44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news:
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44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Also Higher: Opposition To AI Data Center In Their Community
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More than 4 in 10 voters in the Keystone state (44 percent) say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, 36 percent say they are better off financially than they were a year ago, more
Accenture Helps European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships to Scale AI Across Global Operations
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Helps European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships to Scale AI Across Global Operations
BRUSSELS - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has worked with the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) to design, build and scale an AI Assistant that is transforming how thousands of staff work across its headquarters an more
Ala. Commerce Dept.: Farnborough an Opportunity for Growth for State Aviation, Tech Companies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 16 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Farnborough an opportunity for growth for Alabama aviation, tech companies
Five Alabama aerospace, AI and defense companies will be part of their industries' premier exhibition next week at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The companies will be on site as part of the Alabama Department of Commerce's industry recruitment and trade mission.
"International trade shows like the Farnborough more
American Supply Association Issues Commentary: From Leadership Development to Business Impact - How an MDM Capstone Helped APR Supply Co. Strengthen Sales Performance
ITASCA, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary by Vice President of Education and Training Taylor Albano:
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From Leadership Development to Business Impact: How an MDM Capstone Helped APR Supply Co. Strengthen Sales Performance
Leadership development delivers its greatest value when participants apply what they are learning to a meaningful challenge within their own organization.
That connection between learni more
American Supply Association Posts Commentary: Rise of the Frictionless Employee - How AI Is Changing Work, Teams and Leadership
ITASCA, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following commentary by former U.S. Navy commander Mary Kelly:
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The Rise of the Frictionless Employee: How AI Is Changing Work, Teams, and Leadership
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For decades, organizations have been on a mission to eliminate friction at work.
Too many meetings? Cut them. Too many delays? Automate them. Too much paperwork? Digitize it. Too many interruptions? Fix the communication. Too much d more
ATA ACTION INITIAL COMMENTS ON THE CY2027 PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE, INCLUDING TELEHEALTH, REMOTE MONITORING, AND AI POLICY CHANGES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION INITIAL COMMENTS ON THE CY2027 PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE, INCLUDING TELEHEALTH, REMOTE MONITORING, AND AI POLICY CHANGES
WASHINGTON, DC - ATA Action, the ATA's affiliated advocacy organization focused on shaping virtual care policy, is reviewing the recently released 2027 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rules published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicai more
Avangrid Foundation and Northeastern University's Roux Institute Launch 2026 Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits Program
ORANGE, Connecticut, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid Foundation posted the following news release:
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Avangrid Foundation and Northeastern University's Roux Institute Launch 2026 Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits Program
Portland, Maine -- The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today joined Northeastern University's Roux Institute and nonprofit leaders from across Maine to kick off the 2026 Intraprene more
Bowdoin College: Summer Fellowships Include the History of History, Machine Learning Approach to Alzheimer's Research, and the Cost of AI Data Centers
BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 16 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Summer Fellowships Include the History of History, a Machine Learning Approach to Alzheimer's Research, and the Cost of AI Data Centers
By Tom Porter
Bowdoin undergraduates are pursuing a wide range of funded academic projects during the break. In all, 180 students have received research fellowships this summer, many of whom are undertaking their work on campus, advised by a faculty member.
They are among the 456 more
Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Celebrates Opening of New Facility in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 16 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan Co. Ltd.:
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Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Celebrates Opening Of New Facility In Phoenix
Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan Co., Ltd., a highly capable professional manufacturer of Chemical Delivery Systems (CDS) in Asia, announced today that the facilities of its U.S. subsidiary, Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology USA Corp., located in Phoenix, Arizona, have more
Citi: Long Term Investing is Built From Shorter Cycles
NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Long Term Investing is Built from Shorter Cycles
Citi Wealth The Short and Long: Macro Investment View Report Q3 2026
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* Citi Wealth's latest The Short and Long: Q3 2026 Macro Investment View highlights a resilient global growth backdrop despite geopolitical uncertainty, elevated rate vol more
Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: Upending Decades of Debate, Scientists Discover Most Neurons are Jacks-of-All-Trades
NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news:
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Upending Decades of Debate, Scientists Discover Most Neurons are Jacks-of-All-Trades
Findings that neurons in mice are mostly generalists, instead of specialized for specific functions, has scientific community abuzz
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What scientific findings proved so compelling that more than 11,000 preliminary copies of them have been downloaded before they finally appeared in today's Nature?
The new more
Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Highlight How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business
Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business" to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transf more
Conference Board: 84% of Big US Companies Have Climate Targets - But Most Aren't Cutting Emissions
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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84% of Big US Companies Have Climate Targets--But Most Aren't Cutting Emissions
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84% of S&P 500 companies disclosed climate targets in 2025, such as becoming net zero by 2030 or 2040. Yet a majority are struggling to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Most companies with Scope 1 targets (58%)-covering emissions from their own operations-have not meaningfully reduced emissions since 2021. For Scope 3 emis more
CrowdStrike Appoints AJ Shipley as Chief Product Officer
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Appoints AJ Shipley as Chief Product Officer
Former Splunk Security CPO to advance the Falcon platform's structural advantage to secure the agentic era
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the appointment of AJ Shipley as Chief Product Officer. Shipley now leads C more
Electric Power Supply Association CEO Snitchler Issues Statement on Competitive Investment Underway in PJM Region as Auction Prices Again Reflect Growing Electric Demand
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Electric Power Supply Association issued the following statement on July 14, 2026, by CEO Todd Snitchler:
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Competitive Investment Underway in PJM Region as Auction Prices Again Reflect Growing Electric Demand
EPSA Statement on PJM Capacity Auction Results for DY 2028/29
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The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) today issued the following statement from President and CEO Todd Snitchler on the results of PJM Interconnection's Base Residual Auction for the more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: How To Unveil Deception and Identify Fake Job Candidates in Real Time
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 16 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on July 15, 2026, by Colorado member Peggy Shell:
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How To Unveil Deception and Identify Fake Job Candidates in Real Time
AI has transformed hiring fraud, making it easier than ever for fake candidates to infiltrate engineering and AI roles using deepfakes, proxy interviews, and stolen identities. Learn the warning signs, interview techniques, and verification steps that help recruiters separate ge more
Fusion CX Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Customer Experience Transformation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 16 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Fusion CX Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 North America Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Customer Experience Transformation
Recognized for innovation, customer success, and AI-driven omnichannel customer experience management, delivering measurable business outcomes
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Frost more
Gartner Identifies Five Themes Set to Transform Legal Functions by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Identifies Five Themes Set to Transform Legal Functions by 2030
General Counsel Must Innovate Their Roles and Optimize Legal's Impact Throughout the Organization
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Five themes will fundamentally reshape the legal function by 2030, requiring general counsel (GC) and their teams to rethink their roles, and how their departments operate and delive more
Gartner Survey Shows Healthcare CMOs Can Lead on Cost Transparency for a Competitive Advantage
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 16 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on July 15, 2026, involving Vice President Analyst Chris Beland:
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Gartner Survey Shows Healthcare CMOs Can Lead on Cost Transparency for a Competitive Advantage
As healthcare costs rise and consumer anxiety deepens, cost transparency is becoming far more than a compliance issue. A Gartner survey of 324 U.S. consumers, conducted in January 2026, showed that more
Google's AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Google's AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids, Common Sense Media Finds
The AI Overview and AI Mode built into Google Search are not safe enough to be kids' default source of answers and, concerningly, the features can't be turned off.
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Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released a comprehensive risk assessment of the AI features built into Google Search more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie, Rep. Hudson Announce Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced a hearing more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Slams Trump's Economic Policies, Urges New Fed Chair Warsh to Guard Agency Independence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Will Continue Fighting to Protect the Independence of the Fed and Other Agencies, Strengthen Consumer Protections, and Build an Economy that Prioritizes Working Families--not the President, the Wealthy or Well-Connected."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top more
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Ending Supply Chain Dependency
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships":
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I want to thank you, Mr. Black, Mr. Hardy, and Mr. Petrie for being here today.
This Congress, our committee, has spent a great deal of time focused on a simple but urgent challenge: The United States cannot remain dependent on China on more
House Select Committee on China Ranking Member Khanna Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Federal Research Security Enterprise
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Transcript of Ranking Member Khanna's Opening Statement from Hearing on Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise
Today, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist more
JLL Launches Social-Spatial Design Service, Turning Workplace Science Into Measurable Team Performance
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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JLL launches Social-Spatial Design service, turning workplace science into measurable team performance
The new service from JLL Design, in collaboration with Thompson Harrison, applies behavioral science and evolutionary psychology to help organizations build workplaces that enhance how teams focus, collaborate and perform
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JLL announced today the laun more
Jungwoo Ryoo Named Associate Dean for Adult Education at Penn State-Altoona
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news:
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Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona
Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027.
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Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in more
Keysight and Sateliot Selected by European Space Agency to Develop Blockchain Enabled Framework for 5G Non Terrestrial Networks
SANTA ROSA, California, July 16 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight and Sateliot Selected by European Space Agency to Develop Blockchain Enabled Framework for 5G Non Terrestrial Networks
Program awarded under ESA ARTES 5G Strategic Product Line
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a three year development program more
Lafayette College to Host Bicentennial Symposium on Democracy
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Lafayette to host Bicentennial Symposium on democracy
Political theorist Helene Landemore and constitutional law expert Akhil Reed Amar to highlight two-day event with keynote addresses
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Honoring its rich academic heritage, Lafayette College will host, on Sept. 10 and 11, a Bicentennial Symposium centered on the theme Democracy: Past, Present, and Future, featuring plenary talks by two leading scholars of more
Landmark ECOG-ACRIN ENDURANCE Study Co-Authored by International Myeloma Foundation Leaders Provides Evidence for Optimal Duration of Maintenance Therapy
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news on July 14, 2026:
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Landmark ECOG-ACRIN ENDURANCE Study Co-Authored by International Myeloma Foundation Leaders Provides Evidence for Optimal Duration of Maintenance Therapy
STUDIO CITY, CA -- Study results from the randomized, prospective phase III ENDURANCE (E1A11) trial, designed and conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN), were published today in the N more
Leveraging Technology in the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release:
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Leveraging Technology in the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
Today, the Subcommittees on Indian and Insular Affairs and Oversight and Investigations held a joint hearing on efforts to combat the M more
Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Your Best Student Success Strategy? Let Advisors Advise
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 16 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by strategy officer for student success Katy Launius and Wendy Sedlak, strategy director for research and evaluation:
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Your best student success strategy? Let advisors advise
Advising is human work, and our systems should reflect that
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Advisors are among the most consequential professionals on a college campus. But often the systems in place around them don't reflect that reality.
They wait in lin more
McKinsey and Co.: Julie Goran on Building Adaptable Companies for the Age of AI
NEW YORK, July 16 -- McKinsey and Co., a worldwide management consulting firm, presented the following news:
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Julie Goran on building adaptable companies for the age of AI
By Julie Goran
The second edition of Rewired offers a practical blueprint for organizations with bold ambitions to unlock value from tech transformations. This series explores the six core capabilities for the Rewired recipe and the people who bring them to life.
Since the first edition of Rewired was published in 20 more
N.C. State: Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Which DNA Sequences Bind to Each Other - AI is Helping
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Which DNA Sequences Bind to Each Other. AI is Helping.
Researchers have demonstrated a novel AI model that can predict which DNA molecules bind with which other DNA molecules. Providing a more thorough understanding of these hypercomplex binding relationships has utility in applications ranging from biomedical diagnostic tools to DNA more
N.M. Public Safety Dept. Issues Commentary: Protecting the Systems Behind the Badge - How the Cybersecurity & Compliance Bureau Stays Ahead of Emerging Threats
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following commentary by public information officer John Heil:
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Protecting the systems behind the badge: How the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Cybersecurity & Compliance Bureau stays ahead of emerging threats
Every superhero story has a team working behind the scenes.
