Two McCourt Professors Named to Bipartisan AI and Workforce Commission
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Two McCourt Professors Named to Bipartisan AI and Workforce Commission
Harry Holzer, John LaFarge Jr. SJ Professor of Public Policy and Michael Strain, Professor of the Practice, are among 20 commissioners appointed from academia, business, labor and government.
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Earlier this week, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and Urban Institute announced the creation of the Commissio more
ATA ACTION BRINGING TOP FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES TO CAPITOL HILL TO SUPPORT PERMANENT ACCESS TO VIRTUAL CARE AND DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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ATA ACTION BRINGING TOP FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES TO CAPITOL HILL TO SUPPORT PERMANENT ACCESS TO VIRTUAL CARE AND DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS
ATA NAMES NEW VP, PUBLIC POLICY & HEAD OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AT ATA ACTION
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WASHINGTON, DC -- ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, met with 35 Congressio more
Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Shuo Li Selected for Crain's Cleveland Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 13 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering's Shuo Li selected for Crain's Cleveland Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Shuo Li, PhD, the Leonard Case, Jr. Professorship in Engineering at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Biomedical Engineering, was selected for Crain's Cleveland Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
This annual recog more
Census Bureau Announces Appointment of Two New Deputy Directors
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Census Bureau Announces Appointment of Two New Deputy Directors
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the appointments of Michael Lachanski as deputy director for Data, Policy, and Science and John Studds as deputy director for Administration and Operations. These appointments come at a pivotal moment for the Census Bureau, as both operational innovation and data science are accelerating r more
ETS Capital Expands Portfolio With Investment in IMPACTER Pathway
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 13 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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ETS Capital Expands Portfolio with Investment in IMPACTER Pathway
Princeton, NJ and Irvine, CA -- Amid growing interest in the development of students' non-academic competencies, ETS Capital, the investment arm of ETS, today announced a strategic investment in Impacter Pathway, the AI-native measurement platform for durable skills and social-emotional learning in K-12 educat more
Food and Water Watch: Montgomery County, MD Executive Enacts Six-Month Data Center Pause
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSxrep) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Montgomery County, MD Executive Enacts Six-Month Data Center Pause
Harford County banned data center earlier this week this week
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Today, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich enacted a six-month data center moratorium at a press event in Rockville. The executive order is the most significant initiative to date to address large scale data centers proposed for Maryland's most more
Jefferson Lab Breaks Ground on New Building to Power Next Generation of Scientific Discovery
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 13 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Jefferson Lab Breaks Ground on New Building to Power Next Generation of Scientific Discovery
The Jefferson Lab Data Center will strengthen DOE's scientific data infrastructure and support the future High Performance Data Facility
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility today marked the ceremoni more
National Academy of Medicine Selects Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, for 2026 Diagnostic Excellence Scholars Program
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 13 (TNSrep) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Selects Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, for 2026 Diagnostic Excellence Scholars Program
Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, is among the 10 individuals selected by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for its 2026 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program.
Rodman, who is director of AI programs for BIDMC's Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Researc more
O2 and Mavenir Successfully Trial Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People With Hearing Loss
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 13 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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O2 and Mavenir Successfully Trial Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People with Hearing Loss
* O2 has successfully trialled new technology to provide clearer phone calls for customers with hearing loss
* The trial was carried out with Mavenir and created a personalised hearing profile for each participant, allowing the ne more
President Trump Issues Memo on National Policy for Cybersecurity of National Security Systems
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on June 12, 2026:
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT; THE SECRETARY OF STATE; THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY; THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR; THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE; THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE; THE SECRETARY OF LABOR; THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY; THE SEC more
SSA OIG Highlights Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities and Oversight Impact Before Congressional Subcommittees
WOODLAWN, Maryland, June 13 -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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SSA OIG Highlights Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities and Oversight Impact Before Congressional Subcommittees
Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit and First Assistant for the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), submitted written testimony for the record on June 10, 2026 pertaining to the U.S. more
University of St. Thomas-Houston: Reading the Map - Conversation on Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
HOUSTON, Texas, June 13 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news:
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Reading the Map: A Conversation on Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
The University of St. Thomas in Houston led a discussion with scholars and practioners to unpack the pope's new encyclical on artificial intelligence.
