A Look at Susan Stroman's Residency at Drew University
MADISON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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A Look at Susan Stroman's Residency at Drew University
The Tony Award-winner has spent the fall as Drew's Artist-in-Residence
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October 2026 - Drew University Artist-in-Residence and five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman has spent the fall 2026 semester holding workshops, discussions, and classroom visits with theatre and dance students.
In an event open to the public, Stroman d more
Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation
SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 16 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news:
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Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation
* Adobe is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize its flagship tools including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Substance 3D, Frame.io and Brand Concierge, delivering faster AI-powered creation, production and personalization.
* Adobe is bringing the power of the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip to its agentic creative app more
APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Concludes in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release:
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APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO Concludes in Chicago
Event Showcased Battery-Electric Rail, Zero-Emission Buses, and AI Technologies as Industry Leaders Discussed Federal Investment
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CHICAGO (October 15, 2026) -- The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) concluded its 2026 TRANSform & EXPO, held October 4-7, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event featured nearly 700 exhib more
Aramark Named to Fortune's AIQ 75
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Named to Fortune's AIQ 75
October 15, 2026
Ranking highlights how Aramark is responsibly leveraging AI to empower teams and deliver human-led hospitality
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Aramark has been included on the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75, a list of the top 75 companies on the Fortune 500 for their use of artificial intelligence to generate more
California Institute of Technology: Forecasting Tipping Points With AI
PASADENA, California, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Forecasting Tipping Points with AI
October 15, 2026
Caltech-led researchers take key steps in developing deep-learning models that can predict irreversible shifts in climate and other systems
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The writer Malcolm Gladwell popularized the term "tipping points" to refer to the moment when a trend or social behavior crosses a threshold and rapidly spreads everywhere. In physics, t more
Circana Puts Third-Party Marketplace Sales on the Map: $200 Billion of Previously Hidden Demand, Now Measured Weekly
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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Circana Puts Third-Party Marketplace Sales on the Map: $200 Billion of Previously Hidden Demand, Now Measured Weekly
Jungle Scout-powered, item-level data to join Circana POS measurement in Q1 2027
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CHICAGO - Oct. 15, 20 more
Dartmouth College: Society of Fellows Welcomes New Postdoctoral Scholars
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Society of Fellows Welcomes New Postdoctoral Scholars
Four new fellows will conduct research and teach undergraduates.
10/13/2026
Dartmouth's Society of Fellows has welcomed four new postdoctoral fellows to campus.
The two-year fellowship gives early-career scholars time, funding, and intellectual freedom to push their research forward, trade ideas across disciplines, and teach undergraduate courses with more
Dell Technologies' Future Ready Nonprofits Program Strengthens Communities in Canada
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies' Future Ready Nonprofits Program Strengthens Communities in Canada
Story Highlights
* Global initiative equips mission-driven organizations with the technology, skills and support needed to strengthen communities and scale impact across Canada
* Five Canadian nonprofits receive tailored digital transf more
Enterprise AI Enters Risk Management Phase as Security Concerns Rise, CompTIA Research Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Enterprise AI enters risk management phase as security concerns rise, CompTIA research finds
Companies are increasingly discovering that the challenge with AI is no longer adoption, but execution
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - As artificial intelligence (AI) expands into core business operations, attention is shifting from adoption to execution risk, according to research and analysis from CompTIA.
Governance, cy more
FAU Hosts Treasury and SBA Leaders to Discuss Critical Technologies
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Hosts Treasury and SBA Leaders to Discuss Critical Technologies
By Joshua Glanzer | 10/15/2026
Florida Atlantic University recently welcomed Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Chris Pilkerton, assistant secretary for investment security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, to its Boca Raton campus more
FIS AML Investigations Agent Now Commercially Available to Help Banks Tackle the Scale and Cost of Financial Crime Compliance
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS AML Investigations Agent Now Commercially Available to Help Banks Tackle the Scale and Cost of Financial Crime Compliance
Built by FIS with support from Anthropic, the agent applies FIS' banking, payments and data infrastructure to one of banks' most manual compliance challenges and is the first in FIS' roadmap of AI agents for banking
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* Developed by FIS with support more
Ford School Names 2026 Weiser Diplomacy Fellows
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Ford School names 2026 Weiser Diplomacy Fellows
October 15, 2026
The Ford School is pleased to announce the 2026 cohort of Weiser Diplomacy Fellows: Tariq Fanek (MPA '27), Hayley Jewett (MPP '28), Anastasiya Miknovets (MPP '28), Adna Mohamed (MPP '28), and Saumya Nagar (MPP/MBA '29). Each year, the Weiser Diplomacy Fellowship is awarded to several MPP students with demons more
Gonzaga 'Honored' to Name New Regents for 2026
SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 16 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news:
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Gonzaga 'Honored' to Name New Regents for 2026
October 15, 2026
Gonzaga has named several new individuals as members of the Board of Regents for 2026. Between notable alumni, dedicated friends of Gonzaga and staff and faculty members, President Katia Passerini is excited for the wealth of knowledge they'll bring as trusted advisers to the University.
