HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Re: HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease
On behalf of the National more
National Center for Health Research: HHS Seeks Public Input to Improve Research and Care Strategies for Alzheimer's Disease
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Center for Health Research HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Department of Health and Human Services Docket (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298) Re: Docket (HHS-ASPE-2026-0298) "HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease" August 14, 2026
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the update to the more
National Heritage Areas Express Concerns Over OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Grant Administration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alliance of National Heritage Areas
Comments on OMB Proposed Rule Revising Federal Grant Administration and Uniform Guidance (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)
July 13, 2026
About the Alliance of National Heritage Areas
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget's proposed Regulation for more
National Nurses United Warns FDA About Patient Safety Risks From Unregulated AI and Non-Device Software in Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Docket No. FDA-2018-N-1910
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
RE: Docket No. FDA-2018-N-1910, FDA Requests Input on Certain Non-Device Software Functions and Impacts to Patient Safety
Dear U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
On behalf of more than 225,000 more
National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia Practices Urges Explicit Inclusion of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in National Alzheimer's Strategy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NTG | Response to HHS National Plan RFI
Page 1
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ensuring That Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Are Included in the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease Through 2035
Response to HHS Request for Information, Docket HHS-ASPE-2026-0298
Submitted by:
National Task Group on Intellectual Disabiliti more
New Mexico Agencies Provides Detailed Recommendations on BLM Wilderness Management Manuals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
14 August 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
RE: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics (A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222), Management of Wilderness Study Areas (A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222 more
New Mexico State Agencies Recommend Enhanced Wildlife and Plant Protections in Proposed BLM Wilderness Management Manual Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
14 August 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240
RE: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics (A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222), Management of Wilderness Study Areas (A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-12522 more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0067-0001
Re: New Mexico Wild's Comm more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Department of Interior to Retain Existing BLM Wilderness Study Area Management Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0069-0001
Re: New Mexico Wild's Comm more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Retention of Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies to Protect Wildlife and Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wilderness | Wildlife | Water
PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org
1
August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575-0001
Re: New Me more
Northway Village Urges OMB to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Reduce Compliance Burdens in Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Northway village Council PO Box 516 Northway, AK 99764 (907) 778-2311 nvcta@aptalaska.net
www.northwayvillagecouncil.org
July 9, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AB18)
Dear Director:
Northway Village respectfully submits more
NPS Draft Wilderness Climbing Guidance Faces Criticism Over Statutory Conflicts and Environmental Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION (REGULATIONS.GOV)
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 2460
Washington, DC 20240
Attention:
Deputy Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection / Wilderness Stewardship Division
Re: Administrative Comment, more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Urges Clearer NRC Rules for Greater Than Class C Radioactive Waste Disposal and State Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 17th, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Public Comment on NRC's Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal (RIN 3150-AI92)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan "think-and-do" more
OMB Proposed Grant Revisions Criticized for Politicizing Scientific Funding and Undermining Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed revisions are introduced under the guise of improving transparency, accountability, and oversight for use of Federal
funds as well as reducing recipient burden. However, these changes are predicated on an argument that cannot be validated with the citations included. For i more
Partnership for the National Trails System Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Regulation Threatening Local Control and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via electronic mail July 9, 2026
Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20503
IN RE: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Misters Reisig and Savary,
Partnership for the National Trails System writes to more
PCTA Urges Preservation of Current Wilderness Management Policies Amid Proposed BLM Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 155 Sacramento, CA 95833 916-285-1846 (Main Office) www.pcta.org August 10, 2026
