Advanced Microscope Boosts ORNL's Atomic-scale Materials Research
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Advanced microscope boosts ORNL's atomic-scale materials research
New instrument combines atomic-scale imaging, advanced analysis and SI-enabled automated workflows to speed materials research and design
Oct 26, 2026
Key points:
* ORNL's newly installed Thermo Scientific Spectra Ultra is among the most advanced aberration corrected scanning transmission elec more
Appdome's Agentic Platform Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader for Mobile Enterprise Security
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Appdome's Agentic Platform Named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader for Mobile Enterprise Security
Recognition highlights the need for mobile brands and enterprises to replace manual engineering and security work with agentic platforms and operating models.
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San Ant more
Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership With Broadcom
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom
Oct 26, 2026
NEW YORK and CHARLOTTE, NC and PALO ALTO, CA - Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Blackstone (NYSE: BX), Citi (NYSE: C) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) (the "Lead Financial Partners") today announced a $ more
Bearish Sentiment Ticks Up as Investors Grow More Cautious, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Bearish Sentiment Ticks up as Investors Grow More Cautious, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
Oct 26, 2026
Amid persistent inflation concerns, midterm election uncertainty and rate-hike expectations, investors feel their portfolios are well-positioned
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New York -- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarte more
Better Markets Analysis: AI in the Financial Markets: Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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October 26, 2026
AI in the Financial Markets: Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up
The Rapid Evolution of AI. The field of artificial intelligence is exploding. As the headlines proclaim, the race is on in the private sector to be the most successful AI more
Brazil's Pernambuco State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability With IDB Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Brazil's Pernambuco State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
October 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $92.3 million investment loan for the Brazilian state of Pernambuco to improve revenue collection and expenditure management.
The financing is part of Profisco III, an IDB-supported program impl more
Case School of Engineering Aims to Expand Faculty by More Than 10% With New Hiring Initiative
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case School of Engineering aims to expand faculty by more than 10% with new hiring initiative
15 new positions build on CWRU priorities, including Faculty 100 initiative, new Susi Building
October 26, 2026
Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering has launched a hiring initiative that will grow its faculty by more than 10%--an expansive effort to meet the growing demand of student more
Case Western Reserve: Researchers are Coming Together Under One Roof With Interdisciplinary Expertise and Advanced Tools to Act on Pressing Problems and Benefit Society
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Built for Impact
Researchers are coming together under one roof with interdisciplinary expertise and advanced tools to act on pressing problems and benefit society
October 26, 2026 | Story by: Lydia Coutre
Anirban Sen Gupta, PhD, is a quintessential Case Western Reserve University researcher. He's tackling critical national and global issues, pursuing creative solutions and translating them into rea more
CHHS Leader Markus Rauschecker Guides State Cybersecurity Council at UMB Meeting
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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CHHS leader Markus Rauschecker guides state cybersecurity council at UMB meeting
October 26, 2026 | Laura Lee
When the Maryland Cybersecurity Council met Oct. 15 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, it was led by one of UMB's own. Markus Rauschecker, JD, executive director of the University of Maryland Center for Cyber, Health and Hazard Strategies (CHHS), chairs the council. It more
Columbia Engineering Receives DOE Funding to Train Critical Minerals Workforce
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Columbia Engineering Receives DOE Funding to Train Critical Minerals Workforce
Award taps Columbia's storied history in mining education.
October 26, 2026
Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering has been selected as one of the winners of the Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies (PROSPECT) Plann more
Comer Investigates Potential for Harm, Lack of Transparency in Delaware Initiative to Create New Artificial Intelligence Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Oct 26, 2026
Comer Investigates Potential for Harm, Lack of Transparency in Delaware Initiative to Create New Artificial Intelligence Companies
WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating the State of Delaware's efforts to establish a new form of corporate entity more
CSUSB's ShEconomy Explores the Future of Work and the Power of Human Connection
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB's ShEconomy explores the future of work and the power of human connection
Nearly 350 attendees joined CSUSB's ninth annual ShEconomy, where four accomplished women from entertainment, banking and higher education shared insights on navigating a changing workplace. From embracing new opportunities to developing leadership skills, the panelists emphasized the importanc more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: New Technology Can Bring Benefits to Everyone
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary:
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October 26, 2026
Who's Afraid of AI?
Ella Dawson
New technology can bring benefits to everyone.
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A former employee of the AI firm Anthropic, Jacob Coxon, recently went viral for being a whistleblower about the future of artificial intelligence. "I believe that if we don't slow down at the current rate of progress, there is a strong chance that we could all die in the immediate futur more
Gartner HR Research Finds 77% of Board Members Expect AI to Deliver Productivity and Cost Savings, Yet Just 3% of Organizations Exceed Cost Savings Goals Via Productivity
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 27 (TNSxrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner HR Research Finds 77% of Board Members Expect AI to Deliver Productivity and Cost Savings, Yet Just 3% of Organizations Exceed Cost Savings Goals Via Productivity
ORLANDO, Fla., October 26, 2026
Analysts Identify Three Actions HR Must Take to Realize Growth from AI During Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo in Orlando
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Three-quarters of board more
Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, North America: Day 1 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 27 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, North America: Day 1 Highlights
ORLANDO, Fla., October 26, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo taking place today through Wednesday, October 28 in Orlando, FL. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference.
On Day 1 from the confer more
Gartner Identifies the Top AI Trends in Infrastructure and IT Operations for 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 27 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies the Top AI Trends in Infrastructure and IT Operations for 2027
STAMFORD, Conn., October 26, 2026
Heads of I&O Must Capitalize on These Trends to Accelerate Autonomous Operations and Support Enterprise-Scale AI Initiatives
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Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has identified the top AI trends in infra more
Gartner Marketing Survey Finds Nearly 60% of U.S. Consumers Have Less to Spend This Holiday Season
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 27 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Marketing Survey Finds Nearly 60% of U.S. Consumers Have Less to Spend This Holiday Season
Q&A with Emily Weiss
STAMFORD, Conn., October 26, 2026
Financial pressure and earlier shopping behaviors are changing the 2026 holiday season strategies for marketers.
Nearly 60% of consumers have less to spend on holiday purchases than they di more
Global Research From NCFR's 3 Journals
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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New Global Research From NCFR's 3 Journals
Read 12 New Journal Early-View Articles
October 26, 2026
Stay up to date on the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals: Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
FR October 2026 issue more
GVSU, Henry Ford College Sign First Transfer Agreement With 17 Options for In-demand Career Pathways
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU, Henry Ford College sign first transfer agreement with 17 options for in-demand career pathways
Oct 25, 2026
Grand Valley and Henry Ford College in Dearborn have signed 17 new articulation agreements, providing new pathways for Henry Ford students to complete bachelor's degrees in GVSU's College of Computing with no lost credits after earning their associate degrees.
During a signing ceremon more
Inter-American Development Bank: Employment Quality Reaches a Record High in Latin America and the Caribbean, But Challenges Remain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Employment Quality Reaches a Record High in Latin America and the Caribbean, but Challenges Remain
October 26, 2026
The IDB's Better Jobs Index 2026 shows gains in labor income, while informality and gaps affecting young people in particular continue to limit access to better jobs.
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WASHINGTON -- Employment quality in Latin America and the Caribbean reached its highest level in 202 more
Kaspersky Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Global APT Intelligence & Attribution
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Kaspersky Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Global APT Intelligence & Attribution
Recognition highlights Kaspersky's capabilities in advanced threat intelligence, adversary attribution, and intelligence-led cybersecurity.
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San Antonio, TX -- October 26, 2026 more
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas: Dealers Turn Out in Droves for Discussion on the Future of Marine Retail
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Dealers Turn Out in Droves for Discussion on the Future of Marine Retail
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas attracted nearly 600 registrations for its Future of Marine Retail webinar, where industry leaders explored the forces, challenges and opportunities shaping marine dealerships, changing customer expectations and long-term business success.
Nearly 600 Reg more
Meet 4 CWRU Students Who Spent the Summer Conducting Research
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Meet 4 CWRU students who spent the summer conducting research
They explored research questions that excite them and saw the impact their work can have on people
October 26, 2026 | Story by: Kate Becker
Picture your perfect Cleveland summer. Do you see a blazing Lake Erie sunset? Hear the roar of the Guardians crowd? For scores of Case Western Reserve University undergraduates, what they envision is more
Michigan Medicine: Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes: Balancing Medication Safety, Policy, and Dementia Care
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes: Balancing Medication Safety, Policy, and Dementia Care
An interview with Theresa Shireman, PhD
October 26, 2026
In this episode, Lauren Gerlach and Matt Davis speak with Theresa Shireman, PhD, Director of the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research and a Professor of Health Services, Policy more
National Academies Announce 2026 Winners of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
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National Academies Announce 2026 Winners of Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 Awarded
October 26, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today this year's recipients of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by the National Acade more
NLN Press Releases Full Report From Global Nursing Education Leadership's Inaugural Gathering in Helsinki
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Press Releases Full Report from Global Nursing Education Leadership's Inaugural Gathering in Helsinki
October 26, 2026
Order Now the Future of Nursing Education: An International Utstein Report
* New publication highlights five priorities to secure the future of nursing education worldwide: competency-based education; artificial intelligence; planetary health; nurse and nurse faculty well-bei more
OpenAI: ChatGPT's Expanding World of Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 26, 2026
ChatGPT's expanding world of work
OpenAI Economic Research releases data for researchers to explore questions on AI and labor more deeply.
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Today, we are releasing OpenAI Signals data that explores 165 work activities across nearly 100 countries, revealing how consumers use ChatGPT for work. This data gives researchers a new way to stu more
OpenAI: GPT 6.1 Sol Helps CodeRabbit Strengthen Security Across Complex Codebases
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 26, 2026
GPT 6.1 Sol helps CodeRabbit strengthen security across complex codebases
As AI accelerates software development, engineering and application-security teams need ways to investigate code changes and address vulnerabilities while keeping people in control. CodeRabbit is using GPT 6.1 Sol as the primary model in its security agent to extend more
OpenAI: Working With Academic Communities to Build Scientific Understanding
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 27 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 26, 2026
Working with academic communities to build scientific understanding
We are announcing three new discoveries in mathematics, computer science, and physics about harmonic analysis, complexity theory, and quantum field theory.
