Alabama Department of Commerce to Lead Industry-recruitment Delegation at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 14 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Alabama Department of Commerce to lead industry-recruitment delegation at Farnborough International Airshow
The Alabama Department of Commerce will put on display many of the state's best economic development assets at the Farnborough International Airshow next week.
The biennial expo is one of the world's premier aerospace and defense sector trade events and past shows have led to major inves more
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Supports Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Proposal to Incorporate Remote Sensing in Pipeline Safety Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposal to clarify that right-of-way patrol requirements for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines can be met using innovative remote sensing technologies. This public comment letter highlights the industry's transition from traditional manual and aerial patrols to the use more
Caterpillar Foundation To Give $2.3 Million to Smithsonian in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Caterpillar Foundation To Give $2.3 Million to Smithsonian in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
Donation Brings Hands-On STEM Learning Resources to 40 Communities Across America
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In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian received a donation of $2.3 million from the Caterpillar Foundation to produce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming and re more
Church World Service Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Withdraw Expanded Data Collection on Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Church World Service, Elkhart, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services rescinding proposed revisions to the Alien Change of Address form. The letter argues that the proposed changes, which would require noncitizens to disclose detailed information regarding employment, education, and receipt of means-tested public benefits, overstep the form's original purpose and could have harmful more
Circana's 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-To-Moderate Growth as Market Enters Period of Rationalization
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Circana's 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth as Market Enters Period of Rationalization
Consumers are no longer simply trading down or cutting back
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U.S. consumers are no longer just cutting back; they are recalibrating how they buy, according to new Circana Compass research rel more
Circana's 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-To-Moderate Growth as Market Enters Period of Rationalization
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- 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:
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Circana's 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth as Market Enters Period of Rationalization
Consumers are no longer simply trading down or cutting back
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U.S. consumers are no longer j more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Researchers Achieve Remote, Autonomous Power Control of a Research Reactor in Real Time
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Researchers achieve remote, autonomous power control of a research reactor in real time
For the first time, researchers from Idaho National Laboratory, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Purdue University used a geographically distributed control system to remotely and automatically adjust the power of a more
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy Highlights Priorities and Challenges for FDA AI Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Duke University Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The Institute expressed support for the FDA's initiative to harness artificial intelligence and real-world data to improve clinical trial evidence generation, while emphasiz more
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman Issues Remarks at Bank Policy Institute London Conference
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 14 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on June 13, 2026, by Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman at a Bank Policy Institute London Conference:
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Modernizing Financial Regulation
Good morning. It is a pleasure to join you this morning./1 Today, I would like to discuss the work that is currently under way in the Financial Stability Board's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation (or "SRC") on modernizing financial re more
FSU: Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Invests $1M, Names RMI Center Directorship
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 14 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news:
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Florida Surplus Lines Service Office invests $1M, names RMI Center directorship
The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) has bolstered its relationship with Florida State University's Herbert Wertheim College of Business through a major philanthropic investment that reaffirms its commitment to the college's risk management and insurance program and its students.
FSLSO, a more
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6.7% in Q2 2026 as the Memory Crisis Splits the Market in Two, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, July 14 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6.7% in Q2 2026 as the Memory Crisis Splits the Market in Two, according to IDC
Samsung and Apple gain share at the top while the mass market contracts sharply.
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BOSTON - The global smartphone market shrank 6.7% year-on-year to 277.5 million units in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), according to t more
Hackett Group Establishes AI World Class Procurement Benchmarks
MIAMI, July 14 -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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The Hackett Group(R) Establishes AI World Class Procurement Benchmarks
New research quantifies gains in procurement ROI (up to 3.7X), savings impact (up to 3X) and strategic procurement capacity (up to 55%)
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announced AI World Class Procurement benchmarks - new research that more
HPE Releases Annual Living Progress Report as AI Uptake Makes Efficient, Secure, and Responsible Digital Infrastructure Even More Critical
SPRING, Texas, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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HPE releases annual Living Progress Report as AI uptake makes efficient, secure, and responsible digital infrastructure even more critical
The FY25 report highlights how HPE is helping customers navigate energy, data, and governance challenges
In this article
* Since 2020, HPE increased net revenue by 21% while decreasing its total carbo more
Johns Hopkins Calls for Preserving Merit-based Review in Federal Research Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 14 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins calls for preserving merit-based review in federal research funding
University comment letter warns that proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance could weaken merit-based review, increase administrative burden, and disrupt the federal research partnership
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Johns Hopkins University has submitted a formal comment letter urging the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to reconsider propos more
Kaiser Nurses Protest CEO's Appearance at AHA Leadership Summit
OAKLAND, California, July 14 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit
Nurses say Kaiser exec is out of touch with bedside care
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Registered nurses from Kaiser Permanente facilities across California protested today outside the American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit in Denver, Colo., where Kaiser CEO Greg A. Adams is scheduled to speak this week.
The nurses, more
LiveEO Supports Technology-Neutral Satellite Monitoring for Pipeline Safety Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- LiveEO Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration supporting the agency's proposed clarification that pipeline right-of-way patrol obligations can be fulfilled by technology-neutral methods, including satellite imagery. LiveEO's correspondence responds to PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the integration of innovative remote sensing technologies for pat more
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: Cyber Company Expands Albuquerque Operations, Creating 93 New Jobs
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Cyber company expands Albuquerque operations, creating 93 new jobs
Securin, a cybersecurity company, is expanding its Albuquerque operations with support from the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque, creating 93 new high-wage jobs as demand for its cyber defense services continues to grow.
Founded in Albuquerque, Securin is renovating its new facility and wi more
National Cheng Kung University Electrical Engineering Professor Yang Urges FDA to Clarify Validation Stages for AI-Enabled Medical Device Software
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Shiau Ru Yang, professor of electrical engineering at the National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration concerning the draft guidance on "Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations." The letter addresses the regulatory approach for AI software as a medical device, particularly more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Accelerated Program Propelled Krish Poudel Toward Medicine and Innovation
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 14 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Accelerated Program Propelled Krish Poudel Toward Medicine and Innovation
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
Good things may come to those who wait, but Krish Poudel '26 isn't waiting to pursue his lifelong dream of a medical career. It took him just three years to earn a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering as part of New Jersey Institute of Technology's accelerated B.S./M.D. program, and more
Oral Health Interoperability Alliance Advocates for Inclusion of Dentistry in CMS Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Oral Health Interoperability Alliance, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to explicitly include dental entities within the scope of its interoperability and prior authorization modernization rule. This letter responds to the HHS proposal concerning interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs for Medicare Advantage Organi more
Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny: Student Presents AI Research at International Healthcare Technology Conference
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news:
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Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference
Adam Baughman, a student in the biomedical engineering technology program at Penn State Greater Allegheny, joined instructor Joie Marhefka in presenting original research on artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2026 AAMI eXchange, held June 19-22 in Denver, Colorado. Another biomedical enginee more
Photographers Groups Advocate for Next Generation Copyright Registration System With Flexible Fee Options
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Society of Media Photographers, the North American Nature Photography Association and the Professional Photographers of America, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office urging comprehensive reform in the agency's registration system. These organizations, collectively representing high volume photographers across the country, highlighted the pressing need for alternative fee structures and technological modernization within the copyright more
Progress Michigan: New Poll - Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials
The practice of denying or approving health insurance claims using AI tools is deeply unpopular across the political spectrum
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In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Publi more
Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Google for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Gemini AI Models
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Google for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Gemini AI Models
Today, three major publishing houses, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., and Elsevier Inc., and best-selling author Scott Turow filed a putative class action lawsuit against Google for willful infringement of millions of textual works to develop Google's more
SAS Recognized on the Prestigious 2026 MES Midmarket 100 List
CARY, North Carolina, July 14 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS recognized on the prestigious 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list
SAS AI solutions offer simple, scalable options for midmarket customers
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SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has once again been named to the 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list by MES Computing, a brand of The Channel Company.
The annual MES Midmarket 100 recognizes technology vendors with de more
Sedgwick Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 14 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification
Certified for the Fifth Consecutive Year
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Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, is proud to be Certified(TM) by Great Place To Work(R) for the fifth consecutive year in the United States. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about t more
TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $664,448 Granted to the Latest Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 14 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $664,448 Granted to the Latest Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees
This round includes 13 awardees across the two grants
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the latest round of Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees. This round will divide $664,448 amongst 13 a more
Trilogy Innovations Highlights Key Concerns in Public Comment on GSA's Proposed Clause for AI Data Safeguarding
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Trilogy Innovations, Bridgeport, West Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration regarding the proposed clause which addresses basic safeguarding of data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence systems. The comments respond to the agency's notice which focuses on practical issues related to clause applicability, contractor roles, incident notification, third-party model versioning, unbiased AI governance, data deletio more
U.S. Workers Know They Must Adapt But Action Is Stalling, New ETS Report Reveals
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 14 (TNSrep) -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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U.S. Workers Know They Must Adapt but Action Is Stalling, New ETS Report Reveals
2026 ETS Human Progress Report -- 50 States Edition reveals "adaptability paralysis," with 78% of U.S. workers saying job security no longer exists without continuous adaptation, yet proactive upskilling trailing global peers
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U.S. workers overwhelmingly recognize that adaptability i more
University of Hawaii Manoa: Rising Heat, Humidity Threatens Cheaper AI Data Center Cooling Methods
MANOA, Hawaii, July 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release:
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Rising heat, humidity threatens cheaper AI data center cooling methods
Reliable operation of data centers has become essential to nearly all sectors of modern society, including healthcare, education, government services, power grid operation, banking, defense and disaster relief. New research published in Scientific Reports and led by University of Hawai'i at Manoa atmospheric sc more
World Relief Urges Withdrawal of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- World Relief, Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the proposed revisions to the Alien Change of Address form. The letter addresses the Federal Register notice published May 7, 2026, concerning the agency's plans to expand the scope of data collected on this form.