To: Acting Assistant Director, National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships, Carla M. Bock
U.S. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management
This letter sub more
PETA Urges HHS to Prioritize Human-Based Research Over Animal Models in Alzheimer's Disease Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Submitted via Regulations.gov
HHS Request for Comment on the Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease
Docket ID: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298-0001
Dear HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.:
We write on behalf of S more
Project PAUSE: HHS Urged to Reform Antipsychotic Policies to Improve Alzheimer's Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Filed Electronically Via Regulations.gov
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re: HHS Request for Information (RFI): Update to the National Plan To Address Alzheimer's more
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Oppose ATF Proposal to Expand Third Party Firearm Purchase Exemptions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
By electronic submission to www.regulations.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Office of Regulatory Affairs; Enforcement Programs and Services
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence submits these comments on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: OMB Proposed Rule Would Turn Federal Grantmaking Into Politicized Process Threatening Scientific Independence and Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Office of Management and Budget
MBX.OMB.Grants@OMB.eop.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Docket OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) strongly opposes The Office of Management and Budget proposed regulation to revise the Unif more
Public Lands Council Urges Reforms to Wilderness Management and Grazing Policies on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Nick Kaczor
National Wilderness Coordinator
Branch of Wildlife Services
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
RE: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575; Wilderness Administration and Resource Stewardship; Request for Information
Dear Mr. Kaczor:
The Public Land more
Quiet Use Coalition Opposes Weakening Wilderness Management Policies in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Quiet Use Coalition (QUC) is strongly opposed to any potential weakening, rescinding or elimination of management for Department of the Interior (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) designated Wilderness Areas as a result of current wilderness policy reviews.
These comments pertain to:
NPS-2026-0100 Wilderness Steward more
Rogers County Urges Streamlined Federal Grant Rules to Boost Local Infrastructure and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ron Burrows Commissioner Rogers County District 3 Courthouse Office: 200 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore, Oklahoma 74017 (918) 923 4798 District 3 Office: 2425 S. Warehouse Rd., Claremore, Oklahoma 74019 (918) 341 2380 www.rogerscounty.org district3@rogerscounty.org
July 8, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Fed more
Ruby Valley Strategic Alliance Raises Concerns Over Lack of Public Input and Clarity in Grizzly Bear Management Rule Revision
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attn: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3W
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal
www.regulations.gov
Re: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Grizzly Bear Listing on the more
Seattle Children's Hospital Pediatric Hematologist, Oncologist Karvonen Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Threatening Federal Science Funding and Diversity Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
The Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead)
91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed more
Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Opposes NRC Proposal to Allow Shallow Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PO Box 4998
Austin, TX 78765
512.477.1729
lonestar.chapter@sierraclub.org
sierraclub.org/texas
To:
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Administration Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch
Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudic more
Skagit Audubon Society Urges Federal Government to Maintain Federal Oversight in Grizzly Bear Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Skagit Audubon Society P.O. Box 1101 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
~ to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity ~
August 16, 2026
Public Comments Processing Attn: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186 Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bea more
Stanford University School of Medicine Psychiatry Clinical Professor Raj Urge CMS to Maintain Reimbursement for Innovative Depression Treatment Amid Proposed Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Medicare OPPS Proposed Rule for CY 2027 (CMS-1850-P): Opposition to Proposed Payment Reductions for CPT Codes 0890T, 0891T, and 089 more
Stanford University Science Policy Analyst Lasher Criticize EPA for Flawed Chemical Hazard Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments from the Health and Toxics Policy Lab at Stanford University to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals Regarding the TBBPA, 1,2-DCP, 1,1,2-TCA, tDCE, and EDB Draft Human Health Hazard Assessments
SACC Meeting
August 3-7, 2026
Introduction
Good afternoon, my name is Emily Lasher. I am a Science Policy Analy more
Stony Brook University Faculty Fellow McClelland Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rule Changes Threaten Research Integrity and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Public Comments on 2 CFR Part 200 Revisions (Docket ID: OMB-2026-0034 / RIN 0348-AB81)
Sections addressed: 2 CFR Sec. 200.205, 200.340, 200.432, 200.454, 200.461, 200.206, and 200.450
Submitted by: Shelby C. McClelland, Ph.D.