Our release process continues to evolve in response to feedback from the associated academic communities. In our vi more
Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse With Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse with Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data
New capabilities ground AI agents in business context, enable multidimensional simulations, and govern data consistently across the enterprise data estate, without costly data movement
Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 26, 2026
Oracle today announced new more
Oracle Advances Outcome-Driven AI Across Fusion Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle Advances Outcome-Driven AI Across Fusion Applications
New agentic applications and AI experiences help organizations get work done and achieve measurable business outcomes across finance, HR, supply chain, sales, and service
Oracle AI World, LAS VEGAS--Oct 26, 2026
Oracle today announced new AI innovations across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. With more
Oracle: Every Man Jack Shaves 4,500 Hours Annually With NetSuite
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Every Man Jack Shaves 4,500 Hours Annually with NetSuite
Personal care brand cuts financial close time by 50 percent and uses embedded and connected AI to automate workflows and accelerate decision-making
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
Every Man Jack, a leading B-corp certified men's personal care brand, is using Oracle NetSuite to support its mis more
Oracle: JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth With NetSuite
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth with NetSuite
Frozen novelties maker leverages NetSuite's extensive AI capabilities to automate routine tasks, support rapid business expansion, and reduce the time spent closing its books by nearly half
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
JonnyPops, an independently owned maker of frozen novelties, has scaled from more
Oracle: NetSuite Helps Construction Businesses Protect Margins and Improve Cash Flow
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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NetSuite Helps Construction Businesses Protect Margins and Improve Cash Flow
Planned AI-powered construction accounting solution connects job costs, billing, and financial management to support project oversight and billing
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced plans for a new AI-powered solution to h more
Oracle: NetSuite Introduces SuiteExpress to Accelerate ERP Implementation and Continuous Improvement With AI
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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NetSuite Introduces SuiteExpress to Accelerate ERP Implementation and Continuous Improvement with AI
New agentic toolset and methodology combine NetSuite expertise with customer-specific knowledge to reduce manual effort and adapt ERP to evolving business needs
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced Ne more
Oracle: NetSuite Introduces SuiteSkills to Give AI Comprehensive Business Expertise
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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NetSuite Introduces SuiteSkills to Give AI Comprehensive Business Expertise
Prebuilt business skills combine NetSuite's expertise with AI reasoning to help organizations investigate issues, make informed decisions, and take action
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced SuiteSkills, prebuilt business sk more
Oracle: NetSuite Puts Industry Expertise to Work With New AI Agents
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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NetSuite Puts Industry Expertise to Work with New AI Agents
New SuiteAgents combine industry expertise with business context to help organizations improve operational efficiency
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
Oracle NetSuite, the #1 AI Cloud ERP, today announced new AI agents, called SuiteAgents, designed to help organizations improve operational more
PETA Statement: Warhound's Plan for Bioengineered Military Dogs Is Outdated and Out of Touch
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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PETA Statement: Warhound's Plan for Bioengineered Military Dogs Is Outdated and Out of Touch
October 26, 2026
Norfolk, Va. - Below, please find a statement from PETA Senior Vice President Colleen O'Brien regarding billionaire Palmer Luckey's new startup Warhound, which plans to clone and genetically engineer dogs for military work:
It's a pity that some people with enormous amo more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Rockefeller Foundation: All In for Jobs Aims To Mobilize $1 Billion, Connect 500,000 Americans to Good Jobs
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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All In for Jobs Aims To Mobilize $1 Billion, Connect 500,000 Americans to Good Jobs
NEW YORK | October 26, 2026 -- Today, over 20 foundations and philanthropies launched a $1 billion initiative to connect Americans to good jobs and keep people working in the face of AI and automation. The initiative, called All In For Jobs, is rallying local and national leaders in philanthropy, business, and nonprofits t more
SAG-AFTRA Board Meets in Scheduled Plenary
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 27 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA Board Meets in Scheduled Plenary
October 26, 2026
Union Reports on Coming Enhancements to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan for Senior Performers; SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Responds to Member Concerns in Address to National Board.
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The SAG-AFTRA National Board met this weekend in its regularly scheduled two-day, in-per more
SCI Researchers Receive Funding to Develop AI Writing Coach Tool
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news:
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SCI researchers receive funding to develop AI writing coach tool
October 26, 2026
As first-year students increasingly turn to AI for writing help, instructors are noticing a troubling pattern: essays are starting to sound alike. A collaboration led by Lorraine Li, an assistant professor in Pitt's School of Computing and Information (SCI), aims to reverse that more
SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition With Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
TOKYO -- October 26, 2026 -- SEMI today announced the 50th edition of SEMICON Japan will take place from December 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme "Semiconductors: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50," SEMICON Japan 2026 will feature more than 70 sessio more
SUNY University at Albany: Duolingo for Social Skills? Students Tackle Loneliness at AI for Good Challenge
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Duolingo for Social Skills? Students Tackle Loneliness at AI for Good Challenge
By Bethany Bump
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 26, 2026) -- The pandemic arrived just as Sascha Wright was finishing middle school in Staten Island. Like so many other young people who came of age during that time of social isolation, masking and uncertainty, she found herself spending a lot of time alone asking big questions.
"It was an more
SUNY-Fredonia: Study Explores AI and Geology
FREDONIA, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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Study explores AI and geology
October 26, 2026
A new study by SUNY Fredonia geology professor Dr. Matthew Purtill explores landscapes and AI.
The study looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can help scientists better understand how landscapes formed over time. Published in the international scientific journal Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, the research combin more
Thought Leaders Gather at SJSU for Inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 27 -- California State University San Jose State University issued the following news:
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Thought Leaders Gather at SJSU for Inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening
By Julia Halprin Jackson | Oct 26, 2026
Key Takeaways
* On October 22, San Jose State hosted the inaugural Future of Intelligence Convening, a gathering of 60 leading thinkers and cross-disciplinary scholars, for a highly interactive, discussion-driven day.
* Featured speakers included James Reg more
University of Virginia: Wide-ranging Symposium to Produce Undergrad Course on AI Anxiety
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Wide-ranging symposium to produce undergrad course on AI anxiety
By Marshall Eckblad, marshalle@virginia.edu
October 26, 2026
What if young people were to actually thrive in the age of AI? How would we prepare them?
Those are the fundamental questions an interdisciplinary array of experts will address when they gather Nov. 18-19 at the University of Virginia for the "AI Anxiety + Hum more
Venue Selection, Emerging Trends in DIP Financing, Using AI in Bankruptcy Practice and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Winter Leadership Conference Dec. 3-5
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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Venue Selection, Emerging Trends in DIP Financing, Using AI in Bankruptcy Practice and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Winter Leadership Conference Dec. 3-5
Alexandria, Va. -- Insights from some of the country's top insolvency and restructuring experts on issues confronting the profession in 2027 will be addressed at the American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI's) 2026 Winter Leadership more
WRU's Distinctive Humanities are Getting a Major Boost
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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WRU's distinctive humanities are getting a major boost
They're already a central force on campus. Now a historic gift gives a major boost to the university's distinctive approach.
October 26, 2026
Story by: Alexander Gelfand
At Case Western Reserve University, an undergraduate in the new Humanity and Technology (HAT) major is co-developing a wearable device to help people who have difficulty interp more
'A seat at the table': Cornell expands access to multiple AI tools for faculty, staff, students
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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'A seat at the table': Cornell expands access to multiple AI tools for faculty, staff, students
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Marcus Smolka, professor of molecular biology and genetics, was impressed. He'd fed an AI tool a complex dataset, typical in his research, that analyzed thousands of proteins. Not only could the tool glean insights from the data, it also suggested - correctly - another dataset as a control for the experiment.
"I wa more
Alumni Return to New Haven to Connect and Consider the Moment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Alumni Return to New Haven to Connect and Consider the Moment
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Alumni Weekend featured community events and thoughtful discussion
Alumni from the Class of '01 celebrated their 25th reunion.
October 26, 2026
Over three days, more than a thousand people gathered to celebrate Alumni Weekend at Yale Law School, Oct. 16-18.
Alumni, faculty, current students, and their guests spent time on the Law School's cam more
American Express Earns No. 5 Ranking on Forbes' 2027 List of America's Best Employers for Engineers
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express Earns No. 5 Ranking on Forbes' 2027 List of America's Best Employers for Engineers
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Recognition highlights opportunities for engineers to shape products, drive innovation and grow their careers
American Express has earned the No. 5 spot on Forbes' 2027 list of America's Best Employers for Engineers, recognizing the company as a leading workplace for engineering more
Amid Heightened Cybersecurity Risks, McCormick Introduces Bill to Protect Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Amid Heightened Cybersecurity Risks, McCormick Introduces Bill to Protect Critical Infrastructure
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Common-Sense Cloud Security Act to strengthen America's cloud cybersecurity by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop updated standards to protect sensitive data, prevent cyberattacks more
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
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Featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, a huge leap in performance, faster wireless connectivity, and water and dust resistance
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the all-new iPad mini, featuring a stunning OLED display in more
Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute
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NEW YORK, CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PALO ALTO, Calif. -- October 26, 2026 -- Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Blackstone (NYSE: BX), Citi (NYSE: C) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) (the "Lead Financial Partners") today announced a $63 billion transaction more
Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley Announce Landmark $63 Billion Financing Structure to Enable AI Compute Capacity in Partnership with Broadcom
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NEW YORK, New York, CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, and PALO ALTO, California -- Bank of America (N Y S E: B A C), Blackstone (N Y S E: B X), Citi (N Y S E: C) and Morgan Stanley (N more
Brown student maps the hidden global labor powering AI
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown student maps the hidden global labor powering AI
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Most people know by now that artificial intelligence powers much of the online world, sifting social media posts, planning driving routes or helping to choose a movie to watch. But what goes largely unseen is the human labor -- often people working for low wages in the Global South -- that makes this careful alg more
BW Voices: Preparing teachers for AI and a new era of learning
BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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BW Voices: Preparing teachers for AI and a new era of learning
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Having spent more than three decades in education, BW professor of education Dr. Susan Finelli-Genovese believes educators should not fear innovation but be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to shape it.
Thirty-five years ago, a teacher's most advanced classroom technology might have been a well-organized transparency sheet on an overh more
C.H. Robinson debuts Lean AI for ocean shipping, air freight, and customs
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson debuts Lean AI for ocean shipping, air freight, and customs
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Oct. 26, 2026) - As the global leader in Lean AI, C.H. Robinson has launched new AI agents that perform work in ocean shipping, air freight and customs brokerage. They represent an expansion of the company's Lean AI c more
Cisco Expands Partner Opportunity with New Cisco 360 Program Updates, High Yield Customer Experience Offerings, and AI-Ready Innovations
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Expands Partner Opportunity with New Cisco 360 Program Updates, High Yield Customer Experience Offerings, and AI-Ready Innovations
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Enhancements give every partner a path to move first and fast in the AI era
News summary:
* Cisco introduces Ecosystem Deal Registration alongside new incentives and AI-enabled tools for partners to recognize and support our ecosystem at ev more
CLAS center connects language learning to life beyond the classroom through new podcast
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS center connects language learning to life beyond the classroom through new podcast
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A conversation between a doctor and patient can reveal as much about cultural expectations as it does about medical care. Even when two people speak the same language, differences in how they interpret questions, express agreement, or communicate concerns can lead to misunderstandings more
Connected by nanotech: KU researcher leads $4 million, multistate NSF grant to decode diseases
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Connected by nanotech: KU researcher leads $4 million, multistate NSF grant to decode diseases
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LAWRENCE -- Tiny structures 100,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair have had a big impact on University of Kansas Foundation Distinguished Professor Steve Soper's career. Now, his team's work combining engineering, physical sciences and medicine could reveal new clues about diseases and how they devel more
Crowd-sourced collabs: Using AI, social media to find potential brand partners
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Crowd-sourced collabs: Using AI, social media to find potential brand partners
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Brand collaborations have been growing in popularity as a powerful marketing tool for businesses looking to generate hype and expand their customer base, but brand managers often rely on costly and time-consuming surveys and screenings to identify potential matchups. A recent study by more
CSU uses artificial intelligence to improve hail forecasting
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Oct. 26 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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CSU uses artificial intelligence to improve hail forecasting
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Contact for reporters:
Josh Rhoten
Joshua.Rhoten@colostate.edu
Atmospheric and radar scientists at Colorado State University are developing a novel forecasting system that relies on artificial intelligence to better detect the approach of destructive hailstorms known for shredding crops, ruining roofing and denting vehicles - more
Dartmouth Hosts Fifth Annual Digital Health Summit
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Oct. 26 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news:
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Dartmouth Hosts Fifth Annual Digital Health Summit
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At a transformative time in medicine, as wearables and interactive smartphone apps rapidly expand access to assessment and treatment beyond clinical settings, Geisel School of Medicine's Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH) hosted its fifth annual Digital Health Summit at Dartmouth on Oct. 21.
