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3 Organizations Urge Exclusion of Brass-Wind Instruments From Proposed Tariffs to Protect Music Education

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 26, 2026 Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket No. 260803-0182; XRIN 0694-XC166 -- Comment in Opposition to the Proposed Inclusion of Brass-Wind Musical Instrum more

AtlasEye Founder Yavorcik: NRC Urged to Implement Structured Crosswalk and Metadata Standards for Enhanced Reactor Regulation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MARTY YAVORCIK ESQ | ATLASEYE NRC 2025 1138 Comment Page 1 BEFORE THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Comments of Marty Yavorcik, Esq., Founder of AtlasEye Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing Decommissioning and Operational Oversight Docket ID NRC-2025-1138 RIN 3150-AL45 Executive Summary I supp more

Belden Urges Exclusion of Certain Electrical Cables From Section 232 Tariffs to Protect US Supply Chains

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 North Brentwood Blvd, 15th Floor St. Louis, MO 63105, USA P 314.854.8000 F 314.854.8003 belden.com August 25th, 2026 Docket No. 260803-0182 BIS-2026-0331 XRIN 0694-XC166 PUBLIC VERSION US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security 1401 Constitutio more

International Intellectual Property Alliance: Russia's WTO Implementation Report Faces Criticism Over Enforcement and Market Access Barriers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Rules: 1. If a line ends with a partial word or punctuation, join it to the next line 2. If a single word is on its own line between two words that form a phrase, join all three 3. If a period is on its own line join it with the previous line. 4. If a line has 1-2 words and the next line starts with a lowercase letter, j more

KOREA ASSOCIATION OF MACHINERY INDUSTRY URGES U.S. TO WITHDRAW TARIFFS ON ESSENTIAL INTERMEDIATE INPUTS TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. K L io , KOREA ASSOCIATION OF MACHINERY INDUSTRY 9F, Korea Machinery Bldg., 13-31 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07238, Republic of Korea TEL +82-2-369-8600 FAX +82-2-369-8601 WEB: https://www.koami.or.kr/ E-MAIL: pa@koami.or.kr Docket No. 260803-0182 Regulations.gov ID: BIS-2026-0331 XRIN 0694-XC166 91FR50756 more

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Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger. Here are excerpts: * * * Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more

China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell: * * * China Primer: Human Rights Overview The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more

China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * China Primer: U.S.-China Relations The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more

Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut. Here are excerpts: * * * Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more

Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke: * * * Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more

Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen. Here are excerpts: * * * The Debt Limit Overview The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more

Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan: * * * Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair" The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more

Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti: * * * Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more

Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley. Here are excerpts: * * * Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more

Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more

Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin: * * * Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more

Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more

Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington: * * * Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more

International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act) In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more

Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel. Here are excerpts: * * * Private Investments and Insurance Companies Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak: * * * The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more

SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford: * * * SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Overview In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more

U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh: * * * U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more

U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more

U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more

Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe. Here are excerpts: * * * Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more

EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more

Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle. Here are excerpts: * * * Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more

Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026. The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin. Here are excerpts: * * * Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney: * * * U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more

U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Canada Trade Relations The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more

Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken: * * * Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences re more

Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members Overview Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more

Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more

Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno: * * * An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft) On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more

Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker. Here are excerpts: * * * Poverty in 2025 The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year. This decline in the national of more

Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more

Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more

U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more

Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung: * * * Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more

Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more

IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Direct File Program The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more

Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760). The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin: * * * Russia-North Korea Relations Overview Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more

Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026. The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten: * * * Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more

South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165). The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations Overview South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more

U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more

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10 Organizations Urge Caution and Impact Analysis on Proposed SBA Size Standard Increases to Protect Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Protecting veteran entrepreneurs while modernizing small-business size standards Docket No. SBA-2026-0199; RIN 3245-AI67 Dear Administrator Loeffler: On behalf of the undersigned veteran more

3 Organizations Urge Exclusion of Brass-Wind Instruments From Proposed Tariffs to Protect Music Education

Adirondack Birth to Three Alliance Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes Threatening Rural Child Care and Education

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20528 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595) Dear Secretary Kennedy, I am writing on behalf of the Adirondack Birth to Three All more

Allies for Children: HHS Proposal to Gut Head Start Standards Sparks Outcry Over Threats to Child and Family Services

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20528 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970- AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595) Dear Secretary Kennedy, I am writing on behalf of Allies for Children in response to more

