Ahead of Committee Vote, Warren Releases Troubling Responses From Trump's CFPB, Commerce, HUD Nominees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Ahead of Committee Vote, Warren Releases Troubling Responses from Trump's CFPB, Commerce, HUD Nominees
Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the committee vote, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the troubling respon more
Binghamton University: Researchers to Develop Smarter, Smaller Microsensor for Potentially Dangerous Gas Emissions
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Researchers to develop smarter, smaller microsensor for potentially dangerous gas emissions
Professor Mohammad Younis to lead NSF project that could detect problems with lithium-ion batteries
By Chris Kocher
September 17, 2026
When developing new technologies, engineers do their best to keep it simple. Adding layers of complication can lead to more things that could potentially go wrong.
As a research more
Cantwell Receives Commitment to Refine JAWBONE Act at Markup of Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Cantwell Receives Commitment to Refine JAWBONE Act at Markup of Legislation
Without federal AI guardrails in law, bill could chill federal government expert contact with AI companies to address catastrophic risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate more
Carlyle and CVC DIF Agree to Acquire BauWatch From Haniel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release:
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Carlyle and CVC DIF agree to acquire BauWatch from Haniel
Frankfurt, Munich, Duisburg, Germany - 17 September 2026 - Leading global mid-market infrastructure equity fund manager CVC DIF and global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that they have agreed to acquire BauWatch, the European market leader in technology-enabled remote video surveillance solutions, from Haniel, a leading German family eq more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Artificial Intelligence's Authentic Bigotry
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald:
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Artificial Intelligence's Authentic Bigotry
Around the end of August, the internet was abuzz with a disturbing trend in artificial intelligence (AI). People were putting the prompts "I'm alone with a black pe more
Chancellor Presents Missouri S&T's State of the University Address, Employees Recognized
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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Chancellor presents Missouri S&T's State of the University address, employees recognized
By Hasner, Velvet September 17, 2026
Missouri S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani highlighted achievements and outlined S&T's vision and priorities for the future during his State of the University address Tuesday afternoon.
"Your university is on the rise," Dehghani said to approximately 400 attendees in more
College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
September 17, 2026
The College of Charleston is excited to introduce its new faculty members!
The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus.
Over the fall 2026 semester, The College T more
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Threat Intelligence by Independent Research Firm
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Threat Intelligence by Independent Research Firm
CrowdStrike ranks highest of all vendors in both Current Offering and Strategy categories
AUSTIN, Texas - September 17, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester more
Dr. Thomas Reardon Elected to Columbia University Board of Trustees
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Dr. Thomas Reardon Elected to Columbia University Board of Trustees
September 17, 2026
The Columbia University Board of Trustees today announced the election of Dr. Thomas Reardon (GS'08, GSAS'13, GSAS'16) to the board, effective September 8, 2026.
Reardon is a computational neuroscientist, technologist, and entrepreneur whose career has spanned the development of the modern web, fundamental neuroscience research, ar more
ERDC Advances Autonomous Engineer Capabilities During Northern Strike 26
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC advances autonomous engineer capabilities during Northern Strike 26
By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist
Sept. 17, 2026
CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -- A 13-person team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) tested autonomous systems during Exercise Northern Strike 26-2, demonstrating how robotic systems can keep Soldiers farther fro more
Food and Water Watch: Shapiro Headlines Pittsburgh AI Summit, Championing Industry He's Claiming to Regulate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2026:
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Shapiro Headlines Pittsburgh AI Summit, Championing Industry He's Claiming to Regulate
Shapiro to call for industry-friendly federal AI policy, amidst widespread criticism over his handling of AI data center development in Pennsylvania
Sep 17, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA -- Today, for the second year in a row, Governor Josh Shapiro will join tech and fossil fuel company executives in more
Frost and Sullivan: Mitel Receives the 2026 Global Professional DECT Headsets New Product Global Innovation Recognition for Excellence in Intelligent Enterprise Communications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- 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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Mitel Receives the 2026 Global Professional DECT Headsets New Product Global Innovation Recognition for Excellence in Intelligent Enterprise Communications
The company is praised for transforming frontline enterprise communications through the AI activated H60 DECT headset, combining secure mobility more
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 Grapevine: Day 2 Highlights
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, September 16, 2026
We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 taking place this week in Grapevine, Texas. Below is a collection of key announcements and insights coming out of the c more
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 APAC: Day 3 Highlights
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 APAC: Day 3 Highlights
GOLD COAST, Australia, September 16, 2026
Overview
We are bringing you news and highlights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place this week on the Gold Coast, Australia. Below is a collection of the key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. You can read the highlights from Da more
Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education
September 17, 2026
You might not believe it, but one of the current forefront ideas in Christian education started as a scribble on a napkin.
Deana Mack, PhD, Geneva's associate professor of education and Education Department Chair, spent numerous hours in online meetings in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as did ma more
Georgia State University: As AI Grows More Powerful, Can Humans Stay in Control?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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As AI Grows More Powerful, Can Humans Stay in Control?
September 17, 2026
ATLANTA -- Over the past week, a whistleblower at leading AI company Anthropic sounded the alarm on the threat that AI poses to humanity. While some prominent tech CEOs have responded by addressing these potential dangers and calling for government oversight and a development slowdown, other leading executives are pushing back. The more
GlobalFoundries and Marvell Expand Collaboration for Next-generation Optical Connectivity
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 18 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release:
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GlobalFoundries and Marvell expand collaboration for next-generation optical connectivity
Multi-year strategic agreement increases capacity for high-performance SiGe technology to support growing AI infrastructure demand
MALTA, N.Y., September 17, 2026 -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) and Marvell Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure more
Harvard Medical School: Researchers Create Molecular Map of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Researchers Create Molecular Map of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Findings from nearly 1 million heart cells could inform more precise treatments
September 17, 2026
At a glance
* Study provides insights into the molecular changes that drive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening and stiffening of heart muscle that can lead to heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest.
* The work reveals more
Heinrich Offers His GRID Savings Act to Force AI Data Centers to Pay for Grid Upgrades, Highlights How Husted-Backed Bill Falls Short
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Offers His GRID Savings Act to Force AI Data Centers to Pay for Grid Upgrades, Highlights How Husted-Backed Bill Falls Short
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to object to S more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Protecting American Industry & Labor From International Trade Crimes Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-782) on the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Aug. 27, 2026.
The House passed the bill on Aug. 31, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Cr more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-767) on the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act (H.R. 741). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026.
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Purpose of the Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 741, as ordered reported, is to redesignate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services as Assistant Secretary for Indian more
Kansas State University: Pourkargar to Modernize Integrated Chemical Manufacturing and Energy Systems
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Pourkargar to modernize integrated chemical manufacturing and energy systems
NSF CAREER award advances engineering professor's research to build a more resilient future
By Grant Guggisberg, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Sept. 17, 2026
A growing variety of everyday essential items depend heavily on modern chemical manufacturing. Fuels, fertilizers, medicines, plastics and other advanced materials re more
Lake Forest College: What is Lake Forest College's Admissions Process? Answered by an Expert.
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news:
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What is Lake Forest College's admissions process? Answered by an expert.
September 16, 2026
When it comes to applying for college, it helps to have the power of expert knowledge at your back. Here is a peek behind Lake Forest College's admissions process and some commonly asked questions we get from students, answered by someone on the inside.
We sat down with Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollme more
Mars Releases Cocoa for Generations 2025 Progress Report, Achieving 98% Responsibly Sourced Cocoa Program Milestone
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release:
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Mars releases Cocoa for Generations 2025 Progress Report, achieving 98% Responsibly Sourced Cocoa Program milestone
In 2018, Mars set goals for 2025 as part of its vision to help create a more modern, inclusive and sustainable cocoa ecosystem.
* Achieving sourcing milestones: Mars suppliers sourced an annual volume of cocoa under the c more
Mavenir Launches NetAIShield: AI-Native Fraud Protection for Voice, Messaging and Data Operator Services
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release:
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Mavenir Launches NetAIShield: AI-Native Fraud Protection for Voice, Messaging and Data Operator Services
A multi-layered AI defense platform that correlates threats across every network domain while protecting subscribers in real time.
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September 17, 2026, Richardson, Texas: Mavenir, the software company buildin more
MIT: Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
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In 2026, five faculty were granted tenure in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Volha Charnysh is an associate professor in the Department of Political Scie more
MIT: Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
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Every new generation of phone display, television screen, and solar panel is a result of precision optics experiments, which use lasers and other light sources to m more
MIT: Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
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At a moment when global alliances are shifting, technological change is accelerating, and the boundaries between more
Northwest Missouri State University: International Competition Provides Global Experience for Business Students, Travel to Italy
MARYVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
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International competition provides global experience for business students, travel to Italy
Sept. 17, 2026
An international business project recently provided Northwest Missouri State University students with more than a classroom assignment. It gave them a chance to connect with students around the globe, navigate cultural differences and solve real-world problems.
Mary Kush, a sen more
Penn State Altoona Professor Offers Second Year of Metabytes AI Lab
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Penn State Altoona professor offers second year of Metabytes AI Lab
September 17, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State Altoona will hold the Metabytes AI Lab series from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19, in room 202 of the Eiche Library.
Now in its second year, the series is an open laboratory for students, faculty and staff to engage in hands-on work with arti more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2026 Faculty Engagement Award Recipients to Explore AI-enabled Smart Glasses
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses
September 17, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning."
Award re more
Philips-led Projects Win ITEA Awards for Advancing AI-enabled Healthcare Innovation
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 18 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips-led projects win ITEA awards for advancing AI-enabled healthcare innovation
Sep 16, 2026
* SYMPHONY receives ITEA's highest excellence award for connected healthcare ecosystems
* AI FORSchung is recognized for innovation in AI-powered fiber-optic sensing
Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today annou more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- 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
Rural India Teacher Uses MIT Open Learning to Reach Absent Students Through Custom Apps
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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"Technology is the equalizer"
Using knowledge gained from MIT's free learning materials, an educator in rural India builds apps to reach students who can't make it to school.
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Mohammad Imran Khan Mewati teaches grades 6-12 at a school in rural India. His students are largely from economically disadvantaged families, and the school itself has limited resources. But the biggest p more
S&T Earns $2.6 Million for Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center
ROLLA, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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S&T earns $2.6 million for manufacturing extension partnership center
By Ehrhard, Peter September 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Missouri University of Science and Technology $2.6 million to increase the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology, including AI, robotics, automation, biomanufacturing, adva more
Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle
Author Seth Robbins and Melanie Stawicki Azam
September 17, 2026
With the latest AI technology showing extraordinary promise for aviation, more than 150 industry leaders gathered to discuss real-world use cases and assess their organizations' readiness to adopt the technology, as well a more
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Opportunities as Part of Constitution Day Celebration
September 17, 2026
Chancellor King Joined Members of the Civil Discourse and Civic Education & Engagement Fellows for Roundtable Discussion; Announces Full Cohort
As Part of SUNY's Commitment to Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement, SUNY Launches 'Advancing Campus Plu more
Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for Security Briefing Ahead of United Nations General Assembly
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for Security Briefing Ahead of United Nations General Assembly
September 17, 2026
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good afternoon. I am glad to be standing alongside Commissioner Tisch and NYPD leadership as we share our plans to ensure that the upcoming United Nations General Assembly is safe and secure.
I would like to thank Matt McCool, s more
Trinity Faculty Members Receive Awards and Computing Resources for AI Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Trinity College issued the following news:
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Trinity Faculty Members Receive Awards and Computing Resources for AI Projects
September 17, 2026
By Andrew J. Concatelli
Two Trinity College Computer Science Department faculty members have been awarded funding to help put their artificial intelligence projects into practice.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science Chandranil Chakraborttii and Visiting Professor of the Practice in Computer Science Kenneth more
Tuskegee University: AI Workshops Outline Benefits and Cautions
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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AI Workshops Outline Benefits and Cautions
17 September 2026
As the use of artificial intelligence becomes infused in daily activities, understanding the best practices in higher education and in general has become increasingly important. Tuskegee University is introducing a series of workshops to help students, faculty and staff understand how to use AI responsibly, use it in everyday life and how to pro more
UNESCO and ICOM Global Survey Finds Museums Embracing AI, But Governance and Capacity Lag Behind
PARIS, France, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news:
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September 17, 2026
UNESCO and ICOM global survey finds museums embracing AI, but governance and capacity lag behind
Findings of the first UNESCO-ICOM Global Survey on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Museums will be presented at the Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI) 2026 in Riyadh on 17 September. Surveying more than 400 museums across 90 countries, more
University of Nebraska: Nebraskans Wary of Risks Surrounding Artificial Intelligence
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 17, 2026
Nebraskans wary of risks surrounding artificial intelligence
By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing
Americans are grappling with artificial intelligence - from its lightning-fast development to the construction of data centers to support it - and becoming more skeptical of its benefits.
Nebraskans are leery, too.
According to the new Nebraska Snapshot, most Nebra more
University of Texas Dallas: Technologies, Math Research Get Lift From CAREER Awards
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Technologies, Math Research Get Lift from CAREER Awards
Sept. 16, 2026
Five University of Texas at Dallas faculty members received 2026 Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) awards from the National Science Foundation to support research aimed at making computer networks more resilient, developing next-generation electronics, strengthening software security and advancing mathemat more
USC International Day of Democracy Event Takes a Hard Look at AI's Evolving Impact
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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USC International Day of Democracy event takes a hard look at AI's evolving impact
Trojan faculty experts in political behavior, artificial intelligence and media literacy weigh in on global pressures and possible solutions.
September 16, 2026 By Greg Hernandez
Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members filled The Forum at USC's Ronald Tutor Campus Center on Tuesday for a wide-ran more
Virginia Tech Leaders Engage D.C. Area Faculty and Staff in Strategic Planning at Town Hall
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech leaders engage D.C. area faculty and staff in strategic planning at town hall
By Shannon Andrea
17 Sep 2026
Virginia Tech faculty and staff from the greater Washington, D.C., area gathered on Sept. 16 at Academic Building One in Alexandria for a town hall focused on the region's continued growth and the development of a strategic plan for its future.
Julie Ross, executive vice president and provo more
Virginia Tech: Q&A - The AI Slowdown Debate
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Q&A: The AI slowdown debate
As security threats and political pressures mount, Virginia Tech experts examine the feasibility, safety guardrails, and geopolitical tradeoffs of pacing AI development.
16 Sep 2026
The call for intentional slowdown in artificial intelligence development has reached a critical flashpoint. As tech executives call for restraint, policymakers in Washington debate federal intervention, t more
Walmart: Turning Membership Into Momentum
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Turning Membership Into Momentum
Sam's Club Connect Expands Predictive Targeting and Omni-Impact(TM) Measurement Capabilities
Sept. 17, 2026
Key Insights
* AI-powered targeting looks ahead, using membership data to identify high-value prospects, anticipate purchases and strengthen loyalty.
* Predictive targeting delivers measurable results: A P&G test drove 2.3x greater marketing effectiveness, with 12-month purch more
"Who owns my creative work in the age of AI?" Symposium explores the ethics and legality of artificial intelligence
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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"Who owns my creative work in the age of AI?" Symposium explores the ethics and legality of artificial intelligence
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Clemson University will hold its first annual Law and Society Symposium September 22-24, 2026, hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities. The theme of the symposium is "Who owns my creative work in the age of AI?" The talks are set to examine questions including property rights, copyri more
'The Data Center Outrage': Panel Discussion, Oct. 14
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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'The Data Center Outrage': Panel Discussion, Oct. 14
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#What is AI costing us, today - and tomorrow?