Date: July 11, 2026
I submit these comments in my personal capacity as an environmenta more
TissueForm Opposes Proposed Federal Grant Rule Citing Burdens on Small Bioscaffold Company
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
From: Jeanne Barthold, COO
TissueForm, Inc.
Boulder, CO 80304
To: Office of Management and Budget
Office of Federal Financial Management
Andrew Reisig / Joel Savary, Contact Officials
MBX.OMB.Grants@OMB.eop.gov
Subject: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Proposed Rule (Docket OMB-2026- more
Town of Truckee Advocates for Reduced Federal Grant Administrative Burden and Funding Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161-3306
www.townoftruckee.gov
530-582-7700 | email: truckee@townoftruckee.gov
The Town of Truckee, California appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed updates to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. As a small rural municipality serving a growing mountain more
TxDOT Urges NHTSA to Provide More Technical Details on Impaired Driving Prevention Technology Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Connecting you with Texas An Equal Opportunity Employer
125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701
512.463.8588 txdot.gov August 14, 2026
Dr. Cem Hatipoglu Associate Administrator, Vehicle Safety Research National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 2 more
Until Justice Data Partners: Opposition to Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threatening Scientific Integrity and Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Honorable Russell T. Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
From: Until Justice Data Partners (UJDP) and Pesticide Action & Agroecology Network
Date: July 13, 2026
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulation for Federal Financial Assi more
UsAgainstAlzheimers Urges National Update to Set Ambitious 2035 Goal for Alzheimer's Prevention and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5614 Connecticut Ave. NW, #288
|
Washington, DC 20015
phone 202.410.5199
|
usagainstalzheimers.org
August 14, 2026
Maria-Theresa Okafor, Ph.D.,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Re: Request for Information to info more
Utah Advocates for Balanced National Park Wilderness Stewardship and Recreation Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael P. Michener
Deputy Associate Director
Visitor and Resource Protection
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 2040
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically: https://www.regulations.gov
RE:
National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41
NPS-202 more
UTHealth Houston Professor Quevedo Urges CMS to Maintain Reimbursement Levels for SAINT Neuromodulation to Support Access for Treatment-Resistant Depression
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UTHealth Houston Center for Interventional Psychiatry
UNIVERSITY CENTER TOWER (UCT) 7000 Fannin Street | Suite 1620 | Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 713 486 2621 | Fax: 713 500 2728| E-mail: CIP@uth.tmc.edu | Website: https://go.uth.edu/CIP
Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences John S. Dunn Behavioral Scienc more
Washington State Department of Ecology Urges NRC to Align Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rule With Hanford Cleanup Commitments and Environmental Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Richland Field Office
3100 Port of Benton Blvd., Richland, WA 99354 509-372-7950
August 14, 2026
26-NWP-129
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, District of Columbia 20555-0001
Submitted electronically to:
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NRC-2011-00 more
Waste Control Specialists Urges NRC to Allow Agreement State Licensing for GTCC Waste Disposal and Supports 10,000-Year Compliance Period
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
VIA EMAIL
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Attention: Rulemaking Comments - Docket ID NRC-2011-0012
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: WCS Comments on Proposed Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Rule
Waste Control Specialists (WCS) submits the followi more
West Health: Healthcare System Reform Urged as Key to Advancing Alzheimer's Disease Care and Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Notice of Request for Information (RFI) to inform a comprehensive update to the
National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (HHS-ASPE-2026-029 more
Wichita Mountains Climbers Coalition Supports USFWS Draft Guidance on Recreational Rock Climbing With Suggested Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
"Dedicated to protecting the climbing resources and natural environment of the Wichita Mountains."