World Relief's legal and community services staff detailed concerns that the additional questions p more
A COMPASS for driving faster commercialization of lab technology
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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A COMPASS for driving faster commercialization of lab technology
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -America's national labs produce some of the most advanced science in the world, but turning discoveries into commercialized technologies can be a challenge. That's where COMPASS, a new program spearheaded by Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laborat more
AECOM selected to help advance major rail transportation project in Australia, The Wave - Stage 1
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM selected to help advance major rail transportation project in Australia, The Wave - Stage 1
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DALLAS (July 13, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected as Independent Certifier for the design and construction of The Wave - Stage 1, with joint venture partner Bureau Veritas. As Queensland's more
Army modernizes Direct Commissioning Program to accelerate access to critical talent
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army modernizes Direct Commissioning Program to accelerate access to critical talent
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WASHINGTON - The Army has modernized how it brings talent into the force, and the Direct Commissioning Program is becoming a pathway to quickly access people with specialized skills -while still maintaining all required standards.
As part of the Human Resource Continuou more
Assistant Professor Zori Paul serving as president-elect of North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Assistant Professor Zori Paul serving as president-elect of North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
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Zori Paul became a member of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision as a doctoral student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. At UMSL, Paul won the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Award. She also more
AV Receives MQ-31A Designation from Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD)
MONROVIA, California, July 13 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV Receives MQ-31A Designation from Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD)
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ARLINGTON, Va., July, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy's Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP(r) 20 unmanned aircraft system ( more
Barrett, VA Officials Discuss IT Modernization And Claim Processing in VA Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett, VA Officials Discuss IT Modernization And Claim Processing in VA Subcommittee Hearing
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) chaired a House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization hearing where he spoke with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct oversight of the department's modernization of the Veterans Benefits Managemen more
BLS: Wind Turbine Service Technicians Employment Projected to Grow 49.9% From 2024 to 2034
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Wind turbine service technicians employment projected to grow 49.9 percent from 2024 to 2034
The two occupations projected to have the fastest growth in employment from 2024 to 2034 are tied to renewable energy generation. Employment of wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 49.9 percent (6,800 jobs) and solar photovoltaic installers more
Building a smarter campus
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 13 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Building a smarter campus
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As the University of South Carolina prepares for the 2026-27 academic year, exciting new advancements in technology are set to enhance the campus experience by improving how students park, shop, dine and navigate the university.
For many USC students, scanning into residence halls and paying for breakfast in the morning will start with nothing more than a phone more
Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funds 2026 graduate student research projects
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funds 2026 graduate student research projects
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The Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures at Cornell University has funded seven graduate student research projects from across a wide range of fields and disciplines. Each grantee will receive dedicated support and funding from the Center to pursue innovative and creative projects that deepen academic knowl more
Christy Turlington Burns, Ruth Rogers and Ronny Turiaf Inspire Nonprofit Leaders at the American Express Leadership Academy
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Christy Turlington Burns, Ruth Rogers and Ronny Turiaf Inspire Nonprofit Leaders at the American Express Leadership Academy
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Christy Turlington Burns with Shyla Raghav, Chief Impact Officer at TIME (left) and Ndinini Kimesera Sikar, Founder and Executive Director of the Maasai Women Development Organization (MWEDO) (right)
Recently, the American Express Leadership Academy, in p more
Class of 2026: Spotlight on student commencement speakers
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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Class of 2026: Spotlight on student commencement speakers
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Lori Gaboudian
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Life-Long Learner in Legal Education Award Recipient
What's Next:
Will join USC Gould's new JD class this fall
Soundbite from Her Speech:
"The belief placed in us must become the belief we extend to others. The rigor that challenged us must more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of July 13, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold a budget hearing on the Supreme Court of the United States.
On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and Ge more
Conduent Recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List
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Award based on employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency
Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced it has been recognized on TIME's inaugu more
Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News sounding the alarm on the AI and semiconductor manufacturing race with China that will determine who controls the future of the world and highlighting the success of his CHIPS for America Act, legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D more
Examining the important and changing landscape of children's media
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Examining the important and changing landscape of children's media
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People who saw "Toy Story" in theaters as children in 1995 may now be taking their own kids to see "Toy Story 5," a movie that deals with themes of technology, making friends and fitting in, and feelings of obsolescence.
But beyond this movie, what is the role of children's media in child development? What are the impact more
Explore Cybersecurity Careers and Arcadia's New Degree Program
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Arcadia University posted the following news:
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Explore Cybersecurity Careers and Arcadia's New Degree Program
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Every time you unlock your phone, check a banking app, submit schoolwork online, stream a show, or sign in to a school account, cybersecurity is working behind the scenes.
Digital systems now shape how people learn, work, shop, travel, communicate, receive health care, and manage personal information. As more of daily life moves online, org more
F5 appoints Cathy Peterman as Chief People Officer
SEATTLE, Washington, July 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 appoints Cathy Peterman as Chief People Officer
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SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the appointment of Cathy Peterman as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. Peterman joins F5's executive leadership team reporting to Chairman, President and CEO, Francois Lo more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on July 13, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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I trust this note finds you enjoying a joyful summer holiday weekend. This warm and active season is so important in the rhythm of our lives.
I'm excited to share three new Shining a Light on Success videos this week! Along with the videos below, I encourage you to view the other Shining a Light on Success videos which highlight the power and promise o more
Future TechOps careers take flight at the Atlanta Aviation Maintenance Academy hosted by Delta and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Future TechOps careers take flight at the Atlanta Aviation Maintenance Academy hosted by Delta and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
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At a time when workforce conversations are dominated by the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce jobs, students at this year's Atlanta Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + ' were met w more
Gardner-Webb and Pinnacle Classical Academy Partnership Equips Students with College and Career Skills
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb and Pinnacle Classical Academy Partnership Equips Students with College and Career Skills
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From Artificial Intelligence to Sustainability, Students Gain Hands-on Experience and Practical Skills Through Searight PACE Academic Skills Accelerated Program
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Over the course of three weeks this summer, 21 students at Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, N.C., st more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School
Investigation into School Strike Was Reportedly Submitted in April but Has Not Been Released To Congress or the Public
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led 24 of her colleagues in continuing to demand answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S.' bombi more
Global consortium launches AI tools to accelerate Alzheimer's research, treatments
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Global consortium launches AI tools to accelerate Alzheimer's research, treatments
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The Consortium for Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegeneration (C-BRAIN), a global collaboration of academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and philanthropic organizations of which Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is a founding member, tod more
Head of the class: Trademarks at full power with USPTO's AI tool
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Head of the class: Trademarks at full power with USPTO's AI tool
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America's Branding Agency, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s Trademarks organization is driving increased throughput, higher quality, and register integrity with its move to full artificial intelligence (AI) tool adoption. On July 1, Trademarks achieved full adoption of the USPTO's enterpris more
House Unanimously Passes Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill To Ban Foreign Money In American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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House Unanimously Passes Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill To Ban Foreign Money In American Elections
Fitzpatrick-authored legislation closes a dangerous loophole allowing foreign nationals to finance ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, bipartisan legislation led by Cong more
Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Industrial engineering professor named manufacturing engineering fellow
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. and Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering at Penn State, has been named to the Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) College of Fellows.
Kumara was among eight manufacturing professionals inducted into the 2026 class of fellows. Established in more
Intel Invests EUR5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe
SANTA CLARA, California, July 13 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Invests EUR5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe
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LEIXLIP, Ireland, July 13, 2026 - Intel today announced a EUR5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site's capacity expansion.
Global demand for AI an more
Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advance AI-Driven Pediatric Cancer Research
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, joined Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-Calif.) in introducing the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids Act, bipartisan legislation that would accelerate the use more
Mel Johnson-Norwood Named Vice President for Student Development at William Paterson University
WAYNE, New Jersey, July 13 -- William Paterson University issued the following news:
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Mel Johnson-Norwood Named Vice President for Student Development at William Paterson University
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Dr. Mel Johnson-Norwood, who has more than two decades of success in student development, academic support, and inclusive leadership across a diverse range of positions and institutions, has been named vice president for student development at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey after a nation more
MIT: Method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
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With the exploding popularity of generative artificial intelligence, many open-source models are now available online for anyone to adapt for their task, such as generating product renderings in a certain artistic style.