They don't wear capes. They don't run onto the field under stadium lights. Most people will never know their names. But when a more
NEU Comment on Government's New Social Media Restrictions for 16-17 Year Olds
LONDON, England, July 16 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:
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NEU comment on Government's new social media restrictions for 16-17 year olds
Commenting on the Government announcement that includes curfews for social media use and measures on addictive features, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"It is vital that raising the social media age limit to 16 does not create a cliff edge for o more
NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, N.C. State Research
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its commitment to innovation in the textiles sector, providing $16 million in renewed funding for a research initiative that supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University researchers. The funding could be extended to provide up to $45 million over th more
Purse and the Gavel: Appropriators Review the Supreme Court's FY27 Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, posted the following news release:
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The Purse and the Gavel: Appropriators Review the Supreme Court's FY27 Budget Priorities
The Founders gave Congress the purse and the judiciary the rule of law gavel. Those constitutional responsibilities came together as the House Appropriations Committee reviewed the Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney more
Qualcomm Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
SAN DIEGO, California, July 16 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Qualcomm Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it will publish the Company's financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the close of the market on the Company's Investor R more
Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees
SAINT LEO, Florida, July 16 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees
New trustees bring diverse expertise to support Saint Leo University's strategic growth, mission
Tags: Catholic Core Values Innovation Office of the President Saint Leo University Board of Trustees
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Saint Leo University announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning July 1. The new trustees are Pete Bisca more
Southwest Power Pool: Richard Ross Hired as Senior Director, Transmission Readiness and Seams Planning
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- Southwest Power Pool, a corporation mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure supplies of power, transmission infrastructure and wholesale electricity prices, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Richard Ross hired as senior director, transmission readiness and seams planning
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Ross as senior director, transmission readiness and seams planning, eff more
Subcommittee Chairman Burlison Leads Roundtable on Strategic Competition With China
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Burlison Leads Roundtable on Strategic Competition with China
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable titled "Winning the Economic Competition with C more
UC-San Francisco Health, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital Launch New Model for Building Healthcare AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital Launch a New Model for Building Healthcare AI
Co-development model brings companies into one of the nation's leading academic health systems to build scalable tools for real-world care delivery.
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Today, UCSF Health, Kleiner Perkins and Doerr Capital announced UCSF Health Converge, a new health AI ac more
University of Akron: Unprecedented Northeast Ohio Partnership Chosen for NSF Engine Award, Providing Up to $160M to Propel Regional Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Jobs
AKRON, Ohio, July 16 -- The University of Akron issued the following news:
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Unprecedented Northeast Ohio partnership chosen for NSF Engine award, providing up to $160M to propel regional manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs
An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 partners, representing private industry, civic and philanthropic organizations, higher education including The University of Akron, and state and local government -- led by Case Western Reserve University -- has been more
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Scientist Receives Award to Develop AI Capable of Identifying Neuron Types
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan scientist receives award to develop AI capable of identifying neuron types
By Jim Fessenden
Eviatar Yemini, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology at UMass Chan Medical School, has received an AI Accelerator Seed Project Award from the UMass Amherst Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSAI) to develop novel computational algorithms that can more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: From 'Toy Story' to Tech - Q&A on How Children's Media Shapes Child Development
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving Kim Woolf, research director for undergraduate studies, senior lecturer and academic advisor:
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Examining the Important and Changing Landscape of Children's Media
Penn Today talked to Annenberg's Kim Woolf about communication theories of children's relationships to media and how the children's media ecosystem has evolved--topics she more
Verisk Strengthens Claims Leadership in Germany to Accelerate Integration and Growth
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 16 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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Verisk Strengthens Claims Leadership in Germany to Accelerate Integration and Growth
COLOGNE -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced the appointment of Michael Rodenberg as Managing Director of Verisk Claims Solutions Germany. The appointment reflects Verisk's commitment to expanding its integrated cl more
Administrator Zeldin Delivers Keynote at Tennessee Infrastructure Summit, Highlights EPA's Cooperative Approach to Environment and Economy
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Zeldin Delivers Keynote at Tennessee Infrastructure Summit, Highlights EPA's Cooperative Approach to Environment and Economy
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WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Franklin, Tennessee, to engage with state business leaders on how EPA can partner with local businesses and communities to deliver clea more
Bank of America Marks Five Years of its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Marks Five Years of its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue
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* Bank of America is marking five years of its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue, which has evolved alongside rapid advances in AI, computing, quantum technology and digital infrastructure, becoming a trusted forum for discussions on the technologies shapin more
Blumenthal & Hawley Press Medicare Advantage Insurers About Refusal of Care for Vulnerable Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Hawley Press Medicare Advantage Insurers About Refusal of Care for Vulnerable Seniors
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), a member of PSI, are demanding answers from Medicare Advantage insurers UnitedHealthcare, CVS, and Humana about more
Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base
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Drone warfare has fundamentally changed modern conflict, exposing one of America's most pressing defense industrial challenges: the ability to manufacture secure, domestically produced autonomous systems at the speed and scale national security now demands.
To more
Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges
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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced that Learnvia, its nonprofit learning collaborative, will expand to military colleges, bringing AI-enabled courseware and decades of Carnegie Mellon research in learning science to the education of America's future military leaders.
The expansion will begin with Valley Forge Military College more
Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on the NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on the NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement:
"Senator Schumer has chosen to block a bipartisan NDAA from advancing on the Senate floor. He has delayed a bill that prioritizes our military service members and ensures they are better prepared for the cha more
Clinical Risk-Assessment Model Predicts Future Diseases Based on Existing Patient Data
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Clinical Risk-Assessment Model Predicts Future Diseases Based on Existing Patient Data
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators and collaborators at Mass General Brigham have created a single algorithm that simultaneously predicts the likelihood of 348 distinct diseases for a given patient. The algorithm, described in Nature, is the first to make multi-disea more
Conduent Named a Leader in 2026 NelsonHall Benefits Administration NEAT Evaluation for the Ninth Year Running
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSrep) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Named a Leader in 2026 NelsonHall Benefits Administration NEAT Evaluation for the Ninth Year Running
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Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessmen more
Congressman Keith Self Introduces the PRIVACY Act to Protect Americans' Fourth Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Keith Self Introduces the PRIVACY Act to Protect Americans' Fourth Amendment Rights
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Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery (PRIVACY) Act. The legislation would require federal law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before accessing or querying surveillance data collected by state and local systems, including automated more
Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, July 15 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release:
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Dean Cindy Martinez Named an Impact Academy Fellow by Deans for Impact
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Cindy Martinez, ED.D., dean of the College of Education at Western New Mexico University and director of the NM Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, was recently named an Impact Academy Fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact. Martinez joins a cohort of leaders chosen for more
Earthjustice Encouraged by Governor Hochul's Executive Order on Data Centers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Earthjustice Encouraged by Governor Hochul's Executive Order on Data Centers
Executive order will protect New Yorkers from negative impacts of AI data centers, especially combined with the Responsible Data Center Development Act
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New York, NY -- In an executive order issued this morning, Governor Hochul announced a first in the nation, statewide one-year moratorium on discretionary more
Entergy and MHI Group outline collaborative partnership designed to accelerate commercialization and affordability around carbon capture solutions
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy and MHI Group outline collaborative partnership designed to accelerate commercialization and affordability around carbon capture solutions
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* Entergy and MHI Group take a leadership position in advancing decarbonization with innovative gas turbine combined cycle and carbon dioxide capture and storage solutions to support sustainable and affordable clean power generation
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F5 advances frontier AI cyber resilience with new fleet management capabilities
SEATTLE, Washington, July 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 advances frontier AI cyber resilience with new fleet management capabilities
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New F5 Insight workflows help enterprises update BIG-IP fleets faster, more safely, and with greater accountability as AI accelerates vulnerability response timelines
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today more
Fed Chairman Warsh Issues Remarks Before Committee on Financial Services at U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on July 14, 2026, by Chairman Kevin Warsh before the Committee on Financial Services at the U.S. House of Representatives:
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Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress
Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters, and other members of the Committee--good morning.
It's a privilege to join you. At my first appearance before this panel, I am particularly honored to represent my superb colleagues throughout the Federal Re more
Fed Governor Barr Issues Remarks at Third Annual Financial Inclusion Conference Hosted by Federal Reserve Board
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on July 14, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the third annual Financial Inclusion Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board:
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Next-Gen Financial Inclusion
Will Artificial Intelligence Broadly Raise Living Standards or Drive Income and Wealth Inequality?
I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you.1 Our focus in this conference is financial inclusion, and something that will likely have great consequen more
Five Western Caucus Member Bills Reported Out of Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release:
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Five Western Caucus Member Bills Reported Out of Natural Resources Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, the House Natural Resources Committee considered five pieces of legislation from Members of the Western Caucus.
* H.R. 6251 \- To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the pola more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-704) on the Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act (H.R. 8671). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on June 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 8671, the Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act of 2026, was introduced on May 7, 2026, by Republican Representative Mike Flood (NE-01).
H.R. 8671 directs the Federal banking agencies and the National Credit Union Adm more
IBM Launches New Power Systems and Software Built for Enterprises to Address Risk, Productivity, and Flexibility
ARMONK, New York, July 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Launches New Power Systems and Software Built for Enterprises to Address Risk, Productivity, and Flexibility
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IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced IBM Power Autonomous Operations, an AI agent that can help continuously monitor Power systems and autonomously resolve issues to keep operations running smoothly. It complements the recently launched IBM Bob(tm) Premium Package for i, whic more
Immanuel works to solve puzzle of better pancreatic cancer treatment
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Immanuel works to solve puzzle of better pancreatic cancer treatment
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When Susan Immanuel talks about her research, one theme is clear. "I like solving puzzles," she said.
At South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Immanuel is applying that mindset to pancreatic cancer, exploring new ways to deliver effective cancer drugs more precisely and effectiv more
Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy
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Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights.
While AI can now match faces as accurately as humans, the spec more
Japan's Evolving Defense Policy & the U.S.Japan Alliance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12708) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo:
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Japan's Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance
Introduction
In 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been implementing major changes to Japan's security policies, with important implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. Forged after Japan's defeat in World War II, the all more
Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona
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ALTOONA, Pa. -Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027.
"Chancellor Ryoo is more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of a Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Congr more
KU Engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award for work on reliable healthcare AI
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award for work on reliable healthcare AI
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LAWRENCE -Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from search engines to classrooms. But in healthcare, where decisions affect human lives, the stakes are much higher.
To help doctors safely trust these tools, Zijun Yao, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science at the Univer more
Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
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WASHINGTON, DC - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and more
Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
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WASHINGTON - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempts t more
MC's cybersecurity master's degree program earns top marks from Programs.com
CLINTON, Mississippi, July 15 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC's cybersecurity master's degree program earns top marks from Programs.com
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Programs.com, a leading degree program review site, has listed Mississippi Christian University among the state's top cybersecurity master's degree programs for 2026.
MC's Master of Science in cybersecurity and information assurance is designed for technical professionals who seek a broader understanding of defense more
Media Tip Sheet: College Grads Affected by AI Hiring
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: College Grads Affected by AI Hiring
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WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) - According to new research from Goldman Sachs, college graduates could feel the effects of AI in the near term, since adoption is moving fastest in industries like finance, management, and professional services, where they make up more than 60% of the workforce.
In addition, researchers believe AI will create new jobs to rep more
Media tip sheet: Energy hungry data centers
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 15 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Media tip sheet: Energy hungry data centers
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AI is driving an unprecedented expansion of data centers across the U.S., creating challenges for electric utilities, energy producers, policymakers and communities.
While data centers have long been part of the digital economy, the massive computing power required for AI applications is increasing electricity demand. The International Energy Agency projects more
Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists
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By Austin Fitzgerald
Three major figures in journalism and strategic communication will receive the 2026 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in recognition of their extraordinary careers.
This year's medalists are: Jon Cook, Global CEO of WPP Creative, a multinational network of advertising agencies; Alberto Ibarguen, more
MIT Sloan School of Management launches Evening MBA
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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MIT Sloan School of Management launches Evening MBA
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The MIT Sloan School of Management has launched a new program, the MIT Sloan Evening MBA, to expand access to the MIT Sloan MBA to those who want to earn their degree while continuing their careers. The Evening MBA, offered primarily in-person and with a cohort-based design, joins four other MB more
Montana State names new vice president of university communications
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State names new vice president of university communications
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Montana State University has named Michael Becker as its permanent vice president of university communications. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham
BOZEMAN -Montana State University has named Michael Becker as its permanent vice president of university communications.
Becker has served as interim vice president for the pa more
N.C. Community Colleges Advance Digital Education at 4th Annual Online Learning Innovations Summit
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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NC Community Colleges Advance Digital Education at 4th Annual Online Learning Innovations Summit
Higher education leaders, faculty, and staff from across North Carolina gathered last month for the 4th Annual Online Learning Innovations Summit at Surry Community College in Dobson. The summit was hosted by the Virtual Learning Community, a collaborative network within the North Carolina more
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: State Awards $1.2 Million to Grow Quantum Sector
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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State awards $1.2 million to grow New Mexico's quantum sector
Economic Development New Mexico's Technology & Innovation Office (TIO) has awarded $1.2 million to six companies through the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, a competitive grant program that supports early-stage quantum and quantum-enabling technology companies growing operations in the state.