"The Data Center Outrage: Can AI Survive Without Data Centers?," a panel discussion on the growing national movement against the construction of large-scale centers for high-volume AI web traffic, will take place at The University of Baltimore on Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. ET in the H. more
10 Weeks to Test-Drive a Career in Research
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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10 Weeks to Test-Drive a Career in Research
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Long hours in the lab, hypotheses that don't hold up, methods repeatedly trialed and revised... And the opportunity to immerse yourself in a complex problem at the limits of what is currently understood.
A career in research isn't for every engineer or computer scientist. But how do you know until you've given more
2026 Chattanooga Connect demonstrates the future of transportation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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2026 Chattanooga Connect demonstrates the future of transportation
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The third annual Chattanooga Connect conference, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Research Institute (UTCRI), was held Sept. 14-16. The three-day event brought together transportation, technology, government, research and industry leaders to discuss how to move emerging technologies from pr more
2026 Distinguished Professors Recognized
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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2026 Distinguished Professors Recognized
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Three Sam Houston State University faculty members have been named distinguished professors for their extended periods of exemplary service to the university community through the form of teaching, research, service or a combination of the three this year. They are Madhusudan Choudhary, Craig Henderson and Hiranya Nath.
Madhusudan Choudhary, Professor, Depa more
2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning."
Award recipients will collaborate with TLT to more
Adtran showcases open optical networking for AI infrastructure at OIF's ECOC 2026 interop demo
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, posted the following news release:
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Adtran showcases open optical networking for AI infrastructure at OIF's ECOC 2026 interop demo
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News summary:
* Open optical ecosystems give operators greater flexibility and vendor choice as they scale networks for the AI era
* Adtran's pluggable coherent ZR+ transceivers, FSP 3000 OLS and Mosaic Network Controller ke more
AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Air Force Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AFIT Graduate Student Develops AI to Predict a Key Factor in Directed Energy Performance
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Air Force Institute of Technology
A thesis from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) presents a breakthrough in atmospheric characterization with direct implications for directed energy weapons and long-range optical communications.
The research, conducted by AFIT mas more
AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use
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Two new initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) in Cornell classrooms will encourage experimental and balanced use, while exploring ways to deploy AI that align with the teaching needs and strategies of individual academic fields.
The Cornell AI Initiative is launching AI Integration Pilots, which will enable colleges to experimen more
AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
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(Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on September 8, 2026.)
In Michigan, it is against the law for a non-citizen of the U.S. to become a licensed private investigator. In Memphis, Tennessee, the board of education is still required to "provide and maintain separate schools for the use and accom more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
John Kartch 09/16/2026
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Rou more
An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news:
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An App Is Helping Patients Move to Better Health
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More than 1,700 Rush patients are using a free smartphone app to track important personal health data they share with their doctor and to get coaching on how to be healthier. Rush University Medical Center co-developed the app with Nuna, Inc., a San Francisco technology company, and was the first hospital in the country to make i more
Ansari Leads House in Demanding Trump Act Now on AI Global Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led more than 40 of her House colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump to lead an international effort to establish global rules on artificial intelligence.
Ansari's letter comes as House Republicans cut the congressional work schedule short and sent members hom more
ARPA-H Launches SPECTRA to Transform Autism Diagnosis and Precision Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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ARPA-H Launches SPECTRA to Transform Autism Diagnosis and Precision Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 17, 2026 -The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today launched the new Systems for Phenotypic Evaluation, Clinical Trajectories, Response, and Agency (SPECTRA) program, a major research more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, participated in a meeting of the new Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Capital Group at Penn State Harrisburg. The initiative brings together Penn Stat more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The pro more
AWS Announces New Energy Industry Workflows for Amazon Quick
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS Announces New Energy Industry Workflows for Amazon Quick
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[Media Alert] HOUSTON - September 17, 2026 - AWS today announced a new set of ready-to-use AI workflows for Amazon Quick, the AI assistant built for work, designed specifically for energy and utilities customers. These workflows give energy professionals easy access to insights and actions tailored to their sector -from grid more
AWS Launches Agentic Grid Planning Program to Accelerate Interconnection Studies
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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[Media Alert] HOUSTON, TX -September 17, 2026 -Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, has announced Agentic Grid Planning on AWS, a program that helps utilities accelerate interconnection studies by providing access to AWS-managed AI agents. Duke Energy, the collaborating utility, has seen more
B of AsBofA's CashPro App facilitates more than one hundred billion eurosEUR100 billion in payments approved by European companies
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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B of AsBofA's CashPro App facilitates more than one hundred billion eurosEUR100 billion in payments approved by European companies
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European clients increasingly rely on mobile treasury tools, with payment volumes rising 25% in the first seven months of 2026
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* Mobile treasury usage has reached mainstream adoption across Eur more
Baldwin, Scott Lead Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Amazon and Walmart for Hiding Made in America Goods
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Scott Lead Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Amazon and Walmart for Hiding Made in America Goods
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon and Walmart for hiding Made in America products from customers on their websites and apps and failing to monitor and report Made i more
Ball State University to Celebrate Opening of Center for Innovation and Collaboration with Sept. 24 Ribbon-Cutting
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State University to Celebrate Opening of Center for Innovation and Collaboration with Sept. 24 Ribbon-Cutting
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Ball State University will celebrate the official opening of its new Center for Innovation and Collaboration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the corner of Martin Street and Ashland Avenue in Muncie.
The event is free and open to the public. Parking will more
BCG Expands Riyadh Office for Saudi Arabia's Next Phase of Growth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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BCG Expands Riyadh Office for Saudi Arabia's Next Phase of Growth
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* The expansion reflects BCG's continued investment in its people, capabilities, and Riyadh presence, and its commitment to partnering with clients across the public and private sectors on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions.
* BCG has served clients in the Kingdo more
Before corn falls in the field, Clemson University researchers want to know why
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Before corn falls in the field, Clemson University researchers want to know why
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A new national research project will put Clemson University at the center of an effort to develop corn plants that are less likely to bend or break before harvest, a problem that costs farmers billions of dollars a year.
The work is part of a four-year, $6 million National Science Foundation grant that brings together plan more
Bennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to reintroduce the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, which would drive evidence-based improvements and innovations for our schools, by making strategic investments in educat more
Big Tech's Recklessness Warrants Civil and Criminal Investigatio
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Big Tech's Recklessness Warrants Civil and Criminal Investigatio
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -OpenAI has disclosed six additional incidents involving unexpected or concerning behavior by its artificial intelligence models, including models concealing mistakes, attempting to use exposed credentials, uploading files to the public internet without authorization, and communicating across supposedly isola more
Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Refuses to Sell Stock in Data Centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Refuses to Sell Stock in Data Centers
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Columbus, Ohio -In the Columbus Dispatch, Vivek Ramaswamy refused to commit to selling his sweeping data center investments if elected governor. Ramaswamy has millions invested in data centers, has repeatedly said he wants more data centers in Ohio, and praised them as "good" and a "good thing." In just over one month, he praised data cent more
Bonamici Unveils Legislative Plan to Transform K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici Unveils Legislative Plan to Transform K-12 Education
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WASHINGTON, DC [9/17/26] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the Transforming Education for the Future Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the K-12 education system and create a better future for students and families.
The American education system has experienced significant turbulence during the past more
Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) took to the Senate floor to call on President Trump to use his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene Congress for a special session to address the rapidly evolving risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Article II, Se more
C.H. Robinson announces its 2026 Carrier of the Year Award winners
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [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 announces its 2026 Carrier of the Year Award winners
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (September 17, 2026)-C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Carrier of the Year Awards, recognizing 17 carriers across North America for exceptional performance, more
Calix Expands AI Workflows That Increase ARPU & Efficiency
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Calix Expands AI Workflows That Increase ARPU & Efficiency
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 17, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced an expansion of Calix Agent Workforce Cloud(tm) on the AI-native Calix One(tm) platform, adding secure agentic workflows that help service providers operationalize AI across marketing, support, and operatio more
Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - 107 House Democrats are demanding that Congress stay in session and vote on legislation creating AI safeguards.
"Republican leadership canceled votes Thursday instead of taking action on AI," said Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07). "There is ample evidence of cybersecurity concerns, surveillance, and the risk of rogu more
Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, delivers opening remar more
CMSSF highlights cyber Guardians' role in creating joint decision advantage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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CMSSF highlights cyber Guardians' role in creating joint decision advantage
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -"The future will be data-dense," Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna emphasized during his keynote at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
"The Space Force is arming and growing Guardians with a decision architecture to underpin the lethality more
CMU Cognitive Psychologist's Work Has Generated Over 14,000 Language Studies
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Cognitive Psychologist's Work Has Generated Over 14,000 Language Studies
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For nearly five decades, TalkBank() has been a foundation for language science research. Created by Carnegie Mellon University's Brian MacWhinney(), the family of 14 databases has become the basis for research into everything from how children learn to speak and how people pick up a second language to patterns that ca more
Computer Sector Leads Drops in Industry Ratings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Computer Sector Leads Drops in Industry Ratings
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Of the 25 business sectors that Gallup tracks annually, four have seen statistically significant drops in Americans' positive views over the past year: the computer industry, farming and agriculture, electric and gas utilities, and oil and gas.
The share of Americans with more
Congressman Flood Celebrates House Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Flood Celebrates House Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Flood released the following statement celebrating the House passage of the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. Congressman Flood is a co-sponsor the bill, which helps prevent data center energy costs from being pass along to consumers.
"Congress has a responsibility to ensure consumers more
Congressman Patronis Votes to Advance Legislation to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs Driven by AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis Votes to Advance Legislation to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs Driven by AI Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren't footing the bill for AI data centers.
Congressman Patronis said, "If Big Tech wants to build a massiv more
Constitution Day at UW-Oshkosh focuses on American government, civic engagement
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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Constitution Day at UW-Oshkosh focuses on American government, civic engagement
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UW-Oshkosh students were invited to answer Constitution-related trivia questions for a chance at prizes as part of Constitution Day on Sept. 17.
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh brought students, faculty, staff and community members together Thursday for a campus-wide celebration of Constitution Day, more
DCMA inspects, accepts 300 Navy ASVs in first year of production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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DCMA inspects, accepts 300 Navy ASVs in first year of production
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Defense Contract Management Agency South's Red River contracting office marked the 300th successful inspection and acceptance of the Navy's Corsair autonomous surface vessel here in June.
The Red River office supports 626 defense contractors with a contract value of more than $19 billion spread throughout Louisi more
DCSA Report Details Foreign Efforts to Exploit Experts and Business Ties to Access Sensitive U.S. Technology and Information
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news:
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DCSA Report Details Foreign Efforts to Exploit Experts and Business Ties to Access Sensitive U.S. Technology and Information
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Foreign intelligence entities continued to target the U.S. cleared defense industrial base through expert outreach, employment-related approaches, commercial activity and cyber operations, according to a new report released by the D more
Designing the ReproPhone: New tech to help dairies stay productive
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Designing the ReproPhone: New tech to help dairies stay productive
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If you love an ice cream sundae in the summer or a latte while the snow flies, then you know how important it is for dairies to produce milk all year around. But to do that, they have to ensure that their cows become pregnant in a timely manner.
"Dairy cattle reproductive efficiency is critical to more
DXC Engineering and LOXO join forces to Accelerate Enterprise-Scale Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Deployment
ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release:
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DXC Engineering and LOXO join forces to Accelerate Enterprise-Scale Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Deployment
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ASHBURN, Va., September 17, 2026 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner announced a strategic partnership with LOXO, a Swiss-based developer of Level 4 autonomous driving s more
EU KIDS ACT Would Impose Broad Restrictions on the Entire Internet, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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EU KIDS ACT Would Impose Broad Restrictions on the Entire Internet, Says ITIF
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BRUSSELS-Following the European Commission's proposed EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy (EU KIDS ACT), which would ban users under 13 from accessing social media, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released the fo more
EU Online Age Checks Make Privacy Trade-Offs Unavoidable, CCIA Europe Warns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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EU Online Age Checks Make Privacy Trade-Offs Unavoidable, CCIA Europe Warns
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Brussels, BELGIUM - The European Commission's new Kids Act, introducing tiered age-based access restrictions for social media, games, AI chatbots, video-sharing platforms, and other online services, creates serious new privacy and security risks for children and adult more
F5 positioned as Market Shaper in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 positioned as Market Shaper in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant(tm) for AI Application Security
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To us, the recognition underscores F5's ability to secure AI across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments at enterprise scale
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announc more
Fall 2026 Late Start Options
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- Northcentral Technical College posted the following news:
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Fall 2026 Late Start Options
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WAUSAU, Wis. (September 17, 2026) -Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce Late Start courses and programs for the fall 2026 semester. Rather than waiting until the spring term, Late Start courses give learners the opportunity to complete classes during the second half of the fall semester.
"NTC's Late Start options provide a flexible opportunity more
Faster, more precise genetic diagnoses possible with OMRF technology
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:
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Faster, more precise genetic diagnoses possible with OMRF technology
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An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has developed a method that could one day help make rare genetic disease diagnosis faster and more precise. With a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, he aims to make this platform available to others who study genetic diseases.
When someon more
For the record: Week of September 18, 2026
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news:
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For the record: Week of September 18, 2026
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Prateek Arora, assistant professor of economics, had a paper, "A non traditional assessment tool in a macroeconomics classroom: Model IMF Summit" published in the Journal of Economic Education. The paper presents a novel, rigorous active-learning assessment that uses a simulation exercise in class to integrate macroeconomic theory, empirical analysis, policy applicat more
From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship
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In This Article
* Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation
* Leveraging AI for "Precision Education"
* AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement
* Meeting MHS Needs with Experts in Medical Education Teaching
* Looking Toward the Future
Medical education at the U more
From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news:
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From Simulation to AI and Data Mining: Newly Aligned Hemming Institute Unites Hands-on Training with Research and Scholarship
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In This Article
* Opportunities for Collaboration and Innovation
* Leveraging AI for "Precision Education"
* AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement
* Meeting MHS Needs with Experts in Medical Education Teaching
* Looking Toward the Future
Medical education more
GitLab 19.4 Brings New Agentic Automation at a Lower Cost
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release:
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GitLab 19.4 Brings New Agentic Automation at a Lower Cost
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* /goal in GitLab Duo CLI, now in public beta, lets developers automate an open-ended objective to a governed agentic flow that runs locally and verifies its own work, so a developer directs an outcome instead of supervising ea more
Hickenlooper Calls for Congressional Action, Hearings on AI Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Calls for Congressional Action, Hearings on AI Regulation
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"We're entering a new and dangerous era of artificial intelligence, and we need stronger guardrails to protect against the risks"
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called on the Senate Commerce Committee to act on responsible AI regulation and begin holding hearings with leaders from across the AI indus more
Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support
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Washington, D.C. - This week, the House Financial Services Committee voted 49-0 to advance Rep. Jim Himes' Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act. The bill, which would create an interagency federal task force of experts from across government and the private sector dedicated to combatting financial more
House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
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WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, and legislation to further Republicans wa more
House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
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Speaker Johnson delivered remarks capping off a milestone week in the House
WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ra more
How seriously should the public take dire predictions about an AI apocalypse?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How seriously should the public take dire predictions about an AI apocalypse?
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Several AI executives have raised questions in recent days about the safety of the technology. Robert Brunner is the chief disruption officer at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Brunner, who teaches a class on artificial intelligence in business, spoke wi more
Innovative solutions abound at Moonshot Pitch Challenge
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Innovative solutions abound at Moonshot Pitch Challenge
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Four teams led by Purdue University students won a combined $5,500 from Purdue Innovates Incubator for their ideas to address challenges related to accessible navigation, allergens in pharmaceuticals, inflammatory bowel disease, and low Earth orbit satellites and spacecraft.
Fifteen finalist teams had two minutes to p more
Ivy Tech partners with Mark Cuban Foundation to offer Agentic AI Academy
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech partners with Mark Cuban Foundation to offer Agentic AI Academy
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Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hosting a free, five-day accelerator program for adult learners called the Agentic AI Academy, in partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation. The hands-on pilot runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 23.
