A Purposeful Papal Honor: Villanova University's Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- Villanova University posted the following news release:
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A Purposeful Papal Honor: Villanova University's Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
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On October 13, 2026, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, will confer the inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal--a biennial award established by his alma mater, Villanova University, in his name.
For those Villanovans in attendance, the moment will surely evoke the swell of pride and emotion that swept over cam more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 12 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
EY announces alliance with Watershed to help organizations measure and report on sustainability transformation
LONDON, England, Oct. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news:
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EY announces alliance with Watershed to help organizations measure and report on sustainability transformation
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* Helps organizations improve regulatory readiness through audit-ready carbon data, automated greenhouse gas emis more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
China Agrees to Import U.S. Coal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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China Agrees to Import U.S. Coal
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China has agreed to import at least 10 million metric tons of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028, or about 2% of its coal imports, because the U.S. has the largest proven coal reserves.
China is the world's largest coal producer, consumer, and importer, and it became a net importer of coal in 2009.
China's imports from Indonesia have plummeted 25% so more
Cisco Appoints Girish Rishi to its Board of Directors
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Appoints Girish Rishi to its Board of Directors
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News Summary:
* Cisco appoints Girish Rishi to its board of directors effective October 9, 2026.
* Rishi brings three decades of technology leadership and deep expertise across data and AI, product development, supply chain and M&A to Cisco's board.
* Rishi is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cognite.
SAN JOSE, Ca more
Explore CRA Coverage in Your State
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders posted the following news release:
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Explore CRA Coverage in Your State
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The Community Reinvestment Act is a powerful tool, but often goes unknown in local communities. It incentivizes billions of dollars in private investment into low- and moderate-income neighborhoods every year. However, the impact of CRA depends on which banks are incentivized to provide capital to communities--and w more
From Insight to Action: Charting What's Next for Boating
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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From Insight to Action: Charting What's Next for Boating
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Marketing leaders from across the recreational boating industry gathered in Tampa this week for the 2026 Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit, an exclusive event for NMMA and MRAA manufacturers and dealer members focused on reaching and engaging the next generation of boaters. Now in its thi more
Gene Olinger receives Fulbright Specialist Award
GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch posted the following news release:
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Gene Olinger receives Fulbright Specialist Award
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Gene Olinger, PhD, director of the Galveston National Laboratory at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Through the program, Olinger will conduct educational and training activities in biology edu more
How a Penn-based consortium has shaped modern AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How a Penn-based consortium has shaped modern AI
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* The Linguistic Data Consortium, hosted at Penn and directed by Penn linguistics professor Mark Liberman, laid the groundwork for modern large language models.
* The LDC is integral in the popularization of the "common task method," a competitive but collaborative approach to problem-solving that has allowed for faster commercialization of more
How I Got Here: Olena V. Ripnick-O'Farrell '14
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news:
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How I Got Here: Olena V. Ripnick-O'Farrell '14
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Olena V. Ripnick-O'Farrell '14 is global copyright counsel at ByteDance, a multinational technology company that develops AI models and operates global platforms, including TikTok, that cut across commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise.
What exactly do you do?
I counsel at the intersection of copyright and AI, which means I think about novel issues of copy more
Indosat and F5 Launch 'Intelligence Suite': A Token Factory to Unlock AI Across Asia
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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Indosat and F5 Launch 'Intelligence Suite': A Token Factory to Unlock AI Across Asia
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The Indosat Intelligence Suite gives businesses of all sizes flexible access to AI models and infrastructure through a single governed layer, helping them manage consumption, control costs, and scale AI across the region.
Singapore, October 9th, 2026 - Southeast more
New MarketMap for Industrial Next Generation Firewalls for Selecting Appropriate Firewall Platform
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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New MarketMap for Industrial Next Generation Firewalls for Selecting Appropriate Firewall Platform
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ARC Advisory Group announced the publication of its latest MarketMap report, Industrial Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), providing an independent assessment of leading suppliers serving the increasingly critical industrial cybersecurity market. As industrial organizatio more
Open Position: Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Open Position: Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
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The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure system) in the Urban & Regional Planning program.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will contribute to the School's vision of creating sustainable and healthy built, natural, a more
Reed Seeks to Ban Exploitative AI-Enabled Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Seeks to Ban Exploitative AI-Enabled Price Discrimination
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PROVIDENCE, RI -- As major retailers begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to make so-called 'surveillance pricing' or 'personal pricing' more intrusive, unfair, and opaque, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is seeking to prevent companies from unfairly charging consumers more based on personal data algorithms.