The New M more
NASA award to address nutrient losses in Upper Mississippi River Basin
FARGO, North Dakota, July 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NASA award to address nutrient losses in Upper Mississippi River Basin
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Kang Liang, NDSU assistant professor of soil physics and hydrology, has received an award of $749,995 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for his research project, "Development of a Nutrient Management Decision-Support Tool to Improve Water Quality in the Mississippi River Basin and Reduce Hypoxia in more
National Science Foundation honors KU Engineering researcher for protecting public trust in global supply chains
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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National Science Foundation honors KU Engineering researcher for protecting public trust in global supply chains
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LAWRENCE -Trust is the foundation of society. People depend on it every day, often without even realizing it.
People trust that their medicine matches the label, that food in the supply chain stays safe and that computer chips in important systems are genuine and secure.
As products move a more
New York's Data Center Moratorium Risks Slowing America's AI Future, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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New York's Data Center Moratorium Risks Slowing America's AI Future, Says ITIF
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WASHINGTON-In response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul signing an executive order to create the nation's first moratorium on new data centers, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, rel more
NSF Seafood Engine in New England Wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation Award to Strengthen Fisheries, Aquaculture
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, July 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, posted the following news release:
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The NSF Seafood Engine in New England Wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation Award to Strengthen Fisheries, Aquaculture
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McLean, Va., and Bedford, Mass., July 15, 2026 - The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry t more
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Put Artificial Intelligence to Work on Iowa Farms
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Put Artificial Intelligence to Work on Iowa Farms
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Don Davis (NC-01) today introduced the bipartisan Fostering Agricultural Research and Modernization through Artificial Intelligence (FARM AI) Act, legislation to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across American agriculture by modernizing U more
Ramirez, Johnson Host Oversight Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed by ICE's Use of Technology for Mass Surveillance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Johnson Host Oversight Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed by ICE's Use of Technology for Mass Surveillance
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Washington, DC -Yesterday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Immigration Taskforce and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, and Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson more
Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, "A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal."
Space Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) opening more
Rounds Introduces DNI Nominee Jay Clayton at Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Introduces DNI Nominee Jay Clayton at Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today delivered the introduction for Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton at his nomination hearing in front of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Rounds first met Jay through his role on the Senate Banking Committee when Clayton was nomin more
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expedite Scientific Research on Diseases
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Introduces Legislation to Expedite Scientific Research on Diseases
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today introduced legislation to expedite scientific research on diseases through specimen collection. This is the first piece of legislation introduced using feedback from Rounds and Heinrich's American Science Acceleration Project (ASAP), a nat more
S1 Biopharma Highlights Obesity as Priority for Drug Repurposing in FDA Comments
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- S1 Biopharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding drug repurposing efforts aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. The company endorses the FDA's focus on metabolic disease, emphasizing obesity as a subpriority within this category. These views were articulated in a letter submitted in response to the age more
SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
Advanced Technology Will Strengthen SBA's Fraud Analysis and Enforcement Efforts on Behalf of Small Businesses and Taxpayers
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new phase in its anti-fraud initiative in which it is deploying Palantir Technologies (Palantir) software to adva more
Science Alliance for Life & Technology Urges Pro-Life Fertility Benefits, Focus on Root Causes of Infertility
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Science Alliance for Life and Technology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed rules to establish fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits. SALT emphasizes both the need for fertility care that addresses underlying causes of infertility and the protection of nascent human life in these benefits.
SALT highlights more
Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible
Today, U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Executive Board Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the Language Access for All Act to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the 25 million individuals in more
Siemens expands Saskatoon R&D hub to advance Industrial AI in semiconductor design
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens expands Saskatoon R&D hub to advance Industrial AI in semiconductor design
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* 10,000-square-foot expansion strengthens Siemens' electronic design automation (EDA) capabilities
* Up to 100 new high-tech roles planned to support AI-driven semiconductor design
* Investment more
Startups' co-innovation outcomes depend on venture capitalist type, study finds
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Startups' co-innovation outcomes depend on venture capitalist type, study finds
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LAWRENCE -Venture capitalists are professional investors who fund startups in exchange for equity stakes. But it's not just the amount of money they provide that can determine success.
"The impact that investors have on startups' innovative outcomes also depends on the type of those investors," said Kaushik Gala, assistant more
Stony Brook University Biochemistry Professor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Ivet Bahar, professor of biochemistry and cell biology at the Stony Brook University, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter highlights multiple provisions in the draft regulation that could impact federally funded scientific research, particularly in the biomedical and computational biology fields.
The commenter obje more
Techcyte Fusion Anatomic Pathology advances digital pathology transformation at Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Techcyte Fusion Anatomic Pathology advances digital pathology transformation at Mayo Clinic
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Deployment across Mayo Clinic pathology practices integrates AI-enabled digital pathology with historical pathology images and clinical data in a unified workflow.
ROCHESTER, Minn., and OREM, Utah -Mayo Clinic and Techcyte today announced the implementation of Anatomic Pathology (AP) t more
Tombigbee Invests in AI-Native Calix One Platform
SAN JOSE, California, July 15 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Tombigbee Invests in AI-Native Calix One Platform
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-July 15, 2026- Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced that Tombigbee Fiber, LLC (Tombigbee) is leveraging their investment in the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to begin building secure agentic workflows with Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud. These collaborative AI workf more
Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 15 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Tool to predict brain swelling earns FDA Breakthrough Device designation
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An AI-enabled software tool that predicts the development of dangerous brain swelling after a stroke has received Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Beacon-Neuro.AI Inc., a Washington University in St. Louis startup, has gained access to technology underpinn more
UNF grad student applying business analytics to Mercedes engineering career
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF grad student applying business analytics to Mercedes engineering career
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Racquel Rowell was working as a principal compliance and regulatory safety engineer at Mercedes-Benz in 2024 when she realized continuing her education would help her use data to solve problems and help customers.
That fall, she returned to the University of North Florida, where she had graduated in 2014 with a bach more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Alexander Dowling, Emily Grubert Selected for National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Program
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Alexander Dowling, Emily Grubert selected for the National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Program
Two faculty members from the University of Notre Dame's College of Engineering are among the 74 early-career researchers selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Enginee more
What Should We Preserve When Everything Can Be Generated?
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news:
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What Should We Preserve When Everything Can Be Generated?
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This reflective essay explores one of education's most pressing questions: What should schools preserve when artificial intelligence can generate almost anything? Drawing on classroom observations and current developments in AI, the author argues that while AI offers powerful opportunities to personalize learning and suppo more
At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
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Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell.
Co-hosted by the university and New York State 4-H, the annual event brought more than 200 4-H'ers to campus to learn about emerging career paths from Cornell s more
At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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At Cornell, 4-H'ers plant seeds for future careers
By Juan Vazquez-Leddon, Paul Treadwell, Marc Ducharme, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 30 to July 2 at Cornell.
Co-hosted by more
Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia
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Carnegie Mellon University will play a central role in a new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine () designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia.
Led by West Virginia University () more
CCIA Testified at Senate Judiciary Hearing on Patent System Supporting Innovation, Emerging Technologies like AI
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Testified at Senate Judiciary Hearing on Patent System Supporting Innovation, Emerging Technologies like AI
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today in a hearing titled "From Genes to Machines: the Patent Eligibility Debate." In written testimony, CCIA's head of more
Confidence in U.S. Higher Education Slips Back Slightly
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Confidence in U.S. Higher Education Slips Back Slightly
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Americans' confidence in higher education has slipped back after a modest uptick last year. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. adults say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the institution, compared with 42% last year. When Gallup first measured co more
Creating a New Engine of Innovation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Creating a New Engine of Innovation
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Originally published in Pittwire; reposted with permission.
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private fundin more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, July 14 [Category: Electronic Products] (TNSrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
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AI-fueled Investment in Leading-edge Logic, Advanced Memory, Test and Packaging Drives Five-Year Growth Surge in Semiconductor Equipment
MILPITAS, Calif. -July 14, 2026 - Global sales of to more
Health informatics officially added to department title to become Health Administration, Policy, and Informatics
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 14 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Health informatics officially added to department title to become Health Administration, Policy, and Informatics
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With the rapid rise of electronic health records, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, health informatics skills are critical for health workers in all fields, and the demand for health informaticists continues to grow.
The College of Public Health is for more
How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 14 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream
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Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state's aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable.
At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB' more
Leger Appoints Four New Officers Following a Year of Strong Growth
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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Leger Appoints Four New Officers Following a Year of Strong Growth
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Leger has announced a new leadership structure designed to accelerate the integration of innovations across the organization. The goal is clear: to deliver even more relevant, strategic insights to clients, faster than ever, while strengthening Leger's position as North America's leading market research, analytics, and cust more
Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
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Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempts to under more
Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
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WASHINGTON - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempt more
MBA Student Secures $40K Grant for Startup Platform
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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MBA Student Secures $40K Grant for Startup Platform
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Sheik Akij Wins TEDCO Funding to Expand Potomac24, a Digital Media Platform
University of Baltimore MBA student Sheik Md Akij has secured a $40,000 Technology Advancement Grant from TEDCO's Baltimore Innovation Initiative to expand Potomac24, a digital media platform documenting Maryland's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The grant, announced on Ju more
NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
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The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry through the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. The NSF Seafood Engine in New E more
Roswell Park to Spotlight Advances in AI, Immunotherapy and Surgery at International Head/Neck Cancer Meeting
BUFFALO, New York, July 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Roswell Park to Spotlight Advances in AI, Immunotherapy and Surgery at International Head/Neck Cancer Meeting
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators have been selected to deliver 21 oral and poster presentations at the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) 12th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, taking plac more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on June 30, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10238) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos.
Here are excerpts:
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations
Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since the Vietnam War, during which the United States extensively bombed the country. Following a civil war and th more
Deduction for Overtime Compensation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13263) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation
Introduction
Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for those married filing jointly) for certain overtim more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines - with some exceptions - as the employment of youth und more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a more
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on June 30, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding repr more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic more
National Park Service - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of t more
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13261) on June 30, 2026, by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Introduction
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193), also known as the 1996 welfare reform law, was enacted 30 years ago. Leading up to its passage, debat more
Private Investment Markets - Overview & Retail Investor Access Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13260) on June 30, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investment Markets: Overview and Retail Investor Access
Private investments - also referred to as alternative investments or private capital - are investments generally available only to accredited investors. Such investments include private securities offerings in non-publicly t more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Introduction
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM; P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified at 42 U.S.C. Sec.7675) more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established highway safety regulator more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12241) by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent measles, hantavirus, and Ebola outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government's public health response. As of 2025, CDC describes its core mis more
Connecting Faith-Based & Religious Organizations With Federal Grants & Other Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13259) by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Connecting Faith-Based and Religious Organizations with Federal Grants and Other Assistance
Faith-based or religious organizations and houses of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques) frequently seek out federal and other assistance for various community services and projects. This In Focus provides congressional o more
Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more
Rental Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12887) by housing policy analyst Henry G. Watson.
Here are excerpts:
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Rental Housing
There are over 49 million rental housing units in the United States. About one-third of households in the United States rent their housing. Rental housing prices have increased faster than prices for non-shelter goods and services in recent years. To address persistent housing affordabili more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new sta more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
What Is Harassment - An Overview From Federal Employment Law Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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SUMMARY
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual haras more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
American Small Business Chamber of Commerce Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce issued a public comment letter to the General Services Administration regarding several proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. ASBCC addressed the Regulatory Flexibility Act's mandated review highlighting concerns on how proposed changes could negatively impact small business entities engaged in federal contracting, particularly in the small-dollar acquisition segment.
The ASBCC letter provides a detailed more
Aon Urges Flexibility, Clarity in Excepted Fertility Benefits Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Aon plc, a global professional services firm in London, England, with a significant presence in Schaumburg, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed excepted fertility benefits rule. The firm, which advises more than 2,100 U.S. employer clients including over 200 Fortun more
Burney Interim Fire Chief Robert May Opposes CMS Proposal Limiting Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Payments
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Burney Interim Fire Chief Robert May has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the proposed rule. The proposal seeks to cap Ground Emergency Medical Transportation supplemental payments at Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates, a change the District warns would jeopardize their ability to provide emergency medical services.