Clinicians, p more
EisnerAmper Partners Help Develop New SOC 2 + AIUC-1 Certification: A Joint Venture Between the AICPA and AIUC
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news:
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EisnerAmper Partners Help Develop New SOC 2 + AIUC-1 Certification: A Joint Venture Between the AICPA and AIUC
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EisnerAmper offers businesses, government organizations, and individuals a comprehensive set of accounting and audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing services to help them respond quickly to urgent issues, anticipat more
European Union: Tighten Surveillance Export Controls
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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European Union: Tighten Surveillance Export Controls
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To: Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security
Re: Response to the open public consultation on the evaluation of the 2021 Dual-Use Regulation
Dear Commissioner Sefcovic,
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are writing in response to the European Commission's open public consultati more
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Celebrate October 23 Jordan Church Shooting
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Celebrate October 23 Jordan Church Shooting
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The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* Online ISIS Supporters Celebrate Jordan Church Attack
* ISIS Al-Naba Editorials Pro more
From the Field to the Classroom: How a Pfeiffer Student-Athlete Is Building a Head Start on His Career
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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From the Field to the Classroom: How a Pfeiffer Student-Athlete Is Building a Head Start on His Career
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Caleb Kemer '26, MBA '28, is used to playing ahead of the game. A lacrosse midfielder at Pfeiffer University, Caleb transferred from Belmont Abbey between his sophomore and junior years -- drawn to Pfeiffer's campus environment, a competitive athletics program, and something most undergraduates do more
FSU Discovery Days: Humanities Center lecture explores music's origins and the human experience
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 26 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU Discovery Days: Humanities Center lecture explores music's origins and the human experience
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How did humans become musical creatures? Can the sciences and humanities help us understand the origins of music? Those questions guided a guest lecture from the Florida State University Humanities Center on Thursday, Oct. 22, held as part of FSU Discovery Days, the university's annual celebration of resea more
FSU highlights approach to AI in education and research during United Nations event
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 26 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU highlights approach to AI in education and research during United Nations event
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* FSU Vice President and Chief Information Officer Jonathan Fozard joined leaders from New York University, the University of Chicago and Amazon Web Services to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education.
* The discussion highlighted FSU's efforts to expand access to AI while protecting univer more
George Mason University School of Nursing Named in Honor of Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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George Mason University School of Nursing Named in Honor of Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry
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FAIRFAX, Va. -- In recognition of a transformative $15 million gift from Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry, the largest philanthropic commitment in the history of George Mason University's College of Public Health, the School of Nursing will be renamed the Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry more
Great Lakes AI Week Coming to University of Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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Great Lakes AI Week Coming to University of Toledo
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Great Lakes AI Week 2026 is coming to Northwest Ohio Nov. 10-12, with programming split between Bowling Green State University and The University of Toledo. The three-day event is focused on practical, real-world applications of AI and will bring together business, technology and community leaders from across the region.
"Every employer our students will in more
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
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Hashim Sarkis will step down as dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) at the end of June 2027. During his 12 years as dean, Sarkis elevated the school's role and impact by creating new academic centers, adding more support for students, and, quite visibly, moving into a new home in more
How AI Is Reshaping Scientific Publishing
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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How AI Is Reshaping Scientific Publishing
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Artificial intelligence is changing the way that scientists write their research, and the way that journals publish those papers. But despite the changes brought by technological advances, Susan King, executive director of Rockefeller University Press(opens in new window), says that collaborative human relationships are at the heart of publishing more than ever before.
We more
How AI planning could create financial market fragility
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How AI planning could create financial market fragility
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Wharton experts are raising concerns about AI-driven financial-market manipulation and runaway technology in a new paper titled "Financial Market Fragility in the Era of AI Planning." Finance professor Winston (Wei) Dou, finance and economics professor Itay Goldstein, and Hong Kong University finance professor Yan Ji demonstrate how more
How Maryland Advances Cybersecurity Through Collaboration
ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 26 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news:
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How Maryland Advances Cybersecurity Through Collaboration
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UMGC-supported council connects policy, resilience, and talent
Over the past decade, the Maryland Cybersecurity Council's recommendations have helped strengthen cybersecurity across Maryland. The council convenes leaders from government, industry, academia, and the military to address emerging threats and improve the state's cybe more
IATSE Appoints First Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:
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IATSE Appoints First Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer
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The newly created role will help the Union navigate the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on entertainment workers
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has appointed Jillian Arnold as the union's first-ever Labor & Technology Intelli more
In Print: 'Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 26 -- Purdue University posted the following news release:
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In Print: 'Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs'
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Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs
Purdue author
Additional authors
Dimitrios Ziakkas
Amin Vafadar
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
April 5, 2026
About the book (from the publisher)
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) ve more
India May Need to Increase Its Coal Power Capacity Additions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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India May Need to Increase Its Coal Power Capacity Additions
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India may need to add 105 to 150 gigawatts of coal-based power capacity by 2035, exceeding the 97 gigawatts currently planned, to meet rising electricity demand and ensure grid stability.
India realizes it needs adequate coal baseload capacity to balance fluctuations in renewable power generation it continues to add more
Industry Horizon Report Shows Equipment Finance Industry Expanded to $1.5 Trillion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release:
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Industry Horizon Report Shows Equipment Finance Industry Expanded to $1.5 Trillion
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Nearly two-thirds of private sector equipment & software investment financed, 87% of U.S. companies use at least one form of financing.
Washington, DC, October 26, 2026 - The equipment finance industry expanded to an estimated $1.51 trillion in 2025--a new all-time more
Inside the Real Time Intelligent Systems Lab
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 26 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Inside the Real Time Intelligent Systems Lab
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A tiny tot riding a hot pink bicycle with training wheels follows a ball out into a busy intersection.
Will the autonomous vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and headed in the same direction accurately identify the girl in real time and quickly slow to a stop?
The miniature-sized scenario -- featuring a Barbie doll and a one-tenth scal more
Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Intel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing Platform
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., and TEL AVIV, Israel., October 26, 2026 - Intel Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq, a leading provider of quantum computing so more
Junior selected for $5,000 Women in Transportation scholarship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Junior selected for $5,000 Women in Transportation scholarship
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MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University's Riley Lazansky, EGR '28, was selected by Women in Transportation (WTS) as the winner of the Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship Award. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated an interest in transportation engineering through their major or research.
Lazansky, from Johns Creek, is a civi more
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 26
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news:
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Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 26
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As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 23 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Matthew Callenberger, inventory control and distribution specialist in t more
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 26
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 26
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As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 23 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University.
This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to:
* Matthew Callenberger, inventory control and distribution special more
LSUS students aiming to fundamentally change prescription medication process with new app
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS students aiming to fundamentally change prescription medication process with new app
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SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport business graduate student Kurtis Alton had the idea.
Rx Connect, a medical app powered by artificial intelligence, could help patients navigate the prescription medication system while demolishing communication barriers between doctors, pharmacies and insurance more
NAIC Releases Proposed 2027 Budget to Support State-Based Insurance Regulation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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NAIC Releases Proposed 2027 Budget to Support State-Based Insurance Regulation
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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released its proposed 2027 budget, which supports the shared expertise, data, technology, and services state insurance regulators rely on as they oversee a changing insurance marketplace and more
National Survey: U.S. Consumers Trust Banks Most for Fraud Protection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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National Survey: U.S. Consumers Trust Banks Most for Fraud Protection
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U.S. adults overwhelmingly trust banks more than any other entity to protect them from fraud, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. By a 5-to-1 margin over the next closest sector, consumers chose banks (44%) over the government (8% more
Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2026 Scholarship
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2026 Scholarship
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Neag School of Education Alumni Board Scholarship for 2026:
* Yasmin Elgoharry, a doctoral student in learning, leadership, and education policy
* Marcus Harris, a doctoral student in research methods, measurement, and evaluation
* Jeongeun Lee, a doctoral student in curriculum and instru more
New Allied Health Concentration Fuses Healthcare Delivery with Emerging Technologies
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Allied Health Concentration Fuses Healthcare Delivery with Emerging Technologies
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With digital health increasingly a part of everyday life for many people, whether through telehealth appointments, fitness trackers, or electronic health records, medical organizations are increasingly seeking professionals who understand the changing landscape of patient care and the technologies reshaping healt more
New CoPAIR program connects Cornell researchers with AI tools, training and community
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New CoPAIR program connects Cornell researchers with AI tools, training and community
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As AI tools become increasingly influential in academia, Cornell researchers need ways to evaluate what these tools can do, understand their limitations and develop reliable approaches for applying them thoughtfully, effectively, and responsibly.
The new Communities of Practice for AI-enabled Research (CoPAIR) program, co-sp more
Northwestern to Launch New Major in AI-powered Decision-making
EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern to launch new major in AI-powered decision-making
One of the first programs of its kind, major will prepare students to use AI to solve real-world challenges
October 26, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University will launch a new undergraduate major in AI-Augmented Decision Systems (AI-ADS) in fall 2027, the University announced Friday (Oct. 23). The new program will prepare stu more
NSF funds research on AI and engineering student learning
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 26 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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NSF funds research on AI and engineering student learning
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ISE assistant professor earns NSF funding to examine AI's impact on engineering problem-formulation skills
Published: Oct 26, 2026 1:15 PM
By Dustin Duncan
When engineering students perform well on take-home assignments but struggle to replicate that performance on exams, what explains the difference?
Casey Eaton, assistant prof more
NTC to Help Local Workers + Businesses Build AI Skills Through State Grants
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Oct. 26 -- Northcentral Technical College posted the following news:
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NTC to Help Local Workers + Businesses Build AI Skills Through State Grants
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WAUSAU, Wis. (October 26, 2026) -- Northcentral Technical College will help train 175 workers at three central Wisconsin businesses through state grants totaling $514,548. The training will help employees build skills in artificial intelligence, use new tools and adapt to changes in the workplace.
Apogee Wausau Group Inc. more
Paddling with Writers and Scientists: 50 Miles, 7 Islands and a Lot to Learn
DAVIS, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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Paddling with Writers and Scientists: 50 Miles, 7 Islands and a Lot to Learn
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Our hands are sore and salty. White crust settles between our fingers as we grip our paddles and plunge them into the Salish Sea.
Our adventure is the capstone of the ecogeomorphology course, which the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences has offered for 24 years. The class has brought students to rivers and more
Pearson and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada strike agreement to support the financial services workforce
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada strike agreement to support the financial services workforce
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New learning experiences connect CPA Canada's professional expertise with Pearson's technology and learning design capability to support learners.
TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 -- Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, and Chartered Professional Account more
Penn State to lead DuBois Center for Innovation Regional Manufacturing Hub
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State to lead DuBois Center for Innovation Regional Manufacturing Hub
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has been awarded a $39.9 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to establish the DuBois Center for Innovation (DCI) Regional Manufacturing Hub. The hub will be designed to transform and grow north central Pennsylvania's manufacturing economy and more
PennWest sophomore charts her path in financial planning
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest sophomore charts her path in financial planning
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Claire Sheppard turns professional networking opportunities into a summer internship
Ambition. Confidence. Relationships. Success. Discipline. Learning.