When Pope Leo XIV released "Magnifica Humanitas,", or "magnificent humanity," he staged a major event in Rome to launch it the encyclical, inviting cardinal more
UTulsa joins notable universities in signing Statement of Shared Practice on AI & Archives
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 13 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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UTulsa joins notable universities in signing Statement of Shared Practice on AI & Archives
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The University of Tulsa Libraries have signed a national Statement of Shared Practice on AI & Archives, a community-developed framework that establishes shared professional standards for responding to artificial intelligence training requests involving archival and special collections materials.
Developed through c more
White House: First Lady Melania Trump's Remarkable Week Empowering Youth Through AI Challenge and Fostering the Future Accounts
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The White House issued the following news on June 12, 2026:
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First Lady Melania Trump's Remarkable Week Empowering Youth through AI Challenge and Fostering the Future Accounts
First Lady Melania Trump had a remarkable week focused on empowering children and youth through two major accomplishments: the first ever Presidential AI Challenge National Campion Awards Ceremony at the White House and the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts for youth in foster care.
Pr more
Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Penn health economist on shaping Medicare's future
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Medicare now covers more than 67 million people. Enrollment is expected to keep rising as the population ages, increasing both the program's reach and the stakes of the policy choices around it. At the same time, Medicare faces persistent financing pressures; rapid changes in care delivery; and growing debate o more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Artificial Intelligence - Implications for Size & Composition of the U.S. Armed Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13241) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implications for Size and Composition of the U.S. Armed Forces
Overview
The U.S. Armed Forces have been adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data, support decisionmaking, and improve military and administrative processes, including logistics, i more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic:"
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How the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities Shared Risk With the Treasury
Under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, the Federal Reserve may - in "unusual and exigent circumstances" and with the approval of the Treasury Secretary - lend to indiv more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic:"
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Cost of the Treasury's Support for the Federal Reserve's Pandemic-Era Lending Facilities
Title IV of the CARES Act provided $454 billion in federal funding for the emergency lending facilities. (Not all of it was used.) The funding flowed through the Treasury's more
Defense Primer - National Technology & Industrial Base Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11311) by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan and science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo:
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: The National Technology and Industrial Base
What Is the NTIB?
The National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB), as outlined in 10 U.S.C. Sec.4801, consists of the people and organizations engaged in national security and dual more
Possible Changes in U.S. Military Aid to Israel - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12695) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp:
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Possible Changes in U.S. Military Aid to Israel: Considerations for Congress
Overview
The Trump Administration and Israeli government are reportedly negotiating a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on U.S. foreign assistance to Israel, which, if completed, would make it the fourth such bilateral understanding more
Taiwan - Defense & Military Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12481) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Defense and Military Issues
Overview
Taiwan, (which formally calls itself the Republic of China, or ROC) is a self-governing democracy of 23.3 million people located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) claims but has never controlled Taiwa more
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11090) by financial economics specialist Baird Webel:
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The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)
Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, insurance covering terrorism losses was normally included in commercial insurance policies without additional cost to the policyholders. The insured losses on all insurance lines from the 9/11 attacks were approximately $60 billi more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations."
The report is written by health policy analyst Jared S. Sussman and veterans policy specialists Sidath Viranga Panangala and Madeline E. Moreno.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers numerous programs that provide benefits and services to eligible veterans and their familie more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations:"
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FY2025 Budget Summary
On March 11, 2024, President Biden submitted his budget proposal for FY2025. The Biden Administration requested $339.51 billion for VA (see Figure 5). The request included $129.10 billion in discretionary appropriations and $210.41 billion in mandatory appropriation more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations:"
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Nonmedical Discretionary Programs Funding
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
Operations and Maintenance
NCA's Operations and Maintenance account receives the largest amount of NCA's discretionary funding. This account includes funding to operate 158 national cemeteries and administ more
Global Human Rights - International Religious Freedom Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10803) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Global Human Rights: International Religious Freedom Policy
For decades, U.S. policymakers have sought to promote religious freedom abroad, reflective both of a general interest in promoting human rights through U.S. foreign policy, as well as the emphasis on religious freedom in U.S. domestic law and political culture more
National Park Service Appropriations - Ten-Year Trends Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42757) entitled "National Park Service Appropriations: Ten-Year Trends" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) receives appropriations in annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. Over the past decade (FY2017-FY2026), NPS received both regular (annual) appropriations and, in some yea more
China Primer - Illicit Fentanyl & China's Role Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10890) on June 1, 2026, by Asian affairs analyst Ricardo Barrios and foreign affairs analyst Shelby B. Senger:
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China Primer: Illicit Fentanyl and China's Role
For over a decade, the synthetic opioid fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances have been key drivers of the U.S. opioid crisis. Countering the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and the precursor chemicals ("precursor more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for Health & Medical Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13240) by senior research librarians Kate M. Costin and Michele L. Malloy:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for Health and Medical Businesses