Throughout the week, participants learn to build and use AI agents for tasks tied direc more
Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Big Tech and Surveillance AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Hosts Hearing on Big Tech and Surveillance AI
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The full hearing can be watched HERE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, hosted a hearing on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy as Big Tech monopolists aim to take over the industry and find new ways to profit off the surveillance of Americans. Surveillance AI i more
Joy Jenkins becomes Reynolds Journalism Institute's research director, will launch transformative research effort
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Joy Jenkins becomes Reynolds Journalism Institute's research director, will launch transformative research effort
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By Austin Fitzgerald
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism has named Associate Professor Joy Jenkins as its research director, intensifying RJI's pursuit of impactful, solutions-based research for journalism nationwide. more
Kelly backs Ratepayer Protection Act, calls for data center companies to pay for their own electricity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly backs Ratepayer Protection Act, calls for data center companies to pay for their own electricity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation which codifies a Trump administration executive action requiring that the companies building data centers are the ones paying for the electricity needed to power them, inste more
Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 17 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns with expanded R&D Partnerships Week
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The Kentucky Innovator Challenge returns this November with R&D Partnerships Week, an expanded three-day event bringing together University of Kentucky researchers and leaders from industry, government and local communities to explore new opportunities for research and development collaboration.
Hosted by UK Innovate, R&D Par more
Krishnamoorthi Opposes F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia After U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Obtain Sensitive Technology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Opposes F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia After U.S. Intelligence Warns China Could Obtain Sensitive Technology
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today opposed the Trump Administration's proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia following reports that U.S. intelligence officials have more
Lawler Demands Hochul and NYPA Release the Hidden Cost of Electricity Discounts for Rockland Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Demands Hochul and NYPA Release the Hidden Cost of Electricity Discounts for Rockland Data Centers
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Hochul's Power Authority admits it is cutting power bills for three Orangeburg data centers but refuses to tell the public what those discounts cost New York ratepayers.
Pearl River, N.Y. - 9/17/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Autho more
Lawler, Gottheimer Push for Bipartisan AI Safeguards at Capitol Hill Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler, Gottheimer Push for Bipartisan AI Safeguards at Capitol Hill Press Conference
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Washington, D.C. - 9/17/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) held a bipartisan press conference to highlight their Stop Rogue AI Act, legislation that would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop national standards, guidelines, and best pra more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm elections, House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making hea more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm elections, House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and hol more
McClellan Statement on House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act and Other Bills to Ensure Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on House Passage of Ratepayer Protection Act and Other Bills to Ensure Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to pass four bills cosponsored by McClellan that will protect residents in the community from rising costs associated with data centers:
"In a rap more
McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a bipartisan bill with Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to direct the intelligence community to report to Congress on how it uses artificial intelligence with data collected under Section 702 of the F more
Media Briefing: UNGA and Climate Week 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Media Briefing: UNGA and Climate Week 2026
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New York, New York- The 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Climate Week come at a moment of devastating climate impacts and profound geopolitical instability. Wars reshape global politics and energy prices are volatile. Many countries face rising debt burdens and economic uncertainty alongside escalating climate impact more
Meeks Celebrates Passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks Celebrates Passage of Foreign Service Modernization Act
September 16, 2026
Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement celebrating the passage of the Foreign Service Modernization Act (H.R. 9086).
"I'm proud of the collaborative work in drafting t more
Montana State to present research at Red Lodge community event Oct. 6
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State to present research at Red Lodge community event Oct. 6
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BOZEMAN - Montanans will have an opportunity to learn about Montana State University's extensive research projects at a community event in Red Lodge.
"Bringing Research Home to Red Lodge" will be held at the Roosevelt Center, 519 S. Broadway Ave., on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. event, which is hosted by M more
MSU Law honors 34-year legacy of student-run International Law Review
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU Law honors 34-year legacy of student-run International Law Review
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At Michigan State University, there are more than 1,000 student organizations for Spartans to take part in and enrich their experience. Of those, the College of Law's student-run scholarly publications are among the most competitive and respected organizations. These journals provide students with the chance to collaborate with more
Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Multimillion NIH Award Advances UVA Women's Health Research
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University of Virginia researchers have received the first $4 million tranche of an award worth up to $12 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop a digital model showing how hormonal differences between men and women can impact the effectiveness of some medications.
Hormone activity varies between men a more
NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2027 Broadcast Leadership Training Class
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2027 Broadcast Leadership Training Class
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Washington, D.C. - The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the 2027 class of its Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program, welcoming a new cohort of accomplished professionals from across the radio and television industry.
For more than 25 years, BLT has prepared nearly 450 more
New $3 Million NSF Grant to Expand AI Access, Research, and Career Readiness for Engineering Students
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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New $3 Million NSF Grant to Expand AI Access, Research, and Career Readiness for Engineering Students
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University's College of Engineering, in collaboration with the TSU SMART AI Innovation Technology Center, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to transform undergraduate STEM education through artificial inte more
New Report: How New York City Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Quality of Life
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release:
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New Report: How New York City Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Quality of Life
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NEW YORK, NY - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has repeatedly emphasized his desire for city government to work for the people of New York. Since taking office this past January, the mayor has faced a 13% increase in quality-of-life complaints from residents across the five borou more
New Sepsis Guidelines Seek to Reduce Infection's Deadly Toll
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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New Sepsis Guidelines Seek to Reduce Infection's Deadly Toll
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A UVA Health doctor and other leading national experts have developed important new guidelines to improve care for patients who develop sepsis, a dangerous full-body infection that kills at least 350,000 Americans every year.
Taison Bell, MD, MBA, interim chair of UVA Health's Department of Medicine, and colleagues assem more
Oct. 15 symposium to explore AI's role in life sciences research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Oct. 15 symposium to explore AI's role in life sciences research
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The ICDS/Huck AI Symposium, hosted by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences on Oct. 15, invites researchers from across Penn State and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the life sciences.
The symposium will br more
Ohio State president calls for a commitment to excellence
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State president calls for a commitment to excellence
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Ravi V. Bellamkonda, 18th president of The Ohio State University, is encouraging the university community to embrace Ohio State's scope and scale and commit to becoming the nation's finest public university.
Bellamkonda delivered his first State of the University address Thursday morning on the university's Founders Day. Founded in 1870 as the Ohio A more
ORNL releases LandScan Mosaic
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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ORNL releases LandScan Mosaic
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Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have released LandScan Mosaic, a next-generation global population distribution dataset that estimates where people are by modeling how buildings are used and occupied throughout the day. Built on the foundation of ORNL's widely used LandScan more
Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.
Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly exp more
Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Following Pennsylvania's inaugural $10 million investment in the State-Related University Performance Fund in its 2026-27 budget, Penn State is proposing a $60 million performance-based funding pool for 2027-28 -money that would be shared among Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple U more
Pollard Lecture set for Oct. 8
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Pollard Lecture set for Oct. 8
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Dorothee Kern, Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and professor of integrative structural and computational biology at Scripps Research, will present the 2026 Ernest C. Pollard Lecture in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, titled "The Protein Dance: From Experiments to AI Predictions," at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in more
Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release:
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Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced the formation of a new bipartisan Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies. The group will be led by Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh more
Purdue, Japan strengthen research collaboration with new agreements
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue, Japan strengthen research collaboration with new agreements
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University continues to catalyze its international innovation and collaboration network by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and a letter of intent (LOI) with Tohoku University to accelerate research, workforce development and industry in c more
Ratepayer Protection Act Should Apply to All Large Electricity Users, Not Just Data Centers, Says Center for Data Innovation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Ratepayer Protection Act Should Apply to All Large Electricity Users, Not Just Data Centers, Says Center for Data Innovation
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WASHINGTON-In response to the House's 417-3 passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which now heads to the Senate, the Center for Data Innovation released the following statement from Associate Director of AI Policy Mic more
Report From American Association for Cancer Research: Cancer Progress Report 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSCrpt) -- AACR CANCER PROGRESS REPORT 2026 - A report from American Association for Cancer Research - September 2026 (248 pages)
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Contents
Message From AACR ... 1
Executive Summary ... 3
A Snapshot of Progress ... 12
Cancer in 2026 ... 14
Research: Driving Progress Against Cancer ... 14
Cancer: An Ongoing Challenge ... 17
Inequities in the Burden of Cancer in the United States ... 17
Variable Progress Against Different Types of Cancer and Stages of Diagnosi more
Report From Citi Institute: Shifts in Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSCrpt) -- The World Rewired: Shifts in Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment - A report from Citi Institute - September 2026 (36 pages)
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Summary and Key Takeaways ... 4
Shifts In Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment ... 6
Shifts in Global Trade ... 7
Foreign Direct Investment ... 10
What is Happening in Global Flows ... 12
Iran Conflict Dominates Global Economic Backdrop ... 15
How Corporates Are Responding to Costs, Tariffs and Disruptio more
Report From Littler: Annual Survey Repor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSCrpt) -- The Littler Annual Survey Report - A report from Littler - May 2026 (30 pages)
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Executive Summary
U.S. employers are recalibrating workforce strategies in 2026 as the rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI) and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape compound ongoing pressures tied to various Trump administration priorities.
To understand how businesses are adapting to recent developments, Littler surveyed more than 300 U.S.-based C-suite exe more
Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Representative Mannion Cosponsors Bill to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced he is an original cosponsor of new legislation to stop data centers from claiming special federal tax breaks included in Donald Trump's partisan budget bill.
Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks th more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- 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
Rice to launch Master of Artificial Intelligence program in fall 2027
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 17 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice to launch Master of Artificial Intelligence program in fall 2027
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Rice University is set to launch a new Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) program in the fall of 2027. This program aims to prepare students with computer science backgrounds for careers building and deploying AI systems. The 30-credit-hour, nonthesis professional degree will be offered by the Department of Computer Science and will more
Rockwell Automation To Showcase How Technology Innovation Drives Sustainable Action at Climate Week NYC 2026
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Rockwell Automation To Showcase How Technology Innovation Drives Sustainable Action at Climate Week NYC 2026
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Rockwell Automation is proud to once again officially sponsor Climate Week NYC 2026, the largest annual climate event of its kind, taking place in New York, September 20-27. As a global leader in sustaina more
Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 17, 2026 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), today announced the addition of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The new members more
Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Wyden Press Flock CEO for Answers on Troubling Abuse of Technology Amid Surveillance Network Concerns, Push to Protect American's Privacy
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, are pressing for information regarding allegations of abuse of Flock's s more
Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
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The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human, Health, and Human Sciences at Utah State University is welcoming new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
"We deeply value the fresh perspectives, cutting-edge expertise, and energy that our new colleagues bring to our college," said Al Smith, Emma Eccles Jones endowed dean. "Their contribu more
The Next Frontier: Rethinking Regulation in an Era of Rapid Innovation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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The Next Frontier: Rethinking Regulation in an Era of Rapid Innovation
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With top tech leaders warning of potentially catastrophic risks if artificial intelligence outpaces oversight, how can policymakers design guardrails without crushing innovation? To explore this question, please join leading regulatory scholars and practitioners on September 25 for, hosted by the GW Regulatory Studies Center.
The foru more
The Numbers Behind the Latest Supply Chain Cost Squeeze
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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The Numbers Behind the Latest Supply Chain Cost Squeeze
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Tariffs, freight and metals drive a new wave of supply chain inflation.
Just as manufacturers and distributors have adjusted to several years of supply chain disruption and elevated input costs, another wave of cost pressure is beginning to build.
U.S. manufacturers are reporting more
Trump Administration Announces $50 Million to Optimize Care Delivery and Improve Rural Hospital Infrastructure in Connecticut
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $50 Million to Optimize Care Delivery and Improve Rural Hospital Infrastructure in Connecticut
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $50 million investment is being delivered to improve rural health and expand access to high-quality care for Connecticut residents through the federal Ru more
UC Merced Team Earns Best Paper Award at SenSys 2026
MERCED, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Team Earns Best Paper Award at SenSys 2026
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Computer Science and Engineering Professor Wan Du and his students Kang Yang, Yuanlin Yang, Yuning Chen, and Sikai Yang, along with UC San Diego Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Xinyu Zhang, have received the Best Paper Award at ACM/IEEE SenSys 2026 (International Conference on Embedded Artificial Intelligence and Sensing Sys more
UCF Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Hospitality for 7th Year, No. 2 for Transportation Science for 2026
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Hospitality for 7th Year, No. 2 for Transportation Science for 2026
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From creating premier vacation experiences to optimizing daily life in thriving cities, UCF is recognized as a leader in education that powers industries that enhance the human experience.
For seven consecutive years, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management ranks No. 1 in the nation for Hospit more
UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago launches new master's degree in applied AI
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The University of Chicago is launching its first degree program dedicated exclusively to AI.
The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program, which will be offered through the Physical Sciences Division and the Data Science Institute, will welcome its inaugural cohort in autumn 2027.
The new degree was developed for a changing AI more
Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt
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Richard Florida, internationally recognized urbanist, bestselling author and founder of CityLab, has joined the Vanderbilt faculty as University Distinguished Professor, with appointments in the Owen Graduate School of Management and the School of Engineering, where he will lead the university's work on the f more
USD President Sheila K. Gestring Delivers State of the University Address
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD President Sheila K. Gestring Delivers State of the University Address
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University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring highlighted enrollment, academic programs, facility improvements and more during the State of the University Address on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
Last week, in conjunction with the South Dakota Board of Regents, the university reported strong enrollment for the more
UTRGV earns two international awards for research technology innovation
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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UTRGV earns two international awards for research technology innovation
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#University's internally developed ARGO platform connects proposal, award, compliance and financial processes
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 17, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has earned two 2026 Stevie Awards for technology developed by its Research Analytics team to streamline research admin more
Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and "Digital Twins" Could Speed Up Drug Discovery
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and "Digital Twins" Could Speed Up Drug Discovery
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* Researchers developed two digital models: a deep-learning AI (MitoSpace) and a physics-based "digital twin," that mimic the dynamic biology of real cells using advanced 4D imaging.
* The AI model can predict cellular health and energy production based on mitochondrial sha more
What If the Device Changing Brain Medicine Was Free for Anyone to Build?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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What If the Device Changing Brain Medicine Was Free for Anyone to Build?
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At the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3, Ellis Meng delivered the keynote address for the biomedical devices and imaging session with news that is rare in academic medicine: a device her center has spent years building is almos more
What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion
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WASHINGTON - On Monday, September 14, 2026, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. h more
Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put "People First in the People's House"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put "People First in the People's House"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press availability on House Democrats' fight for an affordable America and Republicans' refusal to lower costs for working families. Below are excerpts of more
White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith
September 17, 2026
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P more
White House: Safer, Stronger, Built in America - President Trump's Record in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Safer, Stronger, Built in America: President Trump's Record in North Carolina
September 16, 2026
President Donald J. Trump returns to North Carolina today with a simple message: North Carolinians are better off with Republican leadership. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has driven crime down, put money back in workers' pockets, and unleashed a wave of advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and more
World's fact-checkers to meet in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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World's fact-checkers to meet in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2026) - The world's fact-checkers will gather in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027, the 14th edition of the field's largest professional meeting.
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter will organize the conference with the European Fact-Checking St more
Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Board Leadership, Directors
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project posted the following news release:
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Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Board Leadership, Directors
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2026) - Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) announced new leadership and six new directors for its board of directors. Bill Selman will serve as board chair and Kristen Robinson as vice chair alongside new directors Juan C. Andrade, Anjali Chaturvedi, Dr. Telita Crosl more
Yakym Votes to Make Data Centers Pay for Their Own Power, Not Hoosier Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Yakym Votes to Make Data Centers Pay for Their Own Power, Not Hoosier Families
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to shield American families from higher energy costs driven by data centers.