Six words handwritten on a sticky note attached to Claire Sheppard's laptop serve as a daily reminder of what she's working toward.
For the PennWest University sophomore, those values are already transl more
PRECISION registry celebrates its 10th anniversary
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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PRECISION registry celebrates its 10th anniversary
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The Pain Registry for Epidemiological, Clinical, and Interventional Studies and Innovation (PRECISION Registry) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The registry was the vision of John Licciardone, DO, MS, MBA, Regents Professor and director of the Osteopathic Research Center in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine more
Professor Hannah Wiseman discusses data centers on CNN
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Hannah Wiseman discusses data centers on CNN
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA--CNN interviewed Professor Hannah Wiseman about artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and the midterm elections on October 24. Wiseman teaches and writes about energy, land use, property, and environmental law.
You can view video of Wiseman's appearance by clicking here.
Professor Hannah more
Professor Katherine C. Pearson gives presentation at 'Ottawa Charter at 40'
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Katherine C. Pearson gives presentation at 'Ottawa Charter at 40'
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She addressed 'Using International Evidence to Provide Better Support for Ageing Well'
CARLISLE, PA--Professor Katherine C. Pearson recently presented at the "Ottawa Charter at 40" conference, hosted on October 20-21 by the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics at the University of Ottawa. T more
Prompting 101: 6 ways to make AI a better thinking partner
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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Prompting 101: 6 ways to make AI a better thinking partner
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This is the second installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. To read the first installment, click here.
The best AI results often come from an interactive conversation between the human user and the chatbot. Collaboration, fact-checking, role playing, and even using AI to write prompts more
Prompting 101: 7 tips for getting started with AI
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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Prompting 101: 7 tips for getting started with AI
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This is the first installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications.
Prompting AI to answer questions and solve problems is an art as well as an action. A well-crafted prompt can be the difference between a generic answer and one that provides true insights.
"The quality of an AI's answer is mostly dec more
Quality Management Systems Are Becoming Intelligent Enterprise Platforms
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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Quality Management Systems Are Becoming Intelligent Enterprise Platforms
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Over the past few decades, the concept of quality management has extended beyond the manufacturing floor into the entire value chain. Today, supply chain management processes are built upon quality management principles. According to ARC Advisory Group's research, quality management has become an more
Regional Campus Update and Important Reminders
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 26 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Regional Campus Update and Important Reminders
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As the semester continues, I want to take a moment to celebrate the important work taking place across our regional campuses in Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Owensboro, Glasgow and Somerset. These campuses extend the WKU spirit into communities across Kentucky, expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities that transform lives. Through more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 26 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Respectfully Dissent Begins Third Year with Debate on First Amendment Protections for AI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Respectfully Dissent Begins Third Year with Debate on First Amendment Protections for AI
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Should the First Amendment Protect AI? | Vanderbilt Law School | Vanderbilt University
Highest level of privacy. Data accessed for necessary basic operations only. Data shared with third parties to ensure the site is secure and works on your device.
Balanced experience. Data accessed for content personalisation an more
Rice engineering students become first university group inside Apple's new Advanced Manufacturing Center
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice engineering students become first university group inside Apple's new Advanced Manufacturing Center
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For most undergraduate students, advanced manufacturing is an abstract concept that happens behind closed doors in industry. But last week a group of materials science and nanoengineering students from Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing got a behind-the-scenes look into more
Rowdy Corps students use data, AI to address housing barriers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas San Antonio campus posted the following news:
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Rowdy Corps students use data, AI to address housing barriers
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UT San Antonio students are collaborating with a local nonprofit organization to help identify housing barriers and find solutions for veterans in San Antonio.
Rowdy Corps Community Scholars Wael Albakri, Ameerah Babs-Kazeem and Katlyn Hinkle worked with the American GI Forum of My City Is My Home to analyze local rental l more
SAFETY ADVISORY: Ring cameras put families in danger from ICE this Halloween. Turn them off.
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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SAFETY ADVISORY: Ring cameras put families in danger from ICE this Halloween. Turn them off.
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October 26, 2026-- For the second year in a row, leading anti-surveillance group Fight for the Future warns that using Amazon Ring doorbell cameras on Halloween exposes communities to ICE surveillance and violence.
Despite winning a major v more
San Diego Supercomputer Center Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Protein Data Bank
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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San Diego Supercomputer Center Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Protein Data Bank
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The Protein Data Bank (PDB) was established by the scientific community in 1971 as the first open-access digital data resource in biology, with just seven X-ray crystal structures of proteins at its start.
This month -- its 55th anniversary -- the PDB has accumulated more than 260,000 atomic- more
Scalefusion Secures Global SaaS Growth with Akamai as Cyberattacks Surge
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Scalefusion Secures Global SaaS Growth with Akamai as Cyberattacks Surge
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Akamai, the cloud company that powers and protects an AI-driven world, today announced that Scalefusion, a unified endpoint management and security platform serving more than 12,000 businesses across 120 countries, is using Akamai App & AP more
School of Nursing naming honors Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 26 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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School of Nursing naming honors Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry
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In recognition of a transformative $15 million gift from Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry, George Mason University's School of Nursing will be renamed the Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing. The naming was approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, effective November 15, 2026.
"Arlene and Barry's generosit more
Security Industry Association to Present Ryan Burns With 2026 Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association to Present Ryan Burns With 2026 Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
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Ryan Burns of Walmart will be recognized for his leadership in security industry collaboration at the 2026 SIA Honors Night event.
SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Ryan Burns of Walmart as the 2026 recipient of t more
SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA
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TOKYO -- October 26, 2026 -- SEMI today announced the 50th edition of SEMICON Japan will take place from December 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme "Semiconductors: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50," SEMICON Japan 20 more
Seven SLB Experts Named SPE Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB posted the following news release:
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Seven SLB Experts Named SPE Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027
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Seven SLB Experts Named SPE Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027
Published: 10/26/2026
Seven SLB experts have been named Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Lecturers for 2026-2027 in recognition of their technical expertise and contributions across a range of energy disciplines.
Distinguished Lec more
Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
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With the 27.2 software updates released today, Siri AI -- an entirely new version of Siri that is profoundly more capable, conversational, and personal -- is expanding to more people around the world, with availability now in the French, Japanese, Korean, more
Space History Meets the Future in Interactive UCF Exhibit
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 26 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Space History Meets the Future in Interactive UCF Exhibit
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Landing humans on the moon was just a dream when UCF was founded in 1963. But we dared to believe -- developing the talent and inventing the technologies to make it reality. That same spirit still drives us today.
We are America's Space University. And we celebrate UCF Space Week to honor our origin as we dare to build what's next.
Wher more
Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years
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Commemorating the third anniversary of his Speakership, and heading into the critical November midterms, leaders nationwide commend House Republicans' record of results under Johnson's leadership
Washington, October 26, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Following the three-year anniversary of his Speakership, conservative and industry leaders are commending Hou more
Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Holds the Gavel for Three Years
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Commemorating the third anniversary of his Speakership, and heading into the critical November midterms, leaders nationwide commend House Republicans' record of results under Johnson's leadership
WASHINGTON -- Following the three-year anniversary of his Speakership, conservative and industry leaders are commending House Republicans more
Technology executive to lead KU assessment technology center with national reach
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Technology executive to lead KU assessment technology center with national reach
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LAWRENCE -- A technology executive with more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership and engineering joins KU's Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) as director. Scott McLewin's experience includes leadership in cloud technology, software-as-a-service platforms, enterprise architecture and artificial intellig more
TEDxURI 2027 seeks presenters to share perspective on what the future holds
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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TEDxURI 2027 seeks presenters to share perspective on what the future holds
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 26, 2026 - No one can predict the future. As Doc Brown said in Back to the Future, "Your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. So, make it a good one!"
Ask someone 20 years ago, and they couldn't imagine an AI chatbot, or that groceries could be deliv more
Texas A&M to create AI-powered foundry for faster alloy discovery
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news:
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Texas A&M to create AI-powered foundry for faster alloy discovery
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A $2 million WoodNext Foundation grant will establish academia's first automated lab using artificial intelligence and robotics to develop and test new metallic materials.
Throughout history, the discovery of new alloys has been the catalyst for dramatic technological developments. Today, new metals and alloys are critical to improving more
The Nobel Week press programmes
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 26 -- The Nobel Foundation posted the following news release:
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The Nobel Week press programmes
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This year marks 125 years since the first Nobel Prize laureates received their diplomas and medals at ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo. This year's press programmes for Nobel Week in Stockholm and Oslo are now available, and accreditation is open for activities that media can attend.
The Nobel Day, 10 December, begins with the award ceremony for this year's Nobel Pea more
Trinity Professor Shares Expertise in Middle East Documentary
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- Trinity University posted the following news:
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Trinity Professor Shares Expertise in Middle East Documentary
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Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History David Lesch is featured in four episodes of a film that discusses the life of Syrian Vice President Abd al-Halim Khaddam.
Trinity University history professor David Lesch, Ph.D., shares his expertise on Syrian politics and history in a five-part documentary produced by Al Sharq. Appearing in four e more
UC Davis Joins Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao
DAVIS, California, Oct. 26 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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UC Davis Joins Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Coffee and Cacao
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The University of California, Davis will join other universities, trade groups and a leading global food company in a university-led collaborative agricultural research program that leverages the advanced capacities of American institutions to meet global challenges in coffee and cacao research.
UC Davis is a subrecipie more
University of Washington School of Medicine: Invisible Changes in Our Cells May Shape Health and Disease
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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October 26, 2026
Invisible changes in our cells may shape health and disease
Changes that switch genes on or off without altering DNA escape today's tests yet may help drive cancer and other diseases.
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The DNA double helix rendered as a mosaic of colored glass tiles, set against a field of cells, each colored by the somatic variants it carries.
The genetic mat more
UTC hosts second POWA Conference as power industry explores grid reliability
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news:
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UTC hosts second POWA Conference as power industry explores grid reliability
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted the second Point On Wave Applications (POWA) Conference on Sept. 29-30, bringing more than three times as many participants as the inaugural event and reinforcing the growing interest in using high-resolution electrical data to strengthen the power gri more
Value-based care: How physician leadership can drive lasting change
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Value-based care: How physician leadership can drive lasting change
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The U.S. healthcare system is facing mounting pressure to improve outcomes while controlling spending.
Healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024, accounting for 18% of the nation's gross domestic product, and federal projections show health spending's share of GDP rising to 20.6% by 2034.
At more
Verizon delivers another record-breaking quarter with 3Q 2026 results driven by strong postpaid phone and account additions
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, posted the following news release:
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Verizon delivers another record-breaking quarter with 3Q 2026 results driven by strong postpaid phone and account additions
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* Transformation efforts continue to drive growth and profitability
* Company raises guidance for third consecutive quarter
* Expands strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with landmark $2B+ AI inf more
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian Voss announces retirement
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian Voss announces retirement
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Brian D. Voss, Clemson's vice president and chief information officer, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2026 after five years of service with the University. Voss will serve the Office of the Provost in an advisory role through 2027 to ensure continuity on major University IT initiatives.