Federal assistance for health- and medical-related groups primarily focuses on nonprofit organizations. For-profit health and medical businesses do not qualify for many of these opportunities. However, these businesses more
CRS Services to District & State Offices - Overview & Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12696) by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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CRS Services to District and State Offices: Overview and Selected Resources
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all congressional offices - those on Capitol Hill as well as those in a Member's home district or state office. This CRS resource guide is desi more
Defense Primer - Defense & Intelligence Unfunded Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11964) by Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Defense and Intelligence Unfunded Priorities
Introduction
By law, certain U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) officials and other executive branch agency officials are required to submit reports to Congress describing defense and intelligence-related prior more
Denaturalization - Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11437) by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Denaturalization: A Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework
Congress has established terms and conditions under which foreign-born persons may acquire citizenship through a process known as naturalization. In addition to providing a framework for the acquisition of citizenship for persons born abroad to U.S. cit more
Early Voting & Mail Voting - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11477) by American national government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview and Issues for Congress
Voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the most widespread voting practice. States and localities also offer some or all eligible voters opportunities to vote without going to the polls on E more
Farm Bill Primer - Budget Dynamics Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12233) on June 1, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Budget Dynamics
Farm Bills from a Budgetary Perspective
The farm bill authorizes funding for a wide range of food, agriculture, and rural development programs. Funding is divided into two main categories - mandatory spending and discretionary spending. Congress is or more
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11729) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
Background
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service program designed to replace a portion of each service's light tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. The JLTV FoV consists of tw more
Made in China 2025 & China's Industrial Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10964) on June 1, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Made in China 2025 and China's Industrial Policies
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) aims to gain a global economic and technology leadership position through a range of industrial and science and technology (S&T) plans. Such plans inform PRC economic, industrial, more
Prohibiting Senators From Prediction Market Participation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13239) on June 1, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Prohibiting Senators from Prediction Market Participation
In April 2026, the Senate agreed to S.Res. 708, as amended, to amend Senate rules to prohibit Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees from participating in prediction markets - exchange platforms that spe more
Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13238) on June 1, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets
Much knowledge about labor markets in the United States comes from employer reports, such as employers' responses to government surveys and tax filings. While employer responses provide valuable labor market information, there are limitati more
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) on May 28, 2026, entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Tab more
SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options & Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47509) on May 28, 2026, entitled "SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief: Policy Options and Considerations."
The report is written by American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin, public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo, research assistant Daniela E. Lacalle and financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options & Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47509) on May 28, 2026, entitled "SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options and Considerations:"
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SBA COVID EIDL Financial Relief Policy Options
Congress may consider various policy options to provide SBA COVID EIDL borrowers financial relief including loan forgiveness, loan deferrments, and reduced interest rates. Congress may also consider establ more
Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) on May 28, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Issues for Congress
The FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). The more
Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court: Selected Cases From the October 2025 Term Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11434) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court: Selected Cases from the October 2025 Term
During the October 2025 Term to date, the Supreme Court has considered multiple cases focused on procedural issues. Among them, as discussed in order below, are cases about the relationship between federal and state procedur more
Congressional Accountability Act's Employment Discrimination Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13236) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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The Congressional Accountability Act's Employment Discrimination Provisions
Before the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA), federal legislative branch employees were largely exempt from the federal employment protections available to employees in the private sector, state and local governments, a more
Department of Justice's First Lawsuit Enforcing a Presidential Order Under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11435) on May 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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The Department of Justice's First Lawsuit Enforcing a Presidential Order Under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act
On July 8, 2025, President Trump issued an order prohibiting a 2020 acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC (Jupiter), by Suirui International, a subsidiary of Suirui Group Co., Ltd. (Sui more
FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10919) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman:
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FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion: Recent Legal Developments
Regulation of medication abortion drugs is a salient issue for federal policymakers, particularly amid continued litigation over the conditions in which these drugs may be available to pregnant patients. Some of the more prominent pendi more
Federal Reserve Board - Current & Historical Membership Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48233) on May 27, 2026, entitled "Federal Reserve Board: Current and Historical Membership" by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Reserve (Fed), the U.S. central bank, is led by a seven-member Board of Governors based in Washington, DC.