Amerex Urges BIS to Reinstate Fire Extinguishers Under Section 232 Tariffs to Protect U.S. Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VIA U.S. MAIL August 27, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Docket No. BIS-2026-0331 RE: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional more

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Urges Retention of Head Start Oral Health Standards to Prevent Childhood Dental Disease

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-337-2169 Fax: 312-337-6329 www.aapd.org www.mychildrensteeth.org September 29, 2026 Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, S.W. Washin more

American Copper Fabricators Coalition Urges Expanded Tariffs on Copper Derivatives to Prevent Circumvention and Boost US Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 PUBLIC DOCUMENT XRIN: 0694-XC166 Regulations.gov ID: BIS-2026-0331 Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security US Department of Commerce | Bureau of Industry and Security 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 more

American Fisheries Society Urges Preservation of Roadless Areas to Protect Aquatic Ecosystems and Fish Populations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Mr. Brad Kinder Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; FS-2025-0001 Dear Mr. Kinder: Thank you for the opportunity to comment o more

American Medical Association Urges HHS to Retain Core Head Start Safeguards for Child and Maternal Well-Being

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 The Honorable Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: ACF-2026-0595: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Assistant Secretary Adams: On behalf of the more

American Public Transportation Association Urges Clarification and Streamlining of Utility Policies in America's Great Corridors of Commerce

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce (Docket No. DOT-OST 2026-3269) Dear Dr. Farajian: The American Public Transportat more

American Soybean Association Urges EPA to Maintain Access to Effective Chemical Desiccants for Harvest Efficiency

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Douglas M. Troutman Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862, Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desicca more

Arc of Ohio President Tonks Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Changes Threatening Disability Protections in Head Start

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 RE: Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs On behalf of The Arc of Ohio, I write in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) more

Arlington County Manager Schwartz Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Changes to 2030 Census

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE Mark J. Schwartz 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-228-3120 | Fax: 703-228-3218 TTY: 703-228-4611 www.arlingtonva.us September 29, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau Department of Commerce Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criter more

Association of American Railroads, American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association Urge Prioritization of Safety in Utility Colocation Efforts for America's Great Corridors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DOT-OST-2026-3269 AMERICA'S GREAT CORRIDORS OF COMMERCE; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AND THE AMERICAN SHORT LINE AND REGIONAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION The Association of American Railroads ("AAR") and the American Short Line and Regional Rai more

AtlasEye Founder Yavorcik: NRC Urged to Implement Structured Crosswalk and Metadata Standards for Enhanced Reactor Regulation

Belden Urges Exclusion of Certain Electrical Cables From Section 232 Tariffs to Protect US Supply Chains

Beyond Pesticides: EPA Urged to Ban Conventional Pesticides in Favor of Organic Alternatives to Protect Health and Environment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation [EPAHQ-OPP-2026-3862] Dear Madam/Sir, These comments are submitted on behalf of Beyond Pesticides. F more

Buckeye Fire Equipment Urges Inclusion of Fire Extinguishers in Steel Tariffs to Protect Domestic Industry

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 26, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 202330 Docket No. BIS-2026-033 RE: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel more

California WIC Association Opposes Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Over Concerns About Child Safety and Program Quality

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1401 21st St #14816 Sacramento, CA 95811 Web www.calwic.org September 29, 2026 Adam N. Jones Deputy Chief of Staff Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970 more

Child Care Aware Urges Department to Preserve Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary United States Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Docket number ACF-2026-0595 / RIN number 0970-AD30 Dear Secretary Kennedy, Child Care Aware(R) of America (CCAoA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Adm more

Chinese for Affirmative Action Opposes Head Start English-Only Mandate Threatening Bilingual Education and Immigrant Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Public Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Head Start, ACF 2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30 To t more

Community Action Agency of Somerville Urges HHS to Protect Head Start Program Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Secretary Kennedy, I am writing on behalf of Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. (CAAS) to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect the Head Start Program Performance Standards and withdraw the proposed rule. For more than 60 years, Head Start has enabled millions of children to have a more

Denver Great Kids Head Start Warns Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Quality and Access

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Children's Affairs 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 1101 | Denver, CO 80202 www.denvergov.org/childrensaffairs 720-913-0900 311 | DENVERGOV.ORG | DENVER 8 TV Introduction Denver Great Kids Head Start (DGKHS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule change at ACF-2026-0595, RIN0970-AD30. We suppo more

Drake University Calls for Preservation of Head Start Funding and Service Quality Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reduction