But these models also find their way into the hands of nefarious actors who may optimize th more
Morocco and AFRICOM seek to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, July 13 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release:
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Morocco and AFRICOM seek to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
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The Kingdom of Morocco Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command signed a memorandum of understanding at AFRICOM Headquarters July 13, 2026, seeks to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center.
AMTEC will be comprised of three primary elements: a Multidomain Tr more
Open-Access Genetic Map Provides Reference for What Almost Every Stem Cell Gene Does
LA JOLLA, California, July 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Open-Access Genetic Map Provides Reference for What Almost Every Stem Cell Gene Does
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A team led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a genome-scale reference map that details how individual genes control the functions and identities of human stem cells. This open-access resource could help researchers build virtual cell models for complex diseas more
Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'We Need a Better Way to Make Decisions About Our Health and Science Policies'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 13 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'We Need a Better Way to Make Decisions About Our Health and Science Policies'
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Prof. Kassner argues that many problems in modern health and science policy need a different approach
When it comes to major decisions about policies concerning health and science, e.g., how the public should be kept informed during a pandemic, there probably is more disagreement than agreem more
Rep. Roy Outlines What Republicans Must Do Before End of 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Outlines What Republicans Must Do Before End of 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to his House and Senate Republican colleagues outlining what Republicans must do before the end of the 119 th Congress.
The Daily Signal wrote an exclusive story on the letter, which you can read here.
Dear House and Senate GOP Colleagues:
We were elected to deliver what more
Reps. Raskin, Johnson Issue Letter to Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, issued the following letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 7, 2026
The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr.
Director, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Thurgoo more
Research Shows Promise for AI-Based Salmonella Detection in Poultry
TUCKER, Georgia, July 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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Research Shows Promise for AI-Based Salmonella Detection in Poultry
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New artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools could help poultry producers detect Salmonella more quickly using smartphone images and bird activity patterns, according to a newly published study conducted at the University of Georgia. The project was funded by the USPOULTRY Foundation more
Senator Markey Releases Discussion Draft of Legislation to Create a National Framework to Address Data Center Harm
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Releases Discussion Draft of Legislation to Create a National Framework to Address Data Center Harm
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, today released a discussion draft of legislation that would create a national framework to prevent increased energy costs, pol more
Siemens Partners with Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Center
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens Partners with Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Inaugurates Emirates Monitoring Center
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The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has inaugurated the Emirates Monitoring Center, the first national facility of its kind to provide real-time monitoring of the UAE's inte more
Southern Miss ViDMO Earns Six Silver Telly Awards for Multimedia Productions
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, July 13 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss ViDMO Earns Six Silver Telly Awards for Multimedia Productions
"Gulf Blue Oyster Stout" tells the story of Chandeleur Island Brewing and its impact on the blue economy.
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The University of Southern Mississippi's ViDMO multimedia production outreach earned six awards at the 47 th Annual Telly Awards, an international competition recognizing excellence in video and telev more
Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
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As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play more
The Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility Names New Director
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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The Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility Names New Director
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RICHLAND, Wash. -Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has selected atmospheric scientist Larry Berg as the next director of the Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement User Facility.
Nine DOE national laboratories manage and operate ARM, with the director' more
This week: Congress returns, CFPB, Fed leaders to testify
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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This week: Congress returns, CFPB, Fed leaders to testify
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Congress returns to Washington, D.C. today with both chambers' versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act on the agenda, although it is unclear if each will have the votes to tackle the bills this week. In addition, the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) could affect planned work.
The House did not more
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat
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Infrared cameras can be used to spot useful information that our eyes can't see, such as gases escaping from a pipeline, chemicals in the atmosphere, or heat leaking from a building. But sensing infrared light in sophisticated ways still requires expensive and bulky systems.
Now MIT researchers have created a chip-bas more
USC Study Used Sweat, Brain Signals, Eye Movements and AI to Detect Depression and Suicide Risk
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Study Used Sweat, Brain Signals, Eye Movements and AI to Detect Depression and Suicide Risk
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Suicide rates in the U.S. have been rising at an alarming rate over the past few decades, with rates among veterans being 1.5 times higher than those of the general public, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work 's study shows.
While research shows th more
UTA launches Doctor of Social Work degree
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 13 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA launches Doctor of Social Work degree
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The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work has launched a new online Doctor of Social Work program, with its first cohort scheduled to begin in fall 2026.
The three-year, part-time program is designed for experienced social work professionals seeking advanced training in leadership and teaching. Delivered fully online, it more
Virginia Tech: Sharon P. Pitt Earns ORBIE Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Sharon P. Pitt earns ORBIE Award
Pitt, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was recognized for enterprise leadership in cybersecurity, organizational transformation, and research infrastructure.
By Angela I. Correa
Sharon P. Pitt, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, earned a 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Award in the enterprise category, recognizi more
When One Drone Isn't Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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When One Drone Isn't Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts
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Response teams in high-stakes environments like natural disasters, mass casualty events and battlefields face a lot of risks. Carnegie Mellon University is developing coordinated groups of drones -called drone swarms -and AI systems that can be deployed to keep more people out of danger.
Training drones to autonom more
Williams Announces $5.34 Billion Investment in Power Innovation Joint Venture from Blackstone
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Williams Announces $5.34 Billion Investment in Power Innovation Joint Venture from Blackstone
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Transaction led by Blackstone, in partnership with Apollo and KKR
TULSA, Okla. - Williams (NYSE: WMB) announced today that it has signed an agreement led by funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("Blackstone"), in partnership with Apollo and insurance vehicles more
WVU engineers develop AI system to speed satellite tracking of wildfires
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 13 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU engineers develop AI system to speed satellite tracking of wildfires
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A new artificial intelligence system developed by West Virginia University engineers could help firefighters respond to wildfires sooner by enabling satellites to detect blazes and automatically adjust their positions for continued monitoring.
Unlike drones and ground-based sensors, satellites can monitor vast areas of th more
Yale: Analysis of 380 Trillion AI Tokens Reveals How the Technology is Transforming Financial Markets
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Analysis of 380 trillion AI tokens reveals how the technology is transforming financial markets
A study of a massive dataset of real-world AI consumption shows on how AI is affecting businesses, workers, and financial markets.
By Mike Cummings
Financial markets are rewarding companies that are well positioned to benefit from widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with higher returns, accordin more
Coulombe: Credit Unions Fighting for Members of Today, Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Coulombe: Credit unions fighting for members of today, tomorrow
As a unified movement, the strength of the credit union network is undeniable. Experiencing the movement as an insider for the first time after a 20-plus year career in advocacy, America's Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Kathleen Coulombe shared in a CUInsight op-ed Wednesday that it's something she hasn't seen anywh more
Texas A&M University: Drone on the Range - Improving Land Stewardship With Spatial Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, July 9 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Drone on the range: Improving land stewardship with spatial technologies
Texas A&M Landscape Ecology and Drones Lab uses high tech to improve applied land management
By Sarah Fuller
Imagine the ability to collect a comprehensive, geolocated map of invasive plants that stand only inches tall across hundreds of acres in a single hou more
Fidium Featured in USA TODAY America 250 Docuseries
MATTOON, Illinois, July 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Fidium, formerly the Consolidated Communications, posted the following news release:
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Fidium featured in USA TODAY America 250 docuseries
Fiber internet company builds the infrastructure that expands internet access, connecting communities for the future
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Fidium, a next-generation fiber internet and network services company, is featured in America 250, a USA TODAY docuseries marking the nation's 250th anniversary by showca more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on June 30, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10238) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos.
Here are excerpts:
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations
Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since the Vietnam War, during which the United States extensively bombed the country. Following a civil war and th more
Deduction for Overtime Compensation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13263) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation
Introduction
Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for those married filing jointly) for certain overtim more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines - with some exceptions - as the employment of youth und more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a more
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on June 30, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding repr more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic more
National Park Service - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of t more
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13261) on June 30, 2026, by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Introduction
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193), also known as the 1996 welfare reform law, was enacted 30 years ago. Leading up to its passage, debat more
Private Investment Markets - Overview & Retail Investor Access Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13260) on June 30, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investment Markets: Overview and Retail Investor Access
Private investments - also referred to as alternative investments or private capital - are investments generally available only to accredited investors. Such investments include private securities offerings in non-publicly t more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Introduction
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM; P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified at 42 U.S.C. Sec.7675) more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established highway safety regulator more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12241) by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent measles, hantavirus, and Ebola outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government's public health response. As of 2025, CDC describes its core mis more
Connecting Faith-Based & Religious Organizations With Federal Grants & Other Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13259) by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Connecting Faith-Based and Religious Organizations with Federal Grants and Other Assistance
Faith-based or religious organizations and houses of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques) frequently seek out federal and other assistance for various community services and projects. This In Focus provides congressional o more
Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more
Rental Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12887) by housing policy analyst Henry G. Watson.