As a fire-based EMS agency serving a rural communi more
Elysium Health Urges FDA to Add Peptides to Bulks List With Safety Safeguards
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Elysium Health Inc., a consumer health and biotechnology company in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee regarding the nomination of additional bulk drug substances, specifically peptides, to the Bulk Drug Substances List. The company emphasized the importance of patient access to emerging therapies while raising concerns about the risks posed by more
FACTS About Fertility Advocates for Comprehensive Definition, Treatment of Infertility in Federal Rule
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- FACTS about Fertility, a secular nonprofit medical education organization in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits rule. The organization, which focuses on educating medical professionals about Fertility Awareness-Based Methods and their application to reproductive health, emphasized the need for a medically grounded definition of infertility and comprehensive approaches more
Flexible Packaging Association Urges FDA To Differentiate BHT Risk Assessment In Food Contact Materials
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Flexible Packaging Association, Annapolis, Maryland, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration responding to its request for information concerning the safety of butylated hydroxytoluene in food and food-contact applications. The association, which represents manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, emphasized the fundamental distinction between the safety profiles of BHT used as a direct foo more
Institut Du Cerveau Advocates for Enhanced FDA Support of Academic Drug Repurposing Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Institut du Cerveau, Paris, France, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding a docket which concerns drug repurposing aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. The neuroscience research institute emphasized the increasing role of academic institutions in advancing drug repurposing efforts and urged the FDA to adapt regulatory policies accordingly.
The organization highlighted how drug r more
Joint Retail Associations Urge Swift EPA Action to Exempt Road and Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Rules
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- A coalition of five retail organizations, collectively known as the Joint Retail Associations, has submitted a public comment letter voicing support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed exemption that excludes road and intermodal container Transport Refrigeration Units from hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements. The organizations encouraged the EPA to finalize the exemption quickly to avoid significant operational and economic disruptions for the fo more
RESOLVE Urges Federal Agencies to Adopt Cycle-Based Fertility Benefit Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization expressed endorsement of the departments' efforts to expand fertility benefits under the proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule, issued May 13, 2026, while raising significant concerns about the proposed $120,000 lifetime dollar cap as a more
Solutions Group Services Urges CMS to Include Ground Ambulance in Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Solutions Group Services LLC, Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the Essential Health Benefits framework under the Affordable Care Act.
The letter, signed by Managing Partner Asbel Montes, focuses on the need for clear inclusion of Ground Ambulance Emergency Medical Services in the "emergency services" category of the EHB.
Solutions Group, a technolog more
Utah Credit Union Association Backs NCUA Rule on Federal Credit Union Fee Authority
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Utah Credit Union Association, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from payment card operations. The comments were submitted in response to the NCUA's rulemaking on this topic.
The Association emphasized that the IFR provides regulatory certainty by affirming that thes more
Wilsonville (Ore.) Mayor Shawn O'Neil Opposes Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Wilsonville (Oregon) Mayor Shawn O'Neil has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions on the regulation governing federal financial assistance. The Mayor warned that the proposed changes would add unpredictability, increase administrative burdens, and threaten the reliability of federal awards essential for community services and infrastructure projects.
Wilsonville, which serves approximately 27,60 more
3 Organizations Advocate for Restorative Fertility Treatments, Conscience Protections in Federal Rule Comments
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Three organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of the Treasury responding to the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The letter offered input on the rule's approach to infertility treatment coverage, emphasizing the promotion of restorative reproductive medicine and raising concerns about assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization. T more
American Immigration Lawyers Association Opposes DHSChanges to Alien Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing proposed changes to Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form. The association, representing over 18,000 attorneys and law professors specializing in immigration law, asserts that the new information collection initiative unlawfully expands the scope of data requested from noncitizens and bypasses requir more
American Small Business Chamber of Commerce Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Impact on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter on the proposed rules comprising the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, directed by Executive Order 14275. These comments address FAR Cases 2026-002 and 2026-005, reflecting analysis of five years of federal procurement data and expressing concerns about the impact of the overhaul on small business participation in federal contracting.
ASBCC emphasizes that the federa more
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Raises Concerns Over Labor Dept.'s Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing reservations about the proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits rule. The rule, aimed at expanding access to fertility treatments including in vitro fertilization, has been critiqued by ASRM on multiple fronts, including its failure to guarantee accessible and affordable IVF as initially promised by the Trump Administration.
ASR more
Arnold Ventures Urges CMS to Limit Rapid Growth of State Directed Payments in Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Arnold Ventures, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments. Arnold Ventures expressed support for CMS's efforts to impose limits on state directed payments, which the organization views as rapidly expanding and lack more
Aspartes Pharmaceuticals Seeks FDA Approval for Flunarizine to Treat Rare Pediatric Disorder
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Aspartes Pharmaceuticals Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's initiative on drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. The company is advancing a potential treatment for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, an ultra-rare pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder, using a pediatric formulation of flunarizine designed as an orally disintegrating tablet.
more
Association for Accessible Medicines Urges FDA to Balance Innovation and Competition in Drug Repurposing Initiatives
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's efforts to explore drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. Representing manufacturers of generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical products as well as suppliers to the industry, the association emphasizes the importance of preserving existing statutory and regulatory frameworks while enabling sc more
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Advocates for Inclusive Health Benefits Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services responding to the agency's request for information on the comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits framework and typical employer plan standard. The nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by frontotempora more
Blood Cancer United Urges Inclusion of Fertility Preservation in Major Medical Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Blood Cancer United, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the Excepted Fertility Benefits proposed rule. The organization highlights concerns that treating fertility-related care as an excepted benefit could worsen access and affordability for blood cancer patients who face significant risk of treatment-related infertility.
Blood Cancer United emphasizes that treatme more
Breakthrough T1D Urges FDA to Prioritize Drug Repurposing for Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Breakthrough T1D, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on "Drug Repurposing for Unmet Medical Needs." The organization, formerly known as JDRF, advocates for greater focus on type 1 diabetes as a priority disease area for drug repurposing efforts, highlighting the significant unmet medical needs faced by people living with this autoimmu more
Brubaker Public Relations Warns CFTC That Proposed Reporting Threshold Could Undermine Market Surveillance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Brubaker Public Relations Inc., a communications firm in Chatham, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission about the commission's proposed data-reporting framework for certain event contracts. The letter highlights how the commission's investigatory authority may be undermined by the proposal's reporting threshold.
The letter explains that while the CFTC has broad investigatory powers, these powers are more
Business Group on Health Supports Flexibility in Fertility Benefits Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Business Group on Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The organization, representing major employer health plan sponsors, expressed support for the rule's overall approach while recommending adjustments to enhance employer more
California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Support NCUA Interim Rule on Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, representing 257 credit unions serving over 14.8 million members across California and Nevada, have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card transactions. In a letter to the NCUA, Alexandria, Virginia, the Leagues commend th more
Carrier Global Urges EPA to Exempt Road, Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Carrier Global Corp., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak detection and repair requirements. Carrier supports the EPA's initiative to create an explicit exemption for these mobile refrigeration units under the Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons rule and highlights the more
Catholic University Law Professor Kirk Raises Concerns Over Proposed Excepted Fertility Benefit Rule and Its Impact on Chronic Infertility Care
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Elizabeth R. Kirk, assistant professor of law and co-director of the Center for Law and the Human Person at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The rule, titled "Excepted Fertility Benefit," seeks to create a limited excepted benefit category for fertility-related medical care, including procedu more
CDKL5 in Color Supports Improvement to FDA Rare Disease Drug Approval Process
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- CDKL5 in Color, a patient advocacy organization in Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration supporting of the Haystack Project citizen petition. The petition seeks to improve the drug approval framework for rare and ultra-rare diseases, drawing on the experiences of families affected by CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. The advocacy group emphasizes that the current FDA drug developmen more
Center for Reproductive Rights Challenges Labor Dept.'s Proposed Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, has submitted a public comment letter raising concerns to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance. The letter addresses the notice of proposed rulemaking on Excepted Fertility Benefits criticizing the proposed rule as inconsistent with the Administrative Procedure Act and insufficient for expanding access to fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization.
The Center contends more
Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery Advocates for Comprehensive Fertility Surgery Coverage in Federal Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery, a gynecologic surgical practice in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These agencies are jointly considering the proposed rule titled "Excepted Fertility Benefits," whic more
College for Reproductive Biology Urges Expanded Fertility Benefits Coverage in Proposed Federal Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The College for Reproductive Biology, St. Louis, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding a proposed rule to establish a limited excepted benefit category for fertility and reproductive health benefits. The organization represents p more
Columbia University Medicine Professor Tall Opposes OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Alan Tall, professor of medicine at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance. The letter objects to several provisions within the rule, including political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority, restrictions on international collaboration, more
Columbia University Neurology Professor Marshall Opposes OMB's Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Randolph S Marshall, professor of neurology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing firm opposition to the agency's proposed regulation. The proposed rule, which seeks to elevate the Uniform Guidance from government-wide guidance to binding federal regulation, has raised concerns about its potential impact on the federal research ecosystem, particularly due to provisions more
Columbia University Postdoctoral Scientist Dipali Opposes OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Shweta Dipali, a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University, New York, submitted a public comment letter voicing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights concerns with the proposed binding federal regulation changes to the Uniform Guidance which currently operates as advisory guidance for institutions receiving federal research funding.
The scientist cautions that more
Community Legal Aid Society Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed Fee Increase on Certain Aliens Ordered Removed in Absentia
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Community Legal Aid Society Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted a public comment urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of the Principal Legal Advisor to withdraw a proposed rule that would triple the fee imposed on certain aliens ordered removed in absentia. The letter argues that the proposed fee increase is excessively broad, unjustly punitive, and fails to account for recent changes in immigration enforcement an more
Community Legal Aid Society Urges Withdrawal of DHS Fee Increase for Stay of Deportation Application
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Community Legal Aid Society Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, has urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed fee increase for application for a stay of deportation or removal. The letter opposes the nearly 400 percent increase in the filing fee, arguing that the proposed change is arbitrary, relies on incomplete data, and would create financial barriers for vulnerable immigrant populations.
The fee adjustment proposed by DHS would raise the filing c more
Competitive Carriers Association Urges Streamlined Cyber Incident Reporting Rules for Telecommunications Sector
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Competitive Carriers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency offering input on the agency's proposed rules to implement the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, as amended. The association advocates for a narrower, less burdensome regulatory approach that aligns closely with Congressional intent and minimizes the impact on small and rural tele more
Confluence Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Managed Care Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Confluence Health, Wenatchee, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments. The letter discusses the potential impacts and challenges the rule may present to hospitals and healthcare providers, especially in rural ar more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Urges NCUA to Expand Fee Preemption Rule to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter expressing its support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule preempting state laws that regulate federal credit union non-interest charges and fees. The Association, representing nearly 200 state and federally-chartered credit unions in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, which serve over 5 million consumers, als more
Council of Graduate Schools President Newsome Urges Withdrawal of Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Chevelle Newsome, president of the Council of Graduate Schools, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns over the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, urging the agency to withdraw the rule. The proposed changes impact the administration of over $60 billion in federal research programs and federal assistance programs widely used by Americans, and CGS emphasized the potential detrimental effe more
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Urges FDA to Reform Drug Repurposing Policies to Address Unmet Medical Needs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. The institute highlights challenges preventing the clinical development and routine care adoption of new uses for existing drugs, particularly in rare and uncommon cancers. The letter emphasizes that while scientific opportunities are abundant, systemi more
Edible Oil Producers Association Emphasize Compliance With Butylated Hydroxytoluene Regulations in Food Production
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Edible Oil Producers Association provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on butylated hydroxytoluene. EOPA represents refiners of edible fats and oils across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and underscores their commitment to safety and regulatory adherence in producing oils used nationwide.
EOPA outlined the function of BHT as a fat-soluble antioxida more
Edison Electric Institute Urges Cyber Incident Reporting Rule Refinement
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Edison Electric Institute, representing U.S. investor-owned electric companies, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule for implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act. The letter builds on feedback provided during an industry town hall and earlier comments submitted in 2024.