Personalized or individualized more
Scholarships Power a Force for Good: Fall 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Scholarships Power a Force for Good: Fall 2026
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Scholarships help provide opportunities for students to pursue a world-class business education while engaging in meaningful activities outside the classroom, gaining leadership and management experiences that enhance and are strengthened by their classroom learning. Philanthropy from alumni and friends of Minnesota Carls more
Shippensburg University proudly recognizes the recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Awards
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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Shippensburg University proudly recognizes the recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Awards
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Shippensburg University is proud to announce Jacqueline Paneque, Catherine Putz and Lauren Taylor as the recipients of the 2026 Young Alumni Awards. From leading technology and data literacy to international journalism and CrossFit, these young alumni serve as examples of what it means to be strong leaders, more
Transformational Tool from Community Catalyst Gives Communities Unparalleled Insight Into Healthcare Threats
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Transformational Tool from Community Catalyst Gives Communities Unparalleled Insight Into Healthcare Threats
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BOSTON, MA -- Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health advocacy organization, this morning launched its Community Health Market Watch platform giving unparalleled insight into healthcare market trends in every state in the country. The platform analyzes public more
3D Visualizations as a Tool to Boost Public Opinion
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news:
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3D Visualizations as a Tool to Boost Public Opinion
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From 3D modeling to AI-powered tools, technology continues to change the way people experience and process information. For public agencies, that shift presents a powerful opportunity. When infrastructure projects are communicated only through technical plans or two-dimensional drawings, it can be difficult fo more
Akamai Technologies To Hold Third Quarter 2026 Investor Conference Call
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Technologies To Hold Third Quarter 2026 Investor Conference Call
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), today announced that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's third quarter 2026 financial results and more
ARC MarketMap Evaluates Autonomous Mobile Robots for Warehousing as Automation Requirements Evolve
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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ARC MarketMap Evaluates Autonomous Mobile Robots for Warehousing as Automation Requirements Evolve
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ARC Advisory Group today announced the publication of its new ARC MarketMap for Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehousing, an independent, analyst-led evaluation of suppliers serving the global warehouse autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market. The report provides a structured more
Army releases 'How the Army Fights' operational warfighting guidance
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army releases 'How the Army Fights' operational warfighting guidance
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The U.S. Army today released Oct. 7 "How the Army Fights," new operational warfighting guidance that provides a common framework for translating tactical success into campaign-level advantage for the Joint Force.
Developed by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, How the Army Fights builds more
AWS Announces Golden Age of Science Accelerator, Commits Up to $50 Million in Cloud Credits to Support White House Expansion of Genesis Mission
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS Announces Golden Age of Science Accelerator, Commits Up to $50 Million in Cloud Credits to Support White House Expansion of Genesis Mission
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October 8, 2026 - Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a commitment of up to $50 million in credits over three years to support the White House's expansion of the Genesis Mission, unveiled at the White House Science Summit. As the Trump Adm more
Calvin Launches Center to Bring Christian Wisdom into the Age of AI
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin Launches Center to Bring Christian Wisdom into the Age of AI
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Calvin University is establishing the Center for Faith and Technology, a new interdisciplinary center that will explore the intersection of Christian faith and technology and provide a thoughtful, credible Christian voice in conversations surrounding artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Based in Calvin's School of Engi more
CMU Researchers Develop AI That Tackles Hidden Information in Stratego
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science issued the following news:
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October 8, 2026
CMU Researchers Develop AI That Tackles Hidden Information in Stratego
By Mallory Lindahl
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science have developed an AI system called Ataraxos that can outperform even the best human players in Stratego, a classic board game in which participants must make decisio more
Extending a Legacy: Calvin Launches Center for Faith and Technology
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Extending a Legacy: Calvin Launches Center for Faith and Technology
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Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life.
"Technologies like AI are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human," said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University.
Whether or not Christians engage conversations around these emerging technologies is a decisi more
Health Limits British Women at Work and in Daily Life
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Health Limits British Women at Work and in Daily Life
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* 44% of British women say health has kept them from all they want to do in life
* 22% of British women understand menopause treatment options well
* 35% who have sought menopause care have had to push to be taken seriously
LONDON -- For many women in the U.K., health shapes not only more
Hopkins Engineers Showcase Research on the 'Edge' of AI
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 8 -- The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Hopkins Engineers Showcase Research on the "Edge" of AI
Annual symposium held at Hopkins Bloomberg Center to discuss cross-disciplinary collaborations
October 8, 2026
Author: Vanessa Wasta
When defense troops in the field and healthcare workers in low-resource settings or rugged, harsh environments need a dependable and secure AI-powered device, they use earbuds, smart more
In Response to Japan Using the AZEC Ministerial to Lock Asia Into Fossil Fuel Dependency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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In Response to Japan Using the AZEC Ministerial to Lock Asia Into Fossil Fuel Dependency
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Japan used today's AZEC+ Ministerial Meeting in the Philippines to secure action plans for crude oil stockpiling with its Asian partners under POWERR Asia, the US$10 billion initiative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi launched in April. POWERR Asia (Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience more
Interview : How Chinese propaganda invades Western chatbots
PARIS, France, Oct. 8 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Interview : How Chinese propaganda invades Western chatbots
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Xi Jinping's narratives on China extend beyond national borders and have found their way into the latest versions of certain Western chatbots, such as ChatGPT or Claude. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke to American researcher Hannah Waight, from the University of Oregon, who led a study on the subject.