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMISSION DRAFT Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30 Document Title: Comments on Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Submitting Organization: Drake University, on behalf of Drake University Head Start Target Recipient: Office of Head Start, Administration for Childr more

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Oppose Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Over Quality and Access Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20528 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595) Dear Secretary Kennedy, On behalf of the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. (ECKAN), I more

ElevateDD President Hunter Urges Preservation of Federal Protections for Children With Disabilities in Head Start Program Reforms

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Troy Hunter President & CEO, ElevateDD thunter@elevatedd.org mobile: 614-298-5692 510 E N. Broadway St., Columbus, Ohio 43214 September 29, 2026 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket more

EnTrans International Urges BIS to Exclude U S Made Tank Trailers From Section 232 Duties

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bureau of Industry and Security August 19, 2026 U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Attn: Stephen Astle 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Docket No. BIS-2026-0331; XRIN 0694-XC166 - Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Alum more

Erie City & County Continuum of Care Urges HUD to Reconsider 2027 Fair Market Rent Reduction to Prevent Housing Crisis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Erie County's Continuum of Care - PA(605) Erie County Department of Human Services 154 west 9th Street, 4th Floor Erie, PA 16501 To Whom It May Concern, Request for Reconsideration of the 2027 Fair Market Rent Reduction in Erie, Pennsylvania The Erie City and County Continuum of Care (CoC) respectfully urges the U.S. Depa more

F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber: Support for Recission of Roadless Rule to Enable Active Forest Management

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Hello, I am writing in support of the recission of the Roadless Rule. I am the Lands and Resource Manager for F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co., the oldest family-owned sawmill in Montana and am commenting on behalf of our company. We have managed our Montana timberlands responsibly since 1912 almost as long as the USFS has be more

Family Services Alliance Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Family Stabilization

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 Subject: Proposed Federal Regulations to Head Start Puts Family Stabilization at Risk Dear Director of Policy & Planning: On behalf of the Family Services Alliance, a coalition of 44 family resource centers and family-serving organizations in San Francisco, we urge the Administration for Children and F more

Ferry Boat Seeds Urges Incentives and Policy Changes to Boost Organic Seed Use

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ferry Boat Seeds LLC Seed production with an ethic of stewardship In San Juan islands of Washington State www.ferryboatseeds.com Ms. Michelle Arsenault Advisory Committee Specialist USDA-AMS-NOP 1400 Independence Ave. SW Room 2642-S, Mail Stop 0268 Washington, DC 20250-0268 Docket # AMS-NOP-26-0892 1st more

GGN Landscape Architecture Opposes SBA Size Standard Changes Overhaul

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Seattle & Washington, DC 206.903.6802 www.ggnltd.com 1932 First Avenue Suite 700 Seattle, WA 98101 1300 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20036 October 1, 2026 RE: Part 1 / Request to Remove Subconsultant Fees as Part of a Firm's Gross Receipt Part 2 / Strong Opposition to Proposed Rule - Sma more

Goleta City Mayor Perotte Opposes Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Citing Impact on Child Care Quality and Community Needs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CITY COUNCIL Paula Perotte Mayor Jennifer Smith Mayor Pro Tempore District 3 Luz Reyes-Martin Councilmember District 1 James Kyriaco Councilmember District 2 Stuart Kasdin Councilmember District 4 CITY MANAGER Robert Nisbet October 1, 2026 Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and F more

hio Ecological Food & Farm Association Urges Strengthening Organic Standards and Support for Organic Farmers Amid Market Growth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 National Organic Standards Board USDA - AMS - NOP 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 Docket # AMS-NOP-26-0892 National Organic Standards Board members: The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is a grassroots network of over 1,700 farmers, gardeners, retailers, educators, and o more

Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy: Immigration Tax Credit Restrictions Would Harm Over One Million Families and Contradict Congressional Intent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Ste 220 Washington, DC 20036 ITEP Comment on REG-119882-25 Carl Davis, Research Director Emma Sifre, Senior Data Analyst Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy October 1, 2026 We are writing on behalf of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) in opposition to the Tr more

International Intellectual Property Alliance: Russia's WTO Implementation Report Faces Criticism Over Enforcement and Market Access Barriers

International Play Association USA Affiliate: Head Start Must Prioritize Child-Led Play and Protect Childhood Development Experts Warn

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 International Play Association USA Affiliate Public Comment Regarding Proposed Changes to Head Start Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 To the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start: On behalf of the International Play Association USA Affiliate (IPA USA) Board more

Just Harvest Opposes IRS Proposal Limiting Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits for Immigrant Families