The Institute highlights that electri more
Environmental Groups Urge BOEM to Reject BP's Tiber Project Over Environmental and Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Six organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to a proposal by BP Exploration and Production Inc., Houston, Texas, for the Tiber Project in the Gulf of Mexico. The letter outlines significant concerns regarding the project's safety, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance. The organizations are the Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, Habitat Recovery more
Erie County Medical Center Warns Federal Rule Could Jeopardize Critical Healthcare Services
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Erie County Medical Center Corp., Buffalo, New York, has expressed concerns regarding a proposed regulation in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that impacts Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Practitioner Payments. ECMC emphasized that the rule may significantly threaten patient access and quality of care at its extensive Western New York m more
Fertility Providers Alliance Advocate for Clinically Based Standards in Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Fertility Providers Alliance, a non-profit association representing fertility care providers and private clinics across the U.S., has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury regarding proposed regulations on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The letter underscores the importance of designing rules that align closely wi more
Fertilizer Institute Advocates for Practical FAA Drone Operation Restrictions Near Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Fertilizer Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on restricting unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed site facilities. The comments support the FAA's efforts to implement Section 2209 of federal law, aiming to mitigate risks posed by unauthorized drone operations close to critical infrastructure such as fertilizer manufacturing an more
Four Organizations Back NCUA Rule Preempting State Limits on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Four organizations have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for a rule issued by the National Credit Union Administration. The interim final rule clarifies that the Federal Credit Union Act preempts state laws that attempt to limit federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, such as interchange fees associated with credit and debit card transactions. The organizations are American Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions, Austin, Texa more
Garden Club Committees Oppose New BLM Grazing Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Lydia Chambers, chair of the National Affairs and Legislation Committee, and Nancy Ylvisaker, chair of the Conservation Committee at the Garden Club of America, New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management opposing the agency's proposed revision of regulations for grazing administration, excluding Alaska. Representing 18,000 members nationwide dedicated to conservation and environmental stewardship, GCA c more
Genetic Alliance Urges OMB to Reconsider Proposal Threatening Biomedical Research Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Genetic Alliance, a national nonprofit organization in Damascus, Maryland, focused on genetic disease and genomic medicine, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing provisions in the draft rule OMB-2026-0034. The organization expressed concerns that the proposed changes could destabilize federally supported biomedical research, restrict scientific dissemination, and obstruct critical international collaboration.
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George Washington University Public Health Candidate Reavis Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Rules
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Christine Reavis, a registered nurse and master of public health candidate at George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging the withdrawal of the proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter outlines concerns about specific provisions that threaten the integrity and effectiveness of federal research funding and programs, particularly those more
Georgetown University Professor Urbach Warns Against OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Jeffrey S. Urbach, professor of physics at the Georgetown University, has submitted a public comment letter raising concerns about the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The professor's public comment letter highlights potential negative impacts of the proposed rule on federally funded research projects and scientific training.
The letter focuses on how section 200.205's requirement that federal awards dem more
Grindr Urges IRS, Labor Dept., Health & Human Services Dept. to Expand Excepted Fertility Benefits for Diverse Paths to Parenthood
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Grindr, West Hollywood, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposed rule on excepted fertility benefits. The company advocates for broadening the scope of these benefits to better reflect contemporary medical standards and the diverse needs of individuals seeking assis more
HackerOne Advocates for Targeted Revisions in Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- HackerOne, a cybersecurity firm in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency addressing aspects of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act rulemaking. The company emphasized the need for a refined definition of "substantial cyber incident," more explicit protections for independent good-faith security research, and a harmonized reporting appr more
Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments Executive Director Rico Warns Proposed Federal Grant Changes Threaten Critical Victim Services
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- May Rico, executive director of Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments, a victim service provider in Stanislaus County, California, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns regarding proposed revisions to the Office of Management and Budget's guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The nonprofit, which operates the county's only state-identified domestic violence emergency shelter and provides services for sexual assault and human trafficking surv more
Idaho Family Policy Legal Center Urges Labor Dept. to Restrict Fertility Benefits to Restore Medical Infertility Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Idaho Family Policy Legal Center, Washington, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the agency's proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits rule. The organization advocates prioritizing restorative reproductive medicine over in vitro fertilization and surrogacy, emphasizing protection of human life and authentic treatment of infertility.
According to IFPC Legal Center, infertility should b more
Indiana University Biology Professor Danthi Opposes OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Pranav Danthi, professor of biology at Indiana University, Bloomington, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed rule which governs federal financial assistance. The letter raises concerns about multiple provisions in the proposed regulation.
The professor objects to the transformation of the Uniform Guidance from flexible policy into binding regulation, emphasizing that this change would impose disproportiona more
Indiana University Biology Professor Mukhopadhyay Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule Revising Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Tuli Mukhopadhyay, professor of biology at Indiana University, Bloomington, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the proposed rule issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget aiming to convert the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance into binding regulations. The letter highlights multiple provisions that could adversely affect federal research funding and administration.
The letter critiques the proposed political pre-issuanc more
Innovative Genomics Institute Urges Trait-Based Regulation for Modified Organisms Under Plant Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Innovative Genomics Institute, Berkeley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding the agency's request for information on modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The IGI, a prominent academic research institute associated with multiple University of California campuses, provided extensive input emphasizing an evidence-based and trait-focused regulatory fr more
International Center for Law & Economics Urges Federal Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, a nonprofit research center, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration concerning the agency's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge noninterest fees, including interchange fees on credit- and debit-card transactions. The rule affirms federal preemption over the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which restricts interchange fees on taxes and gratuit more
Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association Opposes Cuts to Medicaid Supplemental Payments for Emergency Transport
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association, West Des Moines, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule to limit medicaid supplemental payments for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation. The association argues that reducing these payments will weaken emergency medical capacity and reduce access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries and co more
Isidore Ventures Calls for Enhanced Clarity, Outcome Measures in Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Isidore Ventures Inc., San Francisco, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed "Excepted Fertility Benefits" rule. The company, poised to become a plan sponsor, expressed support for expanding affordable fertility care access and emphasized the need for flexibility to design benefits tailored to employees' needs.
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IVI RMA North America Urges Federal Agencies to Expand, Clarify Proposed Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- IVI RMA North America, Fairfax, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Excepted Fertility Benefits proposed rule. The fertility care provider emphasized the importance of the rule as a step toward expanding insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments but call more
Kindbody Advocates for Expanded Fertility Benefits in Labor Dept. Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Kindbody, a Chicago, Illinois-based fertility and family-building company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The company emphasized the importance of reducing regulatory burdens to encourage more employers to offer comprehensive fertility benefits.
Kindbody highlighted that infertility affects one in six people and that the cost of treatment is a major barrier. The firm supports ac more
Laguna Beach Fire Dept. Chief King Opposes Medicare Ambulance Payment Cap Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Laguna Beach Fire Chief Niko King has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule which seeks to cap Medicaid supplemental payments for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation providers at Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates. The fire-based emergency medical transport service in California warns the proposal would jeopardize its financial stabil more
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, Baton Rouge, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule on Medicaid managed care State Directed Payments and targeted Medicaid fee-for-service practitioner payments. The Coalition represents Louisiana's 49 rural hospitals, which serve as healthcare providers and economic anchors in rural commun more
Mastercard International Supports NCUA Interim Final Rule on Federal Credit Union Fees, Interchange
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's interim final rule addressing federal credit union non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees. Mastercard expressed support for the NCUA's move to clarify the regulatory framework governing how federal credit unions set interchange fees in light of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
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Maven Clinic Endorses Proposed Federal Rules to Expand Fertility Benefits Access
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Maven Clinic, New York, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for proposed rules issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The company provided a letter advocating for the prompt finalization of rules that establish a new category of excepted benefits for fertility c more
Merchants Payments Coalition Urges NCUA to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Merchants Payments Coalition, an organization representing a diverse group of Main Street businesses and trade associations, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration urging the agency to withdraw its interim final rule concerning preemption and federal credit union fees. MPC argues that the rule raises serious legal and policy issues that necessitate reconsideration.
MPC asserts that the rule exceeds the authority granted to NCUA u more
MyCatholicDoctor Foundation Board of Directors President Berchelmann Advocates for Restorative Reproductive Medicine in Fertility Benefits Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Kathleen Berchelmann, president of the MyCatholicDoctor Foundation Board of Directors, New Canaan, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the "Excepted Fertility Benefits" rule. The nationwide organization, which supports over 300 clinicians promoting fertility care integrating Catholic spirituality, urged the federal agency to define infertility using standard clinical criteria and to explicitly include more
N.M. Academy of Family Physicians Urge CMS to Preserve State Directed Payments in Medicaid Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians, Albuquerque, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about proposed changes to State Directed Payments under Medicaid managed care. The organization, representing 835 family physicians and medical students across New Mexico, urged the federal agency to modify its rulemaking on Medicaid provider reimbursement caps to bette more
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to proposed changes in federal financial assistance regulations. The coalition warned that the proposed rule would grant the executive branch broad discretion over the distribution of federal grants, raising concerns about legal authority, political favoritism, and the stability of funding for nonprofit organizat more
National Corn Growers Association Calls for Modernized USDA Biotech Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Corn Growers Association, Chesterfield, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing regulatory considerations for modified organisms under the Plant Protection Act. The organization, representing over 36,000 corn growers across 48 states, emphasized the economic importance of corn, which supports more than 500 industries nationwide and contributed $15.6 billion in direct economic activity in 2024.
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National Health Law Program Criticizes Federal Proposal on Fertility Benefits as Limited and Potentially Harmful
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Health Law Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the department's proposed amendments regarding excepted fertility benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act. The organization contends that the proposed rule, designed to designate certain fertility benefits as a new category of limited except more
National Infusion Center Association Urges CMS to Address Specialty Drug Access and Coverage in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Infusion Center Association has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's request for information on the comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard. NICA's input focuses on affordability, cost, coverage scope, and proposed updates within the EHB framework, particularly emphasizing access to special more
National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation Urges FDA to Modernize Rare Disease Clinical Trial Standards
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation, Fort Union, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration advocating for regulatory modernization to improve scientific relevance in rare disease clinical trials. The foundation emphasizes the need for standards adapted specifically to rare diseases, including leiomyosarcoma, to better reflect patient-centered outcomes and biological diversity.
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National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association Highlights Concerns Over Credit Union Fee Regulation, Impact on Merchants
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association has voiced substantial concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule on Preemption for Federal Credit Union Non-Interest Charges and Fees. The NLBMDA cautions that the rule, which clarifies federal credit unions' ability to assess interchange fees even when set more
National Patient Advocate Foundation Urges Expansion of Needs Navigation in Medicare Review
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Patient Advocate Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's request for information on the comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard. The organization emphasized the need to address the financial hardships faced by patients and caregivers managing complex and chro more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges CMS to Address Coverage, Affordability in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's request for information on the Essential Health Benefits framework. The foundation advocates for people living with psoriatic disease and seeks improvements in coverage and affordability under the current health benefits system.
The foundation emphasized that the Esse more
National Rifle Association Supports ATF Rule Clarifying Brady Act Exemptions for State Firearm Permits
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Rifle Association of America, Fairfax, Virginia, expressed support in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the agency's proposed rulemaking clarifying exceptions to the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act background check requirements. The NRA asserted that the rule appropriately defines which state-issued firearm permits can exempt holders from the federal background check system, more
National Rifle Association Urges ATF to Codify Consistent Definition of "Willfully" in Firearms Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Rifle Association of America, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the agency's proposed rule defining the term "willfully" for firearms violations. The NRA emphasizes the importance of clarifying this standard in a manner consistent with Congressional intent, federal law, and Supreme Court precedent. The organization supports the ATF's initiativ more
National Rifle Association Urges Revisions to ATF Mental Health Definitions to Protect Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Rifle Association of America, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding the proposed revisions to the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution" under federal firearms regulations. The NRA emphasized that these definitions have significant implications for the exercise of Second Amendment rights and must more
Natural Resources Defense Council Calls on EPA to Reconsider Exemption for Refrigerated Transport Units Leak Repair Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, has voiced concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements. The EPA's proposed rule seeks to exempt these refrigerated transport units from the leak repair provisions under the Emissions Reduction and Reclamation program, part of the Americ more
NeoFertility Proposes Expansion of Restorative Reproductive Medicine in Federal Fertility Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- NeoFertility LLC, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The letter highlights the advantages of incorporating restorative reproductive medicine into federal fertility care policies to enhance patient access and broaden the clinical workforce capable of delivering compreh more
New York University Researcher Khaled Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Federal Grant Administration
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Houda Khaled, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate at the New York University, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to its proposed rule. The proposed rule introduces changes that the researcher argues would jeopardize the integrity and progress of federally funded scientific research.