"We are honored to welcome our newest members of the Board more
Gottheimer Discusses AI Policy at the University of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Discusses AI Policy at the University of Pennsylvania
Joins Penn Leaders, Faculty, and Students to Discuss AI Safety, Innovation, and the Future of Education
Oct 15, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Today, Monday, October 12, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI, visited the University of Pennsylvania to discuss federal AI policy and h more
GTCR Leads $200 Million Second Lien Term Loan for Sophos
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release:
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GTCR Leads $200 Million Second Lien Term Loan for Sophos
October 15, 2026
GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has jointly led a US $200 million investment in Sophos, a global provider of cybersecurity software and services and a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo. The second lien term loan was raised in connection with the refinancing of Sophos' existing $2.45 billion fi more
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Scaling Up Counseling With AI - Evidence From a Nationwide Experiment'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper on Oct. 16, 2026, entitled "Scaling Up Counseling with AI: Evidence from a Nationwide Experiment."
Here are excerpts:
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A central obstacle to scaling many interventions is implementer quality: as a program expands and the pool of implementers broadens, average quality falls. Conversation-based interventions (counseling, mentoring) are particularly sensitive to this constraint. LLMs offer more
K-State Awarded Two Feed the Future Innovation Labs From the U.S. Department of State
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Tackling global food security
K-State awarded two Feed the Future Innovation Labs from the U.S. Department of State
Oct. 15, 2026
870 million people worldwide lack sufficient access to safe, nutritious food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Two newly announced research labs at Kansas State University will help to address these needs.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the U.S. Department of State anno more
LevelBlue Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Managed Security Services Leadership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 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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LevelBlue Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year Recognition for Managed Security Services Leadership
Recognition highlights LevelBlue's innovation, global scale, platform strategy, and customer-centric approach to delivering measurable cybersecurity outcomes.
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San Antonio, TX more
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: Robotics-driven Company to Bring 80 Jobs to Nambe Pueblo
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 16 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Robotics-driven company to bring 80 jobs to Nambe Pueblo
October 15, 2026
NAMBE PUEBLO, N.M. -- Discovery 2 Scale (D2S), an advanced materials company founded by a longtime Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist, will establish its headquarters at Nambe Pueblo.
The facility is expected to create more than 80 high-paying jobs for scientists, technicians and other high more
NBAA-BACE Must-See Moments: Final Schedule of Can't-Miss Events
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA-BACE Must-See Moments: The Final Schedule of Can't-Miss Events
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2026 - Conversations with business aviation's top leaders. Groundbreaking aircraft and next-generation technologies. Connections that last long after the show floor closes. The National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA's) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition ( more
New Report: North Carolinians Face Growing Health Risks as U.S. EPA Weakens Pollution Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrpt) [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release:
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New Report: North Carolinians Face Growing Health Risks as U.S. EPA Weakens Pollution Safeguards
October 15, 2026
New Report: North Carolinians Face Growing Health Risks as U.S. EPA Weakens Pollution Safeguards
Informed by former EPA experts and NC environmental organizations, the analysis details how federal rollbacks will leave North Carolinians more exposed to more
Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Nobel Prize in Economics, Wolf Prize, Blavatnik Awards, and More Accolades for Columbians
From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.
October 15, 2026
Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here! (https://news.columbia.edu/content/enews-subscribe-and-archive#/cu_mailchimp_embed-5753)) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and more
Offered the Chance to Do Security Research and AI at Virginia Tech, Kene Nwodo Said Yes
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Offered the chance to do security research and AI at Virginia Tech, Kene Nwodo said yes
Nwodo had no idea as an undergraduate that he would develop a passion for researching AI and cybersecurity.