Here are excerpts:
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Rental Housing
There are over 49 million rental housing units in the United States. About one-third of households in the United States rent their housing. Rental housing prices have increased faster than prices for non-shelter goods and services in recent years. To address persistent housing affordabili more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new sta more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
What Is Harassment - An Overview From Federal Employment Law Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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SUMMARY
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual haras more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
University of California Research Scientist Liuzzo Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Lucas Liuzzo, an assistant research scientist at the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California Berkeley campus, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budge. The letter argues that the proposed changes would undermine the federal research enterprise, destabilize scientific programs, and compromise the United States' position in global science and innovation.
According to Liuzzo, the changes would impose ideological and politi more
15 UCLA Legal Scholars Criticize HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Access for Transgender Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 15 scholars from UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule on equal access to housing for transgender and gender minority individuals. The institute, based in Los Angeles, California, expressed concerns about the Proposed Rule's potential impact on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people accessing HUD-funded shelters and programs.
The more
26 First Amendment Scholars, Legal Clinicians Challenge OPM's Proposed Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 26 First Amendment scholars and legal clinicians from various U.S. universities, has expressed concerns about the Office of Personnel Management's proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. In a public comment letter addressed to OPM the group outlined why the NDA, as proposed, risks violating the free speech rights of current and former federal employees and could seriously impede the free flow of information essential to democratic more
29 Agricultural Organizations, Including Nebraska Farm Bureau, Urges USDA to Enhance Flexibility in Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 29 agricultural organizations representing farms, ranches, and agribusinesses across the U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices.
The coalition urged the agency to enhance flexibility in conservation practice standards to support site-specific planning, producer innovation, and economic viability.
The more
4 Appraisal Industry Groups Advocate for Clarity and Consistency in FHA Property Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of four appraisal organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the Federal Housing Administration's requests for input on single family minimum property requirements. The letter outlines support for efforts to modernize FHA property standards while emphasizing the importance of preserving consumer protections and risk management.
The letter details that although the FHA's prescriptive MPR framew more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Five organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's status review of the Rice's whale under the Endangered Species Act. The letter contests the legal and scientific basis for the listing of the Rice's whale as a distinct endangered species, highlighting procedural lapses, questionable taxonomy, and concerns over economic impact. more
ACLU Warns Proposed Government Employee Nondisclosure Agreement Violates First Amendment, Threatens Public Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, New York, along with its District of Columbia affiliate, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Personnel Management's proposed nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. The ACLU argued that requiring government employees to sign the proposed nondisclosure agreement as a condition of employment would infringe upon First Amendment rights by imposing an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech, bein more
AFL-CIO Condemns U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Rule for Jeopardizing Work Authorization of Asylum Seekers, Temporary Protected Status Holders
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The AFL-CIO has submitted a public comment letter opposing an interim final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services. The rule, titled USCIS Immigration Fees and Related Procedures Required by H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill, introduces fee requirements and procedural changes that the labor federation argues will severely harm immigrant workers who are union members and their families across the United States.
The AFL-CIO pub more
Alliance of Specialty Medicine Urges CMS to Enhance Drug Prior Authorization Standards and Reduce Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Alliance of Specialty Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter addresses proposed regulations aimed at improving electronic exchange of healthcare data and streamlining prior authorization processes specifically for drugs within Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid managed care plans, State Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program agencies, CHI more
American Bird Conservancy Provides Recommendations to USDA on Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- American Bird Conservancy, Springfield, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding draft changes to various Conservation Practice Standards. The letter offers detailed feedback aiming to enhance wildlife conservation and ecosystem health in federal conservation programs.
ABC emphasizes the importance of explicitly recognizing wildlife as a resource concern within the definition and more
American Clean Power Association Opposes Coast Guard's Proposed Fairways Impacting Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Clean Power Association, Oceantic Network and RENEW Northeast, have submitted a public comment expressing opposition to portions of a proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Coast Guard concerning Shipping Safety Fairways along the Atlantic Coast. The collective organizations addressed concerns over the Coast Guard's plan, specifically highlighting impacts on offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine.
The Coast Guard's initiative aims to establish designated ves more
American Forest & Paper Association, Process Gas Consumers Group Urge Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to Require Six Months Advance Notice for Pipeline Service Disruptions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Forest and Paper Association and Process Gas Consumers Group, representing major manufacturing natural gas users, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding proposed repair criteria for hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines. These manufacturing trade associations emphasized the role of natural gas in industrial production and highlighted the severe f more
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Supports Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Proposal to Incorporate Remote Sensing in Pipeline Safety Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposal to clarify that right-of-way patrol requirements for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines can be met using innovative remote sensing technologies. This public comment letter highlights the industry's transition from traditional manual and aerial patrols to the use more
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Supports Remote Monitoring for Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposal titled "Pipeline Safety: Remote Monitoring of Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Rectifiers." The public comment letter addresses the proposed rulemaking to allow remote monitoring of rectifiers and cathodic protection equipment on hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelin more
American Pharmacists Association Supports NRC Proposal to Modernize Byproduct Material Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Pharmacists Association Radiopharmaceuticals Community has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposed rule to modernize regulations governing byproduct material use. The public comment letter outlined the community's endorsement of various revisions aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity, promoting innovation, and maintaining public health and safety.
APhA highlighted that many regulatory updates are a more
ANCSA Regional Association Urges FAR Council to Exempt Alaska Native Programs From Federal Contractor Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The ANCSA Regional Association, Anchorage, representing the 12 Alaska Native regional corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council urging the exclusion of ANCSA-mandated shareholder and community programs from the scope of Executive Order 14398's contracting requirements. ARA argues that the proposed information collection and FAR clause designed to identify r more
Archaeological Institute Supports Renewal of U.S.-Albania Cultural Property Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Archaeological Institute of America, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee expressing support for the Government of the Republic of Albania's request to renew the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the imposition of import restrictions on categories of archaeological material from Albania.
The MOU, entered into force on February 28, 2022, arises under Article 9 of the UNESCO C more
Association of University Technology Managers Highlights Barriers to Drug Repurposing and Proposes Solutions to FDA
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Association of University Technology Managers, Northbrook, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing challenges and opportunities in the repurposing of drugs to meet unmet medical needs.
AUTM identified two main obstacles hindering commercial interest in repurposed drugs: limited resources for early development and inadequate incentives for attracting development partners wil more
Assured Guaranty Urges Recognition of Credit Protection Insurers in Federal Banking Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Assured Guaranty Inc., a financial guaranty insurer in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the Basel III Endgame Reproposal on regulatory capital rules. The letter addresses the proposal's framework for recognizing credit risk mitigation and advocates for the inclusion of prudentially regulated insurance companies engaged predominate more
Battelle Proposes Revising USDA Regulations on Genetically Engineered Organisms for Lab Research
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture responding to the Request for Information on the regulation of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. Battelle, which manages the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, outlined concerns about the regulatory framework that govern genetically engineered organisms in research settings.
The organization emphasized that in strictly laborato more
Brandeis University Biology Professor Miller Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Changes Impacting Scientific Research
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Paul Miller, professor of biology and chair of the Neuroscience program at the Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to federal financial assistance regulations.
The letter criticizes the involvement of political appointees rather than scientific experts in the review process for allocation of research funding. It highlights that scientific expertise, gar more
Calif. Immigration Project Opposes U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Alien Change of Address Form Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The California Immigration Project, a Sacramento, California-based nonprofit immigration legal services organization, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding proposed changes to the Alien Change of Address Card. The group urges USCIS to withdraw the plan to require nearly all noncitizens to disclose current employment, schooling, and means-tested public benefits receipt information, in add more
Chemical Users Coalition Requests Withdrawal of EPA's Proposed Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemicals
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Chemical Users Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns over the agency's proposed significant new use rules for cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide, metals-doped chemical substances. The coalition, representing companies that use but do not manufacture chemicals, urged EPA to withdraw the proposed rule due to unclear regulatory language and significant compliance challenges.
CUC stated that the prop more
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Offers Feedback on Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Annapolis, Maryland, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The foundation, a non-profit dedicated to restoring the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, represents over 200,000 members and works with agricultural producers to implement sustainable farming practices.
In their letter, the foundation expre more
Choose Clean Water Coalition Urges EPA to Maintain Strong Coal Ash Regulations to Protect Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Choose Clean Water Coalition, Annapolis, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery expressing concerns over the agency's proposed revisions to federal coal combustion residual regulations. The coalition, which includes over 320 non-governmental organizations representing interests in land conservation, agriculture, energy, and stormwater, cautioned against loosening standards tha more
Church World Service Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Withdraw Expanded Data Collection on Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Church World Service, Elkhart, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services rescinding proposed revisions to the Alien Change of Address form. The letter argues that the proposed changes, which would require noncitizens to disclose detailed information regarding employment, education, and receipt of means-tested public benefits, overstep the form's original purpose and could have harmful more
Coalition for Derivatives End-Users Urges Federal Regulators to Refine Capital Rules to Protect Commercial Hedging
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition for Derivatives End-Users has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The letter addresses concerns regarding the agencies' proposed rules on regulatory capital requirements for large banking organizations and their impacts on derivatives end-users.