The bill makes sure the companies building data centers are the ones paying for the electricity needed to more
You've Already Used a Data Center Today
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release:
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You've Already Used a Data Center Today
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Data centers remain one of the most contentious political topics of the year, and much of the policy discussion around their construction has shifted from attracting them to managing their growth. Part of that shift is because policymakers and industry leaders are coming to better understand how data centers affect economies, electrical systems more
AECOM announces Chief Legal Officer transition
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM announces Chief Legal Officer transition
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DALLAS (September 16, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced the appointment of Manav Kumar as Chief Legal Officer. He succeeds David Gan, who will transition to serving as Senior Advisor and plans to retire in 2027. As Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Kumar will lead legal more
AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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AI is shaping kids. What if kids could shape AI, too?
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By Jennifer Kiilerich
Vanderbilt University's Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor of human-centered learning technologies at Peabody College of education and human development, partnered with Sarah K. Burriss (PhD'23, Peabody's Department of Teaching and Learning), assistant professor of the practice at the College of Connected C more
As AI Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs, Ratepayer Protection Act Won't Fully Protect Ratepayers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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As AI Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs, Ratepayer Protection Act Won't Fully Protect Ratepayers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives will vote today on the Ratepayer Protection Act, which asks states to ensure data centers pay for certain grid interconnection costs. The rapid growth of AI data centers across the country have driven up costs of electricity for households an more
As AI enters health care, are we ready?
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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As AI enters health care, are we ready?
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In new perspective piece, researchers call for health-literate AI
New York, NY | September 16, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how people seek, interpret, and act on health information. Yet the technology is advancing faster than the evidence needed to determine whether these sys more
At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump Nominees on AI Denying Seniors' Health Care & Abortion Bans Killing Women
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump Nominees on AI Denying Seniors' Health Care & Abortion Bans Killing Women
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Washington, D.C. -Today-at a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) hearing to consider Trump's latest slate of nominees for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a se more
Baldwin, Murray Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Divert or Withhold Millions in Healthcare Research Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Murray Sound Alarm on Trump Admin's Plans to Divert or Withhold Millions in Healthcare Research Funds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, demanded Secretary of the Department of Health more
Brazil's presidential election: Measures to combat online electoral disinformation are largely inadequate
PARIS, France, Sept. 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Brazil's presidential election: Measures to combat online electoral disinformation are largely inadequate
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As the first round of Brazil's presidential election approaches on 4 October 2026, online disinformation, particularly content generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), remains widespread despite measures taken by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). Reporters Without Borders (RSF) d more
Castor Champions Passage of Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Neighbors from Higher Electric Bills Tied to Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Champions Passage of Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Neighbors from Higher Electric Bills Tied to Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) celebrated the passage of their bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which protects American families and small businesses from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new hyperscale more
Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Inside a newly renovated laboratory at Florida A&M University sits a machine capable of creating an environment colder than outer space. It may sound like science fiction, but for FAMU researchers, it is the beginning of something very real, a more
Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 417-3, advancing legislation designed to protect American families and small businesses from bearing the infrastructure costs created by large data centers.
The bill requires more
Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Ratepayers, Implement Guardrails for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Ratepayers, Implement Guardrails for Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) to ensure that data centers pay their own way for the electricity necessary to power them, not hardworking Americans in rural communities.
"With multiple data center proposals in Southern and Eastern Kent more
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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DAF Battle Network driving multi-domain integration, decision advantage
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Brig. Gen. Joshua Williams, Dr. Bryan Tipton and Col. Raj Agrawal delivered a clear message on the "DAF Battle Network: Why is it crucial?" panel during the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference here, Sept. 15, 2026.
The panel, moderated by Heather Penney, director of studi more
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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DAF Battle Network driving multi-domain integration, decision advantage
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -
Brig. Gen. Joshua Williams, Dr. Bryan Tipton and Col. Raj Agrawal delivered a clear message on the "DAF Battle Network: Why is it crucial?" panel during the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference here, Sept. 15.
The panel, moderated by Heather Penney, direc more
Existing Defense And Communications Law Already Covers Frontier AI Risks
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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Existing Defense And Communications Law Already Covers Frontier AI Risks
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Sept. 19, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging rejection of S. 2938:
"Under S. 2938, developers of the most powerful, frontier AI models now being trained would have to give thei more
George Mason's first Grand Challenge Exchange Day builds connections across disciplines
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason's first Grand Challenge Exchange Day builds connections across disciplines
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George Mason University held its first Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) Exchange Day on Tuesday, September 15, bringing together more than 200 faculty members from across the university to talk to about the GCI-related work being done and invite collaboration as the call for proposals in second year of funding launch more
Graduate Employability in Higher Education
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Graduate Employability in Higher Education
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Peer-reviewed article by University of Phoenix scholars identifies curriculum-career alignment, critical thinking, and experiential learning and mentorship as strategies graduates associate with career readiness.
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars affiliated with the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research more
Griffith Votes to Protect Ninth District Communities from Footing Bill for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Votes to Protect Ninth District Communities from Footing Bill for Data Centers
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 - the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes by directing state regulators to make data center companies pay the full cost for its use of electricity infrastructure. Under the bill, all stat more
Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Gut microbiome features predict devastating disease affecting preemies
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In a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions about necrotizing enterocolitis, a sudden and often fatal intestinal illness that affects premature infants, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified previously unknown predictors for the disease.
While bacteria have bee more
House Republicans Pass the Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Pass the Ratepayer Protection Act
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WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed Rep. Gabe Evans' Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to ensure companies building large data centers - not hardworking American families - are responsible for the electricity and infrastructure needed to power them.
"AI companies have a serious responsibility more
How NAU is developing better disease forecasting
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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How NAU is developing better disease forecasting
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Pandemics are unpredictable. An NAU epidemiologist is part of an international effort to make the diseases, or at least their dynamics, a little less so.
Spencer Fox, an assistant professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, uses mathematical and statistical models to predict the behavior of illnesses like COVID-19, influenz more
Jayapal Statement on Vote for Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Vote for Ratepayer Protection Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting for the Ratepayer Protection Act.
"I voted for this bill because there is nothing objectionable in it, and at least it makes slight headway in proposing regulatory standards for data centers to operate and not push costs onto consumers. more
L&C President Talks AI and Careers on CNN
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 16 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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L&C President Talks AI and Careers on CNN
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Robin Holmes-Sullivan, president of Lewis & Clark, recently joined CNN International to discuss a question increasingly on the minds of college students: How should they prepare for careers in a workplace being reshaped by artificial intelligence?
Holmes-Sullivan acknowledged students' anxiety about AI and their future job prospects, but argued that a liberal ar more
Larsen Votes to Protect Families from Data Centers Raising Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Votes to Protect Families from Data Centers Raising Costs
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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Ratepayers Protection Act 417 to 3.
"I voted for the Ratepayers Protection Act to protect families from higher electric bills," said Rep. Larsen. "This legislation is only a start, and there is a l more
Q&A: UW researchers respond to recent concerns over AI risk
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 16 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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Q&A: UW researchers respond to recent concerns over AI risk
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This summer, OpenAI announced that swarms of its artificial intelligence agents escaped a training environment and hacked into the AI company Hugging Face. Anthropic quickly followed with news that its AI agents also hacked into outside organizations.
Last week, an outgoing Anthropic employee took to X, posting that the "people more
Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference
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Remarks as delivered
John A. Squires
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Center for Transnational Law and Business (CTLB)
3rd Annual more
REP LIEU AND SEN MARKEY URGE TRUMP TO GET CHINA TO COMMIT TO ENSURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CANNOT LAUNCH NUKES WITHOUT HUMAN ENGAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU AND SEN MARKEY URGE TRUMP TO GET CHINA TO COMMIT TO ENSURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CANNOT LAUNCH NUKES WITHOUT HUMAN ENGAGEMENT
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) urged President Trump to raise the principle of maintaining a "human-in-the-loop" in nuclear launch decisions during his meeting with General Secretary Xi Jinping ne more
Rep. McBride Calls on Speaker Johnson to Keep House in Session, Address AI Risks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McBride Calls on Speaker Johnson to Keep House in Session, Address AI Risks
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WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) joined her Democratic colleagues in calling on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to keep the House in session until Congress takes immediate and meaningful action to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Speaker Johnson previously canceled the more
Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted in favor of H.R. 9340, the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, to protect Americans from the costs of energy and electrical grid upgrades required to build data centers.
"We have a responsibility to be mindful and fully aware of t more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT-GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT-GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today applauded the finalization of the U.S. Commerce Department's agreement to award up to $1 billion in federal CHIPS R&D funding, combined with an addit more
Senate blocks Kennedy bill to require AI developers to install an emergency kill switch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Senate blocks Kennedy bill to require AI developers to install an emergency kill switch
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Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) attempted to pass his AI Emergency Button Act through unanimous consent to require artificial intelligence developers to install an emergency kill switch, but an objection from Sen. Rand Paul prevented the bill from passing unanimously.
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Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success
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As the fall semester gets underway, Seton Hall University Libraries continue to serve as the vibrant hub for research, collaboration and student success across all three campuses. From welcoming new physical spaces and expanded technology services to a slate of workshops, exhibits and AI literacy initiatives, the Libraries are continuously e more
Summer campers blast off with interstellar research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Summer campers blast off with interstellar research
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From constructing an artificial star to capturing a 25-year timelapse of a supernova, George Mason University is pioneering space exploration, research, and collaboration. And our mission into the final frontier brings students along for the ride.
Whether a fourth-grader is getting their first taste of rocketry with bottle rockets or an intern is maki more
There is no "Brain X-Ray." A USC Neurosurgeon-Engineer is Helping Build Better Ones
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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There is no "Brain X-Ray." A USC Neurosurgeon-Engineer is Helping Build Better Ones
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At the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering's 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3, Dr. Charles Liu delivered the keynote address for the neuroengineering session with a provocation that landed differently coming from a neurosurgeon: the reason the most power more
Things to do at Loyola: September 18-October 1
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Things to do at Loyola: September 18-October 1
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Catch a play, hear experts explore the moral implications of AI, enjoy events with loved ones at Family Weekend, and more, in the next two weeks.
#Friday Night Flick: Howl's Moving Castle
September 18, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Damen Cinema
Join the Department of Programming for a screening of Howl's Moving Castle, complete with snacks and popcorn more
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Us Congress Hearing On "Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain: Implications For Human Rights"
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Us Congress Hearing On "Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain: Implications For Human Rights"
Opening Statement by Deborah Brown Deputy Director, Technology and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch
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Chairman McGovern, Chairman Smith, and Members of the Commission, thank you for the opportunity to participate in today's hearing. I am speaking on behalf more
University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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University of California leverages systemwide expertise to advance purposeful, human-centered uses for AI
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Under President Milliken's direction and leadership, the University of California launched the AI Steering Committee to highlight and focus UC research on harnessing AI for the public good.
At the September UC Board of Regents meeting, the UC AI Steering Committee provided its first more
USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
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Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science
The University of South Florida's (USF) College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $8.5 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to continue the work of world-class researchers a more
UTA grants spark research across disciplines
ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA grants spark research across disciplines
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Ten interdisciplinary research teams at The University of Texas at Arlington has received nearly $200,000 in grants designed to bring together researchers from fields that do not typically collaborate. Awarded through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's Interdisciplinary Research Program (IRP), this year's fu more
Warnock Calls Out AI Developers, Social Media Companies, After Bizarre Health Hoax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Calls Out AI Developers, Social Media Companies, After Bizarre Health Hoax
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Senator Reverend Warnock warned about the risk to democracy after AI-generated social media posts with false health news about the Senator went viral
Senator Reverend Warnock: "What if hours before an election, someone created a page with AI-generated images, fake stories about the candidates? How will voter more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of more
Tech Hubs & Build to Scale Program Updates & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13310) by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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Tech Hubs and Build to Scale (B2S) Program Updates and Considerations
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), administers grants to assist state and local stakeholders with developing the conditions and amenities necessary to grow more
Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12094) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army Fellow Robert Holcombe.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
Background
The Army's XM-30, previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), is being designed to replace the M-2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (see Figure 1 for a conceptual exam more
Office of Strategic Capital - Overview & Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13215) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Office of Strategic Capital: Overview and Considerations
Technological advantage has long contributed to the dominance of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some analysts and policymakers suggest that U.S. technological superiority - and, by extension, national security - is at risk due to several fac more
Overview of FY2027 Budget Request for the Census Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13308) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview of FY2027 Budget Request for the Census Bureau
Introduction
As a Department of Commerce agency, the U.S. Census Bureau is primarily funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. This In Focus provides an overview of the FY20 more
Private Nondelegation Doctrine Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13307) by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion:
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The Private Nondelegation Doctrine
To preserve the separation of powers inherent in the U.S. constitutional structure, the Supreme Court has recognized legal doctrines prohibiting one branch of government from giving away its powers to another branch or entity. The private nondelegation doctrine is one such principle and more
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13309) by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contracting Program
Among federal small business contracting programs (see CRS Report R45576, An Overview of Small Business Contracting) that provide contracting preferences to small businesses, the federal preference fo more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AASA Warns of Negative Impact of Proposed EDGAR Revisions on School Funding and Administrative Capacity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Linda McMahon
Secretary of Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
RE: 2026-17239 EDGAR NPRM
Dear Secretary McMahon:
On behalf of AASA, The School Superintendents Association and the Association of School Business Oficials International (ASBO) more
Alabama Dermatology Society Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- 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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September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payme more
American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists Urge CMS to Recognize Their Role in Behavioral Healthcare Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Polici more
ANCSA Regional Association Calls for Extension and Tribal Consultation on SBA Size Standards Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
11500 Skudu Way | Anchorage, AK 99515 | www.ancsaregional.com
September 15, 2026
Mr. Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20002
Re: Request for Extension and Tribal Consultation - Small Busine more
Dutch Medical Clinics Urges CMS To Finalize New Maternity Care Codes And Opposes Alternative G-Code Proposal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-2026-2377 - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule;
Section II.D.3.b.(27) Maternity Care Services
Dear Administrato more
Essentia Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts and Expanded Regulations Threatening Rural Home Health Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork
August 28, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1828-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltim more
Everytown for Gun Safety Urges to Rescind Rules Weakening Silencer Export Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy
U.S. Department of State
SA-1 Columbia Plaza
2401 E. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20522
Regulatory Policy Division
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20230
Re: Docket Number DOS-2026-0760 more
Home Care Association of New York State Opposes Proposed 3% Rate Reduction Threatening Home Health Access in New York
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
260 Washington Avenue Ext., Suite 100, Albany, NY 12203
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518-426-8764
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August 31, 2026
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: File Code CMS-1844-P, Medic more
LeadingAge Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Home Health Payment Cuts and Enrollment Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Subject: CMS-1844-P Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH more
Michigan Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Suspend Medicare Home Health Payment Cuts to Protect Access and Quality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aug. 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Room 445-G
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Medicare Proposed Rule to Update the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year 2027; CMS-18 more
National Shooting Sports Foundation Urges Clarification on Design Features That Classify Suppressors as Military-Grade for Export Controls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
U.S. Department of State
2401 E. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20226
RE: Comments on RIN 1140-AG11; Docket No. DOS-2026-0760; International Traffic in Arms Regulations: USML Category I Firearm Suppressors
Dear Sir or M more
NCART Urges CMS to Exempt Complex Rehab Technology Suppliers From Retroactive Revocation and Expansion of Revocation Triggers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Comments on the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DME more
Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition Urges CMS to Clarify LTC Pharmacy Exemptions and Protect Access Amid Proposed Enrollment Reforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payme more
Society for Pediatric Dermatology Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted electronically via
regulations.gov
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment more
11 Doctors of Clinical Laboratory Science Professionals Urge CMS to Preserve Risk-Based Suboptimal Specimen Testing and Permit Remote Competency Assessments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O.
Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations; CMS-3485-NC
Dear Administrator Oz and Dr. Bhattach more
15 Advocacy Organizations Urges FAA Urges to Proceed With Passenger Evacuation Experience Survey to Improve Accessibility and Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Theodore Mofle
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
6500 S MacArthur Blvd.
Bldg. 13, Rm. 108B
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
Re: FAA-2026-7671, Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Passenger Evacuation Experience Survey more
16 Social Work Educators, Scholars Urge Education Department to Resolve Federal Link Obstacles for Emerging Accrediting Bodies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-1042
September 14, 2026
Office of Postsecondary Education
United States Department of Education
Re: Proposed Rule - Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Stud more
580 Strategies LLC Urges SBA to Retain Receipts Ceilings to Safeguard Tribal and Socioeconomic Set-Aside Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, U.S.
Small Business Administration
Re: Comment in Opposition to Proposed Rule, "Small Business Size Standards," 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026)
Docket No.: SBA-2026-0199 RIN: 3245-AI67 Date: September 15, 2026
Comme more
73 Advocacy Organizations Urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Remove Inquiries Exceeding Core Statutory Family Relationship Determinations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
USCIS
John R. Pfirrmann-Powell
Acting Deputy Chief
Office of Policy and Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
RE: Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative -- OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037 Dear Acting Deputy Chief Pfirrmann-Powell: The un more
AAPM&R Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Medicare Enrollment Policies to Protect Access to Rehabilitation Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE:
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's Comments on the 2027 Medicare Enrollment Proposals (CMS-1844-P)
Dear more
AARP Urges CMS to Address Access and Quality Concerns in Proposed Home Health Payment and Policy Reforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 28, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically to http://www.regulations.gov
Re: CMS-1844-P: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payme more
AARP Urges FTC to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Strengthen Transparency Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Chair Andrew Ferguson
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. COMISSION-2026-1057 (Submitted via Regulations.gov)
Dear Chair Ferguson:
AARP, which advocates for the 125 million more
Abbott Urges CMS to Establish Dedicated Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Specialty for Molecular Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 Regulations [CMS-3485-NC]
Dear Administrator more
Abridge Urges CMS to Recognize the Role of Technology in Reducing Administrative Burden and Enhancing Primary Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
File Code: CMS-1848-P
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Abri more
Advion Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Payment Adjustments and Reclassification Changes in Home Health Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1444 I (Eye) Street, NW | Suite 301 |Washington, DC 20005 202.803.2385 | www.ADVIONadvocates.org
August 31, 2026
VIA Electronic Submission
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Department of Health and Human Services
Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independ more
Advocate Health Urges CMS to Formally Recognize Integrated Multi-Site Laboratory Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare Program: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations [RIN 0938-AW01]
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf more
AEG Presents Urges DHS, Justice Department to Prioritize Training for Major Public Event Jurisdictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
425 W. 11th Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90015
September 4, 2026
United States Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528
United States Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530
Re: Comments of AEG Presents Responding to "Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and T more
AJACE Inc. Urges SBA to Establish a Tiered Set-Aside Structure to Prevent Market Distortion Between Micro and Mid-Tier Entities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF AJACE, INC.
Re: Small Business Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
RIN 3245-AI67
Submitted by: AJACE, Inc. 14159 Robert Paris Ct., Suite A Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 853-8103 Anitaj@ajace.com September 2026
Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments on Pro more
Ala. Professional Hunters Association Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Provide Guides an Opportunity to Respond Before Client Evaluations Impact Competitive Permits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ALASKA PROFESSIONAL HUNTER ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 240971 ~ Anchorage, AK 99524 Phone: (907)-929-0619 ~ (907)-868-1562 Email: office@alaskaprohunter.org ~ www.alaskaprohunter.org
1 IMANAGE10095912263304.v1-9/14/26 September 14, 2026
Madonna Baucum Service Information Collection Officer U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5 more
American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants Urges CMS to Promote Reimbursement Stability for Anesthesia Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.anesthetist.org
1 | P a g e 7780 Elmwood Ave, Ste 130 | Middleton, WI 53562 Phone: 678.222.4233 | Fax: 608.492.0523 | Email: info@anesthetist.org
September 10, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Re: CMS-1848-P - Medi more
American Academy of Neurology Urges CMS to Oppose Proposed Fifty Percent Reductions for Same Day Visits and Procedures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20211
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Progra more
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Urges CMS to Reconsider Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Reductions and Support Inflationary Updates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAOA
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
September 10, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more
American Association of Bioanalysts Urges CMS to Establish Dedicated Andrology and Genetics Specialties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Honorable Erica Schwartz
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Request for Information (CMS-3485-NC)
Dear A more
American Association of Physicists in Medicine Urges NRC to Correct Technical and Calculation Errors Across Caregiver Tables and Regimen Equations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Jody C. Martin
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Draft Regulatory Guide DG-8070, Proposed Revision 2 to Regulatory Guide 8.39, Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material; Docket NRC-2026- more
American College of Mohs Surgery Urges CMS to Recognize Fellowship Training for Laboratory Director Qualifications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH
Director
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
RE: Request for I more
American College of Radiology Urges NRC to Resolve Technical and Computational Inconsistencies Preventing Medically Unnecessary Hospitalizations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
One White Flint North
11555 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852-2738
RE: (Docket ID: NRC-2026-3730) Draft Regulatory Guide: Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material; Comments of the American College of Radiology
The American College of Radiology (ACR) - more
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Urges CMS to Require Certification for Data-Only Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 92, Dundee, Michigan, 48131
301.478.6379 - www.ascls.org
ASCLS [CMS-3485-NC] RIN 0938-AW01 Page 1
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on this Request for Information on behalf of its members and other stakeholders drawn from a broad representation more
American Society for Clinical Pathology Urges CMS to Extend Specimen Block Retention Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re Request for Information Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
Regulations CMS 3485 NC
Dear Administrator Oz:
The American Society for Clinical P more
American Society for Clinical Pathology Urges CMS to Preserve Laboratory Director Discretion in Evaluating and Testing Suboptimal Specimens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re Request for Information Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988
Regulations CMS 3485 NC
Dear Administrator Oz:
The American Society for Cl more
American Society for Microbiology Clinical & Public Health Microbiology Urges CMS to Adopt Flexible Validation Frameworks for Advanced Molecular Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Erica Schwartz, M.D., M.P.H., J.D.
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Re: CMS-3485-NC; Request for Information; Cli more
Americans for Hearing & Communication Urges CPSC to Formally Evaluate Permanent Packaging Exemptions for Hearing Assistive Devices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No.: CPSC-2023-0004
In re: Notice of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries, 91 Fed. Reg. 56,604 (Sept. 3, 2026) Comment Deadline: September 17, 2026
Submitted by:
Neil A. Snyder
Founder & Principal
Americans for Hearing and more
AMGA Urges CMS to Expand Palliative Care Access and Strengthen Medicare Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-1844-P; Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate
Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Val more
Appledore Marine Engineering Urges SBA to Implement Back-Testing and Outlier Safeguards for Drastic Industry Threshold Increases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
600 State Street, Suite E - Portsmouth, NH 03801 - Office: 603-766-1870 - appledoremarine.com September 15, 2026
COMMENTS OF APPLEDORE MARINE ENGINEERING, LLC
2026 Revised Size Standards Methodology
Docket No. SBA-2026-0265
Appledore Marine Engineering, LLC ("Appledore") respectfully submits these comments regarding th more
Appledore Marine Engineering Urges SBA to Retain Industry-Specific Standards and Marine Engineering Exceptions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
600 State Street, Suite E Portsmouth, NH 03801 Office: 603-766-1870
appledoremarine.com
September 15, 2026
COMMENTS OF APPLEDORE MARINE ENGINEERING, LLC
Proposed Rule: Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
I. Introduction
Appledore Marine Engineering, LLC ("Appledore") respectfu more
Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families Urges USDA to Maintain Federal Administrative Cost Sharing Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Maribelle Balbes
Food and Nutrition Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing (Docket No. FNS-2026-0034)
Dear Ms. Balbes,
Arkansas Advocates for Children a more
Artera Urges CMS to Refrain From Imposing Certification Mandates on Non-Laboratory Sites Using Authorized Image Analysis Software
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
650-239-7018 www.artera.ai
1 September 14, 2026 Via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendm more
Arthritis Foundation Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Payment Reductions to Protect Access to Care for Patients With Arthritis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
September 14, 2026
Re: CMS-2026-2377-0002; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies (CMS-1848-P)
Dear Admini more
ARUP Laboratories Urges CMS to Streamline Duplicative Multi-Site Competency Assessments and Recognize Virtual Observations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: CMS-3485-NC; Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations
To Whom it May Concern,
Introduction
We ar more
ASDSA Urges CMS to Maintain Dermatopathology Framework and Recognize Dermatology Board Certifications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Jay Bhattacharya, MD, Ph.D.
Senior Official Carrying out the Delegable Duties
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health more
ASGE Urges CMS to Refine Medicare Enrollment and Revocation Policies to Protect Legitimate Providers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3300 Woodcreek Drive Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-573-0600 / 630-963-8607 fax info@asge.org / www.asge.org
August 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
US Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20543
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Ho more
ASMS Urges CMS and CDC to Maintain Existing Dermatology-Based Regulations for Mohs Surgery to Protect Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Society for Mohs Surgery September 13, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov (Docket No. CMS-2026-2345) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-3485-NC - Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Imp more
Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Urges CMS to Retain Technology-Neutral Performance Specifications and Professional Oversight of AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz MD, MBA
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations (CMS-3485-NC)
Dear Dr. Oz:
The Assoc more
Association of Genetic Technologists Urges CMS for Modernization of CLIA Regulations to Preserve Clinical Cytogenetics as a Distinct Specialty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Association of Genetic Technologists
219 Timberland Trail Lane
Rocky Top, TN 37769
Web: www.agt-info.org
Email: agtinfonow@agt-info.org
Phone: 423.567.4AGT
Comment on CMS-3485-NC: Clinical Cytogenetics
Re: CLIA Request for Information |
RIN: 0938-AW01 |
Questions: Clinical Cytogenetics 1 and 2
Submitted more
Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Urges Education Department to Eliminate Cost-Benefit Analysis Requirements for Campus Services and Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1121 L Street, Suite 802, Sacramento, CA 95814
aiccu.edu
September 15, 2026
Mr. Aaron Washington
Oce of Postsecondary Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Subject: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042
Dear Mr. Washington:
The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is more
Bayou City Breastfeeding Urges CMS to Recognize Board Certified Lactation Consultant Credential Independent of Registered Nurse Licensure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bayou City Breastfeeding, LLC
3007 Woodland Hills Drive, Suite 205
Kingwood, Texas 77339-1403
admin@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com
September 10, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Bal more
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Rodriguez Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Payment Reductions for Same Day Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Orthopaedics
September 9, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE:
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under th more
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Urges CMS to Prevent Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Cuts and Support Annual Inflationary Updates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE:
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sche more
Bioeconomy Information Sharing & Analysis Center Urges CMS to Require Network Segmentation and Cryptographic Data Integrity Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
FROM: Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC)
DATE: September 14, 2026
SUBJECT: BIO-ISAC Public Comment on CLIA Regulations: Clinical Laboratory more
BJC HealthCare Urges CMS to Address Calibration Verification Challenges for Closed Instruments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmut Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations
more
Brown Technologies Urges SBA to Limit Any Increases to Historically Consistent Incremental Benchmarks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Brown Technologies Incorporated (BTI)
Huntsville, Alabama
September 14, 2026
Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Re: Comments on more
BuildStrong America Urges HUD to Fully Fund Mitigation and Update Rebuilding Standards in Disaster Recovery Formula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
901 7th St NW #200 Washington, DC 20001
September 11, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY: http://www.regulations.gov and Disaster_Recovery@hud.gov
Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Comments of BuildStrong Americ more
Calif. Food Banks Urges USDA to Conduct Comprehensive Impact Analysis on Funding Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1616 Franklin Street, #300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 272-4435 September 8, 2026 Maribelle Balbes U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria VA 22314
RE: Proposed Rule: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing (FNS-2026-0595, RIN 0584-AF22)
Dear M more
California Home Health Providers Urge CMS to Withdraw Temporary Payment Adjustment and Strengthen Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
California Association for Health Services at Home
9355 East Stockton Blvd, Suite 217, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | p: 916.641.5795 | www.CAHSAH.org
August 31, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
more
California Loggers Advocate Rescinding Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Local Economies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS 555 CAPITOL MALL, SUITE 745 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 (916) 441-7940 FAX 441-7942 www.calog.com
To: USDA Secretary of Agriculture
September 14, 2026 Ms. Brooke Rollins From: The Associated California Loggers Comments on Rescinding the Roadless Rule
Madam Secretary
Issue: The Roadles more
California Urges Reform of Disaster Recovery Formula to Better Address Wildfire and Rental Housing Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2771
www.hcd.ca.gov
September 14, 2026
Regulations Division, Office of General Couns more
Cancer Support Community Urges NRC to Support Flexible Supervision Standards for Cancer Therapies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Ste. 280, Washington, D.C. 20015
T: 202.659.9709 | F: 202.974.7999
cancersupportcommunity.org
September 10, 2026
Office of Administration
ATTN: Program Management, Announcements and Editing Staff
Mail Stop: TWFN-7-A60M
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
RE: Pro more
Center for Immigration Studies Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Mandate Direct Referral of All Removable Asylum Applicants to Immigration Courts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Regulatory Coordination Division
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0199
To Whom It May Concern,
The Center for Immigration Studies more
Chaos Industries Urges FBI to Separate Passive Detection Sensors From Counter-Drone Mitigation Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF CHAOS INDUSTRIES INC.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies
Interim Final Rule | Docket No. FBI-2026-0001 | 91 Fed. Reg. 41466 (July 6, 2026)
Submitted by: CHAOS Industries Inc
Date: September 4, 2026
Contact: Sanjay R more
City of Los Angeles Urges HUD to Revise Disaster Recovery Formula to Better Address Wildfire Damage and Unmet Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Todd Richardson
Office of Policy Development and Research
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7
th Street SW, Room 8138
RE: Notice on CDBG-DR Formula; Docket No. FR-6337-N-02 (August 13, 2026)
The City of Los Angeles appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Department's Request fo more
Clear Choice Healthcare Urges CMS to Accurately Recognize Clinician Time for Wound Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Email: eperez@clearchoicehc.com
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CMS-1848-P - Comment on the Proposed Revaluation of CPT 97610, Low Frequency Non-Contact Non-Thermal Ultrasound Wound more
CME Coalition Urges CMS to Integrate Quality Improvement Education Within Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Value Pathways
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared more
College of Medical Technologists of Puerto Rico Urges CMS to Recognize Pre-Analytical Specimen Preparation as Technical Functions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Comments on CMS-2026-2345-0001
Submitted by the College of Medical Technologists of Puerto Rico Regarding the CLIA Request for Information (RFI)
Introduction
The College of Medical Technologists of Puerto Rico appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in response to this Request for Information more
Connected Health Initiative Urges Clarification and Guidance on AI Software, Data-Only Facilities, and Cybersecurity Regulations for Modern Laboratory Testing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
RE:
Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the
Request for Information;
Clinical Laboratory Imp more
Consortium of State School Boards Associations Urges Education Department to Base Multi-Year Continuation Awards on Objective Performance Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Zachary Rogers
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Education Department General Administrative Regulations," 91 Fed. Reg. 54666 (August 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542
De more
Council for Higher Education Accreditation Urges Education Department to Strike Provisions Turning Accrediting Agencies Into Law Enforcers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mr. Aaron Washington
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
RE: Comments to the Department of Education on the
Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization:
Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies Regulations [Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-1042-0002]
To whom more
Council on Radionuclides & Radiopharmaceuticals Urges NRC to Expand Caregiver Occupancy Factors and Remove Unpaid Caregiver Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 28, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001.