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Re: IRS-2026-1057-0001. Comments in Response to: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits I am writing on behalf of Just Harvest, an economic justice nonprofit in Allegheny County, PA, to exp more

KOREA ASSOCIATION OF MACHINERY INDUSTRY URGES U.S. TO WITHDRAW TARIFFS ON ESSENTIAL INTERMEDIATE INPUTS TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Krones Urges Exclusion of Beverage Equipment Components From Proposed Section 232 Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC DOCUMENT August 27, 2026 Hon. Howard W. Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 Attn: Mr. Stephen Astle, Director, Defense Industrial Base Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security more

La Presa Partners Urges Clarification and Simplification of International Deduction Allocation Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. c a r l o s @ l a p r e s a l l c . c o m . ( 9 1 7 ) 5 5 8 - 6 3 9 3 September 30, 2026 (IRS; REG-117273-25) CC:PA:01:PR (REG-117273-25) Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Proposed Regulations, "Allocation and Apportionment of Deductions to Fore more

League of American Orchestras Urges Reconsideration of Tariffs on Brass Instruments to Protect Music Education and Community Programs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Docket No. 260803-0182 XRIN 0694-XC166 RE: Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 On behalf of the League of American Orchestras, we write in response to t more

Luminary Labs: EPA Innovation Challenge Seeks Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Response to request for information - Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Submitted September 30, 2026 Submitted by: Luminary Labs 33 Whitehall St, Suite 12c New York, NY 10004 luminary-labs.com Small Business, Woman Owned Small Bus more

Massachusetts Head Start Association Opposes Proposed Federal Rule Changes Threatening Quality and Access

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PO Box 711, Lynn, Massachusetts 01903 Tel: (413) 270-0809 Email: mhaimowitz@massheadstart.org September 30, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20528 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30 more

Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism of Peru Urges Exclusion From U.S. Section 232 Duties on Aluminum Steel and Copper Derivatives

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo Viceministerio de Comercio Exterior Direccion General de Negociaciones Comerciales Internacionales C. Uno Oeste 050, Urb. Corpac - San Isidro, Lima Central Telefonica: 513-6100 www.gob.pe/mincetur "Decenio de la Igualdad de Oportunidades para Mujeres y Hombres" "Ano de la Esperan more

Minnesotans for the ACS & 2030 Census Call for 90-Day Extension on Census Rule Comment Period to Ensure Rural and Local Stakeholder Input

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Minnesotans for the American Community Survey & 2030 Census September 30, 2026 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDENMO/FRN Washington, D.C. 20746 Re: Request for 90-Day Exte more

Mobia Medical Urges CMS for Clarification on RAPID Coverage Pathway to Improve Access for Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 of 5 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487-NC) Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Mobia Medical, thank you for the opp more

Muskegon Intermediate School District Opposes Head Start Service Reductions Over Child Nutrition Disability Support and Community Needs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC, 20201 Dear Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., The Muskegon Intermediate School District on behalf of Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana submits this comment in opposition to the Not more

National Association for Music Education Urges Department of Commerce to Exclude Brass-Wind Instruments From Tariff List

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. [Docket No. 260803-0182] [XRIN 0694-XC166] August 19, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary Curyto: On behalf of more

National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators: Governmental Retirement Plans Seek Streamlined Implementation of Saver's Match Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Ms. Helen Morrison Benefits Tax Counsel Office of Tax Policy U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Mr. Philip Lindenmuth Associate Chief Counsel Employee Benefits, Exempt Organizations, and Employment Taxes Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave more

National Association of Waterfront Employers Warns Tariffs on Aluminum Steel and Copper Derivatives Could Undermine Port Equipment Investment

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Association of Waterfront Employers 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 301A, Washington, DC 20003 nawe.us August 27, 2026 Jessica Curyto, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Docket No. 260803-0182 Re: Request for Public Com more

National Cattlemen's Beef Association: U.S. Department of Commerce Urged to Extend Section 232 Tariff Relief to Livestock Trailers for American Agriculture

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 26, 2026 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20230 Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security [Docket No. 260803-0182] XRIN 0694-XC166 The National C more

National Organic Coalition Urges Continued Focus on Organic Seed Access and Research on Induced Mutagenesis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Ms. Michelle Arsenault National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS-NOP 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 2648-S, Mail Stop 0268 Washington, DC 20250-0268 RE: AMS-NOP-26-0892 - Materials Comments NOC Comments to the National Organic Standards Board Fall 2026 October 27 - 29 Virtual MATERIALS COMMENTS more