The Coalition responded to three extensive proposals issued by the federal banking agencies: the Exp more
Coalition for National Trauma Research Opposes Proposed OMB Rule Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition for National Trauma Research, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter expressing strong concerns about the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to the "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." CNTR, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing traumatic injury research, warns that the proposals could undermine federally funded research effectiveness and national trauma research infrastructure.
The coalition stresses that traumatic more
Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Opposes Rescission of Lead Phase-Out and Calls for Adequate Funding for Expanded Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns regarding the 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations. The coalition opposed the agency's proposal to rescind lead ammunition and tackle phase-out regulations on nine National Wildlife Refuges.
The letter emphasized that the original phase-outs, based on scientific findings about more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. CCADV emphasizes that the proposed rule would undermine the safety and wellbeing of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by limiting protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
CC more
Consortium for Constituents With Disabilities Challenges HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Housing and Rights Task Forces voiced opposition in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on revisions to the Equal Access Rule. The CCD coalition, which advocates for the inclusion and empowerment of individuals with disabilities across the U.S., argues the proposed changes threaten protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, particular more
Copyright Policy Institute Urges U.S. Copyright Office to Prioritize Accessible Fee Structures
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Copyright Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office highlighting concerns and recommendations regarding alternative copyright fee structures and the accessibility of the federal copyright registration system. The letter addresses the agency's notice of inquiry on these matters, emphasizing that copyright registration fees must reflect not only administrative cost recovery but also broader policy goals aligned with fostering creativ more
CRE Finance Council, 10 Real Estate Organizations Urge Federal Regulators to Refine Capital Framework Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The CRE Finance Council, alongside a group of 10 real estate and housing organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses the proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework and the standardized approach for credit risk affecting large banking institutions and other banking organizations.
The coalit more
Cross-Cutting Issues Group Urges EPA for Balanced Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding EPA's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals regulations. The group's letter responds to the April 13, 2026, proposed rule that seeks to revise the federal CCR regulatory framework, particularly addressing legacy CCR surface impoundments, CCR management units, beneficial use definitions, and related compliance pathways.
The Group, representi more
Cure Coalition Calls for Stricter Validation of Approach Methodologies in FDA Oncology Guidance
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Cure Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance on streamlined nonclinical safety studies for oncology biologics and conjugated products. The coalition supports the FDA's initiative to reduce animal testing and accelerate access to cancer treatments but urges the agency to impose stricter standards on new approach methodologies recommended in the draft.
The C more
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Opposes HUD's Proposed Changes to Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing rule. The coalition, representing domestic violence service providers across the District, argues that the proposed rule would undermine critical protections that safeguard access to emergency shelter and housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, especially tra more
Defending Education Supports HUD Rule Restoring Sex-Based Access for Housing Safety and Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Defending Education, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supporting the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The proposed rule aims to reinstate biological sex as the basis for eligibility determinations in single-sex federally funded housing facilities, a shift from the current policy centered on self-identified gender identity.
Defending Education more
Digestive Disease Coalition Urges CMS to Protect Patients From Step Therapy Harms
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Digestive Disease National Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to institute robust federal protections against the adverse effects of step therapy protocols on patient access to care. The DDNC, a coalition of numerous national voluntary and professional societies devoted to digestive diseases, advocates for improved healthcare quality and access more
Ducks Unlimited Provides Feedback on Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Standards Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Ducks Unlimited, Memphis, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The organization, recognized as the largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation group globally, detailed its collaborative efforts with NRCS and private landowners to promote effective conservation practices.
Ducks Unlimited emphasized its support more
Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy Highlights Priorities and Challenges for FDA AI Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Duke University Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The Institute expressed support for the FDA's initiative to harness artificial intelligence and real-world data to improve clinical trial evidence generation, while emphasiz more
Electronic Transactions Association Backs OCC Rule Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Ban
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Electronic Transactions Association, Arlington, Virginia, issued a public comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final order that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. ETA emphasized that these measures align with the operational realities of the modern payments system and uphold the principle that state laws may not substantially interfere with national bank powers under the Nation more
Environmental Defense Fund Urges Clear Decisionmaker in Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Reconsideration Process
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on administrative rulemaking procedures issued in April 2026. The letter addresses proposed amendments to the Office of Pipeline Safety's process for handling petitions for reconsideration of regulatory changes, focusing on clarifying which official is responsibl more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Equality Federation, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The federation represents nearly 50 state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queeradvocacy organizations and raises concerns that the proposal would harm vulnerable communities, particularly transgender individuals, jeopardizi more
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Adjust Proposed Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding proposed regulatory capital rules. The letter addressed the Agencies' jointly proposed rulemakings aimed at modernizing capital requirements for certain banking organizations and revising the market risk capital framework, as well as modifying the s more
Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition Urges Revisions to ATF Special Tax Rule to Align With Statutory Law
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition Inc., Bismarck, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding the agency's proposed regulation titled "Clarifying Special Tax Payments Per Business Activity." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule, as written, imposes taxation beyond the statutory framework established by Congress in the Internal Revenue Code related t more
Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Funding Rule Impacting Supportive Housing for Mental Health
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition, Davie, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed revisions. The proposed rule aims to improve transparency and accountability in the administration of federal financial assistance but is viewed by the coalition as potentially harmful to housing and service providers assisting individuals with serious mental illness and chronic homelessness.
The coalitio more
Foreviva Medical Clinic Urges FDA to Retain Access to Compounded Peptide Therapies for Endometriosis Patients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Foreviva Medical Clinic, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's ongoing review of the 503A Bulk Drug Substances List under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The comment focuses on the inclusion of peptide-related substances on this list, which directly affects licensed physicians' ability to offer compounded therapies to more
Foundation for Defense of Democracies Urged to Tighten Controls on Defense Contractors' Ownership Structures to Counter Fraud and Foreign Threats
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies submitted a public comment letter underscoring the need for the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its oversight of defense contractors and subcontractors amid an anticipated expansion of defense spending. The organization highlights how opaque corporate ownership, particularly through shell companies, poses serious risks including procurement fraud, theft of technology, and foreign adversary infiltration of the defense industri more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The FPV Freedom Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility." As one of the four FAA-recognized community based organizations advocating for recreational multi-rotor small unmanned aircraft systems operators, the coalition expressed several more
Friends of Animals Urges NOAA to Maintain Endangered Status, Protect Critical Habitat for Rice's Whale
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Friends of Animals, Greenwood Village, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration urging the agency to maintain the endangered status of the Rice's whale and to finalize the designation of critical habitat for the species. The comment was made in response to NOAA's pending status review of the Rice's whale under the Endangered Species Act.
The Rice's whale, which inhabits the northeast Gul more
Ga. Wildlife Resources Division Provides Input on Prescribed Burning Practices to Natural Resources Conservation Service
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, Social Circle, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. The letter addresses proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, specifically focusing on the Prescribed Burning Conservation Practice Standard.
WRD emphasized the essential role of prescribed fire in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems more
Greenpeace USA Urges NOAA to Deny SeaX Deep Seabed Mining Exploration License
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Greenpeace USA has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing opposition to the exploration license application filed by SeaX Inc. under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The environmental advocacy organization cites wide-ranging concerns about the potential environmental, cultural, and economic risks posed by deep sea mining activities proposed by SeaX and its corporate affiliat more
Gun Owners of America Urges ATF to Strengthen Willfulness Standard in Firearms Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gun Owners of America, a Springfield, Virginia-based nonprofit organization advocating for Second Amendment rights, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Office of Regulatory Affairs. The letter addresses the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the definition of "willfully" in firearms violations under the Gun Control Act. The organization, backed by its legal affiliate the more
Health Innovation Alliance Urges CMS to Enhance Electronic Prior Authorization Transparency and Efficiency
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Health Innovation Alliance, a coalition comprising patient advocates, healthcare providers, consumer organizations, employers, technology companies, and payers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposals to modernize prior authorization processes. The organization supports CMS's aim to reduce administrative burdens by expanding interoperable, standards-based el more
Healthcare Leadership Council, Confidentiality Coalition Urge CMS to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Healthcare Leadership Council and the Confidentiality Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. Their input highlights support for CMS's efforts to advance electronic healthcare data exchange and improve prior authorization procedures while emphasizing practical considerat more
Human Trafficking Legal Center Senior Staff Attorney Pizano Urges Withdrawal of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Address Change Form Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Caroline A. Pizano, senior staff attorney at the Human Trafficking Legal Center, a nonprofit that provides legal representation to survivors of human trafficking, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing proposed revisions to the Alien Change of Address form. The Center criticizes the agency's plan to expand the form from a simple two-page address update into an 11-page questionnaire collect more
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights Opposes Expanded USCIS Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chicago, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the proposed revision of the AR-11 alien change of address form. ICIRR criticizes the agency's plan to transform the historically simple two-page form into an eleven-page document containing invasive questions unrelated to address changes.