Re: DOCKET ID NRC-2026-3730, DRAFT REGULATORY GUIDE (DG), DG-8070, "RELEASE OF PATIENTS ADMINISTERED RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" FEDERAL REGISTER VOL. 91, NO. 153; AUGUST 11, 2026
I am writing tod more
D.C. Consumer Rights Coalition Urges FTC to Preserve Independent Enforcement Remedies Under District of Columbia Consumer Protection Statutes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE FTC'S PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT POLICY STATEMENT ON PERSONALIZED PRICING Docket No. FTC-2026-1057
FTC File No. P034101
Submitted September 15, 2026
The D.C. Consumer Rights Coalition appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's proposed enforcement policy statement r more
Defense Contractor Urges SBA to Limit Proposed Size Standard Increases to Protect Small Business Status
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DEFTEC Corporation
200 West Side Square, Suite 410
Huntsville, AL 35801
September 14, 2026
Khem R. Sharma, Ph.D.
Chief, Office of Size Standards
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Re:
Comments on Proposed Rule, Small Business Si more
Diamondback Solutions Urges SBA to Implement a Federal Procurement Impact Test Assessing Contract Dollar Redistribution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
Subject: Public Comment on Proposed Rule - SBA Size Standards Methodology Federal Register Document No. 2026-17039
Submitted by: Diamondback Solutions, INC, an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business
I. more
DOT Urged to Standardize Digital Right-of-Way Data to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
76 School Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | cyvl.com
September 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations
West Building, 5th Floor, Room W58-213
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov and AGCC@dot.gov
Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 - Ameri more
Elara Caring Criticizes CMS Proposed Rule for CY2027 Home Health Payment and Program Integrity Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
3010 LBJ FRWY, STE 1100 DALLAS TX 75234
Via Electronic Submission
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201
RE:
Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) more
Eli Lilly & Co. Urges NRC to Remove Patient Instructions on Storing Radioactive Trash for Decay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket ID NRC-2026-3730; Draft Regulatory Guide DG-8070, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material" (Proposed Revision 2 to more
Family Counseling Center Urges Rejection of Proposed Head Start Rule Changes to Protect Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595)
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administration for Chil more
Foodlink Urges USDA to Release Comprehensive Impact Analysis on Proposed Funding Shifts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 7, 2026
Maribelle Balbes
Food and Nutrition Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Administrative Cost Sharing Proposed Rule
Dear Ms. Balbes:
Please accept Foodlink's comments below on the United States Depa more
Future Entheogenic Medicines Urges FDA to Advance Veteran-Focused Traumatic Brain Injury Trials While Differentiating Exploratory Neurological Claims
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FUTURE ENTHEOGENIC MEDICINES LLC (F.E.M.) | PUBLIC COMMENT
Docket FDA-2026-N-7542 | Page 1
PUBLIC COMMENT
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 | 91 FR 43095
Submitted by
Future Entheogenic Medicines LLC (F.E.M.)
Representative
Gaetano G.M. Lardieri, Spe more
George Mason University Mercatus Center Fellow Marar Urges FTC to Avoid Treating Nondisclosure of Price Personalization as Deceptive Practice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Satya Marar | Personalized Pricing Comment
From: Satya Marar, Research Fellow (Innovation, Competition & Governance)
Mercatus Center at George Mason University
3434 Washington Blvd, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
September 15, 2026
To: Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
RE: Pro more
Grand Rapids Allergy Urges CMS to Eliminate or Substantially Increase Current Thirty Unit Medically Unlikely Edit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted to: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Re: Request for Information Regarding CPT Code 95165 - Definition of a Dose for Allergen Immunotherapy
Submitted by: Grand Rapids Allergy
Date: 8/26/26
I. Introduction
Grand Rapids Allergy appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medica more
Guardant Health Urges CMS to Regulate Data-Only Facilities Based on Actionable Clinical Outputs Rather Than Ancillary Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Erica Schwartz, M.D., MPH, JD
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Request for Information; more
Harris County Flood Control District Urges HUD to Incorporate Flood-Depth Thresholds and Watershed-Level Data in Disaster Recovery Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FR-6337-N-02 - Comment of Harris County Flood Control District
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Harris County Flood Control District
9900 Northwest Freeway,
Houston, TX 77092
September 14, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Office more
Healthcare Association of New York State Warns CMS Proposed Payment and Enrollment Changes Threaten Home Health Sustainability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
RE: CMS-1844-P: Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year 2027; Proposed Rule
Dear Administrator Oz:
The Healthcare Associ more
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Group Urges Clarification and Fairness in CMS Provider Enrollment and Revocation Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1844-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013.
Re: HBMA Comments on Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Report more
Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah Urges NRC to Require Independent Verification and Characterization of Low-Level Waste Streams
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HEAL Utah 824 S 400 W, Suite B111 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket (NRC-2026-3532)
September 8, 2026
Re: EnergySolutions application to import radioactive waste from Ontario, Canada for disposal at the Clive, Utah facility Docket (NRC-2026-3532)
HEAL Utah respectfully submits these comments more
Herdt Consulting Urges SBAn to Preserve Six-Digit Codes, Military Exceptions, and Federal Procurement Factors in Methodology Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HERDT CONSULTING, INC.
A Veteran-Owned Small Business
261 Normandy Lane | Chelsea, AL 35043 | T: 800.934.1297 | E: info@herdtconsulting.com
www.herdtconsulting.com
September 14, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration more
Hologic Urges CMS to Establish Dedicated Molecular Oncology Specialty Under Laboratory Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10210 Genetic Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 USA | +1.858.410.8000 | Hologic.com
September 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Response to Request for Informatio more
Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa Urges CMS to Reconsider Reimbursement and Enrollment Policies to Protect Access for Rural Patients
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
100 East Grand Avenue Suite 120 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 243-1046 Fax: (515) 283-9366 Web site: www.hpcai.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-1813
RE more
Hunger Solutions Urges USDA to Delay Implementation of Cost Sharing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Maribelle Balbes
Food and Nutrition Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Administrative Cost Sharing Proposed Rule
Dear Ms. Balbes,
Hunger Solutions New York submits these comments in response to the U more
Hybrid Power Technologies Urges NRC to Recognize Industry Consensus Codes and Clarify Non-Safety-Related Risk Assessment Classifications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael F. Keller
President
Hybrid Power Technologies LLC
September 7, 2026
Regulations.gov OAR/DARP-ISG-2026-XX
1 of 9
Division of Rulemaking, Environmental, and Financial Support
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject: Risk Informed D more
IEM Urges HUD to Retain Percentage Floors Rather Than Presumptive Caps for Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
RE: Notice on CDBG-DR Formula Docket No. FR-6337-N-02
To the Office of Policy Development and Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development:
IEM sincerely appreciates the opportunity to submit a response to the Department's Request for Information on the Community Development Block Grant Dis more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Strike Irrelevant Criminal History and Discretionary Questions From Petitions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
USCIS
John R. Pfirrmann-Powell
Acting Deputy Chief
Office of Policy and Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
RE: ILRC Comment in Opposition to Agency Information Collection Activities - OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037, Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Form I-130, P more
Inflection Medicine Urges CMS to Permanently Allow Remote Review of Digital Laboratory Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
201 Brookline Avenue, Suite 1401 Boston, MA 02215 Inflectionmedicine.com
September 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments more
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Opposes Proposed Increase in Small Business Size Standards to Protect Competition and Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Mr. Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Dear Associate Administrator Lambert:
The In more
Innovate! Inc. Urges SBA to Establish Enhanced Competitive Impact Reviews for Disproportionate Size Standard Increases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY.
DELIVERING SIMPLICITY.
Award-Winning Geospatial & Salesforce Solutions Trusted Partner for Teams at All Levels Small Business | Woman-Owned (WOSB) GSA MAS | GSA OASIS+ SB, WOSB | NASA SEWP VI Category C September 11, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and more
Innovations for Aging Urges CMS to Retain Non-Facility Practice Expense Valuation for Coaching Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3001 Broadway St. NE, Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413
A program of Innovations for Aging, LLC
For TDD, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.
YOURJUNIPER.ORG
INFO@YOURJUNIPER.ORG
1-855-215-2174
September 10, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
more
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research Urges NOAA to Prioritize Native Bivalves Seaweeds and Restorative Aquaculture Frameworks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Calle Munoz Rivera #38
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
www.isercaribe.org
Public Comment on the Identification of Future Aquaculture Opportunity Areas
Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-2179 Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Waters
Re: Future Aquaculture Opportunity Areas - Puerto Rico
The Institute for Socio-Ecolog more
Interior Systems Urges Caution Over Proposed Large Increase in Small Business Size Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULE
Small Business Size Standards
91 Fed. Reg. 53,741 (August 20, 2026)
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | RIN 3245-AI67
COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULE
Small Business Size Standards
91 Fed. Reg. 53,741 (August 20, 2026)
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | RIN 3245-AI67
Submitted to:
Ryan Lambert, Associate Admin more
Intermountain Health Praises CMS Proposal to Expand Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Comments on CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Dear Administrator Oz,
Intermountain Health welcomes the oppor more
Jackson Oncology Raises Concerns Over Reimbursement Discrepancies for Scalp Cooling Treatments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EXHIBIT A
Empirical Vendor Cost Documentation
Mechanical Scalp Cooling - CPT 97007
Submitted by:
Jackson Oncology Associates, PLLC
Jackson, Mississippi
Submitted in Support of:
Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P)
Purpose of Exhibit
This exhibit provides contemporaneou more
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Dermatology Professor Smith Urges CMS to Maintain Indirect Practice Cost Indexing Allocation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payme more
Johnstown, N.Y., Mayor Urges Department of Health and Human Services to Preserve Head Start Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
City of Johnstown
Office of the Mayor
33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
Phone: (518) 736-4012 Fax: (518) 736-4032
https://cityofjohnstown.ny.gov/
09/14/2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: "Reducing Federal Burden for more
Joint Commission Urges Reassessment of Calibration Verification and Strengthens Emergency Preparedness and Cybersecurity Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
[Docket: CMS-2026-2345. Submitted electronically via regul more
Kelmara Health Urges FDA to Assess Operational Capacity Costs and Reimbursement Documentation Burdens in Postmarketing Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment to Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (91 FR 43095)
Submitted by: Ruben Ramirez, Founder, Kelmara Health, Brooklyn, New York
Topic areas addressed: (1) Provider Training and Credentialing; (3) Consideration more
Kidney Care Coalition Urges CMS to Preserve Enhanced Modifier Eligibility in Successor Accountable Care Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Submitted via regulations.gov
The Honorable Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more
Kishwaukee College Urges Education Department to Establish Objective Standards and Timely Protections for Multi-Year Grant Continuations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- 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 President
Dr. Laurie S. Borowicz, President
Direct: 815-825-3334 - lborowicz@kish.edu
KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE PUBLIC COMMENT
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542
RIN 1875-AA14
Federal Register 91 FR 54666; Document No. 2026-17239
Proposed regulations: more
Lantheus Urges NRC to Add Specific Caregiver Occupancy Factors and Remove Unpaid Caregiver Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
201 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730
September 10, 2026
Nicholee Valentine
Chief, Guidance and Publication Branch
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: DOCKET ID NRC-2026-3730, DRAFT REGULATORY GUIDE, DG-8070, "RELEASE OF PATIENTS A more
Legal Defense Fund Calls for Public Hearing on Racial Nondiscrimination Regulations in Private Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Advancing racial justice since 1940
40 Rector Street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10006
700 14th Street NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
260 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA 30303
naacpldf.org 212-965-2200
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 150 more
LINC LLC Urges SBA to Establish Formula Caps and Guardrails Against Extreme Threshold Increases in Professional Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
LINC | 667 F Street NE, Washington DC 20002 | www.linclocal.org
September 14, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Comments on Revised Size Standards more
LinkMind Foundation Enloe Chapter Urges EPA to Clarify Baseline Safety Levels for PFAS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Guidance: Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Biosolids
I. Introduction
The LinkMind Foundation submits the following comment regarding the draft to reduce Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids to provide guidance to the o more
Major County Sheriffs Urges FBI to Preserve Agency Command Authority in Drone Mitigation Decisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 4, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Docket No.: FBI-2026-0001
RIN: 1110-AA39; 1601-AB25
Re: Comments in Response to the Interim Final Rule, "Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies"
Com more
Mass. Health Data Consortium Urges CMS to Expand Hardship Exclusions for Mandatory Electronic Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Oz, Administrator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the Massachusetts Health Data Consortium (MHDC), we are pleased to provide public more
Mayo Clinic Supports Proposed Revision to NRC Radiation Protection Guidelines for Radioactive Patient Releases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
904-953-2000
200 First Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
507-284-2511
13400 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
480-301-8000
10 September 2026
Submitted electronically to
https://www.regulations.gov/
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and S more
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Urges CMS to Revalue or Convert Ten- and Ninety-Day Global Surgical Packages to Zero-Day Codes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Dear Dr. Oz:
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) welcomes the oppor more
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Urges CMS to Recognize Existing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Oversight for Laboratory-Developed Tests
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
PO Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CMS-3485-NC, Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations
Dear Dr. Oz:
Thank you for the opportunity to provid more
Missoula Bone & Joint Urges CMS to Withdraw Same-Day Evaluation and Management Payment Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Ph more
Momentum Consulting Urges CMS to Extend Pathology Specimen Block Retention Periods to Ten Years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MOMENTUM Consulting, LLC
Monroe, CT 06468
www.momentumconsulting.org
14 September 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Docket CMS-2026-2345
Re: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations more
Morgan State University Urges Education Department to Preserve Mandatory Peer Review and Maintain Strict Safeguards Against Opportunistic Accreditor Switching
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Morgan State University | Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042 | 1
September 14, 2026
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
RE: Public Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking -- Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042 (RIN 1840AD82) Accreditation, Innovation, and Modern more
MSACL Clinical Advisory Committee Urges CMS to Involve Laboratory Professionals in CLIA Modernization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the MSACL Clinical Advisory Committee
CLIA Modernization Workgroup on File Code CMS-3485-NC
Modernization of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations - Request for Information
Prepared and submitted by the MSACL CAC CLIA Modernization Workgroup
14 September 2026
Administrator, more
National Academy of Neuropsychology Urges CMS to Advance Long-Term Inflation-Adjusted Physician Payment Stability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee more
National Community Development Association Urges HUD to Simplify and Improve Disaster Recovery Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Mr. Todd Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Secretary for Policy Development and Research
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-6337-N-02; Request for Information, Notice on CDBG-DR Formula
Dear Mr. Richardson:
The National Community Developmen more
National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation Urges CMS to Finalize Advance Care Planning Clinical Staff Codes and Telehealth Coverage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page | 1
September 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comments on the CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more
National Society of Genetic Counselors Urges CMS to Recognize Counselors in Clinical Consultant and Supervisory Roles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of
1988 (CLIA) Regulations (CMS-3485-NC)
Dear more
Native Claim Firm Urges OPM to Add Consistent Factual Assurances for Removed Legacy Postal and Apportionment Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. OPM-2026-0562
THE NATIVE CLAIM FIRM
Official Correspondence
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C.