The letter raises concerns about political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority, restrictions on training grants, more
Noble Law Firm Attorney Renner Criticizes OPM for Draft Definition of Confidential Information for Threatening Federal Whistleblower Protections
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Richard R. Renner, an attorney at the Noble Law Firm PLLC, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing a proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement form intended for federal employees. The letter argues that the NDA would hinder legitimate whistleblowing, is unnecessary to enforce disclosure rules, and ultimately undermines federal government transparency and accountability.
The letter contends that t more
North Dakota State University Animal Sciences Professor Reynolds Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Lawrence P. Reynolds, professor of animal sciences and co-director of the Center for Nutrition and Pregnancy at the North Dakota State University, Fargo, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations.
Reynolds criticized the proposed political pre-issuance review, which would require political appointee approval before discretionary award issuance, arguing it more
North Dakota State University Epidemiology Professor professor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Impacting Public Health Research
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Akshaya S. Bhagavathula, professor of epidemiology at the North Dakota State University, Fargo, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed regulation for federal financial assistance. The letter addresses potential unintended consequences of specific provisions in the proposed rule on public health research, particularly epidemiology.
The professor expressed support for the rule's goals of transparency and reducing admi more
Northwestern University Microbiology Professor Jutras Draws Criticism Over Political Interference and Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Brandon L Jutras, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed regulations affecting federal research funding. The letter contends that the proposals fundamentally undermine evidence-based science by transferring critical funding decisions from scientific experts to political appointees.
The professor ass more
Oppedahl Patent Law Firm Criticizes USPTO Over DOCX Filing Software and Surcharge on Non-DOCX Submissions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Oppedahl Patent Law Firm LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office highlighting concerns about the reliability of the agency's DOCX filing software and criticizing the $430 surcharge imposed on patent applications not filed in DOCX format. The letter contends that the USPTO's DOCX software fails to function reliably, especially when DOCX files are generated by non-Microsoft word processors like Libre Office more
Oregon State University Professor Strauss Urges USDA to Revise Plant Protection Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Steven H. Strauss, professor of forest biotechnology in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at the Oregon State University, Corvallis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding the regulation of genetically modified organisms under the Plant Protection Act. Strauss, who specializes in forest biotechnology and has over 30 years of experience with transgenic trees and related USDA more
Organon Supports Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule to Improve Access to Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Organon, a global healthcare company in Jersey City, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responding to the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. Organon expressed support for the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury's proposal to create a new category of limited excepted benefits for fertility treatments, including In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproductive Technolo more
Peppies Highlights Consumer Safety Risks of Unregulated Peptide Market
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Peppies, an independent consumer-education resource in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research regarding bulk drug substances nominated for inclusion on the Bulk Drug Substances List. Peppies expresses concerns about the growing demand for peptides since 2023 and the dangers posed by the largely unregulated grey market supplying these more
Petan Co. of Nevada Recommends Modifications to Federal Grazing Regulation Update
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Petan Co. of Nevada Inc., Tuscarora, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the department's proposed revisions to its Grazing Administration Regulations, exclusive of Alaska. The company, operating yearlong livestock operations dependent on public lands under authorized BLM Grazing Permits spanning Idaho and Nevada, expressed support for the rulemaking while providing comprehensive recommendations f more
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Urges Refinements to Excepted Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Excepted Fertility Benefits proposed rule. The proposal aims to establish excepted fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits within group health plans, enabling coverage of fertility-related items and services separate from major medical cover more
Radiant Clinic Seeks Expanded Fertility Benefit Coverage Including Restorative Reproductive Medicine
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Radiant Clinic, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based restorative reproductive medicine clinic with telehealth licenses in 22 states, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed federal rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The clinic advocates for a broader scope of covered fertility benefits that incorporate diagnostic and treatment services characteris more
Reply Ob/Gyn & Fertility Urges Inclusion of Restorative Reproductive Medicine in Federal Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Reply Ob/Gyn and Fertility, a reproductive medicine clinic in Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The clinic advocates for the explicit recognition of restorative reproductive medicine in the final rule and guidance, emphasizing its role in addressing underlying reproductive pathology.
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Rutgers University Planerary Sciences Professor Kopp Criticizes Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Robert E. Kopp, professor of earth and planerary sciences at the Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding its proposed regulation for federal financial assistance. The public comment letter addresses multiple sections of the proposed rule, highlighting concerns about administrative burdens and potential impacts on scientific rigor and collaboration.
The comments stress that the re more
Ryder System Supports EPA Proposal to Exempt Road, Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Rules
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Ryder System Inc., a logistics and transportation service provider in Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. Ryder endorses the EPA's effort to exempt these mobile refrigeration units, which are critical in tra more
S1 Biopharma Highlights Obesity as Priority for Drug Repurposing in FDA Comments
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- S1 Biopharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding drug repurposing efforts aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. The company endorses the FDA's focus on metabolic disease, emphasizing obesity as a subpriority within this category. These views were articulated in a letter submitted in response to the age more
Science Alliance for Life & Technology Urges Pro-Life Fertility Benefits, Focus on Root Causes of Infertility
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Science Alliance for Life and Technology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed rules to establish fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits. SALT emphasizes both the need for fertility care that addresses underlying causes of infertility and the protection of nascent human life in these benefits.
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Society for Social Work & Research Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Society for Social Work and Research, Cary, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the agency's proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter outlines how the proposed rule, published in the May 29, 2026, Federal Register, could adversely affect federally funded social work education and research.
The Society for Social Work and Research is a leading professional assoc more
SOFR Academy Urges CFTC to Clarify Derivatives Classification for Credit-Spread Benchmarks
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- SOFR Academy Inc., a financial market infrastructure company in New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges related to transaction-based credit-spread benchmark indices used alongside the Secured Overnight Financing Rate in derivatives markets. The letter calls on the agency to provide interpretive guidance clarifying the classification and reporting requirements of swaps referencing these cre more
Southern Baptist Convention Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Opposes Mandated IVF Coverage in Federal Fertility Benefit Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Southern Baptist Convention Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services responding to proposed rules on excepted fertility benefits. The commission, representing the nation's largest Protesta more
St. Charles County Ambulance District Assistant Chief McGaughey Opposes CMS Limitation on Medicaid EMS Payments
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Joshua L. McGaughey, assistant chief at the St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Peters, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to proposed rule the would limit Ground Emergency Medical Transportation supplemental payments to Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule rates. The District warned that this change could result in a loss of approximately $1.5 mi more
Stanford University Computational Biologist Everitt Opposes OMB Proposed Research Funding Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Amanda Everitt, a computational biologist and program manager in genomics at Stanford University, California, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revision of a key regulation governing federal research funding. Everitt argues that the rule would undermine scientific integrity and damage the U.S. research enterprise across academia and the biotechnology industry.
Everitt's letter cautions that the pr more
State Employees' Credit Union Urges NCUA to Extend Fee Preemption to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The State Employees' Credit Union, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's interim final rule on federal credit unions' ability to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees. SECU, the largest state-chartered credit union in the U.S. with over 3 million members, commended the NCUA for clarifying federal credit unions' authority and for protecting them from the Illinois Inte more
Stone Cabin Ranch Proposes Enhancements to BLM Grazing Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Stone Cabin Ranch LLC, Tonopah, Nevada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management responding to the proposed revisions to the Regulations for Grazing Administration, exclusive of Alaska. The ranch, which operates yearlong cow-calf livestock operations dependent on public land grazing permits managed by the BLM, presented meticulous recommendations for modification to enhance clarity, consistency, and lawful administr more
Stony Brook University Biochemistry Professor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Ivet Bahar, professor of biochemistry and cell biology at the Stony Brook University, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the proposed rule titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter highlights multiple provisions in the draft regulation that could impact federally funded scientific research, particularly in the biomedical and computational biology fields.
The commenter obje more
Surfrider Foundation Washington Chapters Endorses Collaborative Approach in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Surfrider Foundation Washington Chapters, Seattle, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the draft management plan developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The Surfrider Foundation Washington submitted a public comment letter encouraging continued investment in collaborative governance, scientific research, comm more
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Svast Healthcare Technologies LLC, Brentwood, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with extensive recommendations on the proposed rule for excepted fertility benefits. The company, specializing in revenue-cycle management and medical billing services for healthcare providers, emphasized on operational clarity to ensure that fertility benefi more
Temple University Health System Opposes Proposed Medicaid Payment Caps Affecting Safety-Net Providers
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to proposed changes in Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments. The letter, signed by President and CEO Abhinav Rastogi, highlights potential adverse consequences of the proposed rule to more
Triage Cancer Urges CMS to Prioritize Comprehensive Coverage for Serious Illnesses in EHB Review
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Triage Cancer, a national nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard. The organization, which provides free education on the legal and financial challenges faced by people with cancer and their caregivers, emphasized the necessity of more
Truck Renting & Leasing Association President Jacoby Urges EPA to Exclude Mobile Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- C. Jake Jacoby, President and CEO of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements.
TRALA represents around 475 truck renting and leasing companies and nearly 100 suppliers, focusing on short-term rental and lease of comm more
Turtle Island Restoration Network Calls for Full Review of BP's Tiber Project in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network, Forest Knolls, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing BP's proposed Tiber Project in the Gulf of Mexico. The environmental non-profit organization urged the agency to reject the project or, at minimum, require a full Environmental Impact Statement and complete Endangered Species Act consultations before proceeding.
The Tiber Project involves dril more
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Urges to Exclude IVF From Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the proposed rule titled "Excepted Fertility Benefits". The USCCB expressed appreciation for the Departments' recognition of infertility as a serious health concern more
United Stateless Urges DHS to Withdraw Work Authorization Rule, Citing Reduction in Eligibility
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- United Stateless, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding its proposed rule titled "Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens." The rule aims to amend regulations concerning work authorization for individuals subject to long-term orders of supervision, but the letter asserts that the proposal fails to consider or address the unique circumstances of stateless individuals who are d more
University of Alabama Human Development Professor Love Opposes OMB's Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Heather Love, associate professor of human development and family studies at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget registering opposition to the proposed revisions concerning federal financial assistance regulations.
The letter highlighted that the transformation of the Uniform Guidance from flexible policy into binding federal regulation would impose disproportionate costs on smaller and historical more
University of California Berkeley Library Warns Against Proposed Rule on Federal Research Publication and Access Costs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The University of California Berkeley Library submitted a public comment letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget regarding a proposed rule that seeks to revise federal policies on allowable costs under federal financial assistance awards.
The UC Berkeley Library letter, written by three library officials, contends that these provisions would severely harm the dissemination and accessibility of federally funded research, undermine federal public access pol more
University of California Biology Professor Salama Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sofie Salama, professor of molecular, cell and developmental biology at the University of California Santa Cruz campus, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed regulation concerning federal financial assistance. The letter articulates concerns about numerous provisions that the researcher argues would fundamentally disrupt the landscape of federally supported research institutions, especially those with li more
University of California Partnerships Center Vice Chancellor Ruiz Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Assistant Vice Chancellor Maria Rocha-Ruiz has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance regulating federal financial assistance.
The letter raises concerns over several proposed changes, including the allowance for federal agencies to make noncompetitive awards with broad discretion, which the center argues could undermine merit-based grantmaking and contravene Congressiona more
University of Chicago Pediatrics Professor Marks Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Jeremy D Marks, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposed regulation from the Office of Management and Budget concerning the administration of federal financial assistance for research. The letter raises concerns about provisions that would transform the Uniform Guidance into binding federal regulation, potentially reshaping federal research grant programs with politic more
University of Cincinnati Professor Timme Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Research Grant Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Nicholas Timme, assistant professor of pharmacology, physiology, and neurobiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio, has expressed opposition to proposed revisions by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget aimed at the Uniform Guidance governing federal research grants. Timme articulates deep concerns that the changes could undermine the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of federal science funding, especially for federally supported biome more
University of Connecticut Marine Sciences Professor Baumann Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Revising Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Hannes Baumann, associate professor of marine sciences at the University of Connecticut, Groton, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule which governs federal financial assistance. The letter raising concerns about provisions related to political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority, international collaboration restrictions, and limits on publication and conference costs.
Specif more
University of Connecticut Marine Sciences Professor Dam Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Hans G Dam, professor of marine sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposed rule issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding federal financial assistance regulations. The letter urges the agency to withdraw the rule, citing worries about impacts on scientific research and collaboration.