Voss was appointed to the V more
VPA Report Outlines 34 Ways to Tax Artificial Intelligence
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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VPA Report Outlines 34 Ways to Tax Artificial Intelligence
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A new report published by the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) outlines how policymakers can enact taxes that drive companies profiting from AI to pay their fair share, make data centers bear the costs they impose on communities, and discourage layoffs and speculative investment. The report, authored by Asad Ramzanali, Director of AI and Tech more
Why is it so difficult for lawmakers to regulate AI?
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- Bryant University posted the following news:
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Why is it so difficult for lawmakers to regulate AI?
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In early September, a former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher posted to X that AI could kill humanity by the end of the decade. His claim quickly went viral and, according to USA Today, led to Florida U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna urging Congress to hold a special session related to AI advancements.
While AI has advanced at an unprecedented pa more
Ahead of Early Voting, Gottheimer Announces Actions to Protect Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Early Voting, Gottheimer Announces Actions to Protect Election Integrity
Bipartisan Legislation Will Protect Poll Workers, Ballot Boxes, and the Peaceful Transfer of Power Warns Against Foreign Interference Undermining American Elections Pushes to Increase Help America Vote Act Funding for New Jersey
Oct 23, 2026
FORT LEE, NJ - Today, Friday, October 23, 2026, Congressman Josh Gotthe more
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Outbound Investment Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Mast Statement on Outbound Investment Restrictions
October 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Brian Mast released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's release of proposed rulemaking for new restrictions on U.S. outbound investment into China, targeting AI, biotech, quantum, and other key strategic technologies.
"Pres more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Presses Big Tech to Enforce Its Rules Against Trump's Mail Voting Lies Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin Presses Big Tech to Enforce Its Rules Against Trump's Mail Voting Lies Ahead of Midterms
Ranking Member Demands Briefings From Google, Meta, TikTok and X on Combating Election Disinformation
Washington, D.C. (October 23, 2026)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded answers from Go more
Chairmen Jordan and Issa Ask Judicial Conference to Review Conduct of Florida Federal Judge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Jordan and Issa Ask Judicial Conference to Review Conduct of Florida Federal Judge
October 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Judge Robert Conrad, Jr., Secretary more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Farm Bill Primer - Rural Development Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13249) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Farm Bill Primer: Rural Development Title
The rural development title of the farm bill reauthorizes, amends, and creates programs administered by agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) mission area. These programs focus on rural broadband, rural utilities, business develop more
Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12889).
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig, legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration
Introduction
Medicare Part D is a voluntary federal program that provides outpatient prescription drug coverage to 54 mill more
Temporary Protected Status Terminations, 2025-2026 Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R49346) by immigration policy analyst Jill H. Wilson.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress created Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 1990 to provide safe haven to noncitizens in the United States, regardless of immigration status, who are nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent their safe return./1
A foreign n more
U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13092) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
The ISV (Figure 1) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport vehicle being developed by GM Defense (headquartered in Detroit, MI) intended to enhance the mobility of Army Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs), Sec more
ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13334) by R. Corinne Blackford, Analyst in Small Business and
Economic Development Policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program
Introduction
Congress has historically sought to help small, "socially and economically disadvantaged" business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contrac more
ANC, Tribal, NHO & CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13334) by R. Corinne Blackford, Analyst in Small Business and
Economic Development Policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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ANC, Tribal, NHO, and CDC Participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program
Introduction
Congress has historically sought to help small, "socially and economically disadvantaged" business owners overcome barriers to participating in federal contrac more
Clery Act, as Amended by Stop Campus Hazing Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12597) by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole:
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The Clery Act, as Amended by the Stop Campus Hazing Act
Allegations in fall 2026 of campus sexual assault have renewed debate on the scope of responsibility for postsecondary institutions to maintain and foster an educational environment free of sexual harassment and violence. Federal law requires colleges and universities to more
Enrollment of Legislation - Relevant Congressional Procedures Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34480) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Enrollment of Legislation: Relevant Congressional Procedures" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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SUMMARY
An enrolled bill or resolution is the form of a measure finally agreed to by both chambers of Congress. Enrollment occurs in the chamber where the measure originated and is carried out by enrolling clerks under the more
Farm Bill Primer - MAL & LDP Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12140) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: MAL and LDP Farm Support Programs
The Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) program has been a significant feature of U.S. farm commodity support policy and farm bills since the 1930s. The MAL program provides low-interest loans to eligible farmers collateralized by eligible stored comm more
Fourth Amendment & Speech or Debate Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11492) by Legislative Attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Todd Garvey:
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The Fourth Amendment and the Speech or Debate Clause
Various searches by federal agents of sitting Members of Congress can raise questions about the intersection of Fourth Amendment principles and the privilege held by Members under the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution. In one of these e more
Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst:
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Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States
The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of ro more
IRS Free File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11808) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Free File Program: An Overview
The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) Free File Program (FFP) is a public-private partnership between the IRS and Free File, Inc. (FFI), a group of tax software companies. The FFP allows certain taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) their federal income tax return free of ch more
Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13332) by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron.
Here are excerpts:
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Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.4321 et. seq.) sets forth a national policy with respect to environmental quality and a more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
Social Security Retirement Age Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12323) by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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The Social Security Retirement Age: An Overview
Introduction
Social Security is a work-based federal insurance program that provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of a worker's retirement, disability, or death. The Social Security retirement age (42 U.S.C. Sec.41 more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.2 million people more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile & Nuclear Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12665) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger:
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U.S. Military Operations Against Iran's Missile and Nuclear Programs
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. The same day, President Donald Trump listed among the operation's objectives preventing Iran from acquiring a nuc more
Army's Multi-Domain Task Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force
The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF)
Congress has expressed concern about the military threat posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it must be able to operate in a multi-domain more
Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Circuit Split on Constitutionality of Federal Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Persists After Supreme Court Denies Review
Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "felon-in-pos more
Commerce Clause & Federal Firearms Prohibitions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11490) Oct. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Commerce Clause and Federal Firearms Prohibitions
"Most" modern federal criminal laws are predicated on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. Federal firearms offenses are no different in this respect. For example, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1), which prohibits felons from possessing firearms "i more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Programs for Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11911) by senior research librarian Claire M. Jordan:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
Congress has established programs to assist constituents - including individuals, organizations, and local governments - with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This In Focus includes a list of se more
Farm Bill Primer - Federal Crop Insurance Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12201) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Federal Crop Insurance Program
The federal crop insurance program (FCIP) offers insurance coverage for crops and livestock to help mitigate potential financial consequences of adverse growing and market conditions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the policies o more
IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11491) by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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IRS Proposed Regulations on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
On September 4, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that would add a rule to provide that "all forms of racial discrimination in education, regardless of the intent behind or the legality of such discrimination" more
Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico: Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations" by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke and international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Mexico, the 10th-most-populous country and 13th-largest economy in the world, is bound to the United States by geography and deep economic, cult more
Mexico - Background & Key Issues in U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48859) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Mexico - Background and Key Issues in U.S. Relations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Collaboration on Migration
Trump Administration actions to counter unauthorized migration into the United States have affected Mexicans in the United States and migrants seeking to enter the United States from third countries through Mexico. The Trump Administration more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
12 Arizona Lawmakers Condemn Proposed Census Changes Limiting Data Collection on Race Ethnicity and Immigration Status
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1700 WEST WASHINGTON
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2844
CAPITOL PHONE: (602) 926-5284
TOLL FREE:1-800-352-8404
Arizona State Senate
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
October 13, 2026
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Trump,
We are writing to more
16 Organizations Criticize EPA for Inadequate Risk Evaluation of Toxic Chemical Ethylene Dibromide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Douglas Troutman
Assistant Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Draft Risk Evaluation for Ethylene Dibromide, Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488
Dear Assistant Administrator Troutman:
T more
5 Arizona State University Professors Urge Census Bureau to Count All Residents and Retain Demographic Data in Proposed Census Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road, Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
RE: Request for Public Comment on the Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (RIN 0607-AA75)
Dear Daniel S more
55 Members of Congress Urge EPA and Army Corps to Withdraw Proposed Rollback of Clean Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Hon. Lee Zeldin
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
Hon. Adam Telle
Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works)
United States Army Corps
441 G St NW
Washington, DC 20314
Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle:
We write to express o more
AARP Urges IRS to Simplify Retirement Account Rollovers to Prevent Savings Leakage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Re: Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers
Dear Mr. Burns:
AARP, which advocates for the 125 million Americans age 50 more
Alabama Arise Urges USDA to Halt SNAP Food Restrictions and Promote Nutrition Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Shiela Corley
Acting FNA Administrator
Food and Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
Dear Acting Administrator Corley,
On behalf of Alabama Arise, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food more
Alaska Center Education Fund Opposes Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TO: Daniel Sweeney, Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce FROM: The Alaska Center Education Fund
DATE: September 30, 2026
RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations more
American Benefits Council Urges Clarification on Premium Allocation and Eligibility Rules for Paid Family Leave Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Notice 2026-28 and Code Section 45S
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write on behalf of The American Benefits Council ("the Council") to provide comments in connection with Notice more
American Brain Coalition Urges FDA to Prioritize Brain Disease Treatment Development in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Commissioner Kyle Diamantas
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: PDUFA VIII Reauthorization and Proposed Commitment Letter; Docket: FDA-2026-N-8163
Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas,
On behalf of the American Brain Coalition (ABC), thank you for th more
American Civil Rights Project Urges Census Bureau to End Racial and Ethnic Classification in Decennial Census
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
P.O.
BOX 12207 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
October 13, 2026
To: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce (the "Bureau")
Re: Comment on: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Docket I.D. No.: 260903-0005 RIN more
American Council of Life Insurers Urge Clarification on Premium Allocation and Safe Harbors for Paid Family Leave Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Council of Life Insurers
Regina Rose Senior Vice President, Tax Policy (202) 624-2154 t reginarose@acli.com
Mandana Parsazad Vice President & Senior Tax Counsel, Tax Policy (202) 624-2152 t mandanaparsazad@acli.com
October 16, 2026
Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-28) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Be more
American Institute of Architects Supports Clarification of Six Percent Fee Limitation and Professional Recognition in Federal Procurement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006
T (800) 242 3837 F (202) 626 7547
aia.org
October 19, 2026
Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
c/o General Services Administration
Regulatory Secretariat Division
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20405
RE: FAR Case 2026-003 - more
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Next Generation Cell and Gene Therapy Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Comments for Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments"
Dear Sir/Madam:
The American Society of Gene more
Aon Advocates for Clarification and Flexibility in Proposed Regulations on Defined Benefit Plan Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Proprietary and Confidential - 20261019_Comment Letter Proposed Section 430 Regulations.docx
800 Connecticut Avenue
3rd Floor
Norwalk, CT 06854
Mailing Address:
Aon - MSC #17818
P.O. Box 7505
Fort Washington, PA 19034
t +1.203.523.8454
eric.keener@aon.com
October 19, 2026
CC :PA :01 :PR ( more
Ark Investment Management Advocates for Broader Eligibility of Passive US Equity Funds in Trump Account Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ARK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
200 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
+1 727 810 8160 | pwilson@ark-invest.com
October 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26), Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Guida more
Babbage Proposal Submitted to CFTC for Standardized Compute Service Disclosures and Verifiable Pricing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BABBAGE | COMPUTE PRICING AND SERVICE COMPARABILITY
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Defining the compute service behind the price
BABBAGE LTD response on compute derivatives
To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts
RIN 3038-AF77 | FR Doc. 2026-17163 | Revised 18 October 2026
more
Benefits in Action Urges Census Bureau to Protect Community Representation and Data Accuracy in 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Benefits in Action 12157 W. Cedar Dr., Lakewood, CO 80228 (720) 221-8354
October 8, 2026
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket USBC-2026-0628)
Dear Mr. Sweeney:
On behalf of Benefits in Action (BIA), I am writing reg more
Better Markets Urges Strict Limits on Eligible Investments and Fees for Trump Accounts to Protect Long-Term Wealth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Department of the Treasury
Room 5503
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, RIN 1545-BS14, 91 Fed. Reg. 54280 (Aug. 21, 2026)
To the Department of the Treasury and IRS:
Better Markets1 apprec more
Biocom Urges FDA to Enhance Consistency and Transparency in Drug Review and Manufacturing Inspection Processes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Dockets Management
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; (FDA-2026-N-8163)
Dear Sir/Madam:
Biocom appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on the Reauthorization of the Prescriptio more
Biotech Consortium to Accelerate Innovation Urges FDA to Improve Early-Stage Dosing Clarity and Enhance Engagement to Accelerate U.S. Neurologic Disease Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Submitted via: Regulations.gov Electronic Comment Submission
Re: Comments on Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter - Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163
Dear Dockets Management Staff:
The Biotech C more
Black American Cultural Council Ethnic Classification Proposal Seeks Recognition of Descendants of U S Chattel Slavery as a Distinct Lineage-Based Group
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Black American Cultural Council "A Lineage Based Organization Dedicated To Preserving Black American History, Identity & Culture" Date:
TO: Office of Management and Budget
Office of the Chief Statistician of the United States
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C.