The President appoints governors for 14-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each governo more
Hypothetical Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Based on the Research Consumer Price Index for the Elderly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12675) on May 27, 2026, by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
Here are excerpts:
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A Hypothetical Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Based on the Research Consumer Price Index for the Elderly
Background
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security, a social insurance program that protects an insured worker and his or her eligible family mem more
Immigration-Related Crimes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11436) on May 29, 2026, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia.
Here are excerpts:
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Immigration-Related Crimes
Through the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and other laws, Congress has established a comprehensive framework governing the admission, removal, and presence of people who are not citizens or nationals of the United States (aliens). These rul more
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons & Missile Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10472) on May 29, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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North Korea's Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs
Overview
Over the past decade, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) has advanced its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, which has raised the threat Pyongyang more
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48959) on May 27, 2026, entitled "SBA Disaster Loan Credit Standards, Collateral Requirements and Debt Collection."
The report is written by public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest, long- more
Trump Administration's FY2027 Small Business Administration Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12694) on May 27, 2026, by public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo and economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration's FY2027 Small Business Administration (SBA) Budget Request
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) operates a range of programs to support small businesses. These include loan guarantee and venture capita more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
31 Advocacy Organizations Urges EPA to Prioritize Microplastics Regulation in Drinking Water Through Monitoring and Research
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A group of 31 advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The collective advocates for the inclusion of microplastics not only on the CCL-6 but also on the forthcoming Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, emphasizing the urgent need for data collection and regulatory action to address microplastic contamination in drinking water.
The groups, re more
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Urges Voluntary Models and Raises Concerns Over Medicare Payment Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. The organization advocates for voluntary participation and highlights concerns with proposed expansions, payment methodologies, and quality measures in these Medicare payment reforms.
AAOS opposes mandatory pa more
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Carecube Inc., Arden Hills, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. The letter addresses hospital payment policies for isolation care technologies and proposes new Medicare payment pathways for the company's deployable airborne infection isolation unit, the Carecube.
Caremade to convert any hospital patient space int more
Combination Products Coalition Urges FDA to Clarify Clinical Decision Support Software Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Combination Products Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's final guidance on Clinical Decision Support software. The coalition, representing leading drug, biological product, and medical device manufacturers involved in combination products, offered detailed feedback aimed at refining the agency's regulatory approach and enhancing clarity for industry stakeholders.
The letter emphasized the importa more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Supports FinCEN's Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Rule With Recommendations for Clarification
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses FinCEN's proposed rule titled Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs, intended to implement the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
The Association expressed support for FinCEN's efforts to reform the regulatory framewo more
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Dialysis Vascular Access Coalition, representing physician societies and provider organizations focused on vascular access care in Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital proposed rule. The Coalition expressed concern about the proposed elimination of the alternative New Technology Add-On Payment and Transitional Pass-T more
Duke University Health System COO Owens Urges Flexibility in Medicare Program's Unique Device Identifier Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Thomas A. Owens, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Duke University Health System and associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services supporting the agency's effort to expand adoption of Unique Device Identifiers for medical devices while urging greater flexibility in how hospitals capture and exchange the data more
Equitas Health Urges Withdrawal of HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Equitas Health, a federally qualified health center headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization, which provides healthcare to tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV/AIDS annually, expresses serious concerns about the potential negative impacts of rescinding curren more
Friends of Animals Urges Denial of Bonobo Import Permit Over Conservation Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Friends of Animals, Greenwood Village, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding permit applications for importing three live captive-born pygmy chimpanzees, also known as bonobos, from Belgium. The group raised concerns over inconsistencies in permit descriptions and lack of clarity about the purpose of the proposed import, hindering meaningful public evaluation of the applications associated with Midwestern University and more
Ga. Wildlife Resources Division Director Harper Urges Caution in Proposed Changes to Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Chris Harper, director of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, Social Circle, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to maintain existing seasonal vessel speed restrictions for North Atlantic right whales unless alternative technology-based measures can be shown to provide equivalent protection, broad adoption and enforceability.
The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reviewed more
Harvard Medical School Assistant Clinical Professor Altman Raises Concerns Over Proposed Withdrawal of Estrogen/Androgen Therapy Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Alan M. Altman, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to maintain the availability of ESTRATEST and ESTRATEST H.S. Tablets, arguing that estrogen-androgen combination therapy serves an important and growing population of peri- and postmenopausal women.