Brian Nesvik
Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Re: Comments on Draft National Guidance on Recreational Rock Climbing on National Wildlife Refuge System and National Hatchery Lands
Dear Mr. Nesvik:
The Wichita Mou more
Wild Montana Urges National Park Service to Maintain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director
National Park Service
Submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov/commenton/NPS-2026-0100-0001
Re: National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41, Docket No. NPS-2026-0100
Please accept these comments on behal more
Wolters Kluwer Highlights Patient Safety Benefits of Non-Device Clinical Decision Support Software
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Comments from Wolters Kluwer on Certain Non-Device Software Functions and Impacts to Patient Safety
Below are comments from Wolters Kluwer in response to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recently renewed solicitation (FDA-2018-N-1910) for public input on patient safety, including best practices to more
WyoClimbers: BLM Recreational Climbing Policy Revision Gains Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Mr. Sean MacDougall
BLM Division of National Conservation Lands
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Electronically submitted through Regulations.gov
Docket No. BLM-2026-0034
RE: Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing i more
Wyoming Back Country Horsemen of America Challenges Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wyoming Back Country Horsemen of America (WyBCHA) submits the following comments on the proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," published May 29, 2026. As a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to maintaining safe, traditional access to public lands for equestrians, we rely entirely on individuals more
Yupiit of Andreafski Urge OMB to Extend Comment Period and Protect Tribal Sovereignty in Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Yupiit of Andreafsh (907) 438-2312 T31-0.7sPE (907) 438-2512 TAX P.O. Box 88 ST. MARy's AK 99658 July 9, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Oil in the Shadows - Dark Shipping Evades Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by Trade Policy Director Jacob Jensen:
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Oil in the Shadows: Dark Shipping Evades Sanctions
Executive Summary
* As the United States increasingly relies on economic sanctions as a strategic tool, sanctioned countries are expanding their use of "dark shipping" practices to evade Western enforcement, creating significant environmental, humanitarian, and geopolitical risks.
* The "shadow flee more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program:
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The Emperor's Wardrobe Malfunction
We are 18 months into the administration, and it is now possible to draw some conclusions about how Trump's trade policies are faring with other nations. The short answer is not as bad as you might think, but the important part of the sto more
DNC: Trump Shows Off His Taxpayer-Funded Vanity Projects While Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Trump Shows Off His Taxpayer-Funded Vanity Projects While Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
Trump's White House ballroom is expected to cost taxpayers at least $352 million as nearly 80% of Americans believe Trump is not focused enough on the cost of living
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As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and his economy continues to tank, Trump spent his morning giving a more
Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed the Trump administration about the impacts of extended deployments on military families back home.
At a roundtable Sen. Warner hosted with military families in June, he hear more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Trump's Steam Obsession Risks Crippling the US Carrier Fleet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by Bryan Clark, director and senior fellow of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, to the Washington Post:
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Trump's Steam Obsession Risks Crippling the US Carrier Fleet
Steam power was cutting-edge technology in the nineteenth century. It is the wrong choice for a modern navy.
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President more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Sanctions in a Snap - Developments in Sanctions July 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Sanctions in a Snap: Developments in Sanctions July 2026
A summary of recent developments from the OFAC.
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Hughes Hubbard's "Sanctions in a Snap" is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control. We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic sanctions compliance risk against current U.S. government design more
Mich. Democratic Party: Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
DETROIT -- Today in Detroit, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference with Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan leaders to call out GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his pattern of corruption and serving corporate special i more
National Roads and Motorists' Association: Electric Vehicles Owners Less Concerned About Charging Than Petrol Owners are by Fuel Prices
NORTH STRATHFIELD, Australia, Aug. 20 -- The National Roads and Motorists' Association issued the following news release:
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EV owners less concerned about charging than petrol owners are by fuel prices
Electric vehicles owners are less concerned with range anxiety than owners of conventional cars are about fuel prices during the ongoing Iran war, according to new NRMA research.