COMMENTS OF THE NATIVE CLAIM FIRM
Docket No.: OPM-2026-0562
Document No.: OPM-2026-0562-0001
In re: Direct Final Rule; Updates and Amendments to the Civil Service Rules
I. Statement of more
New York Mental Health Organization Urges Federal Regulations for Stable Funding and Clear Deadlines
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NEW YORK STATE MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, LLC
PO Box 123 | Fairport, NY 14450 | www.nysmhalliance.org
Page 1
September 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re:
Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542; RIN 1875-AA14 Education D more
Nine Ten Drones Urges Federal Agencies to Permit Mutual Aid Deployments for Unaccredited Departments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via regulations.gov
Docket No. FBI-2026-0001
Re: Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies; Interim Final Rule (91 FR 41466)
To the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security:
INTEREST OF T more
Norseman Defense Technologies Urges SBA to Reject Proposed Receipts-Based Metric for Pass-Through Industries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Formal Public Comment
Docket No.: SBA-2026-0199
Proposed Rule: Small Business Size Standards: ITVAR Industry
Submitting Entity: Federal Contractor (NAICS 541519)
Subject: Strong Opposition to the Elimination of the Footnote 18 ITVAR Exception and Proposed $531 Million Receipts-Based Standard
Dear Associate Administrat more
North American Quitline Consortium Urges CMS to Finalize 2027 Increase in Tobacco Cessation Counseling Valuation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-1848-P; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; 91 Fed more
Northeast College of Health Sciences Urges Education Department to Permit Mission-Specific and Contextualized Student Outcome Metrics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Northeast College of Health Sciences, I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Education's proposed accreditation regulations arising from the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking process.
Northeast Co more
Novartis Urges NRC to Revise Regulatory Guide on Radioactive Patient Release Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Director Andrea Kock
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Docket ID NRC 2026-3730
RE: DRAFT REGULATORY GUIDE (DG), DG-8070, RELEASE OF PATIENTS ADMINISTERED RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Novartis is a global innovative medicines company committed to developing more
Nuclear Pharmacy Association Urges NRC to Retain Per-Administration Standards for Patient and Bystander Radiation Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Chairman Ho K. Nieh
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
RE:
Proposed Rule: Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework (NRC-2025-1140) and Draft Regulatory Guide: Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material (NRC-2026-3730)
Dear Chairman Nieh more
NXTSTIM Urges CMS to Establish Clinical Integration Standards and Audit Controls in Lieu of Contractor Bans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Re: Comment on CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, Remote Physiologic Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Supervision Requirements
Dear CMS Rulemak more
Open Door Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Permit Flexible Session Durations and Larger Group Sizes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Formal Comments on Proposed HCPCS Code GSMAS
Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs)
Public Comment on Proposed HCPCS Submitted to: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Regarding: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, HCPCS Code GSMAS
Submitted by: Open Door Community Health Centers
Open Door Communit more
Osteopathic Cranial Academy Urges CMS to Exclude Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment From Cross-Cutting Procedure Discount Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A.
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-1848-P / CMS-2026-2377-0002 - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.
Dear Administrator Oz: more
Pacific Tech Construction Advocates for Employee-Based Size Standards to Support Growth and Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1302 Walnut Street, Kelso, WA 98626 | P: 360-414-8084 | F: 360-414-8196 | www.pactechgroup.com
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Submitted via more
Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Urges HUD to Recognize Centers for Independent Living as Essential Recovery Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Re: Notice on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Formula;
Docket No. FR-6337-N-02
Dear Secretary Turner:
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) more
Partnership for the National Trails System Urges USDA to Protect Scenic Corridors and Drinking Water Watersheds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 2, 2026
To:
USDA Forest Service
From:
Partnership for the National Trails System
Re:
RIN 0596-AD66
The National Trails System community would like to address the Roadless Rule issue that has been opened for public comment. The Roadless Rule is a critical protection for our National Trails System, and t more
Payette River Regional Technical Academy Urges FAA to Permit High School Credential Holders to Take Mechanic Written Examinations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations, M-30
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Docket FAA-2026-9274-0003 - Support for ATEC's Petition for Exemption
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Payette River Regional Technical Ac more
Physical Therapy Provider Network Urges CMS to Preserve Flexible Staffing Models for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 4, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-1848-P for CY 2027
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Dear Administrator Oz and CMS Leadership:
On behalf of the Physical Therapy Provider Network (PTPN), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the C more
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Urges CMS to Recognize Automated Direct Readout Refractometer Advancements and FDA Quality Controls
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. CMS-2026-2345
File Code: CMS-3485-NC
Submitted via Regulations.gov September 14, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulatio more
Plus3 IT Systems Urges SBA to Establish a Two-Tier Set-Aside Standard to Protect Emerging and Micro Enterprises
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments in Opposition to the Proposed Size Standard Adjustments
September 14, 2026
To: U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416
Attn: Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
RE: RIN 3245-AI67 or Docket No. S more
Profound Ventures Urges FDA to Implement Risk-Proportionate Premarket Requirements to Protect Early-Stage Medical Technology Innovators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PROFOUND VENTURES
A Social Impact Venture Studio
Profound Ventures | Comment on Docket: FDA-2026-Considerations for Regulation of GenAI-Enabled Medical Devices | Page 1 of 11
September 14, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: more
Quest Diagnostics Urges Modernization of CLIA Regulations to Enhance Laboratory Efficiency and Emergency Preparedness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 2
September 14, 2026
Submitted electronically though Regulations.gov
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
The Honorable Dr. Erica Schwartz, M.D, MPH, JD
Director
Centers for Disease Control and Preventi more
Radiation Detection Co. Urges Incorporation of Caregiver and Household Member Dosimetry Guidance in NRC Draft Regulatory Guide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ryan Turk, CEO Chris Passmore, President Email: ryan.turk@radetco.com
September 10, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Washington, DC 20555-0001
RE:
Comments of Radiation Detection Company on Draft Regulatory Guide more
Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturers & Theranostics Alliance Urges NRC to Reduce Assumed Caregiver Occupancy Factors in Patient Release Tables
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Director Andrea Kock
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2026-3730; Draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-8070, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material"
The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturers and The more
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Urges USDA to Maintain Federal Share of SNAP Administrative Costs at 50 % to Prevent Operational Challenges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 20, 2026
Maribelle Balbes
Food and Nutrition Administration
US Department of Agriculture
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Administrative Cost Sharing Proposed Rule
Dear Ms. Balbes:
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma appreciates the opportunity to provide more
Reperio Health Urges CMS to Designate Program Operators as Eligible Certificate Holders in Distributed Diagnostic Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Supplemental Comment of Reperio Health, Inc.; Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement more
Rider University Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Accreditation Revisions Affecting Costs Academic Freedom Transfer Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Education Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: ED-2025-OPE-1042-0002
To Whom It May Concern:
Rider University appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department's proposed revisions to the federal accreditation regulations. Rider, located in Lawrenceville, New Jer more
Savage Healthcare Strategies Urges CMS to Reject Immediate Transition Away From Standard Medical Code Sets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2214 9th Avenue, Oakland CA 94606
September 8, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
200 Independence Ave, SW
Washington DC 20201
By electronic submission
Re: CMS Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2027, RIN 0938-AV82
Dear Dr. Oz:
Savage Healthcare Stra more
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Urges CMS to Reconsider Physician Payment Reductions and Enhance Cardiology Service Valuations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Board Officers J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI President Joaquin E. Cigarroa, MD, MSCAI President-Elect John C. Messenger, MD, MSCAI Vice President Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, MSCAI Secretary Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI Immediate-Past President Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, FSCAI Treasurer Trustees Megan Coylewright, MD, FSCAI Douglas E more
South Puget Sound Community College Urges Education Department to Protect Multi-Year Project Continuations Against Discretionary Mid-Cycle Cancellations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Mr. Zachary Rogers, Senior Advisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
U. S. Dept. of Education (ED)
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
Re: Proposed Rule on Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and other administrative provisions (Docket ID more
Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors Urges FDA to Extend Foreign Tobacco Manufacturer Registration and Product Listing to Combat Illicit Products
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Division of Dockets Management
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-7130 - Establishment Registration and Product Listing for Tobacco Products
Dear Commissioner:
The Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors (SAWD) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Food an more
Specula Urges FBI to Set Minimum Federal Anonymization Rules for Airspace Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- 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 Interim Final Rule:
Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial
Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies
Docket No. FBI-2026-0001 | RIN 1601-AB25 / 1110-AA39
Submitted by: Henry Mitchell, Founder
Organization: SPECULA (specula.global)
Date: September 4, 2026
I. Interest and Sta more
SYLOR Health Urges FDA to Standardize Delivery Condition Descriptors for Real-World Safety Metadata
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 - Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (91 FR 43095)
To:
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), U.S. Food and Drug Administration
From:
Sofia Batista, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SYLOR Health
Date: more
SyncVitals Urges CMS to Permit Contracted Remote Clinical Monitoring Under Practitioner Supervision
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SYNCVITALS | PUBLIC COMMENT | CMS-1848-P
SYNCVITALS
AI-enabled remote patient monitoring and clinical decision support
September 8, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Remo more
Tactile Medical Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Supplier Support in 2027 DMEPOS Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Tactile MEDICAL degrees
HEALING RIGHT AT HOME August 28, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA http://www.regulations.gov
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Pr more
Tekla Research Supports Revised Small Business Size Standards to Promote Growth and Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
46655 Expedition Drive, Suite 200, Lexington Park, MD 20653
703-492-2620 TeklaResearch.com
15 September 2026
To:
Small Business Administration
From: Steve Girard, President and Chief Operating Officer, Tekla Research, Inc.
Subj: COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF DOCKET NO. SBA-2026-0199
Small Business Size Standards:
T more
Telix Pharmaceuticals Urges NRC to Preserve Per-Administration Release Standards for Bystanders and Clarify Regimen Calculations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Telix Pharmaceuticals (US), Inc.
11700 Exit 5 Pkwy Suite 200
Fishers, IN 46037
USA
September 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2026-3730 - DG-8070, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material," Proposed more
Telix Pharmaceuticals Urges NRC to Preserve Per-Administration Release Standards for Bystanders and Clarify Regimen-Level Caregiver Definitions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS (US) INC.
11700 Exit 5 Pkwy Suite 200
Fishers, IN 46037
USA
September 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2026-3730 - DG-8070, "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material," Proposed more
Tenacious Solutions Urges SBA to Evaluate Cumulative Burdens of Cybersecurity Compliance Mandates on Small-Business Market Participation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dated: 09 September 2026
Comment on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | RIN 3245-AI67
NAICS 541519 / Other Computer Related Services
NAICS 541511 / Custom Computer Programming Services
NAICS 541611 / Administration Management and General Management Consulting Services
Tenacious more
Texas Appleseed, Texas Housers Urge HUD to Incorporate Geographic Cost Variations and Mandatory Mitigation Into Rebuilding Multipliers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Texas Appleseed 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 201 Austin, Texas 78701 Contact: Madison Sloan 512-473-2800 msloan@texasappleseed.org
Texas Housers 1800 West Sixth Street Austin, TX 78703 Contact: Sidney Beaty sidney@texashousing.org
September 14, 2026
RE: Notice on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG more
Texas General Land Office Urges HUD to Revise Disaster Recovery Formula for Fairer Rural and Urban Allocation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Online via:
www.regulations.gov
RE:
Texas General Land Office Comments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Notice on Community D more
Texas Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Provider Enrollment and Payment Rate Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting more
Trinity Health Urges CMS to Reject Same Day Evaluation and Management Fifty Percent Payment Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries | 20555 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152 734-343-1000 trinity-health.org
September 10, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1848-P; M more
U.S. Gun Violence Prevention Groups Oppose Deregulation of Firearm Suppressors Amid Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and GIFFORDS
1
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
840 First Street NE, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202) 370-8100
GIFFORDS
GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
PO Box 51196
Washington, DC 20091
August 24, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Bu more
U.S. Hispanic Business Council Urges FTC to Establish Clear Safe Harbors for Loyalty Programs and Promotions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
The Honorable Mark R. Meador
Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
RE: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057; Federal Trade Commission's Propose more
U.S. Physical Therapy Urges CMS to Eliminate Reliance on Outdated 2007 Physician Practice Information Survey Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Electronic Submission
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health & Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY 2027 Payment Policies un more
United Emergency Medical Corp. Urges CMS to Retain Rural Status for Specific Puerto Rico Areas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED EMERGENCY MEDICAL CORPORATION | CMS-1848-P
UNITED EMERGENCY MEDICAL CORPORATION
FORMAL COMMENTS
CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Ambulance Fee Schedule Geographic Designations
Agency
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Docket / File Code
CMS-1848-P
RIN
0938-AV82
Submitted b more
UnityPoint Health Urges Flexibility in CLIA Regulations to Support Innovation and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Government & External Affairs
1776 West Lakes Parkway, Suite 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
unitypoint.org
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September 14, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
more
University of Massachusetts-Boston Early Education Leaders Institute Urges Administration for Children & Families to Preserve Staff Credential Incentives and Maintain Core Teaching and Ratio Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Adam N. Jones
Deputy Chief of Staff, Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970- AD30; 45 CFR Parts 1301, 1302, 1303, 13 more
Versiti Urges CMS to Preserve Laboratory and Medical Director Discretion for Suboptimal Specimen Testing Exceptions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
09/14/2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Administrator Oz:
Versiti appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in response to CMS-3485-NC, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ( more
VITAS Healthcare Urges CMS to Ensure Proper Public Input and Clear Standards in Palliative Care Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 | VITAS
Corporate Headquarters
3046 Corporate Way
Miramar, FL 33025
Tel. 305.374.4143
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-1844-P; FY 2027 Hom more
Washington State Department of Health Urges Federal Agencies to Consider State Exemptions and Rural Impacts in CLIA Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov (Federal eRulemaking Portal)
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE:
Docket No. CMS-3485-NC; Req more
Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical Psychiatry Professor Brody Urges FDA to Recognize Existing Inpatient Staffing Rosters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Benjamin Brody, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Division Director, Inpatient Psychiatry Westchester Behavioral Health Center/Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
212-746-3979
September 14, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fis more
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories Urges CMS to Preserve Medical Director Discretion for Testing Suboptimal Specimens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10,2026 Page 1 of 24
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3485-NC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CMS-3485-NC -- Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations
Federal Register: 91 FR 43586 more
WMarketplace Urges SBA to Halt Proposed Size Standard Increases to Protect Genuinely Small Contractors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
6040 Princeton Avenue NE | Seattle, WA 98115| wmarketplace.com
September 14, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20002
RE: Comments to Request Exten more
Tipoffs: Iran
Article 19: Iran - Four Years After Mahsa Jhina Amini's Death, Repression Continues
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Iran: Four years after Mahsa Jhina Amini's death, repression continues
September 16, 2026
Four years after Mahsa Jhina Amini's death in the custody of Iran's 'morality police', the authorities continue to repress dissent, violate fundamental rights, and deny justice to victims and their families. ARTICLE 19 calls on Iranian authorities to end the more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: CalPrivacy Warns Data Brokers About Incorrect Registration Info - 3 Steps for Businesses
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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CalPrivacy Warns Data Brokers About Incorrect Registration Info - 3 Steps for Businesses
Sep 17, 2026
California state privacy officials recently issued a warning that data brokers that submit incorrect registration filings, even if not intentionally erroneous, will be on the hook for the same $200-per-day penalty as if they had failed to register in the first place. The September 3 enforcement adv more
Gallego, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Provide Real Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Gallego, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Provide Real Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 44 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also criticized the Department of Defense (DOD) for withh more
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Foreign Funding Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-765) on the Foreign Funding Transparency Act (H.R. 9772). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Aug. 27, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 9772, the "Foreign Funding Transparency Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on July 22, 2026.