The professor contends that converting the Uniform Guidance from flexible policy guidance into more
University of Connecticut Molecular Biology Professor Eipper Opposes OMB Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Betty Eipper, professor of molecular biology and biophysics at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, has submitted a public comment letter raising objections to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revision to the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance. The letter highlights concerns about political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority, restrictions on international collaborations, and changes to training grants.
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University of Kansas Internal Medicine Professor Troen Opposes Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Bruce R. Troen, professor of internal medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, has expressed opposition in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding its proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter criticizes key provisions in the rule that would alter how federal research grants are awarded, managed, and terminated, warning of adverse impacts more
University of Maryland School of Medicine Surgery Professor Kozar Urge OMB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rosemary Kozar, professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, has submitted a public comment letter voicing objections to a proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget intended to revise federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights concerns about provisions that could undermine the integrity and effectiveness of federally funded research.
The letter criticizes the rule's introduction of a political pre-issuan more
University of Minnesota Pediatrics Professor Eisenberg Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Marla Eisenberg, professor of pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, has submitted a public comment letter expressing objections to a proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget that would revise federal regulations governing financial assistance for research. The letter calls on the OMB to withdraw the rule, citing significant negative impacts on federally funded research programs nation more
University of New Hampshire Biochemistry Professor Laue Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Thomas M. Laue, professor of biochemistry at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule which governs federal financial assistance. The letter highlights several provisions within the proposed regulation that the university fears could undermine scientific research and the distribution of federal grants.
The letter warns that converting longstanding government- more
University of Northwestern Medical Department Vice Chair Singer Criticizes Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Benjamin D. Singer, vice chair of the Department of Medicine at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, has expressed opposition to proposed revisions to the regulation governing Federal Financial Assistance, as outlined in public comments submitted to the Office of Management and Budget. The letter warned that the proposed rule would jeopardize hundreds of active research grants supported by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of De more
University of Oregon Biology Professor Barkan Opposes Proposed OMB Rule Restricting Grant Policies
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Alice Barkan, professor of biology at the University of Oregon, Eugene, has submitted a public comment letter voicing opposition to a proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget that would revise federal financial assistance regulations. The letter criticized the conversion of uniform guidance from advisory to binding regulation, warning that it could impose disproportionate costs on smaller institutions and constrain scientific research participation.
The letter more
University of Oregon Chemistry Professor Nolen Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Research Grant Termination Policies
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Bradley J. Nolen, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Oregon, Eugene, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget addressing proposed revisions to the federal regulation governing financial assistance, also known as the Uniform Guidance. The letter expresses concern about discretionary award-termination provisions included in the updates.
According to the letter, these provisions would grant federal agencies the au more
University of Pennsylvania Genetics Professor Epstein Opposes Proposed OMB Federal Grant Rule Could Undermine Biomedical Research Funding Stability
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Douglas J. Epstein, professor of genetics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing a proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights potential risks to federally funded biomedical research programs, particularly those supported by the National Institutes of Health.
The professor emphasizes that the proposed requiremen more
University of Pennsylvania Sociology Professor Fomby Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Paula Fomby, professor of sociology and demography at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to regulations governing federal financial assistance. The letter outlines numerous concerns about how the proposed rules could compromise the integrity of federally funded scientific research.
The correspondent cautions against a provision allowing senior poli more
University of Pittsburgh Student Horan Warns OMB Proposal Could Harm Federal Research and Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Nicole Horan, a graduate student in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget about proposed changes affecting federally funded research. The letter highlights potential negative effects on scientific discovery, workforce stability, and dissemination of research findings supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Horan points out that restrictions on more
University of Texas Institute Associate Professor Gray Opposing OMB Proposed Research Grant Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Ryan S. Gray, associate professor of nutritional sciences and pediatrics at the University of Texas Dell Pediatrics Research Institute, Austin, has submitted a public comment letter voicing concerns regarding the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions which governs federal research grant management across various agencies. The letter emphasizes that the proposal threatens the established merit-based, peer-reviewed grant system that has underpinned America's s more
University of Vermont Core Director Clason Opposes OMB Proposed Research Grant Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Todd A Clason, director of Customized Physiology and Imaging Core at the University of Vermont, Burlington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget voicing opposition to the proposed rule revision. The letter expressed concerns in a public comment letter about how the changes would affect federal financial assistance regulation for research grants supported by NIH and NSF.
The letter highlights key objections including mandates for pol more
University of Virginia Computer Science Professor Morrison Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Briana B. Morrison, professor of computer science at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, has submitted a public comment letter raising opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to federal financial assistance regulations. The proposed rule aims to transform long-standing government-wide guidance for research grants into binding regulations, potentially altering the compliance environment for all federally funded research institutions.
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Vanderbilt University Nursing Professor Boehm Oppose Proposed OMB Changes to Federal Research Funding Rules
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Leanne Boehm, associate professor of nursing at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee, has raised concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to federal financial assistance regulations. The letter warns that the revisions could damage the integrity and stability of federally supported research by weakening peer review and allowing grant termination without cause.
The letter emphasizes t more
Win-Tech Highlights Small Business Challenges in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Win-Tech Inc., a precision machining small business in Kennesaw, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council concerning the proposed changes under FAR case which seeks to overhaul various parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to acquisition efficiency and burden reduction. As a subcontractor primarily serving Department of War prime contractors in aerospace and defense, Win-Tech raises concerns about the potent more
Wis. Credit Union League Urges Broader Preemption of State Laws on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison, has expressed support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to assess non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card operations. The letter praises the agency's action to preempt conflicting state laws such as Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which the League says unfairly restricts federal credit unions' fee-se more
Wis. Public Instruction Dept. Raises Concerns Over Uniform Grant Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance. The department expressed concerns that the changes are unclear, resulting in increased administrative burdens and costs for states, local educational agencies, cooperative educational service agencies, public libraries, and their systems. It also fears that the revisions reduce loca more
Tipoffs: Iran
Cargolux Cancels Plans to Restart Freighter Operations to Dubai
SURREY, England, July 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Cargolux cancels plans to restart freighter operations to Dubai
By Damian Brett
Cargolux has put plans to restart freighter services to Dubai World Central (DWC) on hold.
In a short statement on the freighter operator's website, Cargolux said that the planned restart of flights to DWC was on hold until further notice.
It appears that the airline had been hoping to restart the flights in July, based on a previous no more
CSIS Issues Commentary: NATO Ankara Summit - Delivery Over Drama
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Jonathan Burchell, visiting fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program:
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The NATO Ankara Summit: Delivery over Drama
Few NATO summits in recent memory have convened amid such deep uncertainty about the future of the transatlantic relationship. Disputes over burden shifting, Greenland, Iran, Ukraine, and a prospective U.S. force posture review led many ob more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Playbook or Rental? U.S. Counter-Drone Defense and the 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Alexei Hoffman, research associate with the Aerospace Security Project:
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Playbook or Rental? U.S. Counter-Drone Defense and the 2026 World Cup
Introduction
"Drones are my biggest concern . . . but on the counter-drone measures, everybody's a little behind," Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin testified before the House Homeland Security Committee on more
CSIS Issues Commentary: What the Iran War Is Costing Joint Gulf-U.S. Ambitions for AI
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Joseph A. Farsakh, senior associate (non-resident) with the Middle East Program:
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What the Iran War Is Costing Joint Gulf-U.S. Ambitions for AI
A Partnership Built on More Than Oil
For decades, Gulf states invested trillions into the U.S. economy, tied their security to Washington, and bet that alignment was the price of protection. The Iran war raised a clear q more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: New Data - GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget"
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW DATA: GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget"
TIME: "[...] the Joint Economic Committee Democrats estimate that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war"
Republican Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "earn more," "be more
Goodlander Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R. 8595
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R. 8595
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) released the following statement after her vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the State Department appropriations bill.
"As a Member of Congress, it is my job to ensure American taxpayer dollars are spent out of necessity - and in a way that a more
Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable With Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable with Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce
President of AFL-CIO Liz Shuler, General President of LIUNA Brent Booker, President of IUE-CWA Carl Kennebrew, Maryland State Senator and IBEW Local 24 Vice President Cory McCray, Director of USW more
House Appropriations Ranking Member DeLauro Issues Remarks at Debate on FY 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2026, during a debate on the fiscal 2027 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs funding bill:
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I thank the Ranking Member for yielding.
I want to thank Ranking Member Frankel for her leadership and work on this bill. I also want to extend my appreciation to Chairman Diaz-Balart and my friend Chairman Cole for their partnersh more
House Appropriations Ranking Member DeLauro Issues Statement on Republican Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026:
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DeLauro Statement on Republican Budget Resolution
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement condemning the proposed Republican budget resolution released earlier today:
"Over and over again President Trump and Congressional Republicans have made clear what their true p more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for June 2026 was 3.5 percent:
"Trump's reckless w more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Slams Trump's Economic Policies, Urges New Fed Chair Warsh to Guard Agency Independence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Committee Democrats Will Continue Fighting to Protect the Independence of the Fed and Other Agencies, Strengthen Consumer Protections, and Build an Economy that Prioritizes Working Families--not the President, the Wealthy or Well-Connected."
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top more
House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Opens Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterint more
House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy
Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 217-209.
National Security, Department o more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Russia and Afghanistan Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Syed Fazl-e-Haider, contributing analyst at the South Asia desk of Wikistrat, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia and Afghanistan Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
Executive Summary:
* Russia and Taliban-led Afghanistan signed a military cooperation agreement on May 27 in Moscow, one year after the Kremlin removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizatio more
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party: North Dakotans Have Spent $172,909,439 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War With Iran
FARGO, North Dakota, July 16 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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North Dakotans Have Spent $172,909,439 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War With Iran
The Trump-Vance Administration's deadly and costly war with Iran continues on, with no end in sight. Newly released data from the Senate Joint Economic Committee reveals that North Dakotans have now spent $172,909,439 ($555 per household) more on gas.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair more
Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 CPI
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 CPI
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement:
"Inflation continues to be too high as families pay the price for Donald Trump's failed economic agend more
Treasury Targets Global Network Procuring Weapons for Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Treasury Targets Global Network Procuring Weapons for Iranian Regime
Today, following Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned seven individuals and entities involved in an international network supporting weapons procurement efforts on behalf of the Islamic Revolutiona more
"THE WORST KIND OF BETRAYAL": AHEAD OF HOUSE VOTE, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN STANDS WITH HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS AGAINST HARMFUL GOP BILL
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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"THE WORST KIND OF BETRAYAL": AHEAD OF HOUSE VOTE, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN STANDS WITH HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS AGAINST HARMFUL GOP BILL
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"The Worst Kind of Betrayal": Ahead of House Vote, Congressman Pat Ryan Stands with Hudson Valley Veterans Against Harmful GOP Bill
H.R. 9237 is the latest attempt to cut veterans benefits and is opposed by 20+ Veteran Service Organizations, including VFW, DAV, and IAV more
Alford Highlights America First Wins in House-Passed FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Alford Highlights America First Wins in House-Passed FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill
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Washington, DC-Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Security, State Department, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill for fiscal year 2027.
"This FY2027 National Security, State Department, and Related Programs more
As the Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Stocks Are Being Drawn Down
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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As the Iran Conflict Continues, Energy Stocks Are Being Drawn Down
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Key Takeaways
1 The unresolved conflict in Iran continues to roil markets as the United States and Iran trade strikes and oil prices increase toward $80 a barrel.
2 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed as it does not recognize ships transiting Oman's coast as legitimate.
3 The United States has reinstat more
BASF Group releases preliminary figures for second quarter of 2026 and increases earnings outlook for full-year 2026
LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, July 15 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- BASF, a producer of chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas, issued the following news release:
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BASF Group releases preliminary figures for second quarter of 2026 and increases earnings outlook for full-year 2026
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Q2 2026:
* EBITDA before special items at EUR2.4 billion, thus considerably exceeding analyst consensus and the figure of the prior-year quarter
* Free c more
Beyer Backs Amendment To Eliminate Security Assistance to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Backs Amendment To Eliminate Security Assistance to Israel
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement announcing his intent to vote for an amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to H.R. 8595, the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that would cut U.S. assistance to Israel, primarily through reducing Foreign Militar more
Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on the NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on the NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement:
"Senator Schumer has chosen to block a bipartisan NDAA from advancing on the Senate floor. He has delayed a bill that prioritizes our military service members and ensures they are better prepared for the cha more
CODEPINK Activists Shut Down Northrop Grumman CEO, Demand: 'Stop Making a Killing Off Killing'
LOS ANGELES, California, July 15 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release:
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CODEPINK Activists Shut Down Northrop Grumman CEO, Demand: "Stop Making a Killing Off Killing!"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CODEPINK activists disrupted Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden during the Axios "Building America's Competitive Advantage" forum, condemning the defense giant's rol more
Congressman Garcia Votes to End Blank Check for Weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia Votes to End Blank Check for Weapons to Israel
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia issued the following statement on his vote for the Massie amendment to the FY27 State Department appropriations bill. The amendment would cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel.
"Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated to end our government's use of our more
Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of FY2027 National Security and State Department Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins to Protect Persecuted Christians and Advance America First Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of FY2027 National Security and State Department Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins to Protect Persecuted Christians and Advance America First Priorities
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, legislati more
Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted against H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 and released the following statement:
"Today I voted against H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropr more
DeLauro Statement on US Aid to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on US Aid to Israel
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Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote against a Republican amendment to the 2027 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Bill that would restrict all financial support to Israel, for both military and civilian purposes:
"I have been a lea more
DelBene Statement on the Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene Statement on the Massie Amendment
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement:
"The American relationship with Israel must change for the good of both the Israeli and Palestinian people. We must find a path towards peace, and that requires thoughtful discussions and vetted policy. This poorly drafted and overly broad amendment does not just cut milita more
Edwards Advances FY27 National Security and State Department Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Advances FY27 National Security and State Department Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Edwards voted to pass the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill to strengthen America's national security and support key allies.
The FY27 National Security and State Department bill strengthens America's position abroad by supporting ke more
Elfreth Statement on Republican Amendment #8 to the FY2027 National Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Elfreth Statement on Republican Amendment #8 to the FY2027 National Security Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) voted present on Representative Massie's amendment to the FY2027 national security appropriations bill and issued the following statement.
"America's relationship with our only liberal, democratic ally in the Middle East, Israel, deserves more
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026, by counsel Diego A. Ortega, partners Craig R. Heeren, Jessica C. Abrahams, Richard Tall, Cloris Mao and Christopher B. Monahan and associates Harrison H. Baker, Emily Burgess, Jonathon A. Gunn, Caitlin E. Kwalwasser, Moe Roberson and Asher Friedman Young:
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The Intel Report: Quarterly National Security Briefing -- 2026 Q2
Key Regulatory Developments an more
Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable with Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable with Labor Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Energy Workforce
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) convened a roundtable with labor leaders to discuss the future of America's energy workforce and th more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on China Exchange Rate Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-703) on the China Exchange Rate Accountability Act (H.R. 8290). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on June 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8290, the China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced on April 15, 2026, by Republican Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17). As reported, the bill requires that, before a vote at the International M more
House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Fiscal Ye more
Kelly Confronts DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Whether He Can Disagree with Trump and Deliver Intelligence Honestly
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Confronts DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Whether He Can Disagree with Trump and Deliver Intelligence Honestly
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Kelly: "This job is not about softening the edges when the truth is unpleasant. It's about delivering information and making sure the president understands that information. And by the way, people risked their lives to get this information."
Kelly: "If you can't disagree with him when he more
Lankford Questions DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Iran Threats, Terror Financing, and ODNI Reform
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Questions DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Iran Threats, Terror Financing, and ODNI Reform
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WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, on the growing terror threat from Iran and how his experience prosecuting terrorists, spies, and money laundere more
MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE AMENDMENT TO CUT MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
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MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE AMENDMENT TO CUT MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after voting YES on an amendment to H.R. 8595, cutting $3.3 billion in military funding to Israel.
"The United States and Israel have a long and important relationship, and I will always support the safety and security of the Israeli more
My Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R.8595
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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My Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R.8595
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I voted YES on Rep. Massie's amendment to block U.S. military aid to Israel. This was a difficult vote, and there are no perfect options. The amendment as written is ill-defined and not likely to become law. But after years of devastating civilian suffering across the region and with no credible path to peace, I believe the status quo wi more
New Report: Coloradans Have Spent Over$1 Billion More On Gas Since Iran War Began
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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New Report: Coloradans Have Spent Over$1 Billion More On Gas Since Iran War Began
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As Iran War continues, the average Colorado family has spent $447 more on gas
WASHINGTON - As President Trump's war with Iran continues to escalate, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted how Coloradans are paying more at the gas pump. According to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee Minority, Co more
Newhouse Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support American Allies
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse Votes to Strengthen National Security, Support American Allies
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Press Release
: July 15, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027. This legislation passed the House by a vote of more
Raskin Statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Represent ative Jamie Raskin (MD- 08) released the following statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"The Republican Majority is advancing a foreign assistance budg more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Her Vote Against the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Her Vote Against the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Spending Bill.
"In accordance with my conscience and that of my constituents, I more
Rep. Bera Statement on Massie Amendment to Eliminate Israel Funding in State Department and National Security Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Bera Statement on Massie Amendment to Eliminate Israel Funding in State Department and National Security Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement ahead of the vote on Representative Thomas Massie's (R-KY-04) amendment to the National Se more
Rep. Foushee Supports Massie Amendment, Rejects GOP Foreign Affairs Funding Bill with Harmful Riders
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Supports Massie Amendment, Rejects GOP Foreign Affairs Funding Bill with Harmful Riders
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted in favor of Congressman Thomas Massie's amendment to restrict U.S. military assistance to Israel, while opposing the underlying Republican National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP/ more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Bipartisan Push to End American Taxpayer Support for Israeli Military Operations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Bipartisan Push to End American Taxpayer Support for Israeli Military Operations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 15, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted in favor of a bipartisan amendment to block $3.3 billion in security assistance and other funding for Netanyahu's far-right Israeli government from the National Security, Department of State, and Relate more
Rep. Gillen Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to Eliminate U.S. Aid to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to Eliminate U.S. Aid to Israel
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement on Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-KY) amendment that would cut all funding for Israel from the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"The State of Israel is one of our most important allies and the only dem more
Rep. Mullin's Statement on Foreign Aid Funding Vote
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on Foreign Aid Funding Vote
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement:
" Today I voted NO on the House Republicans' foreign aid funding bill because it threatens American diplomacy, slashes vital humanitarian aid, undermines our national security, and tries to strip away voting rights from Americans.
While I voted no on the bi more
Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Slam the Door on Third World Countries Endangering American Communities
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Slam the Door on Third World Countries Endangering American Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, slamming the door shut and banning aliens from dozens of third world countries from entering the United States. Many of these nations have repeatedly refused t more
REP. SMITH STATEMENT ON HIS VOTE IN SUPPORT OF MASSIE AMENDMENT #8
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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REP. SMITH STATEMENT ON HIS VOTE IN SUPPORT OF MASSIE AMENDMENT #8
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the vote on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"This was a very close vote for me. I am a supporter of Israel, and I recognize they are under p more
Sens. Warner, Kaine: Data - Virginians Have Had to Spend $1.8 Billion More for Gas Since Start of the Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026, with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia:
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Data: Virginians Have Had to Spend $1.8 Billion More for Gas Since Start of the Iran War
As President Trump declares that the war with Iran has resumed, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are underscoring new data that shows the extent to which the president's war has driven up gas costs in Virginia and across the country.
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Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin, Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Pentagon to Release Findings on Deadly Iran School Strike
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WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by 23 other colleagues, are placing additional pressure on the Department of Defense to release its findings on the February bombing of an elementary school in Iran. The attack on the Shajareh Tayye more
Stanton Statement on State Department Funding Vote and Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Statement on State Department Funding Vote and Massie Amendment
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WASHINGTON DC - Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement:
"I will always vote in America's best interests. That's why I voted no on the FY 2026 State Department funding bill. I also voted no on Congressman Massie's amendment to it.
As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I more
State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on July 14, 2026, with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi.
The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed a range of bilateral and region more
State Dept.: Iran - Dismantling Shamkhani's Illicit Shipping Empire
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on July 14, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Iran: Dismantling Shamkhani's Illicit Shipping Empire
As part of the United States' effort to increase pressure on the Iranian regime amid their unlawful attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is acting to disrupt and degrade the illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network of U.S.-designated Mohammad Hossei more
THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON MASSIE AMENDMENT
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON MASSIE AMENDMENT
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after voting "Present" on far-right extremist Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Massie's amendment would have cut foreign aid to Israel, including humanitarian aid for Palestinian civil more
Tonko Statement on Massie Amendment Addressing Military Aid to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Statement on Massie Amendment Addressing Military Aid to Israel
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement on the amendment that would halt certain U.S. funding to Israel to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"Today, I will vote YES on the Massie amendment that addresses U.S. military aid to Israel. more
Treasury Intensifies Pressure on Shamkhani's Expansive Illicit Shipping Empire
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Treasury Intensifies Pressure on Shamkhani's Expansive Illicit Shipping Empire
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is intensifying its efforts to disrupt and degrade the illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani (Shamkhani). This action is part of Treasury's ongoing efforts to ramp up economic pressu more
Vote Explainer: Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595 -- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Vote Explainer: Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595 -- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his decision to vote in favor of Massie Amendment to H.R. 8595 - the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027.
"Today I more
Washington Post Exposes Bresnahan and Mackenzie for Lying to Pennsylvanians While Voting to Spike Costs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Washington Post Exposes Bresnahan and Mackenzie for Lying to Pennsylvanians While Voting to Spike Costs
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WaPo : "After promising to lower the cost of living," Bresnahan and Mackenzie "are fighting to keep their seats amid rising prices"
New reporting from The Washington Post highlights how vulnerable Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie lied to Pennsylvanians by promisi more
ADC Warns Travelers of Increasing Demands to Search and Seize Electronic Devices at U.S. Borders
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Warns Travelers of Increasing Demands to Search and Seize Electronic Devices at U.S. Borders
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is concerned by reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are demanding access to travelers' phones, computers, and other electronic devices, particularly from journalists and individua more
Curtis Calls for Countering China's Influence in Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Calls for Countering China's Influence in Western Hemisphere
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today led a hearing examining the Trump Administration's National Security Strategy and its renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere as a cornerstone of American national security. The hearing-which included Ambassador more
FCDO summons Iranian Charge d'Affaires over Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force's role in directing attacks by proxy groups
LONDON, England, July 14 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news:
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FCDO summons Iranian Charge d'Affaires over Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force's role in directing attacks by proxy groups
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An FCDO spokesperson said:
"Today, upon instruction from the Foreign Secretary, the Charge d'affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Mr Ali Nasimfar was s more
Massachusetts Man Convicted of Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Convicted of Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
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BOSTON - A Massachusetts man was convicted yesterday in federal court in Boston following a 14-day jury trial for charges related to a scheme to illegally export sophisticated electronic components from the United States to Iran.
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, 43, a dual U.S.-Iranian nati more
NEW DATA: Ohio Families Have Spent $483 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Reckless War With Iran
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 14 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW DATA: Ohio Families Have Spent $483 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Reckless War With Iran
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COLUMBUS, OH - As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran continues on, with no end in sight, newly released data from the Senate Joint Economic Committee reveals that Ohio households have spent $483 more on the gas they need to drive to work, pick up their kids, and run their daily errands since the st more
Senate Blocks Trump's Pentagon Budget as Americans Fed Up With War at Expense of Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Senate Blocks Trump's Pentagon Budget as Americans Fed Up With War at Expense of Basic Needs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats in the U.S. Senate have defeated a motion to advance the $1.15 TRILLION National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense authorization bill that typically passes with bipartisan support.
In response, Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, issued more
Warnock Votes "NO" on Blank Check for Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Votes "NO" on Blank Check for Iran War
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President Trump's illegal war of choice in Iran has continued for 137 days
14 service members have tragically lost their lives
Senator Reverend Warnock: "This President needs guardrails, not a blank check"
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA)released the following statement after voting "NO" on the Fiscal more
Americans Have Now Paid $56.4 Billion More for Gas Since Start of Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
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Americans Have Now Paid $56.4 Billion More for Gas Since Start of Iran War
As President Trump declares that the war with Iran has resumed, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority issued new data today that shows the extent to which the President's war has driven up gas costs in all 50 states. Since the war began on February 28, Americans have pai more
House Appropriations Chairman Cole Issues Statement on Death of Sen. Graham
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:
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Cole Statement on the Passing of Senator and Appropriator Lindsey Graham
Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement:
Chairman Tom Cole said, "There are few corners of Capitol Hill where South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham wasn't known. Whether you knew him personally or simply watched him at work, he wa more