Hannah Waight is an As more
NAATP and Third Horizon Expand Reimbursement Benchmarking Partnership With Starset Rate Compass Partnership
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release:
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NAATP and Third Horizon Expand Reimbursement Benchmarking Partnership with Starset Rate Compass Partnership
Built based on the foundation of NAATP's first national insurer rate benchmark report, the new platform gives addiction treatment providers state-, carrier-, and provider-specific data, with exclusive pricing for NAATP members
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Washington, DC and Chicago, more
NCI renews UNC biostatistics training grant in genomics and cancer
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 8 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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NCI renews UNC biostatistics training grant in genomics and cancer
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The National Cancer Institute has renewed a longstanding training grant in the Department of Biostatistics at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health that prepares doctoral students to work at the intersection of statistical methodology, genomics and cancer research.
The B more
NEW SMALL BUSINESS CHECK UP SURVEY: Main Street Businesses are Powering Through 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council posted the following news release:
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NEW SMALL BUSINESS CHECK UP SURVEY: Main Street Businesses are Powering Through 2026
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81% of small business owners report their businesses are meeting or exceeding financial expectations, and 61% report improved performance over 2025. Inflation concerns have intensified, energy costs surge as a top concern, and cautious consumers and capital constraints present more
Oil Change International Response to Kimberly Guilfoyle Allegations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Oil Change International Response to Kimberly Guilfoyle Allegations
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Any use of diplomatic power to threaten elected governments or secure private gas deals would be an outrageous abuse of public office and must be investigated.
In response to allegations that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle abused her diplomatic position to advance private gas interests in the Balkans, O more
Supplier Showcase focus: AI-driven diagnostics
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Supplier Showcase focus: AI-driven diagnostics
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The details: Lorenzo Slay, vice president of product at Nuclearn, will lead the discussion. The webinar will focus on how AI-driven equipment diagnostics work, from data inputs to evidence-based recommendations; how AI can take action on alarms, reducing alarm fatigue and aiding a plant's workforce; and the time savings made pos more
The Norm Ai x Vanderbilt Law 2026 AI Symposium to be Held November 5, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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The Norm Ai x Vanderbilt Law 2026 AI Symposium to be Held November 5, 2026
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Vanderbilt Law School is pleased to announce the Norm Ai x Vanderbilt AI Governance Symposium, to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt Law School.
This year's programming examines the transformative potential of AI in regulated industries, in the board room, and R&D. Policymakers and experts from industry and acad more
Using Quantum to Build a Future-Proofed Career
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 8 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news:
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Using Quantum to Build a Future-Proofed Career
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Zoe Larsen wanted to be part of a growing industry with staying power and is now on her way to a cutting-edge career in the quantum field
Zoe Larsen recently took a leave from her job as a software engineer to support her family. When she came back, everything had changed. AI was taking over and her job security felt non-existent.
To more
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: Independent Inquiry Program Students Explore AI Through Research and Creative Practice
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 7 -- The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design issued the following news:
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Independent Inquiry Program students explore AI through research and creative practice
As emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, MIAD's Independent Inquiry Program (IIP) gives students the opportunity to investigate their impact firsthand. Through philanthropically funded support, the optional, by application program allows students to pursue self-directed research projects more
Shapiro Administration Invests $6.74 Million to Launch New Program Supporting Advanced Shipbuilding and Maritime Manufacturing Workforce in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $6.74 Million to Launch New Program Supporting Advanced Shipbuilding and Maritime Manufacturing Workforce in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's new program will foster invaluable partnerships with employers and support training programs so this specialized workforce can gain and further develop critical industry skill more
Shapiro Administration's Historic Investments in Public Education Are Supporting School Libraries, Career and Technical Education Programs at the Bradford Area School District in McKean County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration's Historic Investments in Public Education Are Supporting School Libraries, Career and Technical Education Programs at the Bradford Area School District in McKean County
Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our schools by more than $3 billion - or 35 percent - since the Governor took office.