National Propane Gas Association Urges Exclusion From New Section 232 Tariffs to Protect Supply and Jobs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles more

National Ski Areas Association Urges Removal of Roadless Restrictions Near Resorts to Support Development and Recreation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: NSAA Comments on Roadless Proposed Rule - Docket number FS-2025-0001-223869 Dear USDA Forest Service: The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) submits the following comments on the agency more

Niskanen Center Urges Federal Support for Colocation of Critical Infrastructure in Highway and Railway Rights of Way

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Niskanen Center 1201 New York Ave. NW, Suite 200B Washington, D.C. 20005 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Docket ID No. DOT-OST-2026-3269-0001 Re: Request for Information - America's Great Corridors of Commerce The Niskanen Center (Niskanen) ap more

Organic Trade Association Urges Risk-Based Residue Testing and Transparency in USDA Organic Regulations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Headquarters: The Hall of the States, 444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 445A, Washington D.C. 20001 - (202) 403-8520 Locations: Washington, D.C. | Brattleboro, VT OTA.com October 1, 2026 Ms. Michelle Arsenault National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS-NOP Docket: AMS-NOP-26-0892 RE: Certification, Accreditation, a more

OrganicEye Urges NOSB to Ban Carrageenan in Organic Food Over Health Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Docket Number: AMS-NOP-26-0892 These comments, made on behalf of OrganicEye and our members around the country, are submitted for consideration by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) members in preparation for their deliberations during the October 2026 semiannual meeting. OrganicEye is a tax-exemp more

PCC Community Markets Urges NOSB to Strengthen Organic Standards and Address Food Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1321 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 | 206.547.1222 | PCCMARKETS.COM October 1, 2026 National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS-NOP 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20250-0268 Re: NOSB Fall 2026 Docket No. AMS-NOP-26-0892 PCC Community Markets (PCC) would like to thank the National Organic Program (NOP) and the N more

Pennsylvania State Education Association Urges Department to Reverse Proposed Rule Changes Over Concerns of Dismantling Program Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services October 1, 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Wash more

QSecurity Industries Urge Department of Commerce to Protect North American Supply Chains From Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 2026 Re: XRIN 0694-XC166, Docket No. 260803-0182, BIS-2026-0331: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and E more

Recycled Materials Association Urges U.S. Government to Exclude Critical Machinery and Components From Tariff Increases

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1250 H Street, NW . Suite 400 . Washington, DC 20005 . recycledmaterials.org August 27, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper more

Retirement Industry Trust Association Urges Simplified Implementation of Saver's Match Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-48) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Request for Comments on IRS Notice 2026-48 (Saver's Match) Dear Sir or Madam: On behalf of the Retirement Industry Trust Association ("RITA"), we appreciate the opportun more

retrospec Urges BIS to Exclude Recreational Trailers From Section 232 Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Stephen Astle, Director Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 RE: Public Comment on Proposed Section 232 Derivative Article Inclusion: Other Trai more

Rio Tinto Urges Exemption for U S Manufactured Copper Conductors to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. Re: Rio Tinto Comment on Bureau of Industry and Security Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Un more

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Workforce Support and Accessibility

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Head Start Program Performance Standards (RIN: 0970-AD30) Dear Secretary Kennedy, On behalf of the San Diego Regi more

Straus Family Creamery Urges Careful Use of Emergency Ivermectin and Strengthening Transparency in Organic Variance Policies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1105 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE | PETALUMA, CA | 94952-1411 | 707.776.2887 | STRAUSFAMILYCREAMERY.COM Straus Family Creamery Comments to the National Organic Standards Board Fall 2026 Meeting Docket No. AMS-NOP-26-0892 October 1, 2026 National Organic Standards Board USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Pro more

Teamsters Rail Conference Urges DOT to Include Worker Protections and Preserve Collective Bargaining in America's Great Corridors of Commerce

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Morteza Farajian October 2, 2026 Page 1 of 5 October 2, 2026 Dr. Morteza Farajian Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Request for Information; America's Great Corridors of Commerce Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 D more

The Arc Michigan Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rulemaking on Head Start Disability Standards

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Andrea Lane, President Andrea Lane, President Sherri Boyd, Executive Director/CEO Sherri Boyd, Executive Director/CEO 1325 South Washington Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48910 (517) 487-5426 or 1-800-292-7851 Fax: (517)487-0303 Website: www.arcmi.org 1325 South Washington Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48910 (517) 487-5426 o more

Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Urge Exclusion From Tariffs on Brass-Wind Instruments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 17, 2026 Docket No. 260803-0182 XRIN 0694-XC166 From: Lindsey Wood Nova, Executive Director of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (Pittsburgh, PA) lindsey@trypo.org 412-391-0526 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Depar more

Thunderbird Urges Inclusion of Filled Gas Cylinders in Section 232 Duties to Protect U.S. Industry

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce metals232inclusions@bis.doc.gov Re: Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on A more

Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association Urges Inclusion of Parts in Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Protect Domestic Manufacturing and National Security

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- 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 8 August 27, 2026 Ms. Robby Saunders Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 3876 Washington, DC 20230 (BIS-2026-0331) (XRIN 0694-XC166) Re: more

UAW Urges Tariffs and Import Restrictions to Protect American Brass Musical Instrument Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 27, 2026 Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: UAW Comment on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 (XRIN 0694-XC166) On behalf of more

Valimet Inc. Urges Inclusion of Non-Lamellar Aluminum Powder Under Section 232 to Protect U.S. Manufacturing and National Security

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 50 th August 5, 2026 Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 \i:14, it TrIAUT 1976-2026 Re: Public Comment of VALIMET Inc in Support of Proposed Inclusion of Non-Lamellar Aluminum Powder (HTSUS 7603.10.0000) Under Section 232 Action To: Bureau of Indu more

Vanderbilt University Early Childhood Education & Policy Professor Urges Maintained Standards to Preserve Benefits of Early Head Start

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vanderbilt University Peabody College of Education and Human Development Public Comment on Behalf of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs September 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2 more

Walinga USA Opposes Expansion of Section 232 Tariffs on Trailers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 101 North Main Street | Suite 525 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 Telephone 734 / 372-2900 | Fax 734 / 372-2940 | www.varnumlaw.com Sara R. Bennett Direct 734 / 372-2945 Admitted in Michigan, New York and Ohio srbennett@varnumlaw.com August 27, 2026 Jeffrey Kessler Under Secretary Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Depa more

Washington Association for the Education of Young Children Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulations That Threaten Child Support and Cultural Preservation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WAEYC NPRM Head Start Statement For 50 years, the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC) continues to commit to the dedication of serving and acting on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of all children. We work towards inclusion and equity in every aspect of our service to children and more

Washington State Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Urges Reversal of Proposed Rule Eliminating Daily Toothbrushing and Oral Health Services in Head Start

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28th, 2026 Submitted Electronically Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: ACF-2026-0595 Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Assistant Sec more

Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance Urges Reinstatement of Ivermectin for Emergency Use Against New World Screwworm

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-0268 RE: AMS- NOP-26-0892 WODPA's Comments to the National Organic Standards Board Fall 2026 October 27 - 29, 2026 Virtual Dear National Organic Standards Board, Thank you for providing us with the valuab more

Winchester Safes Opposes Proposed Tariffs on Residential Gun Safes Citing Industry Complexity and Consumer Impact

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2151 Heritage Pkwy, Bldg 200 | Mansfield, Texas 76063 | 817-561-9095 | winchestersafes.com August 20, 2026 U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Washington, D.C. Re: Granite Security Products, Inc. d/b/a Winchester Safes Comments on Propos more

Wyo. Environmental Quality Dept. Supports Recission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street, SW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality Comments - Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands (91 FR 53827) Dear Mr. White, On behalf of the Wyomi more

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Ariz. Board of Regents: Arizona's Public Universities Strengthen Safeguards for Research and National Security

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's public universities strengthen safeguards for research and national security Annual report to state leaders details how ASU, NAU and the U of A protect sensitive research, intellectual property and the nation's interests. October 2, 2026 The Arizona Board of Regents' 2026 Research Security Report details how Arizona's public universities are protecting research vital to the n more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary Entitled 'U.S. Bets Big on Eurasia'

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * The U.S. Bets Big on Eurasia The US has strategic and economic reasons to be a key player in Eurasia, and the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to make it happen. By Nino Lezhava October 2, 2026 It seemed likely when Donald Trump took office that the South Caucasus and Central Asia would not receive much attention. US administrations have long had an on-off interest, and there w more