Altman emphasized that estrogen and an more
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition Opposes HUD Proposal Allowing Shelter Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, Boston, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule revisions concerning Equal Access to Housing in HUD programs. The public comment letter from MTPC criticizes the changes for permitting shelters to discriminate based on gender identity and sexual orientation, urging HUD to withdraw the proposal entirely.
MTPC highlighted the disproportionate impact on transgender and more
McKay Consulting Raises Concerns Over Uncorrected Hospital Payment Calculation Errors in Medicare Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- McKay Consulting Inc., Shreveport, Louisiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Fiscal Year 2027. The consulting firm, which advises numerous inpatient hospitals on Medicare reimbursement matters, highlighted two longstanding errors embedded in the standardized amount used to calculate hospital payments under IPPS.
First, the fi more
Medical Information Technology Urges Caution on Adoption of New Medicare and Medicaid Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Medical Information Technology Inc., Westwood, Massachusetts, provided its public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter focuses on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges.
Meditech recommends that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services adopt the 2.2.n versions of the Da Vinci Burden more
National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Realtors Urge FEMA to Balance Federal Role and Reform Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Association of Home Builders and National Association of Realtors have submitted public comment letters to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of War regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council Final Report. These groups emphasize the importance of maintaining a robust federal role in disaster response while pursuing reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program.
The associations support F more
National Coalition of Social Security & Supplemental Security Income Advocates Raises Concerns Over Social Security Administration Form Burden Estimates
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Coalition of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Advocates, Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration regarding proposed changes to information collection activities. The coalition comprises over five hundred advocates from nonprofit legal services and aging or disability advocacy organizations nationwide who have raised multiple concerns about the underestimation of time burdens associated with more
National Organization of Rheumatology Management Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Organization of Rheumatology Management, Westtown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule. NORM expressed support for efforts to improve electronic prior authorization processes but emphasized ongoing administrative burdens faced by rheumatology practices managing therapies across both medical and pharmacy benefit more
Nuclear Communities LLC Urges NRC to Expand Regulatory Analysis, Highlighting Small-Business Impacts of Microreactor Licensing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Nuclear Communities LLC, Chicago, Illinois, has urged the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to broaden its regulatory analysis of the proposed licensing requirements for microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles. The organization emphasizes that while the proposed rulemaking addresses direct licensees, it overlooks the impacts on small businesses within host communities that will support these advanced nuclear projects.
The proposed Part 57 of NRC re more
Vanderbilt Health Deputy CEO Freedman Urges CMS to Reconsider Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Jane Freedman, deputy CEO and chief health system officer of Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's fiscal year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, urging revisions to hospital payment rates, withdrawal of proposed organ transplant cost-allocation changes, and modifications to several quality reporting and interoperability policies.
In more
Waterkeepers Chesapeake Urges EPA to Enforce Stricter Drinking Water Protections for PFAS and Microplastics
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Waterkeepers Chesapeake, a nonprofit coalition based in Takoma Park, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concern over the agency's approach to regulating emerging drinking water contaminants. The coalition advocates for stronger, enforceable protections in response to the EPA's Draft Contaminant Candidate List 6, which includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and microplastics.
Waterkeepers Chesapeake more
Tipoffs: Iran
PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2026
LONDON, England, June 13 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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PM call with President Trump of the United States: 13 June 2026
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The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon.
The Prime Minister expressed his support for President Trump's efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end, welcoming the progress made and underlining the importance of ensuring any deal delivers a durable and lasting peac more
Nevada Democrats United in Tackling the Lombardo-Trump Affordability Crisis Headed into General Election
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Democrats United in Tackling the Lombardo-Trump Affordability Crisis Headed into General Election
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"Democrats say their campaigns this fall will center on affordability and jobs, drawing a sharp contrast between their economic agenda and what they call Lombardo and Nevada Republicans' record at the State House" - Fox 5
Following a successful primary election that engaged voters and vo more
NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Says Iran War Going 'Very Well' While Ohioans Get Crushed With Skyrocketing Costs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Says Iran War Going 'Very Well' While Ohioans Get Crushed With Skyrocketing Costs
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Husted has voted eight times to back expensive and unnecessary Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In a new interview this week, Jon Husted doubled down on his support of the Iran war that is crushing Ohioans with skyrocketing food and energy prices.
* Husted claimed the military aspect of the war "went v more
Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results While Democrats Play Politics with National Security
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results While Democrats Play Politics with National Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on The Scott Jennings Show and NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss how House Republicans are delivering results for the American people by lowering costs, strengthening national security, and advancing President Tru more