Since 2023, state funding fo more
Hackett Group Establishes AI World Class Information Technology Benchmarks
MIAMI, Oct. 6 (TNSrep) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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The Hackett Group(R) Establishes AI World Class Information Technology Benchmarks
New research shows AI World Class technology organizations reduce IT process costs by 27%-35%, improve project ROI by 1.5X-2.5X and drive compounding enterprise performance improvement
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MIAMI, FL (October 6, 2026) - The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an AI enterprise transformat more
Robert X. Gao Elected NAMRI | SME President for 2026-27
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
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Robert X. Gao Elected NAMRI | SME President for 2026-27
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (October 6, 2026) - As it continues to shape the future of manufacturing research and innovation, the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) has elected its 2026-27 executive leaders and directors.
NAMRI | SME serves as a bridge between manufacturing research and real-world app more
2026 Ballot Guide From the Denver Foundation
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 5 -- The Denver Foundation issued the following news:
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2026 Ballot Guide from The Denver Foundation
October 5, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will make decisions on state and local issues. This ballot will tie the previous state record of 14 statewide measures. We want to help you get the information you need to make an informed vote.
Below is our ballot guide and links to additional ballot guides from other organizations that we either fund or have a track record more
Chevron Announces Senior Leadership Changes
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 5 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release:
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Chevron announces senior leadership changes
HOUSTON, October 5, 2026 - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the following senior leadership changes, effective January 1, 2027:
* Mark Nelson, currently vice chairman and executive vice president of Oil, Products & Gas, will remain vice chairman with responsibility for Strategy and Business Development. In addition to his corporate duties, more
Hackett Group Finds Record $1.94 Trillion Working Capital Opportunity Among North America's Largest Companies
MIAMI, Oct. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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The Hackett Group(R) Finds Record $1.94 Trillion Working Capital Opportunity Among North America's Largest Companies
2026 Working Capital Survey reveals strong financial performance is masking growing cash inefficiencies, with receivables emerging as the largest source of untapped value
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MIAMI, FL (October 5, 2026) - The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an AI e more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
4.9 GHz Public Safety Band - Competing Views on Use Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher:
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4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use
During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate, partly because the high volume of calls exceeded the capacity of their radio systems. The 9/11 Commission, which investigated the attacks, called for more spect more
Appointing the Comptroller General - Law & History Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11486) by legislative attorney Todd Garvey:
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Appointing the Comptroller General: Law and History
The Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) structure is unique. The agency is part of the legislative branch, but has a leader - the Comptroller General (Comptroller) - who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate to a 15-year term and, u more
Bahrain - Issues for U.S. Policy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 95-1013) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Bahrain: Issues for U.S. Policy" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island nation connected by a causeway to Saudi Arabia (15.5 miles away) and once claimed by Iran (124 miles away). Wedged between these two larger regional powers, Bahrain has hosted a U.S. naval command more
China Primer - Illicit Fentanyl & China's Role Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10890) by Asian affairs analyst Ricardo Barrios and foreign affairs analyst Shelby B. Senger:
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China Primer: Illicit Fentanyl and China's Role
For over a decade, the synthetic opioid fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances have been key drivers of the U.S. opioid crisis. Countering the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and the precursor chemicals ("precursors") used to make more
Congressional Budget Office: 'How Spending for Flood Adaptations Affects the Federal Budget'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "How Spending for Flood Adaptations Affects the Federal Budget."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
Flooding is among the costliest natural disasters in the United States. Over the next few decades, damage from flooding is expected to worsen because of continued coastal development and changes in the climate. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office examines how spending for flood adapta more
Farm Bills - Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, more
Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress."
The report is written by legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray, Nicole T. Carter and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent decades, congressional interest in federal-tribal consultation on federal actions has grown more
Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Federal Agency Policies
Federal agencies have responded to congressional and presidential direction on federal-tribal consultation by issuing regulations, guidance, and other administrative actions. Federal agencies with a history of interaction with Tribes more
Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Representation of the Parties ("Who?")
Federal agencies, Tribes, and other Indigenous entities have debated about who should participate in federal-tribal consultations./150 One issue is the authority of the federal representative. In addition, concerns hav more
Medicaid Program Integrity - Background & Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13326).