CSIS Issues Newsletter: What Should Korea's Take on 'The Asian NATO' Be?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following newsletter: * * * What Should Korea's Take on "The Asian NATO" Be? by Ho-Young Ahn October 1, 2026 Mr. Shigeru Ishiba has been a longtime proponent of the Asian NATO. His inauguration as Prime Minister of Japan in October 2024 brought about renewed interest in the idea, especially in Northeast Asia. Questions were raised in national parliaments, government leaders were called upon to respond to the more

Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority With "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 2, 2026 Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority with "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches" With just over one month to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are "within striking distance" as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer makes the case that the party is "on the edge of taking back the Senate" thanks to a "bi more

DNC: In the States - After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies - Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a frac more

DNC: New - With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Wages Fail to Keep Up With Inflation in Trump's Economy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 NEW: With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Wages Fail To Keep Up With Inflation in Trump's Economy Trump's economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations - Donald Trump and JD Vance's job market continues to erode, making it nearly impossible for Americans to find and keep good-paying jobs. The September jobs report revealed that Trump's job market added a meager more

DNC: With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to Alabama Amid Disastrous Approval Ratings and Rising Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to Alabama Amid Disastrous Approval Ratings and Rising Costs Today, Donald Trump will travel to Alabama to promote his failed agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices on everything, from gas to groceries. Now -- as his approval ratings s more

Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Lebanon

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Lebanon Presses to Meet Obligations of Trilateral Agreement with U.S. and Israel; Fully Disarm Hezbollah, Remove Iran's Influence, and Return Lebanon to the Lebanese People; Critical to Lebanon's Long-Term Success Oct 01, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a memb more

Hopkins Political Union Encourages Dialogue Across Differences

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Hopkins Political Union encourages dialogue across differences With support from the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, which is currently accepting applications, groups like the Hopkins Political Union are promoting meaningful conversations on campus By Claire Goudreau Data centers, Iran, ICE, healthcare, voter ID laws--if it's on the front page of a newspaper, it's likely to end up as a debate more

House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig: "Working People Cannot Afford Trump's America"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig: "Working people cannot afford Trump's America" EAGAN, MN, October 1, 2026 Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) released the following statement. "Trump's tariffs and war with Iran are increasing prices across the board. While congressional Republicans defend the president's backward pri more

House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes Into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads Lawmakers Ask Federal Watchdogs to Investigate Administration Officials for Violating Federal Law by Using Public Funds for Propaganda Ads - Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2026)-- Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Commit more

Hughes Hubbard: Jeremy Paner Discusses U.S. Actions Against Iran-Linked Russian Financial Network With Bloomberg

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * October 02, 2026 Jeremy Paner Discusses U.S. Actions Against Iran-Linked Russian Financial Network with Bloomberg Actions highlight how connections to Iran drive Treasury's targeting of sanctions-circumvention and money laundering networks. Highlights * OFAC and FinCEN actions target A7, a Russian financial services firm accused of using a global network of shell companies to circumvent U.S. economic more

Mich. Democratic Party: Republican Budget Provisions Take Effect, Gutting SNAP and Leaving Michiganders Hungry

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 Republican Budget Provisions Take Effect, Gutting SNAP and Leaving Michiganders Hungry LANSING -- Yesterday, several provisions from Republicans' so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) went into effect, further gutting food assistance for working families while costs skyrocket due to Trump's Iran war. OBBBA's changes have already cut SNAP benefits and health insurance more

State Dept.: Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and Related to Iran

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and Related to Iran Media Note Office of the Spokesman The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Federated Sta more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "NO TROOPS IN OUR STREETS ACT" TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DOMESTIC TROOP DEPLOYMENTS AND VOTER INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTION

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "NO TROOPS IN OUR STREETS ACT" TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DOMESTIC TROOP DEPLOYMENTS AND VOTER INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTION * Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces "No Troops in Our Streets Act" to Prevent Illegal Domestic Troop Deployments and Voter Intimidation Ahead of Midterm Election Ryan's bill prevents President Trump from weaponizing the military to interfere with el more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO VITAL LIHEAP FUNDS AS TEMPERATURES DROP

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO VITAL LIHEAP FUNDS AS TEMPERATURES DROP Congressman Pat Ryan Joins Bipartisan Push Demanding Trump Administration Distribute and Expand Access to Vital LIHEAP Funds As Temperatures Drop As temperatures begin to drop and fuel prices remain high due to the Iran War, Congressman Ryan is demand more

DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America * In a new op-ed in The Hill, Congresswoman Sharice Davids calls out MAGA Republicans for abandoning rural America. From skyrocketing costs and farm bankruptcies to gutting rural health care infrastructure and slashing Medicaid funding, Davids details how two years of complete Republican control has left rural more