Dear Director and Office of the Chief S more
Blaine County Montana Urges Preservation of Race and Ethnicity Data in 2030 Census to Support Redistricting and Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Proposed Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census
Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 | RIN 0607-AA75
Submitted by: Blaine County, Montana
To the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce: Blaine County, Montana, is a rural county with a large geographic area, small population, and substantial Native Ame more
Box Elder Urges Clarification of Census Residency Rules to Protect Military Community Counts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
420 Villa Drive, Box Elder SD 57719 605.923.1404 ph. 605.923.4264 fax www.boxeldersd.gov The City of Box Elder is an Equal Opportunity Provider October 14, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau Designation: ADDEMO/FRN 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20746
RE: Comments - Proposed 2030 Census Residence Criteria (91 FR 57524)
To the more
BRC Therapeutics Urges FDA To Enhance Support For Small Biotech Developers In PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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BRC Therapeutics Company 2026. Confidential and Proprietary. All rights reserved.
October 8, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163) Dear FDA Colleagues more
Business Software Alliance Backs Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Intent but Urges Enforceable Safeguards for Commercial Terms and IP Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 310 Washington, DC 20001
202.872.5500 www.bsa.org
October 19, 2026
Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB)
General Services Administration
1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20405
Re: BSA Comments on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Round 2 (FAR Cases 2026-003, 2026-006, and 2 more
Carahsoft Technology Corp. Supports Clarifications and Transition Periods in Proposed FAR Overhaul
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FAR Case 2026-003 11493
S UNSET HILLS ROAD | S UITE 100 | RESTON, VA 20190 | TEL 703 871 8500 | FAX 703 871 8505 | WWW.CARAHSOFT.COM
October 19, 2026
Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Regulatory Secretariat Division
Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51
Carahs more
Caseys General Stores Urges FNA to Simplify SNAP Restrictions to Improve Food Access in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator
Food and Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
RE: State SNAP Waivers
Dear Acting Administrator Corley:
Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more
Caseys General Stores Warns State SNAP Restrictions Threaten Food Access and Increase Retailer Burdens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Sheila Corley, Acting Administrator
Food and Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
RE: State SNAP Waivers
Dear Acting Administrator Corley:
Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments reg more
CCE Advocates for Well-Designed Compute Derivatives With Market Integrity Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CCE Comments on Compute Derivatives
October 17, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
CCE submits these c more
Center for Environmental Law & Policy Opposes Proposed Narrowing of Federal Water Protections for Streams and Wetlands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Willie Frank III / Steve Hirschey / Doug Kilgore
Adriana Maestas / Gary Morishima / Christian Murillo / Claire Newman
Pete Nichols / Robyn Randle / Scott Schuyler / Patrick Williams
85 S Washington Street #201, Seattle, WA 98104 / 206-829-8299 / www.celp.org
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Pro more
Chainalysis Urges On-Chain Data as Basis for Payment Stablecoin Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Attention: Office of General Counsel
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20220
Re: Chainalysis Response to GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale (Docket No. TREAS-DO-2026-0496; RIN 1505-AC95; 91 Fed. Reg. 53368, Aug. 18, 2026)
Sub more
Charlotte Storm Water Services Urges Clarification of Definitions to Protect Perennial and Intermittent Streams and Wetlands Under Waters of the United States Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
StormWater.CharMeck.org
4100 W Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
Office of Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20460
Subject: Comments - 2026 Supplemental Proposed "Waters of the United States" Rule Docket I more
Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance: DHS Proposed Rule Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period Sparks Concerns Over Discrimination and Economic Impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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CHINESE AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE ALLIANCE
URL: www.caldausa.org Email: caldainfo@gmail.com
Address: 27 Bleeker St, Millburn NJ 07041
Department of Homeland Security
October 22, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20528
Re: Eliminating the Discretion more
Claritas Warns Against Limiting Census Data to Citizens and Removing Race and Ethnicity Information
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
FDMS Docket number USBC-2026-0628
RE: September 10, 2026, 30-Day Federal Register Notice on the "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions", FR Doc. 2026-18481
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal more
Clarke Index Urges CFTC to Track Incremental Grid and Data Center Additions to Enhance Market Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Clarke Index, Inc.
clarkeindex.com
contact@clarkeindex.com
October 19, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN more
Coin Center Urges Clarification of Participation Limits in Proposed Stablecoin Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment of Coin Center to the Department of the Treasury on GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale
October 19, 2026 TREAS-DO-2026-0496
To whom it may concern:
Coin Center is an independent nonprofit research and advocacy center focused on the public policy issues facing cryptocurrency tech more
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Urges HUD to Maintain Support for Housing First Programs to Prevent Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Office of General Counsel, Rules Docket Clerk
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: HUD Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
I am writing on behalf more
Connect Humanity Urges Clarification of Broadband Inclusion and Geographic Flexibility in CRA Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations; OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0694; RIN 1557-AF57; FD more
Cornell University Assistant Professor of Public Health Willison: Public commentary criticizes inaccurate claims about homelessness reduction strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on "Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness."
Charley E. Willison PhD, MPH, MA, Assistant Professor of Public Health, Cornell University
Timothy Creedon, PhD, Health Economist, Tallaght University Hospital, Assistant Professor in Health Economics, Tr more
Delta Air Lines Proposes Exception to Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Maintenance Misconfiguration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
James Thompson
AD Process & Compliance
Engineering
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
1775 M H Jackson Service Road
Atlanta, GA 30354-3743
T. +1 404 773 1083
adengineering@delta.com
October 22, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey A more
Delta Air Lines Urges Clarification and Corrections in FAA Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Engines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
James Thompson
AD Process & Compliance
Engineering
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
1775 M H Jackson Service Road
Atlanta, GA 30354-3743
T. +1 404 773 1083
adengineering@delta.com
October 19, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey A more
Des Moines City Manager Caffrey Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Census Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
21630 11th Avenue S, Des Moines WA 98198 206.878.4595 www.desmoineswa.gov
To the U.S. Census Bureau:
On behalf of the City of Des Moines, Washington. I am writing to comment on the proposed rule "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more
Dime Bank Praises Proposed CRA Rule Changes and Urges Clarifications to Support Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Corporate Headquarters: PO Box 509, Honesdale PA 18431 570-253-1970 | thedime.bank
October 13, 2026 Via Electronic Mail (FDIC) & eRulemaking Portal (OCC)
Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Attn: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Comments@fdic. more
Dragonfly Supports Flexible, Standardized Framework for Compute Derivatives Market Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT ON THE LISTING OF COMPUTE DERIVATIVES CONTRACTS
October 20, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 Fed. Reg. 5 more
DRW Holdings Advocates for Launch of Compute Derivatives Market to Support AI Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20581
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts
RIN 3038-AF77 | 91 FR 54259 (August more
Durham County Urges Census Bureau to Revise Proposed Residence and Demographic Data Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Durham County Administrative Complex, 200 E. Main St., 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701
Telephone: (919) 560-0000
Fax; (919) 560-0020
Website: dconc.gov
Equal Employment Employer
October 12, 2026
Department of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
R more
Early Futures Partnership Urges Recognition of Child Care as Critical Rural Economic Infrastructure in CRA Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Early Futures Partnership is the organizational home of the Communities for Kids and First Five Nebraska initiatives. 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 600 . Lincoln, NE 68508 . Office (402) 261-9671 . earlyfutures.org
October 13, 2026
Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, Docket No. OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 1557-AF57
Early Futures more
East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund Urges Regulators to Protect Incentives for Rural Affordable Housing Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund
Serving Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington Counties
700 Sixteenth Street NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
October 13, 2026
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
RE: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
T more
Echelon Development Group Urges CMS to Finalize RAPID Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Dialysis Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ECHELON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
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Comments on the Proposed RAPID Coverage Pathway
October 7, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
Re: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway
Docket CMS-2026-2674
Dear CMS Administr more
Entact LLC Urges FAR Council to Embed Outcome-Based Specifications to Encourage Innovative Commercial Remediation Methods
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FAR Case 2026-003 Comments
October 19, 2026
Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB)
General Services Administration
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. FAR-2026-0003)
Re: FAR Case 2026-003, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51, 91 Fed. Reg. 59406 (Sept. 18, 2026); Comments of more
Entrepreneur Works Fund Urges Regulators to Extend Comment Period and Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Re: Comment in Opposition to OCC and FDIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act Regulations [OCC Docket ID OCC-2026-0 more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EPN Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB)
October 9, 2026
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of mo more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Allow Sufficient Public Review Time for Dichlorobenzene Risk Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EPN Comments on the Draft Risk Evaluations for ortho-Dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and para-Dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0444 (o-DCB) and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1189 (p-DCB) October 9, 2026
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more more
Environmental Protection Network Urges EPA to Suspend Public Comment on Ethylene Dibromide Risk Evaluation Until SACC Finalizes Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EPN Comments on Ethylene Dibromide Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Docket No.:EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0488
October 19, 2026
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) harnesses the expertise of more than 800 former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) career staff and confirmation-level appo more
Fiftyrivers Urges Standardized Compute Derivatives Contracts to Enable Hedging and Market Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FIFTYRIVERS
Family Office . Singapore . www.fiftyrivers.com
October 20, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts, 91 F more
Fore Women Urges Federal Regulators to Preserve Grants and Simplify Community Reinvestment Act Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5350 Wilshire Blvd, #36849, Los Angeles CA 90036 allfore.org
BOARD: Sarah B. Angel | Nancy Antoniou | Lindsey Berman | Lisa Berney | Pamela Brown | Tilley Fine | Sandra Fluke | Alana Hassanein
Gary Kosman | Kiyomi Kowalski | Annie Lainer Marquit | Naomi Leight-Giveon | Lori Monkarsh | Lorin Ruttenberg October 12, 2026
Of more
Frameworks Community Development Corp. Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Revisions to Protect Affordable Housing and Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
T 512.385.1500 F 512.385.1503 2200 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 78702 WWW.FRAMEWORKS CDC.ORG
A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, D more
Fresno County Economic Development Corp. Urges Preservation of Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Small Business Growth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation
1060 Fulton Street, 4th Floor Fresno, CA 93721 559.476.2500 www.fresnoedc.com
October 12th, 2026
The Honorable Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Curr more
FuturePlan Urges Clarification on Investment Fees and Amendment Timing in Proposed Retirement Plan Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FuturePlan.com
October 15, 2026
CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107855-25)
Room 5203
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Proposed Regulations, Determination of Target Normal Cost and Funding Target for Single-Employer Defined Benefit Plans (REG-107855-25; 91 FR 53 more
Glade Oak Data Solutions Services Urges SBA to Reconsider Expansion of Size Standards to Protect Micro and Woman-Owned Firms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.GladeOak-dss.com
Comment on Proposed Rule Regarding Small Business Size Standards, ID: SBA-2026-0265-0001
Submitted on: 10/16/2026 Submitted by: Cheryl N. Walraven, MSW, PhD Founder & CEO Glade Oak Data Solutions Services, LLC Royersford, Pennsylvania
Subject: Proposed Rule on Small Business Size Standards
To Whom I more
Golden State Opportunity Opposes OCC and FDIC Proposed CRA Revisions and Requests 60-Day Comment Extension
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comm more
GroAway LLC Raises Concerns Over Errors in SBA Small Business Size Standards Table
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GroAway LLC
1112 County Road 628 . Gardner, Colorado 81040
Mail: P.O. Box 138 . Gardner, Colorado 81040
contact@groawayllc.com . groawayllc.com
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, RIN 3245-AI67 Re: Proposed rule, Small Business Size Standards, 91 Fed. Reg. 53,741 (Aug. more
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency Opposes South Carolina SNAP Food Restrictions Citing Impact on Local Food Access and Markets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
GROWING AUGUSTA
Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC
October 15, 2026
RE: South Carolina SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Project
Docket No. FNA-2026-0311
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency LLC submits this comment in opposition to South Carolina's SNAP demonstration project restricting the purchase of certain f more
Growing Hope Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes That Undermine Accurate Community Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
922 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-786-8401
www.growinghope.net
getintouch@growinghope.net
October 02, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20746
Re: Comment on Proposed Rule, "Decennial Cen more
Growth Homes Urges Regulators to Preserve Strength of 1995 Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Via: https://regulations.gov/
Re: Comment in more
Hancock Whitney Urges Reconsideration of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Data and Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Jennifer Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing; Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 more
Healthy Americas Foundation: FDA Urged to Prioritize Inclusive Enrollment and Reporting Standards in PDUFA VIII
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Acting Commissioner
Dockets Management Staff
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1035
Rockville, MD 20852.