The white paper is written by research librarian Sarah K. Braun, health care financing specialist Alison Mitchell and senior research librarian Angela Napili:
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Medicaid Program Integrity: Background and Resources
Medicaid is a means-tested entitlement program that finances the delivery of primary and acute medical services, as well as long-term services and support more
Food Additives and GRAS Substances - Legal Framework Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11445) by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka:
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Food Additives and GRAS Substances: A Legal Framework
Over the past few decades, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) regulation of food additives has provoked debate. In general, food additives, which include substances such as spices, emulsifiers, and preservatives, are added to foods to improve taste, texture, more
GAO & Inspector General Recommendations to Agencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11807) by Ben Wilhelm, government organization and management analyst:
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GAO and Inspector General Recommendations to Agencies: An Introduction
To support its legislative and oversight functions, Congress has established institutions dedicated to monitoring and reporting on federal agencies and making recommendations intended to improve those agencies' integrity, efficiency, more
Lawsuits Against the Federal Government - Basic Federal Court Procedure & Timelines Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11349) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Lawsuits Against the Federal Government: Basic Federal Court Procedure and Timelines
Many federal laws and actions of federal officers or agents are challenged in court. Lawsuits against the federal government or executive branch agencies or officials usually proceed in federal court because federal courts possess exclusive j more
Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11755) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle
Background
The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a
'next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of tactical mobility for the Marine infantry b more
Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute Over Autonomous Weapon Systems - Potential Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12669) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Pentagon-Anthropic Dispute over Autonomous Weapon Systems: Potential Issues for Congress
On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of [American AI company] Anthropic's technology." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (who is using "Secreta more
Private Rights of Action - Authorizing Lawsuits to Enforce Federal Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13325) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Private Rights of Action: Authorizing Lawsuits to Enforce Federal Law
When Congress enacts a federal statute, it may consider whether and how the statute should be enforced. Different enforcement mechanisms may be available depending on the specific statute and the legal consequences that Congress chooses to impose for violat more
Senate Committee Reports a Farm Bill That Would Delay Onset of States Sharing SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Reports a Farm Bill That Would Delay Onset of States Sharing SNAP Benefit Costs
The Senate Agriculture Committee reported legislation (S. 5526) to the full Senate that would delay onset of states sharing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs with the federal governmen more
Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine & Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11457) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its intent to temporarily place in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) a chemical found in the kratom plant, 7-h more
U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12692) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress
Overview
On February 28, 2026, the United States, in coordination with Israel, initiated military operations against Iran initially under the designation Operation Epic Fury (OEF). The conflict has involved air, mariti more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran - Munitions & Missile Defense Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12668) by defense policy analysts Hannah D. Dennis and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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U.S. Military Operations Against Iran: Munitions and Missile Defense
Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, 2026, some Members of Congress have raised concerns about and sought information from the Department of Defense on the stockpiles and avai more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
9 Organizations Urge Regulators to Deny OppFi Bank Merger Over Predatory Lending Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov
John (J.J.) Hansen
Director for Licensing
Community Bank West Region
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW
Washington, D.C. 20219
Comments.applications@chi.frb.org
Christopher Koopmans, Senior Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Chi more
Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis Urges FDA to Include Pediatric Patients Earlier in MS Trials
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ACCELERATED CURE PROJECT 800 Lexington St Ste 2 #1069 Waltham, MA 02452-4848
info@acceleratedcure.org p 781.487.0008 www.acceleratedcure.org
PUBLIC COMMENT
Demonstrating Substantial Evidence of Effectiveness for Human Drug and Biological Products
Revised Draft Guidance for Industry | Docket No. FDA-2019-D-49 more
Altadena Earthseed Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Threatening Affordable Housing and Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and FDI more
Altadena Earthseed Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed CRA Rule Changes Threatening Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comme more
America First Legal Foundation Supports HUD Move to Remove Disparate Impact Standards From Fair Housing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendment more
America First Policy Institute Urges HUD to Remove Disparate Impact Standards From Title VI Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations [Docket No. FR-6540-P-02; RIN 25 more
American Chemistry Council Urges EPA to Revise PFAS Biosolids Guidance and Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Jessica Kramer
Assistant Administrator
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids; Establishment of a Public Doc more
American Psychiatric Association Urges Caution and Evidence-Based Standards for Future Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Dockets Management Staff
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542)
The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the national m more
Amtrak Urges FRA To Set 45-Day Deadline For High-Speed Train Noise Approval
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Written Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on High-Speed Train Noise Emission Standards
Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Docket No. FRA-2025-0786
Submission by Amtrak October 2, 2026
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submits the following comments in response to the Fe more