The coalition, representing more than 100 more
Lane County Administration Intergovernmental Relations Officer Cornwall Opposes OMB Proposed Rule for Federal Grant Administration Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Vanessa Cornwall, intergovernmental relations officer at the Lane County Administration, Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition on the proposed rule revising the Uniform Administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed revisions would increase administrative burden, reduce agency flexibility, and compromise effic more
Legal Aid Justice Center, 5 Organizations Oppose HUD Proposed Rule Altering Equal Access to Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Legal Aid Justice Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, along with five Virginia-based legal services organizations, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access Rule governing access to federally funded housing and shelter programs. The letter raises concerns about how the proposed rule undermines protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals, creates legal uncertainty more
LiveEO Supports Technology-Neutral Satellite Monitoring for Pipeline Safety Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- LiveEO Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration supporting the agency's proposed clarification that pipeline right-of-way patrol obligations can be fulfilled by technology-neutral methods, including satellite imagery. LiveEO's correspondence responds to PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the integration of innovative remote sensing technologies for pat more
Long Term Care Community Coalition Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule would weaken nondiscrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming individuals, and others, including older adults and people with disabilities.
The proposed rule seeks more
Mass. Law Reform Institute Opposes Expanded DHS Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Boston, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition to proposed changes by the department to the Alien Change of Address form. The letter highlights concerns that the agency's plan to expand the form's requirements unlawfully circumvents congressional intent, imposes undue burdens on low-income immigrants and nonprofit legal organizations, an more
Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Maintain PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standards Deadline
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Matanzas Riverkeeper, St. Augustine, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed extension of the compliance deadline for the perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid Maximum Contaminant Levels. The organization highlighted the longstanding recognition of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous "forever chemicals" and stressed the urgent need to enforce the existing national drinking water standards without f more
Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Maintain Protections Against PFAS Chemicals
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Matanzas Riverkeeper, St. Augustine, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed rule to rescind regulatory determinations and regulations for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, specifically perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, perfluorononanoic acid, hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, and mixtures including these and perfluorobutanesulfonic acid.
The organization stressed that the proposed r more
Microbial Biotechnology Policy Committee Urges Streamlined Risk-Based Regulation for Modified Organisms Under Plant Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Microbial Biotechnology Policy Committee, a U.S.-based consortium of companies advancing microbial biotechnology innovations for agriculture, have submitted a public comment letter providing recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding regulation of genetically engineered organisms under the Plant Protection Act.
The committee, represented by Karen Ellis Carr and Rebecca W. Foreman, partners at ArentFox Sc more
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid Opposes HUD Proposed Rule Affecting LGBTQ+ Access to Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The nonprofit legal aid organization, which serves low-income individuals across twenty central Minnesota counties, warned that the proposal would severely harm LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness by rescinding protections that cu more
Mont. State Technical Committee Water Subcommittee Provides Recommendations on Conservation Practices Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Montana State Technical Committee Water Subcommittee, Helena, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. The letter addresses proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices.
The subcommittee recommends broadening language in the Monitoring Well standard to encompass a wider range of groundwater flow and storage assessments. They emphasize designing well screens based on mon more
Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing for Survivors
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Helena, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The coalition represents individuals and organizations dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence across Montana, providing support and advocacy for survivors, including technical assistance and training for service more
N.Y. Immigration Coalition Opposes Expanded USCIS Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New York Immigration Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter opposing revisions proposed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services to form AR-11 alien change of address. The NYIC challenges the agency's effort to transform the form from its original administrative function of updating addresses into a more extensive information-gathering and enforcement instrument.
According to NYIC, the proposed changes dramatical more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New York Legal Services Coalition, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access Rule. The coalition argues the proposed changes would undermine existing protections and restrict shelter access for vulnerable populations, specifically LGBTQ individuals, including transgender and gender non-conforming persons.
The coalition represents over 50 civil legal more
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Opposes Changes to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum submitted a public comment letter voicing opposition to proposed revisions by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding a form used for notifying address changes. NAPAWF argues that the proposed changes would extend beyond the form's limited statutory function and impose burdensome information collection without clear practical benefit.
The organization warns that the revisions cou more
National Association of Home Builders Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Modify Proposed Capital Rules to Support Housing Finance
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Association of Home Builders, a trade association representing over 140,000 members engaged in residential construction and multifamily rental housing, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter responds to proposed rulemakings aimed at modernizing regulatory capital rules for banking organizations, including revisions to the Basel III frame more
National Cheng Kung University Electrical Engineering Professor Yang Urges FDA to Clarify Validation Stages for AI-Enabled Medical Device Software
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Shiau Ru Yang, professor of electrical engineering at the National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration concerning the draft guidance on "Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations." The letter addresses the regulatory approach for AI software as a medical device, particularly more
National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance Oppose HUD Proposal Weakening LGBTQ+ Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposal to revise the Equal Access regulations. The draft rule would alter longstanding protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in housing programs funded by the agency.
The groups representing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and LG more
National Coalition Urges SSA to Revise Application Burden Estimates and Forms
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Coalition of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Advocates, a group representing over five hundred nonprofit legal and advocacy organizations, has raised concerns about the Social Security Administration's estimates of time burdens and the complexity of several application forms.
The coalition challenges SSA's time estimates for completing key forms, including the Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance Benefits (Form SSA-10) and the Appli more
National Education Association Supports DOT Exemption for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Recipients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Education Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advocating for an exemption to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to obtain, hold, and renew commercial driver's licenses. The exemption would enable DACA holders with valid Employment Authorization Documents to continue serving as vital members of the public school transportation workforce.
In F more
National Housing Conference Urges Federal Agencies to Adjust Basel III Capital Rules to Support Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Housing Conference submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses proposed changes to regulatory capital standards under Basel III for banking organizations, emphasizing the critical importance of balancing financial safety with the promotion of affordable housing and equitable mortgage access.
The NHC, a nonpartisan coalition r more
National Low Income Housing Coalition Opposes HUD Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Low Income Housing Coalition has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs regulation. The letter raises concerns about the proposed rule's detrimental impact on LGBTQIA+ individuals, criticizing HUD for removing nondiscrimination protections related to sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity from across its housing programs.
The c more
National Low Income Housing Coalition Urges HUD to Stop Using EIV-SAVE Reports
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Low Income Housing Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing serious concerns about HUD's use of EIV-SAVE Reports for verifying tenant eligibility. The coalition cautioned that the SAVE system exhibits substantial inaccuracies, particularly in detecting citizenship status changes and processing up-to-date information, which has led to erroneous data being included in reports used by HUD-a more
National Ocean Policy Coalition Questions Rice's Whale Status Review Citing New Data on Gulf Vessel Traffic
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Ocean Policy Coalition, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service regarding its ongoing status review of the Rice's whale, a species currently listed as endangered. The organization urged the agency to reconsider the classification and highlighted recent findings concerning vessel traffic linked to Port Fourchon, Louisiana, within the whale's critical habitat in the Gulf of Americ more
National Women's Law Center, 23 Organizations Opposes HUD Proposal to Roll Back LGBTQIA+ Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Women's Law Center, along with 23 gender justice and civil rights organizations, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access Rule. These organizations emphasized that affordable and safe housing are critical to the wellbeing of women and families, and warned that HUD's rollbacks concerning sexual orientation and gender identity protections could severely impact housing stability for more
Natural Resources Defense Council Present Scientific Evidence Supporting Rice's Whale Species Status and Urge Strong Protection
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, along with 11 leading conservation organizations, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service concerning the status review of Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). This rare baleen whale, endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, faces numerous threats to its survival. Th more
Naturalization Working Group Urges DHS to Expand Access and Digital Submission for Fee Waivers on Naturalization Applications
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Naturalization Working Group has submitted a public comment letter voicing support for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services' reauthorization of Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. The coalition emphasizes the importance of wide access to fee waivers and calling for the digitization of the waiver request process to increase accessibility and efficiency.
The coalition unites national and local organizations that assist lawful per more
New England Fishermen's Group Calls for Expanded Economic Impact Analysis of Atlantic Coast Shipping Routes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association, South Portland, Maine, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard urging it to revise its Supplemental Regulatory Analysis related to the proposed Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Fairways. The association highlighted concerns that the Coast Guard's analysis significantly underestimates the operational and economic impacts on commercial fishing vessels, businesses, seafood processors, and fishing-depende more
New Markets Tax Credit Working Group Urges Lower Risk Weight for Community Development Investments
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New Markets Tax Credit Working Group, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework under Basel III and modifications to the standardized approach for credit risk, emphasizing the need to adjust risk weights applied to NMTC equity investments.