The bill amends Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code to requi more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales: Interest Rates at Critical Cliff-edge Moment as Door Opens to November Hike
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release:
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Interest rates at critical cliff-edge moment as door opens to November hike
17 Sep 2026
Responding to today's interest rate decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (Thursday 17 September 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"By keeping interest rates on hold, policymakers have chosen patience over panic, balancing the inflationary more
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Risch Statement on House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Chairman Risch Statement on House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would impose critica more
Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Ranking Member Markey: Record-High Gas and Diesel Prices Due to Trump's Illegal Iran War Are "Crushing" American Families, Main Street
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Markey: Record-High Gas and Diesel Prices Due to Trump's Illegal Iran War Are "Crushing" American Families, Main Street
September 17, 2026
New data: 200 days into Trump's illegal Iran war, average American family faces yearly fuel cost increase of more than $1,400, diesel prices surpass $6 per gallo more
Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for Security Briefing Ahead of United Nations General Assembly
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for Security Briefing Ahead of United Nations General Assembly
September 17, 2026
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good afternoon. I am glad to be standing alongside Commissioner Tisch and NYPD leadership as we share our plans to ensure that the upcoming United Nations General Assembly is safe and secure.
I would like to thank Matt McCool, s more
Treasury Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Disrupts Digital Asset Exchange Enabling the Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Disrupts Digital Asset Exchange Enabling the Iranian Regime
September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON--Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated BitBank, a priority digital assets venture controlled by OFAC-designated Iranian financier Babak Zanjani (Zanjani), as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump Administration's whol more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Report Warns of Transnational Repression, Reprisals Against Individuals, Organizations Cooperating With U.N.
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Report warns of transnational repression and reprisals against individuals and organisations cooperating with the UN
16 September 2026
GENEVA/NEW YORK (16 September 2026) - People around the world continue to pay a steep price for cooperating with the United Nations on human rights, facing persistent intimidation and reprisals amid disturbing trends in transnational repr more
Warren Delivers Remarks Ahead of Committee Votes on Re-authorizing TRIA, Nominees for CFPB Director and Commerce, HUD Roles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Warren Delivers Remarks Ahead of Committee Votes on Re-authorizing TRIA, Nominees for CFPB Director and Commerce, HUD Roles
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered opening remarks a more
ADC and DAWN Call on Jordan to Drop Case Against American Journalist Ali Younes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC and DAWN Call on Jordan to Drop Case Against American Journalist Ali Younes
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September 17, 2026
media@adc.org
Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) call on Jordanian authorities to immediately drop all charges against American-Jordanian journalist Ali Younes, who was deta more
ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain's Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain's Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom
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On 17 September 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, as part of a high-level panel marking the 60th anniversary of the International Covenants on Hum more
Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices And Dropping Temperatures, Gillibrand Holds Press Conference Demanding Release Of Heating Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices And Dropping Temperatures, Gillibrand Holds Press Conference Demanding Release Of Heating Assistance Funding
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter months.
"New Yorkers are already f more
Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators
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Bill Now Heads to President's Desk to be Signed Into Law
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer, Meeks, Sherman & Garamendi Announce JRD on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement
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Representatives Don Beyer, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brad Sherman, and John Garamendi, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and announced the introduction of a Joint Resolution o more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Slams DOT Proposal Promoting Deceptive & Misleading Advertising Hurting Consumers
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumental (D-CT) wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy opposing a proposed rule that would weaken consumer protections by allowing airlines to advertise misleading ticket prices. DOT's proposed rule would gut the existing more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative: 'Alternative Federal Budget 2026-27 - Agriculture'
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Agriculture."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The effects of global economic, environmental and social destabilization have made their way to Canada. The United States' war against Iran has caused drastic increases in the price of oil, with knock-on effects on the cost of inputs needed for food production and tra more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative: 'Alternative Federal Budget 2026-27 - Summary'
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Summary."
Here are excerpts:
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Affordable housing and homelessness: Prioritize people over profits
Year after year, housing affordability remains a top concern for Canadians. Governments at all levels repeatedly promise to prioritize housing investments, yet progress is slow to come. To redirect federal efforts fro more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative: 'Alternative Federal Budget 2026-27 - Taxation'
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Taxation."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Dominant narratives tell us that wealth and power are separate: wealth is the realm of the market and power is the realm of politics. We must leave the market to distribute wealth as it sees fit, while power will be effectively shared through electoral democracy. But, in more
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative: 'Alternative Federal Budget 2026-27 - Trade and Investment'
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Trade and investment."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
This year's Alternative Federal Budget comes out amidst continued chaos in global trade and foreign relations. U.S. imperialism, war and beggar-thy-neighbour trade actions have sown destruction and death in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, produced more
Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - 107 House Democrats are demanding that Congress stay in session and vote on legislation creating AI safeguards.
"Republican leadership canceled votes Thursday instead of taking action on AI," said Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07). "There is ample evidence of cybersecurity concerns, surveillance, and the risk of rogu more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF TROOPS IN WAR ACT," LEADS HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING TRUMP AND HEGSETH STOP HIDING TRUE COST OF IRAN WAR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF TROOPS IN WAR ACT," LEADS HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING TRUMP AND HEGSETH STOP HIDING TRUE COST OF IRAN WAR
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Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Leads House Colleagues in Demanding Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War
Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to the war in Iran; h more
Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Watch a recording of the press conference HERE.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind and demand accountability for billions o more
Crow Outlines Vision for the Future of U.S. National Security, Ending Forever Wars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Outlines Vision for the Future of U.S. National Security, Ending Forever Wars
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, gave keynote remarks at both New America and the Center for American Progress, where he discussed the decades of conflict in the Middl more
Dan Harris To Deliver 11th Annual Mossman Lecture
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Dan Harris To Deliver 11th Annual Mossman Lecture
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Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Dan Harris will deliver the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's 11th annual Mossman Distinguished Lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 23, in the Student Union Auditorium. In addition to over 20 years in television journalism, Harris brings his unique perspective on meditation, anxiety and work-l more
Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War, Dishonoring Fallen Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War, Dishonoring Fallen Servicemembers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Iraq War veteran and House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) helped announce the new Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act. This legislation, which he co-sponsors, would stop President Donald Trump's attempt to hide both th more
Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War
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September 17, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 43 of their colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,This link or tab. more
European Parliament Demands a Firmer EU Response to Hybrid Threats
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 (TNSxrep) -- The European Parliament posted the following news release:
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The European Parliament demands a firmer EU response to hybrid threats
* Russia most dangerous, Belarus, China, Iran and North Korea also active
* Increase intelligence sharing among member states and improve EU coordination for early detection
* Cooperation with NATO needed to strengthen European preparedness and resilient
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In a new report, MEPs warn of increased hybrid attacks a more
European Parliament: Key Points of EUDS' Findings, Recommendations
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release:
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Key points of the EUDS' findings and recommendations
15-09-2026
On September 15, 2026, Parliament adopted a report on the findings of the special committee on the European Democracy Shield, including concrete recommendations on how the EU can do more to defend its democratic institutions and strengthen its existing toolbox.
The EUDS special committee was launched in December 2024 and was tasked more
GAO Managing Associate General Counsel Jones Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by Shirley A. Jones, managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 15, 2026, oversight hearing on the Economy Act:
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Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Economy Act, its requirements, and its use throughout the government. The Eco more
Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out President Trump's broken agenda for fueling inflation and leading to higher mortgage rates. Mortgage rates - which just hit over 7% - are the highest since President Trump took office, after increasing four weeks in a row.
"President Trump's war is making it harder to buy more
House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
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WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, and legislation to further Republicans wa more
House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures
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Speaker Johnson delivered remarks capping off a milestone week in the House
WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ra more
Iran: Civilians Trapped Between Extreme State Repression and Violations Arising From Devastating Conflict With US, Israel, U.N. Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission Finds
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement:
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Iran: Civilians trapped between extreme State repression and violations arising from devastating conflict with US, Israel, UN Fact-Finding Mission finds
17 September 2026
GENEVA - Civilians in Iran are caught between gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by their own Government and the nation's deadly conflict with the United States and Israel, more
McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a bipartisan, bicameral press conference after the House passed the the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262 to 159.
This legislation -which honors the late Senator L more
Media Briefing: UNGA and Climate Week 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Media Briefing: UNGA and Climate Week 2026
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New York, New York- The 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Climate Week come at a moment of devastating climate impacts and profound geopolitical instability. Wars reshape global politics and energy prices are volatile. Many countries face rising debt burdens and economic uncertainty alongside escalating climate impact more
Meeks Issues Statement Following Vote on Russia Sanctions & Tariffs Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Meeks Issues Statement Following Vote on Russia Sanctions & Tariffs Bill
Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the House vote on the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act:
"I am committed to stopping Russia' more
Mich. Democratic Party: ICYMI - "Bombshell Report Ties Mike Rogers Campaign Donors to Jeffrey Epstein Files" [The Gander]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
ICYMI: "Bombshell Report Ties Mike Rogers Campaign Donors to Jeffrey Epstein Files" [The Gander]
LANSING -- Corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is facing backlash after a "bombshell" report found Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted nearly $4.7 million from donors whose names appeared hundreds of times in the Epstein files.
According to The Gander, Rog more
Monica De La Cruz Votes To Rubberstamp Price-spiking War of Choice - AGAIN
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Monica De La Cruz Votes To Rubberstamp Price-spiking War of Choice - AGAIN
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As Texans are paying more in high gas prices, De La Cruz votes AGAIN for higher costs
With diesel prices at all-time highs, Texas gas prices at nearly $4 a gallon, and grocery prices rising through the roof, Monica De La Cruz voted to allow Trump's war in Iran to continue and ignore rising costs. The wa more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud more
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia
Sep 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez reaffirmed her commitment to the Ukrainian community in Southwest Washington by voting for a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russia and anyone who facilitates sanctions evasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia more
Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act
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Today, Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced the Illegal War Refund Act, legislation that would require the federal government to refund Americans for the economic costs they have borne as a result of the Trump Administration's illegal and unauthorized war in Iran. The bill would require the federal government to calculate the war's economic im more
Report From Citi Institute: Shifts in Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSCrpt) -- The World Rewired: Shifts in Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment - A report from Citi Institute - September 2026 (36 pages)
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Contents
Summary and Key Takeaways ... 4
Shifts In Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment ... 6
Shifts in Global Trade ... 7
Foreign Direct Investment ... 10
What is Happening in Global Flows ... 12
Iran Conflict Dominates Global Economic Backdrop ... 15
How Corporates Are Responding to Costs, Tariffs and Disruptio more
Reps. Houlahan, Ryan, House Democratic Veterans Introduce "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Demand Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Houlahan, Ryan, House Democratic Veterans Introduce "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Demand Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) joined fellow House Democratic veterans in introducing legislation to honor the immense sacrifices made by US troops in the Iran War and s more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sherman, Meeks, Garamendi & Beyer Announce Resolution to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement
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Washington, DC \-Representatives Brad Sherman, Gregory W. Meeks, John Garamendi, and Don Beyer, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and announced the introduction of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block t more
STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler
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Buttigieg: "Cait is as serious as it gets about keeping our country safe, just like she is serious about bringing down the cost of housing, health care and energy."
As momentum continues to grow behind Army combat veteran Cait Conley, New Yorkers are seeing wall-to-w more
STATEMENT: Rep. Min on His Vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Min on His Vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement on his vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026:
"I voted in favor of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 because this legislation is an unequivocal condemnation of Vladimir Putin's illegal wa more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections
September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans' continued efforts more
Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act, which would deliver justice to victims of attempted extrajudicial killing by state sponsors of terrorism. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study assessing more
Trump Tries to Buy Congressional Seat for Rubber Stamp Marty O'Donnell
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Trump Tries to Buy Congressional Seat for Rubber Stamp Marty O'Donnell
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"President Donald J. Trump will need reinforcements in Congress" - Marty O'Donnell
After California multi-millionaire Marty O'Donnell spent last week doubling down on Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda that is forcing Nevada families to pay more for everything from gas to groceries, he is now being rewarded with over $3 more
U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran, women and mi more
Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put "People First in the People's House"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put "People First in the People's House"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press availability on House Democrats' fight for an affordable America and Republicans' refusal to lower costs for working families. Below are excerpts of more
White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith
September 17, 2026
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P more
WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:
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WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs
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Billions of people worldwide rely on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) as part of their health care, yet less than 1% of global health research funding is devoted to understanding where these approaches are safe, effective and appropriate. At a time when countries are seekin more
Blumenthal Celebrates Final Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Celebrates Final Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated final Congressional passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers o more
Chairman Wicker Celebrates House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Celebrates House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would impose steep financial penalties on the Russian economy as Vladimir Putin con more
Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
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September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (H.R. 5334):
"For four and a half years, the Ukrainian people have bravely defended their homeland against Russia's invasion of their country and attempts to wipe them out. Tens more
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation imposing sweeping economic pressure on Russia and those helping finance, supply, and sustain its w more
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against New Trump Tariff Powers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against New Trump Tariff Powers
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, because, despite its name, it fails to mandate tough sanctions on and hands the President sweeping new tariff authorities.
"Despite its name, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning more
CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
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CT HOUSE DELEGATION STATEMENT ON RUSSIA SANCTIONS BILL
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement after voting "no" on H.R. 10076, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
"Last Ju more
Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
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Bipartisan legislation targets the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin's war and strengthens the path toward a just and lasting peace
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, helped secure final House passage of the Linds more
Following Significant Advocacy from U.S. Senator Britt, U.S. House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, Legislation Heads to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Following Significant Advocacy from U.S. Senator Britt, U.S. House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, Legislation Heads to President Trump's Desk
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined several of her colleagues to celebrate the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislatio more
House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machine
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WASHINGTON -Tonight, House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to impose sanctions targeting Russia's war machine and countries who aid Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite this legislation receiving 86 votes in the Senate - including from 37 Senate Democrats - only 58 House more
Hoyer: Today We took a Step to Redeem Our Pledge to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer: Today We took a Step to Redeem Our Pledge to Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks during a press conference following House passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks.
"Senator Shaheen and Senator Blumenthal, who have b more
John McGuire Votes To Continue Iran War AGAIN As Prices Skyrocket
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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John McGuire Votes To Continue Iran War AGAIN As Prices Skyrocket
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Diesel prices hit record high and gas continues to soar thanks to McGuire
Last night, John McGuire voted AGAIN to continue the reckless war of choice in Iran that has sent diesel prices to all-time highs, Virginia gas prices to $4.14 a gallon, and grocery prices rising through the roof. The war has cost taxpayer more
Larsen Votes to No on More Trump Tariff Powers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Votes to No on More Trump Tariff Powers
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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
"I support Ukraine. I always have, and I always will. But this sanctions bill isn't necessary.
"President Trump already has authority to impose sanctions on the Russian officials and companies that are fueling the brutal war in Ukraine. And yet he has chosen to san more
Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation more
Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026:
"The United States must stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its invasion and continued war against a sovereign nation. I support strong sanctions that will punish Russ more
Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
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Today, Chicago Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to pressure Russia into reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 262 more
Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
"I strongly support Ukraine and its fight for freedom and democracy. And I believe we should impose tough, meaningful sanctions on Vladimir Putin a more
SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, voted against giving President Trump more power to capriciously abuse tariff authority and arbitrarily threaten allies. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would grant the President power to ena more
Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump's Tariff Powers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump's Tariff Powers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act:
"I strongly support Ukraine and efforts to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his brutal war. I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to more
Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Turner has made it his longstanding mission to impose meaningful economic pressure on Vladimir Putin and force an end to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, that effort reached a major milestone as the U.S. House passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan leg more
Working Families Foot Trump's Bill Twice as Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Working Families Foot Trump's Bill Twice as Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023
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President's claim that his affordability crisis is "fake" does little to ease real economic pain facing Americans
Today, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate to 3.75% to 4.00%, the first rate hike since July 2023. Trump has repeatedly more
European Parliament's Proposals to Bolster Democracy Against Foreign Interference
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 15 (TNSxrep) -- The European Parliament posted the following news release:
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Parliament's proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference
15-09-2026
* Russia is the primary external threat; Belarus, China, Iran and North Korea also active
* Protection of free and independent media and fight against online electoral interference are key
* Clear mandate and dedicated budget needed for new EU body tasked with combatting foreign interference
* Online p more