Arctic Slope Regional Corp. Urges Regulatory Reforms to Balance Arctic Drilling Safety and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Anchorage Office 3900 C Street, Suite 801 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5963 907.339.6000 FAX 907.339.6028 1.800.770.2772
October 5, 2026
Mr. Bobby Kurtz
Acting Alaska OCS Regional Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
2751 DeBarr Road, Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mr more
Biomass Controls PBC: EPA Guidance on Recognizing Pyrolysis and Gasification as Emerging PFAS Destruction Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Biomass Controls PBC
biomasscontrols.com
Comments of Biomass Controls PBC on the Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 | October 5, 2026
Biomass Controls PBC, of Woodstock, Connecticut, designs and build more
Black Business Alliance Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to O more
Building Alabama Reinvestment Urges Delay and Review of Proposed Changes to CRA Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Via: Federal eRulemaking Portal -.regulations.gov
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation more
Callahan Consulting Urges FDA to Address Workforce Standards and Continuity of Care in Psychedelic Therapy Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Implementation Considerations for Workforce Standards, Safety, Access, and Continuity of Care Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 (FR Doc. 2026-14155, July 14, 2026)
Submitted by: Roosevelt Callahan, Callahan Consulting, LLC
Date: October 1, more
CAMEO Network: Community Reinvestment Act Under Threat as Proposed Rule Changes Risk Undermining Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (FDIC)
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
[Via email to Comments@fdic. more
Capital Region Water: EPA Urged to Clarify and Strengthen Biosolids Management Guidance Amid PFAS Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Capital Region Water | Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility 1662 S. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 | 888-510-0606 capitalregionwater.com
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washin more
Center for Democracy & Technology Warns of Privacy Risks in SBA Data Sharing With Do Not Pay Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
To: Arlene Embrey, Trial Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Small Business Administration
Attention: Document Number 2026-18009
Submitted via email
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits this comment on the Small Business Administration (SBA) sharing data with the Do Not Pay more
Central Valley Clean Water Association: EPA Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Draws Criticism From California Water Agencies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CASEY WICHERT - Chair, City of Brentwood
JOFIL BORJA - Vice-Chair, SacSewer
JOSIE TELLERS - Secretary, City of Davis
HEATHER GROVE- Treasurer, City of Manteca
101 W. McKnight Way Ste B103, Grass Valley, CA 95949 (530) 268-1338
www.cvcwa.org
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 450 more
CETCO: EPA Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids Sparks Support for Stabilization Technologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2870 Forbs Avenue
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
barry.shadrix@mineralstech.com
Barry Shadrix
Global Director & General Manager
Water and Remediation
October 5, 2026
Jessica L. Kramer
Office of Water
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk more
Cicero Institute Supports HUD's Recognition of Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment of the Cicero Institute on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | Regulations.gov Docket HUD-2026-1453 | 91 FR 57901 (September 11, 2026)
Submitted to: Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Hous more
Cleveland Clinic Urges Balanced Approach to Future Psychedelic Drug Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, MBA, FACP, FACLP
Chair, Psychiatry and Psychology
pozuell@ccf.org
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology
9500 Euclid Avenue / T37
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Tel 216-445-3583
Fax 216-445-7032
October 1, 2026
Division of Dockets Management
Food and Drug Administration
56 more
Community Ventures Corp. Urges Rejection of Proposed CRA Regulation Changes to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MAIN OFFICE 1450 N BROADWAY LEXINGTON, KY 40505
CVKY.ORG
October 7, 2026
Attention: Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20 more
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council Urges Extension of CRA Rulemaking Comment Period to Protect Local Accountability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, Inc. (DCRAC)
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600 South Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
www.dcrac.org
October 8, 2026
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chie more
DENT Neurologic Institute: FDA Should Establish Competency-Based Standards and Expand Qualified Clinicians for Psychedelic Therapy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket FDA-2026-N-7542 Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Dear FDA Leadership:
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the potential future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs. I am a psychiatric physician assistant with more than fourteen years of clinical experience and se more
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform: FDA Urged to Incorporate Real-World Evidence and Botanical Psychedelic Standards for Safer Therapeutic Use
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) is an international organization comprised of physicians, scientists,, and other licensed health professionals who advocate for drug policies that are grounded in science, that advance more
Dow Urges EPA to Clarify Laboratory Use Risks and Establish De Minimis Thresholds for O- and P-Dichlorobenzene
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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(R)TM
Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow
October 6, 2026
o-DCB
Mr. Peter Deck
Existing Chemical Risk Management Division
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
more
Dun & Bradstreet Urges SBA to Enhance Data Accuracy and Transparency in Small Business Payment Verification Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Commercial in Confidence | Page 1
Public Comment on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Modified Privacy Act Matching Program with the U.S. Department of Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System Docket Number: SBA-2026-0298
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 57950 (September 11, 2026); Document No. 2026-18527
Comment Peri more
Environmental Council of the States Urges EPA to Expand Source Reduction and Standardize PFAS Monitoring in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Environmental Council of the States
1250 H Street NW, Suite 850 | Washington, DC 20005
(202) 266-4920 | www.ecos.org
Leah Feldon
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
ECOS President
Rob Singletary
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
ECOS Vice President
Karen Hyun
Wisconsin Department of Natural more