The joint regulato more
Northeast Gas Association Urges Flexible Implementation of Proposed Gas Pipeline Safety Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Northeast Gas Association, Westborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding proposed rules to enhance the safety of gas distribution pipelines. The comments focus on PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines," which addresses updates to distribution integrity management programs, emergency response plans, operat more
Obesity Action Coalition Urges FDA to Improve Access to Safe Obesity Treatments
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Obesity Action Coalition, Tampa, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing concerns related to pharmacy compounding and access to obesity treatment ahead of the pharmacy compounding advisory committee meeting in July 2026. The OAC emphasized patient safety while highlighting significant challenges faced by over 100 million Americans living with obesity.
The organization expre more
Oral Health Interoperability Alliance Advocates for Inclusion of Dentistry in CMS Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Oral Health Interoperability Alliance, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to explicitly include dental entities within the scope of its interoperability and prior authorization modernization rule. This letter responds to the HHS proposal concerning interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs for Medicare Advantage Organi more
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Urges USDA to Retain Key Silvopasture Practice Standards
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service addressing proposed changes to the Silvopasture practice standard. The organization emphasized the importance of maintaining water quality, erosion control, and wildlife habitat as recognized purposes of silvopasture practices.
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture highlighted that peer-reviewed research nationally a more
Photographers Groups Advocate for Next Generation Copyright Registration System With Flexible Fee Options
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Society of Media Photographers, the North American Nature Photography Association and the Professional Photographers of America, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office urging comprehensive reform in the agency's registration system. These organizations, collectively representing high volume photographers across the country, highlighted the pressing need for alternative fee structures and technological modernization within the copyright more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking to adjust annual report deadlines for pipeline safety.
The organization expressed concerns about PHMSA's assumptions on the time-sensitivity and safety value of data included in annual reports submitted by pipeline operators.
Pipeline more
Pipeline Safety Trust Challenges Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Proposed Increases to Construction Notification Thresholds
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The letter expresses concerns regarding PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking titled Pipeline Safety: Adjustment to OPID Notifications for Construction. The Trust critiques the basis and potential impacts of PHMSA's proposed adjustments to construction notification thresholds.
The organi more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The letter addresses PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking regarding changes to the hazardous liquid valve maintenance schedule.
The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) raises concerns about PHMSA's characterization and justification of the proposed regulation, which would allow operators of haz more
Prairie Hills Audubon Society Urges Continued Protection for Critically Endangered Rice's Whale
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Prairie Hills Audubon Society, Black Hawk, South Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service to maintain the endangered status of the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). In a public comment letter submitted regarding the agency's status review of the species, the organization emphasized the need for continued protections based on the latest scie more
Public Citizen Urges DOT to Exempt Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Recipients From Restrictions to Enhance Safety
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Public Citizen has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to grant an exemption allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents to obtain and renew non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. The exemption request challenges FMCSA's final rule that restricts non-domiciled CDL eligibility to holders of H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visas, more
Regulatory Relief Coalition Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Strengthen Electronic Prior Authorization Rules for Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Regulatory Relief Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule to expand electronic prior authorization for drugs under federal health care programs.
The coalition emphasized strong support for CMS's proposal to require payers to adopt standardized e-PA processes using National Council for Prescription Drug Programs standards for pharmacy more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Revive and Restore, Sausalito, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Habitat Conservation advocating for a comprehensive expansion of the Coral Reef Conservation Program through its supplemental programmatic environmental impact statement. The organization emphasizes adopting Alternative Three as the minimum and advancing the scope of coral reef conservation and restoration more
Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, Including Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, Urge Reforms to Step Therapy Protocols in Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, an alliance representing patient advocacy organizations, medical professional societies, and provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging comprehensive reforms to step therapy protocols as part of CMS's review of interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition highlighted the challenges and risks that step t more
San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium Policy & External Affairs VP Lahn Opposes U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Changes to Alien Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Deena Lahn, vice president of policy and external affairs at the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition to proposed changes to Alien Change of Address form. This form, used by noncitizens to report changes of address, is under review by USCIS' Office of Policy & Strategy. The consortium, a coalition of 12 nonprofit com more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sens. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, have raised concerns with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives over a proposed rule that would change marking requirements for National Firearms Act firearms. The senators submitted a public comment letter cautioning that the new rule would allow makers of certain firearms to rely on existing manufacturer markings instead of adding their own identifying more
Small Business Majority Opposes SBA Plan to Change 8(a) Program Eligibility
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Small Business Majority, a representative of 36 million small businesses, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Small Business Administration's proposed rule aimed at removing the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage from the 8(a) Business Development Program. The organization warned that the proposed changes would restrict access to federal contracting opportunities for many small business owners at a time when the supplier base is al more
Tenn. Natural Resources Conservation Service Forestry Sub-Committee Addresses Concerns Over Practice Standard Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Tennessee Natural Resources Conservation Service Forestry Sub-Committee, Nashville, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to several practice standards affecting forestry operations. The group raised concerns about potential impacts on forest landowners and recommended clarifications to preserve the usability of key conservation practices.
The sub-committee urged NRCS more
Texas Advocacy Groups Oppose HUD's Proposal to Roll Back Equal Access Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Texas Housers, Resource Center and Equality Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed changes to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions rule. These groups urge HUD to withdraw the proposal entirely, citing concerns over harmful effects on low-income Texans, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
The organizations argue that the proposed rule would dismantle critical protection more
Texas Council on Family Violence Opposes HUD Proposal on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Texas Council on Family Violence, Austin, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing Rule. The nonprofit coalition, which supports more than 1,500 members and nearly 100 family violence programs across Texas, emphasized that the current protections ensuring survivors of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and sexual assault can access shelter without dis more
Trilogy Innovations Highlights Key Concerns in Public Comment on GSA's Proposed Clause for AI Data Safeguarding
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Trilogy Innovations, Bridgeport, West Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration regarding the proposed clause which addresses basic safeguarding of data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence systems. The comments respond to the agency's notice which focuses on practical issues related to clause applicability, contractor roles, incident notification, third-party model versioning, unbiased AI governance, data deletio more
Turtle Island Restoration Network Urges Federal Action to Protect Endangered Rice's Whales in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network, Forest Knolls, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting comprehensive protections for the Rice's whale, a critically endangered species inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico. Emphasizing the species' precarious population of roughly 51 individuals, the environmental nonprofit highlights the many industrial threats undermining the whale's survival and calls for strengthened conservatio more
U.S. Bancorp Proposes Targeted Changes to Federal Banking Agencies Regulatory Capital Framework
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with its subsidiaries and affiliates, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on regulatory capital rules for large banking organizations. The proposal aims to amend interagency capital regulations implementing the Basel III standards to enhance risk sensitivity, reduce c more
Union County Board of Commissioners Expresses Concerns Over OMB Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Union County Board of Commissioners, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. The commissioners emphasized their support for accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of federal funds while expressing concerns that certain proposed changes may increase administra more
University of California Molecular Imaging Center Director Smith Warns Against Political Influence in Federal Research Grant Awards
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Benjamin E. Smith, director of the Molecular Imaging Center at the University of California Berkeley campus, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would grant political appointees final authority over federal research grant awards, bypassing established peer-review procedures. The scientist cautions that such a policy risks undermining decades of merit-based research funding that more
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Professor Ost Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Research Funding Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Kyla Ost, assistant professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus, Aurora, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget voicing opposition to the proposed changes to federal financial assistance regulations. The public comment letter criticizes key provisions that shift critical decision-making authority over federal research funding from scientific experts to political appointees, arguing this un more
University of Colorado Medicine Professor Kern Raises Concerns Over OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Jeffrey A. Kern, professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, Denver, has expressed opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The public comment letter outlines significant apprehensions about several provisions, highlighting potential adverse impacts on research institutions and scientific progress.
Kern warns that transforming longstanding government-wide guidance into binding regulations more
University of North Carolina Health Behavior Professor Foss Raises Concerns Over Accuracy of Teen Driver License Data Reported by Federal Highway Administration
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Robert D. Foss, professor of maternal and child health and health behavior, at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The letter urges to rectify persistent data quality issues that have affected young driver license counts since at least the late 1990s.
The letter identified two primary concerns impacting the reliability of more
University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Sciences Professor Vaughan Warns Against OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Andy Vaughan, associate professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget raising concerns over proposed amendments to the guidance for federal financial assistance.
According to the letter, multiple provisions, including sections 200.205, 200.300, and 200.340, threaten to diminish the valued peer review process by introducing political ap more
USC Leonard Davis School Supports Addition of Native MOTS-c to FDA's 503A Bulk Drug List for Obesity and Osteoporosis Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration to add native MOTS-c, both in free-base and acetate forms, to the 503A bulk drug substances list for use in treating obesity and osteoporosis.
The submission emphasized that native MOTS-c is a fully characterized, reproducible 16-amino-acid peptide naturally occurring more
Violence Free Minnesota Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Protection
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Violence Free Minnesota, Minneapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Rule. The coalition contends that the proposed rule would undermine access to shelter and housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, in particular jeopardizing protections for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming individuals. more
Wayne State University College of Nursing Research Dean Snyder Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Impacting Research Stability and Oversight
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Robert Ploutz-Snyder, associate dean for research at the Wayne State University College of Nursing, Detroit, Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter expresses concerns that the revisions could threaten the stability, predictability, and scientific independence foundational to U.S. biomedical and health research.