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163
Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments
Dear Commissioner Diamantas:
We more
Heir Command LLC Calls on IRS to Establish Explicit Delivery and Non-Delivery Standards for Trump Account Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26)
Room 5503, P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Docket IRS-2026-1090
Re: Comments on Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, and Request for a Public Hearing
To the Department of the Treasury and the Intern more
HIRE Coalition Urges IRS to Simplify Premium Allocation and Controlled Group Rules for Section 45S Paid Leave Credit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ms. Helen Morrison
Benefits Tax Counsel
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
Ms. Christa Bierma
Associate Benefits Tax Counsel
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20220
Mr. Phil Lindenmuth
Acting Associate Chief Counsel (EEE)
Inte more
HJB Convenience Corp. Warns of Challenges and Impact of Hawaii SNAP Beverage Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Shiela Corley, Acting Administrator
Food & Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
RE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Hawaii SNAP Demonstration Project
Dear Acting Administrator Corley:
On behalf of HJB Convenience, I respectfull more
Humane World for Animals Urges FDA to Incorporate Human-Based Non-Animal Testing Methods Into PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund
1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037
humaneworld.org humaneaction.org
September 25, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852.
Re: Docket No. more
Hyperbolic Labs Urges CFTC to Develop Standardized Compute Derivatives Market Based on Executed Transaction Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts (RIN 3038-AF77) (the "Request")
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick,
more
ICARE Coalition Urges Census Bureau to Extend Comment Period and Oppose Immigration Status-Based Counting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sept 30th, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Question more
Illinois Municipal League Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Accurate Population Counts and Demographic Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Mr. George M. Cook
Director, Census Bureau
United States Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
RE: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Dear Director Cook:
On more
Indiana Affordable Housing Council Opposes Raising Bank Asset Threshold to Protect Affordable Housing Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1060 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 3-101, Indianapolis IN 46204 l inahc.org
October 13, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Via portal:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/OCC-2026-0694-0001
Jennifer more
Intercontinental Exchange Urges CFTC to Avoid Product-Specific Guidance for Cash-Settled Compute Derivatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Intercontinental Exchange
5660 New Northside Drive NW 3rd Floor Atlanta, GA 30328 Tel: +1 770.857.4700 | Fax: +1 770.937.0020 ice.com
October 20, 2026
Via Electronic Submission
Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washing more
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Urges HUD to Respect Sovereignty and Flexibility in Homelessness and Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Claudette Fernandez
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket Number FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Ac more
Kidney Care Council Urges CMS to Clarify and Correct Proposed Revisions to ESRD Medical Evidence Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Kidney Care Council 11654 Plaza America Drive #878, Reston, VA 20190 (202) 744-2124
October 20, 2026
William N. Parham, III, Director
Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Ba more
Lane County Opposes Proposed Census Rule Changes Over Operational and Funding Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VANESSA CORNWALL
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
Vanessa.Cornwall@lanecountyor.gov
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING/ 125 EAST 8TH AVENUE/EUGENE, OR 97401/ (541) 682-6504
Docket Number: 260903-0005
Document Number: 2026-18481
Document Citation: 91 FR 57524
RIN: 0607-AA75
Document Type: Proposed Rule
AGENCY: Depa more
Long Beach City Manager Modica Urges Flexibility in HUD Incentives to Support Local Homelessness Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the City Manager 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6711 FAX (562) 570-7650
October 12, 2026
Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410
RE: Public Comment on Notice of Research Just more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: Treasury Should Exclude ESG Index Funds From Trump Accounts to Maintain Broad Market Focus
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Guidance on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts, 91 Fed. Reg. 54,280 (Aug. 21, 2026); RIN 1545-BS14
Submitted by: James R. Copland
To Whom it May Concern:
I respec more
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group Voices Concerns Over Nationwide Moratorium on New Insurance Agents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johnny Wallin
Chief Operating Officer
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group, Inc.
1400 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, TX 76010 | 817-350-8255 | MarketplaceInsure.com
Page 1
October 10, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9872-IFC
Re: CMS-9872-IFC more
MassBio Urges FDA to Enhance Support for Small Biotech Companies in PDUFA VIII Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
700 Technology Square, 5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.674.5100 | massbio.org
October 16, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA VIII), FY 2028-2032 (Docket No. FDA-2026-N- more
N2L Advocates Clarifications to Simplify Overpressure Analysis Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
First Principles to Practical Solutions
N2L, Inc. | Comments on Docket FAA-2026-9941
Page 1 of 2
October 21, 2026
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W58-213
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9941, Notice No. 26-19, RIN 2120-AM31
Overpr more
NeighborWorks Waco Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Over Concerns About Reduced Incentives for Affordable Housing Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC 20429
RE: Opposition to Proposed Community Reinvestment Act Regulations OCC Docket ID: OCC-2 more
New Markets Tax Credit Working Group Urges Preservation of CRA Incentives to Support Community Development Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones
Deputy Executive Secretary Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20 more
Nimbus-T Global Inc. Integrates Verified Identity Security Into Defense Technology Assessment Platform
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nimbus-T Global Inc. | Wilmington, Delaware | U.S. Patent No. 10,152,582 B2 | Confidential & Proprietary
Nimbus-T Global Inc.
Secure Identity & Authentication
https://nimbus-t.com
Nimbus-Key(R) ID Powers AAT-X Login Security Implementation brings verified identity access to a platform supporting defense technology a more
NRP Group Urges Regulators to Maintain Current Asset Thresholds to Support Affordable Housing Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.nrpgroup.com
1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone (216) 475-8900
www.nrpgroup.com
October 6, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office
Attn: Commenting Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Proposed Rule more
Obsidian Rising Urges SBA to Reconsider Large Size Standard Increases to Protect Emerging Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Submitted by: Obsidian Rising LLC (company statement)
Docket: SBA-2026-0199
RIN: 3245-AI67
Federal Register Reference: 91 FR 53741, August 20, 2026
Subject: Opposition to Disproportionate Size Standard Increases Without Adequate Protections for Emerging Small Bus more
Opportunity Finance Network Urges Enhanced Data Collection to Boost Transparency and Impact of Opportunity Zone Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Internal Revenue Service
Room 5503
P.O.. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
October 16, 2026
Re: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Information Reporting Regarding Qualified Opportunity Zones and Updated Qualified Opportunity Fund Certification and Decertification Procedures
To the U.S. Departm more
Paradigm Operations Urges CFTC to Facilitate Development of Well-Functioning Compute Derivatives Markets to Support AI Buildout
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
4912-6957-2310v5
October 20, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20581
Re: Response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contract more
Partnership for Strong Communities Warns Proposed Census Changes Could Undermine Data Accuracy and Impact Housing Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Lyceum | 227 Lawrence Street | Hartford, CT | 06106 | (860) 244-0066
Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners
October 13, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistic more
PhRMA Urges FDA to Cease Public Release of Complete Response Letters to Protect Trade Secrets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
670 Maine Avenue, SW - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 - PHRMA.ORG
September 29, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Docket No. FDA-2026-P-4369
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Comment to Citizen Petition on Com more
Praxis Precision Medicines Urges FDA to Continue STAR Program to Accelerate Access for Rare Epilepsy Treatments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments - Retaining the Split Real Time Application Review (STAR) Program
more
Quest Ecology Inc. Concerns Over Proposed Size Standards Methodology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Quest Ecology Inc.
Comments on Revised Size Standards Methodology
Docket No. SBA-2026-0265
October 6, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
RE: Comments on Proposed Revised Size Standards Methodology
Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team:
Quest Eco more
Quest Ecology Inc. Warns Proposed SBA Size Standards Could Undermine Small Business Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Quest Ecology Inc.
Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
October 5, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
RE: Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Dear SBA Administrator and Review Team:
Quest Ecol more
RaceTrac Raises Concerns Over SNAP Restrictions Impacting Convenience Store Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Sheila Corley
Acting Administrator
Food & Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
RE: "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia SNAP Demonstration Projects"
Dear Actin more
Rare Disease Company Coalition Praises FDA PDUFA VIII Commitments to Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
October 16, 2026
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 -- Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Comments on the Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter
Dear FDA Leadership,
The Rare Disease Company Coalition (RDCC) appreciates t more
RARE Foundation Urges FDA to Expand Rare Disease Innovation Hub and Formalize Patient Meeting Framework Under PDUFA VIII
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Dockets Management Staff
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 for "Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments"
To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of the RARE Foundation, forme more
Reed College Mediterranean Studies Professor Landvatter Urges Renewal of U.S. Cyprus Antiquities Import Agreement to Protect Cultural Heritage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
RE: Renewal of Agreement with Cyprus Concerning Import Restrictions for Cypriot Antiquities
I am writing to vociferously support the renewal and extension of the agreement between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the importation of Cypriot Antiquities. I am a co-director of the Pyl more
Rescue Mission of Cape Fear Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Race Data and Reconsider Homeless Residence Criteria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 10, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Fe more
RetirementAnchor Urged to Improve Plan Coordination and Accelerate Electronic Rollovers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 21, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49), Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Notice 2026-49, Guidance on Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Rollovers
Dear Sir or Madam:
RetirementAnchor appreciates the opportunity t more
Risk Factor Research Urges Department of Education to Clarify Reporting Revisions and Recalculate Burden Hours for HEA Title II Teacher Report Cards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrew G. Huff, Ph.D., M.S. October 14, 2026
Risk Factor Research, LLC, Michigan, USA
contact@andrewhuff.com
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED)
Docket ED-2026-SCC-2707
Federal Register document 2026-17081, 91 FR 54318 (August 21, 2026)
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov, Do more
ROC USA: Community Reinvestment Act Revisions Threaten Support for Affordable Housing and Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20429
Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, D.C. 20219
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations RIN 3064-AG31 / Docke more
San Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District Urges Clarification on Water Definitions to Reduce Permitting Delays
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
San Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
P.O. Box 119 - Glenwood, New Mexico 88039
575-637-2797
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Revision of the regulations defining the scope of water more
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Residence Criteria and Demographic Questions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
USBC-2026-0628
40
Min Waban Dan
Administrative Office
523 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
49783
Phone
906.635.6050
Fax
906-632-6696
Government Services
Membership Services
Economic Development Commission
Austin Lowes Chairman
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Testimony for U.S. Cen more
Scale Link Urges Consistent and Inclusive CRA Regulations to Enhance Small Business Lending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13th, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments- RIN 3064- AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing, Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Curre more
Sierra Club Florida Chapter Opposes Narrowing Federal Protections for Waters and Wetlands to Safeguard Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted by: Sierra Club Florida Chapter
To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Army
Docket: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: September 2026 Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking -- Updated Definition of Waters of the United States
Date: October 9, 2026
Dear Administrator Zeldin and Officials more
SmartPractice Urges FDA to Modernize Regulations to Improve Access to Licensed Patch Test Allergens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Andrew Kish, Food and Drug Administration
From: SmartPractice
Subject: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163]
Dear Commissioner and Members of the PDUFA VIII Reauthorization Team:
In July 2025, during the PDUFA VIII reauthorization kic more
Sonoma County Community Development Commission Urges Preservation of Strong Community Reinvestment Act Incentives to Support Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Sonoma County Housing Authority
141 Stony Circle #210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
P.O. Box 12025, Santa Rosa CA 95406-2025
October 13, 2026
RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Regulations (RIN 3064-AG31)
To Whom It May Concern:
On be more
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Urges Caution Over SpaceX Reentry Operations Due to Environmental and Economic Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Commercial Space Transportation
SpaceX Falcon 9 Operations at SLC-40 c/o ICF,
1902 Reston Metro Plaza
Reston, VA 20190 US
To Nicholas Baker
This letter is submitted in response to the solicitation of public comment on the Programmatic Environmental Asses more
Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Secretary Turner
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Research Supporting Incentives for Proven and Effective Activities to Reduce Homelessness. We are submitting this comment as the Collaborative Applicant on behalf of the Southern Tier Entry to Programs & Services (STEPS), Continuum of Care NY-5 more
SPARK Institute Urges Treasury to Allow Trustee and Advisory Fees Beyond Fee Cap for Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (CC-00349938-26)
Room 5503
P.O.. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts (CC-00349938-26)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The SPARK Institute, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the more
Springfield City Manager's Office Legislative & Economic Development Analyst Hartman Urges Clarification and Inclusion of Populations in Proposed Census Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Docket No. USBC-2026-0628
Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
To Whom It May Concern:
On more
St. Catherine University Philosophy Professor Kish Urge EPA to Maintain Power Plant Emission Regulations Amid Climate and Public Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Administrator Lee Zeldin,
I am a constituent in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a professor of philosophy at St. Catherine University, my work addresses the social and moral obligations of institutions. I am writing to express my strong opposition to EPA's proposal to rescind its own ability to regulate greenhouse gas emis more
Synergy Innovative Solutions Urges SBA to Carefully Evaluate Impact of Proposed Size Standard Revisions on Emerging Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SYNERGY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
PUBLIC COMMENT / FEDERAL RULEMAKING
Public Comment on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
To: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Reference: 91 FR 53741 - Small Business Size Standards
Docket: SBA-2026-0199 |
RIN: 3245-AI67
Date: October 16, 2026
Introduction
Syner more
Telix Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA to Modernize Radiopharmaceutical Regulations for Both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Products
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163 - Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Proposed PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter
Dear Commissioner and FDA Colleagues:
Telix Pharmaceuticals ap more
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Voices Concerns Over Proposed Census Changes Threatening Rural Community Representation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 10, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
RE: Public Comment Regarding "Decennial Census of the Population of America more
TrustedQA Urges SBA to Limit Size Standard Increases to Protect Defense Software Innovators
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1800 Michael Faraday Drive, Ste. 100 Reston, VA 20190
www.TrustedQA.com
PH: (703) 481-8378 | Fax: (703) 481-8379
TQA Comment Letter on SBA Size Standards Submitted via regulations.gov on October 19, 2026
To: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small B more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges HHS To Reauthorize PDUFA VIII To Maintain Drug Review Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments Docket No. FDA-2026-N-8163, 91 Fed. Reg. 52702 (Aug. 14, 2026)
To Whom It May Concern:
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U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Warns Proposed CRA Changes Could Undermine Community Development Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Currency
Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW, Su more
U.S. Pharmacopeia Supports GDUFA Reauthorization to Strengthen Generic Drug Supply Chain and Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 16, 2026
Food and Drug Administration
Division of Dockets Management
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (FDA-2025-N-0873-0014)
Dear Sir/Madam:
On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to offe more
U.S. PIRG Urges FDA to Enhance Transparency and Outcomes in GDUFA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Kyle Diamantas, J.D.
Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug
Food and Drug Administration
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
October 16, 2026
Re: Reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments; Public Meeting; Request
for Comments, Docket No. FDA-2025-N-087 more
United States Pharmacopeia Recommends Incorporating USP Standards and Risk-Based Approaches to Enhance Container Closure System Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Food and Drug Administration
Division of Dockets Management
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products (FDA-2026-D-7957)
Dear Sir/Madam:
On behalf of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), I appreciate the opportunity to more
University of Maryland Raises Concerns Over Proposed FAR Revisions Impacting R&D Contracts and Contract Numbering
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER October 9, 2026
Regulatory Secretariat Division
General Services Administration
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20405
Re: Response to Federal Register Notice - Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, 35, more
University of Oklahoma Associate Program Director of Vascular Neurology Fellowship Velez Urges CMS to Consider In Vitro Diagnostics for Rapid Stroke Diagnosis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The University of Oklahoma(R) Health Campus
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
College of Medicine 920 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 2040 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5036
(405) 271-4113 FAX: (405) 271-5723 Email: neurology@ouhsc.edu Website: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Academic-Departments/Neurology
October 9th, 2026
Docket CMS more
Vast.ai Inc. Advocates for Clearer Regulations on Compute Derivatives Market Data to Prevent Unauthorized Collection and Manipulation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 20, 2026
Vast.ai Inc. 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 1840 Los Angeles, CA 90024
October 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov
To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Address: Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Attention: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Re: Request for Comment more
Veris Wealth Partners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Decennial Census Revisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
veriswp.com
Oakland . NYC . Portsmouth . Denver . Philadelphia
October 13, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census o more
VigilanceIQ Supports Hours of Service Pilot Program to Study Impact of Split Duty Pauses on Driver Fatigue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2081
Page 1
VigilanceIQ, Inc.
4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io
19 October 2026
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Research Division, Attn: Samuel White
Comments of VigilanceIQ, Inc. on Docket No. FMCSA more
VigilanceIQ Supports Pilot Program to Improve Driver Fatigue Monitoring Through Split Sleeper Berth Time
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VigilanceIQ, Inc. | Docket No. FMCSA-2026-2080 Page 1
VigilanceIQ, Inc.
4818 Washington Blvd, Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63108 | contact@vigilanceiq.io | www.vigilanceiq.io 19 October 2026
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Research Division, Attn: Samuel White Submitted via regulations.gov Comments of VigilanceIQ more
Voltry Urges Clear Grading Standards for Compute Derivatives Contracts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VOLTRY
VOLTRY.IO
MICHAEL@VOLTRY.IO
October 16, 2026
Via electronic submission (regulations.gov, docket CFTC-2026-1850)
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Supplemental comment on the Request fo more
Wash. County Board of Commissioners Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence and Demographic Question Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OREGON WASHINGTON COUNTY Board of County Commissioners
155 North First Avenue, Suite 300, MS 22, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3072 phone: (503) 846-8681 fax: (503) 846-4545 October 6, 2026
Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN, Washington, DC 20746
Re: Docket No. USBC-2026-0628: more
Wash. Insurance Commissioner Kuderer Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Demographic Data for Insurance Market Analysis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PATTY KUDERER
STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Phone: 360-725-7000
www.insurance.wa.gov
Mailing Address: PO Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255
Street Address: 5000 Capitol Blvd Tumwater, WA 98501
October 6, 2026
US Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
15 CFR Pa more
Wave Life Sciences Urges FDA to Enhance Review Parity and Accelerate Rare Disease Drug Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wave Life Sciences, Inc.
733 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02138
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-205)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, RM. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
October 16, 2026
Re: Comment on Prescription Drug and User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII proposed Reauthorization and Commitment Letter (Docket more
Westside Family Preservation Services Network Oppose Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations more
Woda Cooper Companies Urges Regulators to Preserve Investment Tests and Regional Bank Support in CRA Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
500 South Front St
10th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
October 13, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218
Washington, DC 20219
James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary
Attention: Comments/Legal ESS
Federal more
Woodstock Institute: Community Reinvestment Act Under Threat as Proposed Rule Changes Risk Community Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
67 East Madison Street, Suite 2108 | Chicago, IL 60603 | 312-368-0310 | woodstockinst.org
October 13, 2026
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Exec. Secretary
Attention: Comments--RIN 3064-AG31
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Chief Counsel more
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Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12889).
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig, legislative attorney Hannah-Alise Rogers and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration
Introduction
Medicare Part D is a voluntary federal program that provides outpatient prescription drug coverage to 54 mill more
IRS Free File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11808) by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Free File Program: An Overview
The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS's) Free File Program (FFP) is a public-private partnership between the IRS and Free File, Inc. (FFI), a group of tax software companies. The FFP allows certain taxpayers to electronically file (e-file) their federal income tax return free of ch more
GAO Makes 2026 PTAC Appointments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release:
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GAO Makes 2026 PTAC Appointments
WASHINGTON, DC (October 16, 2026) - Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of six new members to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC).
Congress established PTAC in 2015 to improve how the federal Medicare pro more
GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSbrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following news release:
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GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities
Washington, D.C. (October 15, 2026) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its new Strategic Plan for 2027 to 2032, which charts a course to meet the rapidly changing needs and priorities of Congress. The new plan outlines how the agency will help Congress address emer more