Filament Health Presents Evidence Supporting Right to Try Access to Psilocybin for Serious Illness Patients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PEX010 Compassionate Use Report: Evidence
for Right to Try Access to Psilocybin
Objectives
Filament Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rhelion Life Sciences, submits this report to the US Food and Drug Administration following its public hearing on the future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs (docket FDA-2026-N-7542 more
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via electronic submission
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal - regulations.gov
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, more
Housing Alliance Delaware Opposes HUD Proposal to Incentivize Transitional Housing Over Permanent Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Housing Alliance Delaware (HAD) is a statewide nonprofit that works with community partners t more
Housing Collective Urges Continued Investment in Permanent Supportive Housing to Combat Rising Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness October 2026
I am Jessica Kubicki, President and CEO of The Housing Collective, a non-profit based in Bridgeport, CT. Since 2014, our organization has served as the more
Housing Justice Center: HUD Proposal to Remove Disparate Impact Regulations Violates Law and Undermines Fair Housing Goals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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P a g e
October 9, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, D.C. 20410-0500
RE: Comment on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Ame more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Docket No. FR-6540-P-02, HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations
To Whom It more
ICCF Community Homes Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to more
Independent Community Bankers of America Urges OCC to Deny Builders Bank Trust Application Over Legal and Structural Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 2, 2026
Via Email
Sebastian R. Astrada
Deputy Comptroller for Chartering, Organization and Structure
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20219
LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov
RE: ICBA LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO BUILDERS BANK & TRUST, N.A. CHARTER APPLICATION
Dea more
Inland Equity Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7th, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and F more
JustLeadershipUSA, JustUS Coordinating Council: Community Reinvestment Act Changes Threaten Financial Access for Low-Income and Justice-Impacted Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: September 1, 2026
U.S. Department of Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attention: OCC-2026-0694 / RIN 3064-AG31
Re: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
Introduction
As an organization and coalition working at the intersection of economic mobility a more
Legal Services of Hudson Valley Criticizes HUD's Proposed Incentives for Activities Not Proven Effective in Reducing Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Community Planning and Development, HUD
451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) submits the co more
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Urge EPA to Focus on Source Control and Realistic Risk Assessment for PFAS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOC 7902811
October 5, 2026
Dr. David Tobias
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Dr. Tobias:
Comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509, USEPA's Draft Guidance Memorandum for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Ac more
Maine Lobstering Union Urges NOAA for Science-Based, Community-Focused Environmental Analysis of Whale Protection Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Maine Lobstering Union
Local 207
150 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the NEPA scope. The Maine Lobstering Union urges NOAA to conduct a thorough, transparent, and science-based environmental analysis that fully accounts for the real-world impacts of any proposed changes to th more
Material Matters: EPA Urged to Conduct National Survey and Clarify Regulations on PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1201 Fulling Mill Rd, Middletown, PA 17057 717-367-9697 results@materialmatters.com
October 5, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Comments on the Draft Guidance for Reduci more
Minnesota Prairie County Alliance Urges Federal Child Welfare Reform to Address County-Level Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Proposed Rule, Reforming Federal Reporting and Assessments in Child Welfare
Docket ID: ACF-2026-0562
RIN: 0970-AD32
To the Administration for Children and Families:
I am submitting these comments from the perspective of a county Child Protection and Children's Mental Health Manager working within Minnesota's state-s more
National Network for Youth: HUD Urged to Support a Flexible Youth-Centered Continuum of Homelessness Interventions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness, Docket Number FY-6628-N-01
Introduction
The National Network for Youth (NN4Y) submits this comment in response t more
Nevada Human Development Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Over Concerns of Reduced Support for Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
October 6, th, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposi more
Oakland Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act to Protect Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 7, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comment letter opposing OCC and FDI more
Pa. Community Development Financial Institution Network Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
Re: Comment in Opposition to more
Parents for Window Blind Safety Calls for Mandatory Standards to End Child Dangers From Window Covering Cords
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 205 Barnhart, MO 63012
Phone: 314-494-7890 E-Mail: Linda@pfwbs.org
Web: www.pfwbs.org
2 March 2022
Linda Kaiser, Founder & Executive Director, Parents for Window Blind Safety
Docket No.: CPSC-2026-0463 (Substantial Product Hazard List: Amendments to Requirements for Window Covering Cords)
Document: Notice more
Real Safety AI Foundation: HUD Opposes Finalizing Disparate Impact Standard Amendments Without Clarifying Legal and Reliance Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REAL SAFETY AI FOUNDATION
Cary, Illinois ❧ realsafetyai.org ❧ t.gilly@ai-literacy-labs.org
To: Scott Knittle, Principal Deputy General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations, Supplement more
S.C. Association for Community Economic Development: Community Reinvestment Act Rollback Threatens Community Development and Economic Equity in South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Community Reinvestment Act Inspires Investments with Impact
By: Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO of The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED)
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently proposed a rule to significantl more
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Urges HUD to Preserve Permanent Supportive Housing Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
500 HANCOCK ST - SAGINAW, MI - 48602 - PHONE (989) 797-3400 - FAX (989) 799-0206 October 9, 2026
Public Comment Response from Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority, in Saginaw Michigan.