The correspondent outlined that the more
World Relief Urges Withdrawal of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- World Relief, Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the proposed revisions to the Alien Change of Address form. The letter addresses the Federal Register notice published May 7, 2026, concerning the agency's plans to expand the scope of data collected on this form.
World Relief's legal and community services staff detailed concerns that the additional questions p more
Environmental Defense Fund Urges Careful Integration of Advanced Technologies in Pipeline Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Environmental Defense Fund has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on the proposed rulemaking concerning pipeline safety.
The rulemaking proposes to expand acceptable methods for right-of-way patrols on gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to include advanced technologies such as manned and unmanned aerial systems and satellites.
The comment letter expresses support f more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy
Iranians held a candlelight vigil in London outside the U.S. embassy to honor South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday evening at 71 after serving four full terms in the U.S. Senate. The longtime Republican Congressman was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and was kno more
CSIS Issues Commentary: War Costs Make Up a Third of the $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy:
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War Costs Make Up a Third of the $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request
On June 24, the White House sent Congress an $87.6 billion supplemental request. About one-third of the request appears to be driven by more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: Europe May Be Closer to Deterrence Than It Realises
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by senior visiting fellow Chris Kremidas-Courtney:
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Europe may be closer to deterrence than it realises
Wars in 2026 are priced in pain tolerance. Russia has discovered this in Ukraine, the US in the Persian Gulf, and Israel in its own neighbourhood. The same dynamic that is making military power less decisive also means European deterrence is closer to its grasp.
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Are wars stil more
Frankfurt Cargo Volumes Impacted by Middle East Conflict and Strikes
SURREY, England, July 14 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Frankfurt cargo volumes impacted by Middle East conflict and strikes
By Damian Brett
Europe's largest cargo hub saw cargo volumes increase by 1% in the first half of the year as the Middle East conflict and strikes at Lufthansa affected performance.
The German airport saw volumes reach 1m tonnes over the first six months of the year, but several trends had a negative impact of performance.
Airport operator Fraport more
Fraport Traffic Figures - June and First Half of 2026: Group Remains on Track Despite Passenger Decline in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 14 -- Fraport Group, a German transport company, issued the following news release:
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Fraport Traffic Figures - June and First Half of 2026: Group Remains on Track Despite Passenger Decline in Frankfurt
Slight decrease to 5.7 million passengers at Frankfurt Airport in June - Total Group volumes grow to 77.7 million passengers in first half of the year - CEO Schulte: "We're maintaining our financial outlook for 2026"
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Some 5.7 million passengers traveled via Fra more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Georgia Weighs Diplomatic Cost of Mourning Khamenei
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Georgia Weighs Diplomatic Cost of Mourning Khamenei
Executive Summary:
* Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili traveled to Tehran on July 3 to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
* The visit has divided Georgia's political class, w more
Smith Condemns Trump's Threats to Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026:
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Smith Condemns Trump's Threats to Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in response to the President Trump's recent remarks that the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz for financial gain.
"I wholeheartedly condemn more
UANI Mourns the Death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
NEW YORK, July 14 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release:
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UANI Mourns the Death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and UANI CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement on the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC):
"UANI is saddened by the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham was a friend of UANI and a national leader on Iran policy. When Senator Joe Liebe more
AJC Welcomes UK Designation of Iran's IRGC as Security Threat
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC Welcomes UK Designation of Iran's IRGC as Security Threat
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American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomed today's decision by the United Kingdom to designate the Iranian regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026. AJC has tirelessly a more
Centcom Completes Another Wave of Strikes Against Iran
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Centcom Completes Another Wave of Strikes Against Iran
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U.S. Central Command completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran yesterday, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions to degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking international shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Centcom forces struck Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, miss more
Cole Statement on Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Cole Statement on Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina:
" There are few corners of Capitol Hill where South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham wasn't known. Whether you knew him personally or sim more
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act to Protect America's National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act to Protect America's National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries
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Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the No Hostile Operatives in our National Labs Obtaining Our Knowledge which Establishes Risks to our Security (No Hostile ONLOOKERS) Act, legislation to strengthen safeguards at America's National Labo more
Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News sounding the alarm on the AI and semiconductor manufacturing race with China that will determine who controls the future of the world and highlighting the success of his CHIPS for America Act, legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D more
Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 23 of her colleagues joined a letter led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S.'s bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. The strike reportedly more
El Salvador validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 13 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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El Salvador validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated El Salvador as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.
"I congratulate El Salvador on this remarkable achievement. It is a testament to the power of political commitmen more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School
Investigation into School Strike Was Reportedly Submitted in April but Has Not Been Released To Congress or the Public
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led 24 of her colleagues in continuing to demand answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S.' bombi more
Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the J more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats remain committed to pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on our communities and will continue working to lower costs, protect our healthcare and clean up c more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
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LEADER JEFFRIES : Donald Trump promised the American people that Republicans would lower the high cost of living on day one, but costs haven't gone down during Donald Trump's presidency. Costs have gone up. Donald Trump promised that ICE enforcement in this country would target the worst of the w more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and more
NEW DATA: Trump's Tax and Tariff Actions to Cost New Mexico Workers Hundreds of Dollars in 2026
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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NEW DATA: Trump's Tax and Tariff Actions to Cost New Mexico Workers Hundreds of Dollars in 2026
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member and former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a statement reacting to a new report from JEC Democrats that finds that New Mexico workers will lose hundreds of dollars in 2026 from the combined impact of Preside more
OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
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1 Oil prices had returned to pre-Iran war levels as oil continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz, and OPEC+ announced production increases of 188,000 barrels per day starting in August.
2 Strikes between the United States and Iran resumed after Iran hit three ships in the Strai more
Political Scientist Dominic Tierney Says Iran War Another Example of U.S. Military Quagmire
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Political Scientist Dominic Tierney Says Iran War Another Example of U.S. Military Quagmire
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Claude C. Smith '14 Professor of Political Science Dominic Tierney recently appeared on NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday" with Scott Simon to discuss the uncertain future of the ongoing war with Iran.
Tierney, the author of How We Fight: Crusades, Quagmires, and the American Way of War (Little, Brown, & Co., 20 more
Reed, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Investigation of Deadly Iran School Strike Without Further Delay
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Investigation of Deadly Iran School Strike Without Further Delay
On February 28, 2026, within hours of the Trump Administration initiating 'Operation Epic Fury,' a U.S. missile is reported to have struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, killing over 175 people. Most of the victims, approximately 120 individuals, were innocent children. more
Rep. Gimenez Issues Letter to Spanish President Sanchez
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following letter to Spanish President Pedro Sanchez:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 8, 2026
The Honorable Pedro Sanchez
President of the Government of Spain
Palacio de La Moncloa
Madrid, Spain
Dear Prime Minister Sanchez,
I write today to inform you that I have withdrawn as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Spain Caucus.
As a proud Cuban-American and a steadfast defender of democracy, i more
REPORT: "Ohio Families Have Paid Approximately $2,175 More" Under Mike Carey's Economy
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPORT: "Ohio Families Have Paid Approximately $2,175 More" Under Mike Carey's Economy
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Mike Carey rubber-stamped Republicans' disastrous economic agenda. Now, Ohio families are paying the price.
A new report reveals that Ohio families are paying $2,175 more for everyday goods - from gas and groceries, to utilities and health care - thanks to Carey's decisive votes in Washington more
Senator Hassan Visits Newport Farm, Discusses How Trump's Policies are Driving up Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Visits Newport Farm, Discusses How Trump's Policies are Driving up Costs for Families
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NEWPORT - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan toured the locally owned Beaver Pond Farm in Newport on Friday to hear directly from farmers about how President Trump's policies, including tariffs and the illegal war in Iran, are driving up costs and hurting New Hampshire farms.
The farm's owners des more
Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
LONDON, England, July 13 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
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Britain will be better protected from foreign state-backed activity in a new crackdown on Iranian and Russian groups who seek to direct violence and intimidation on our streets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR) and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps will become more
Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
LONDON, England, July 13 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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Support for IRGC outlawed in crackdown on foreign state proxies
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Britain will be better protected from foreign state-backed activity in a new crackdown on Iranian and Russian groups who seek to direct violence and intimidation on our streets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR) and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corp more
UK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations
LONDON, England, July 13 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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UK sanctions Iran-linked criminal group that publicly claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish locations
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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said:
Despite repeated warnings, Iran has continued in its attempts to undermine the safety and security of the UK through its use of criminal networks and proxy groups.
We are clear that we will not tolerate foreign-backed more
Welch on the NDAA: "This national defense authorization fails to address the critical question that is before this country right now...the war in Iran." Welch on the NDAA:
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch on the NDAA: "This national defense authorization fails to address the critical question that is before this country right now...the war in Iran." Welch on the NDAA:
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging his colleagues to reconsider debate or advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing the ongoing, escalating war with Iran more