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A total of 42,472 NRMA members, including 1730 EV owners, responded to a series of questions designed to und more
What They're Saying: Mary Peltola "Shows Strength" as "Bullish Result" Provides "Huge Warning Sign" for "Underperform[ing]" Dan Sullivan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mary Peltola "Shows Strength" as "Bullish Result" Provides "Huge Warning Sign" for "Underperform[ing]" Dan Sullivan
New York Times: "Ms. Peltola was more than five percentage points -- or nearly 8,000 votes -- ahead of Mr. Sullivan with 80 percent of ballots counted. She has been seen as the only Democrat who could pose a formidable challenge to Mr. Sullivan, a two more
AFPI Releases Research Report on Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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AFPI Releases Research Report on Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
Melissa Ford Maldonado
This week, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released a new research report, The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere, under AFPI's Western Hemisphere Initiative. This report outlines the history and threat of the Cuban regime, particularly due more
America First Policy Institute: Dictatorship Next Door - Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
Cuba is not simply a failing communist state; it is an ACTIVE national security THREAT ONLY 90 miles from THE AMERICAN HOMELAND.
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Cuba sits just 90 miles from Florida at a strategic crossroads in the Caribbean. As the island enters its most precarious period in decades, Havana has deepened its dependence on China, Russia, more
DCCC Launches Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Black Voters in NE-02
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Launches Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Black Voters in NE-02
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The DCCC launched its second ad in a six-figure digital ad campaign in NE-02 targeting Black voters impacted by Republicans' price-hiking agenda.
The ad exposes how MAGA loyalist Brinker Harding is proudly standing by Donald Trump and Republicans' devastating health care cuts, reckless war in Iran, cost-raising t more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Issues Statement: September Rate Rise Odds Recede as British Jobs Market Stuck in 'Low-churn Limbo'
LONDON, England, Aug. 19 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026, by chief economist Suren Thiru:
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September rate rise odds recede as UK jobs market stuck in 'low-churn limbo'
Responding to the latest UK labour market figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Tuesday 18 August 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"The UK labour market remains stuck in a low-churn limbo, with employers more
King, Colleagues Demand Answers from Pentagon About "Safety and Well-Being" of USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Colleagues Demand Answers from Pentagon About "Safety and Well-Being" of USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined several of his colleagues in demanding answers about deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, King and his colleag more
The Case Against Casey Askar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Casey Askar
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"Pia Dandiya represents the people-first values that Congress desperately needs in order to solve the difficult problems facing working families today. While D.C. Republicans embrace party loyalists like Casey Askar, Pia has spent her life helping families get ahead to build better lives for themselves and the next generation. Unlike Askar, Pia will c more
The Case Against Nick Begich
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Nick Begich
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"Nick Begich voted to cut Medicaid, raise health care costs, slash food assistance, and spike prices on everything from groceries to fuel for Alaskans, then called it a 'transformative victory.' While Alaska families are struggling to make ends meet, Begich is in Washington voting to give himself a tax break and protecting the same corporations drivin more
Wilson, Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Wilson, Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026'
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Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX), alongside bipartisan colleagues, introduced the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia more
Baker Institute fall calendar brings global leaders, foreign policy scholars and science innovators to Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Baker Institute fall calendar brings global leaders, foreign policy scholars and science innovators to Houston
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Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy will bring prominent policymakers, scientists, business leaders and scholars to Houston this fall for a series of public conversations on energy and grid resilience, artificial intelligence and health, global affairs, demographics, science policy more
Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed the Trump administration about the impacts of extended deployments on military families back home.
Last month, Sens. Warner and Kaine visited USS Ford and met with sa more
Shaheen Continues Affordability Action Tour with Roundtable on Rising Prices, Food Insecurity; Highlights Federal Funding She Secured for Historic Gale School
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Continues Affordability Action Tour with Roundtable on Rising Prices, Food Insecurity; Highlights Federal Funding She Secured for Historic Gale School
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(Belmont, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appr more
Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Accountability From Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Senate Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined all thirteen members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority and the Democratic leader of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defens more
Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers From Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
USS Lincoln's deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call
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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food more