About SCCMHA and Its Housing Programs
The Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is a public Community Men more
Sikh Coalition: FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking on English Language Proficiency Sparks Concerns Over Discrimination Against Sikh Drivers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Sikh Coalition is submitting this comment to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published on August 10, 2026, titled "English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria," (91 FR 51422, Docket No. FMC more
TREAT Humanity: FDA Proposes Adaptive Learning Framework to Build Public Trust in Psychedelic Medicine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FDA-2026-N-7542 | Public Comment
Public Trust by Design: A Learning Framework for Psychedelic Medicines
PUBLIC COMMENT
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Jeannie Fontana, MD, PhD
Founder, TREAT Humanity
Public trust will not come from presenting the fir more
Two Valleys Community Land Trust Opposes Proposed CRA Rule Changes Threatening Affordable Housing and Community Investment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 07, 2026
Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20429
RIN 3064-AG31
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 7th St. SW,
Washington, DC 20219
Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Re: Comm more
Tipoffs: Iran
Countries locked into IMF austerity programs are also around twice as vulnerable to economic fallout from war against Iran
OXFORD, England, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam International issued the following news release:
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Countries locked into IMF austerity programs are also around twice as vulnerable to economic fallout from war against Iran
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Countries locked into International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity programs are also, on average, around twice as vulnerable to the economic fallout from the US and Israel's war against Iran and the escalating climate crisis, reveals new Oxfam analysis ahead more
McCollum Condemns President Trump's Failure to End His Spiraling Iran War
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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McCollum Condemns President Trump's Failure to End His Spiraling Iran War
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"The deadly attack on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Airport shows that President Trump's war of choice in Iran is now dangerously spiraling throughout the region. Our U.S. servicemembers and our regional allies face increased attacks by Iranian-backed militias, because he has failed to present clear objectives and a plan to end more
Murphy on Face the Nation: Americans Should Be Furious at Trump's Spiraling Crisis in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy on Face the Nation: Americans Should Be Furious at Trump's Spiraling Crisis in the Middle East
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Sunday joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. In the immediate aftermath of Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which killed at least 12 p more
Murphy's Behind-the-Scenes Details of CODEL to the Gulf
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy's Behind-the-Scenes Details of CODEL to the Gulf
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Saturday authored a Substack article offering the day-by-day details and post-travel reflections of his Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to the Middle East, which included stops in Doha, Qatar and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. more
Statement situation Middle East
SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines posted the following news:
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Statement situation Middle East
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KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including October 31.
Update August 7, 10:05 AM
KLM will resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv as of August 25. KLM continuously adjusts its network based on operational considerations. The flight will operate with a technical stop in Larnaca, where the crew will s more
"Independents are going to play a very significant role."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release:
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"Independents are going to play a very significant role."
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Winston & Miller Assess the Political Landscape for Republicans Heading into the Midterms
WASHINGTON, DC - With less than four weeks to go before the 2026 midterm elections, veteran GOP pollsters David Winston and Myra Miller of The Winston Group told a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society on Wednesday that the party's prospects more
Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes Stronger Rules to Protect Texas Land from Foreign Adversaries, Including China
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes Stronger Rules to Protect Texas Land from Foreign Adversaries, Including China
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Attorney General Ken Paxton will propose strengthened rules to implement and enforce Senate Bill 17 (89(R)), which restricts certain individuals and entities connected to designated foreign adversaries from purchasing or acquiring interests in Texas real property. The strengthe more
Blumenthal Slams Trump for Lifting Sanctions on Russian Diesel, Fueling Putin's War Machine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Slams Trump for Lifting Sanctions on Russian Diesel, Fueling Putin's War Machine
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below following Donald Trump's announcement that he had reached a deal with Vladimir Putin to lift sanctions on and obtain Russian diesel:
"The President's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel is an embarras more
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returns to San Diego after 10-month combat deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returns to San Diego after 10-month combat deployment
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SAN DIEGO -- Abraham Lincoln departed its homeport on Nov. 21, 2025. The 321 days since casting off lines from San Diego have taken the carrier and its crew across the Pacific Ocean, through the San Bernardino Strait, Surigao Strait, and Strait of Malacca, and into the South China Sea, Indian Ocean, and North Arabian Sea.
The ship st more
Van Hollen Calls On Risch, Foreign Relations Committee to Hold Hearing Into Embassy Officials' Reported Obstruction from Congress of Information Around Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen Calls On Risch, Foreign Relations Committee to Hold Hearing Into Embassy Officials' Reported Obstruction from Congress of Information Around Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
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Van Hollen: Regardless of political party, we should not accept the withholding of information from Congress and the precedent this sets in undermining our constitutional responsibility
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