DCCC Statement on Kathy Castor's Decisive Debate Victory Against 'MAGA Mike' Beltran in FL-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Kathy Castor's Decisive Debate Victory Against 'MAGA Mike' Beltran in FL-14 * DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser issued the following statement on Kathy Castor's resounding victory in today's FL-14 live radio debate against extreme 'MAGA Mike' Beltran: "Today, FL-14 voters saw the choice in this race crystal clear: Kathy Castor is a proven, independent fighter who p more

Diesel Export Ban - Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12744) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman: * * * Diesel Export Ban: Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress On September 21, 2026, the average price of diesel fuel for use in highway vehicles reached $6.529 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2024, trucks and trains transported between two-thirds and three-quarters of all do more

ESRI Newsletter | September

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 2 [Category: Economics] -- The Economic and Social Research Institute posted the following news: * * * ESRI Newsletter | September * Dear Reader, We kicked off September in true 'back to school' style with the publication of several reports on education. One report examined student out-migration from Northern Ireland and found that the common 'brain drain' narrative, where young people leave to pursue third-level education in Britain and do not return, is not supported more

Governor Mills Calls on Congress to Boost LIHEAP Funding

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Calls on Congress to Boost LIHEAP Funding * Governor also urges Maine people not to delay applying for home heating assistance, Highlights Maine Winter Heating Guide Augusta, MAINE - Governor Janet Mills today urged Congress to provide additional home heating assistance as President Trump's war in Iran continues to drive energy prices to record highs. In a letter to Maine's Congressional De more

Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act to extend a key tax credit that supports small biodiesel producers, family farmers and the rural communities they sustain across America. The more

How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Fox 5: Rising diesel prices add millions to Clark County School District busing budget 8 News Now: Lower Las Vegas hotel rates not filling rooms as visitor levels plunge again in August Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working fam more

Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the September jobs report: "The September jobs report, which shows that just 29,000 jobs were added to the economy last month and that unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, reflects the uncertainty Americans feel toward the job market and the economy as this Administ more

INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts."

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts." * New reporting from the Philadelphia Inquirer is highlighting how rising prices unleashed by Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are driving voter backlash in four toss up House races. The Inquirer speaks wi more

International Monetary Fund: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: * * * Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, October 1, 2026 Speaker: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at the IMF - MS. KOZACK: Hello everyone. Welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. It's great to see all of you here in person and those of you joining us online. I'm Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF's Communication Department. As usual, t more

ITA Sets October Deadline for Antidumping Duty/Countervailing Duty Administrative Review Requests

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is giving interested parties until the last day of October 2026 to request administrative reviews of specified antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, findings and suspended investigations with October anniversary dates. The opportunity covers AD proceedings involving Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Moldova, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Turkiye, Vie more

Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998 Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lam more

Modest job numbers signal slow economic growth: CEI analysis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Modest job numbers signal slow economic growth: CEI analysis * Just 29,000 jobs were added to the US economy in September 2026, according to the latest monthly government report, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. CEI experts note this is another sign of slow economic growth. Sean Higgins, CEI research fellow: Friday's Labor Department report showing that more

NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Costs * "Sixty-five percent of adults overall say higher-than-usual prices are the result of Trump's policies" New AP-NORC polling shows what we all already know: Americans hate Republicans' disastrous economy. The numbers speak for themselves: * 6 in 10 adults say the economy and country are worse off than two years ago more

Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaac and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a top destination more

Rep. Thompson, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to express our outrage at the misuse of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) f more

Rounds Calls for Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Suspension to Lower Prices at Pump, President Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Calls for Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Suspension to Lower Prices at Pump, President Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act * PIERRE - Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) called for a suspension of the federal gas and diesel tax for 90 days in a letter today to President Donald Trump. Additionally, Rounds asked states to consider suspending their own gas and diesel taxes. This would temporarily sav more

Sen. Sanders, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C., 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional more

U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. General Assembly Meeting on Russia's, China's Use of Veto of a U.N. Security Council Resolution on Iran Sanctions

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news: * * * Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on Russia's and China's Use of Veto of a UN Security Council Resolution on Iran Sanctions October 1, 2026 Ambassador Mike Waltz U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York AS PREPARED Thank you, Mr. President. On September 17, Russia and China vetoed a resolution to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts that supports the 1737 Committ more

WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a new lawsuit. Historically, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have re more

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