By Cathy Grimes
15 Oct 2026
When Kenechukwu "Kene" Nwodo was an undergraduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, he focused on electrical engineering. He does not recall taking classes related to more
OpenAI: Bringing GPT Rosalind to Academic Research Labs
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 15, 2026
Bringing GPT Rosalind to academic research labs
Introducing the Rosalind Academic Plan, offering eligible labs sponsored access to GPT Rosalind and tools for life sciences discovery.
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We're introducing the Rosalind Academic Plan to help more academic scientists access GPT Rosalind, our dedicated life sciences model, which combines f more
OpenAI: Teaching Students to Think and Learn Through Questions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 15, 2026
Teaching students to think and learn through questions
On Teachers' Day, we celebrate those who help us learn. A good question can change the course of a lesson. It can bring an unspoken question to light, open up another way to solve a problem, or help someone recognize what they already know. Teachers do this work every day: they know t more
Pa. Senate Republicans: Breaking the Scroll - Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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Breaking the Scroll: Negative Impacts of Social Media on Students Spotlighted at Senate Hearing
October 15, 2026
POTTSTOWN -- Teens, parents, law enforcement officials and advocates shared their perspectives on how social media negatively affects student learning, socialization and mental health during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy more
Philips Reaches 1,000 SmartSpeed Precise Installations, Advancing AI-powered MRI Care
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 16 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips reaches 1,000 SmartSpeed Precise installations, advancing AI-powered MRI care
Oct 14, 2026
MRI is one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine, used to support diagnosis and treatment planning. But demand for imaging continues to grow, while radiology teams face persistent pressure on time and capacity. Every minute saved in the scanning room can matter, helping tea more
Qualcomm Announces Long-Term Patent Cross-License Agreement With Transsion
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 16 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release:
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Qualcomm Announces Long-Term Patent Cross-License Agreement with Transsion
Oct 16, 2026
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it has entered into a long-term renewal of its global patent licenses with Transsion Holdings, covering 4G and 5G mobile devices through the end of 2031.
"We are pleased to have reached this ear more
Salesforce Pledges Free Slack Enterprise Access to Millions of Higher and Further Education Students in the UK
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release:
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Salesforce Pledges Free Slack Enterprise Access to Millions of Higher and Further Education Students in the UK
The initiative, part of Salesforce's $6 billion investment in the UK, gives students hands-on experience of AI-powered collaboration, preparing them for the modern workplace.
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LONDON - 15 October - Salesforc more
Salesforce Selected by HMRC to Modernise Tax Services for UK Citizens and Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release:
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Salesforce Selected by HMRC to Modernise Tax Services for UK Citizens and Businesses
Up to 15-year strategic agreement to streamline services for over 39 million citizens and businesses, deploy AI-assisted support, and train UK workers.
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LONDON - 15 October -- Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced a landmark 15- more
Salesforce: Tottenham Hotspur Launches Ask Spurs on Agentforce
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release:
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Tottenham Hotspur Launches Ask Spurs on Agentforce
Club unifies over 4.6 million fan accounts across 10+ systems, with new AI agent Ask Spurs achieving an 86% engagement rate.
Agentic transformation spans football, stadium events and commercial operations, while supporting community programmes to improve digital skill more
SEMI: Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 16 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award
San Francisco, Calif. -- October 15, 2026 -- SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced that the SonoFlex Acoustic System from Nordson Test & Inspection (Booth 5844) has won the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2026.
Presented by SEMI Americas and S more
Six New Faculty Join USC Stevens School of Computing and AI This Year
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Six New Faculty Join USC Stevens School of Computing and AI This Year
Venice Tang | October 14, 2026
Joining from the University of Michigan and USC's Information Sciences Institute, the new faculty bring expertise in AI, quantum computing, advanced hardware and machine learning
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The USC Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence welcomes si more
Syracuse University: $3M in New C3 Vouchers Fuels 21 Business-University Tech Partnerships
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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$3M in New C3 Vouchers Fuels 21 Business-University Tech Partnerships
The second round of awards is more than eight times the size of the first, and Syracuse University faculty are research partners on seven funded projects.
Diane Stirling
Oct. 15, 2026
Twenty-one new business-university research projects are underway across Upstate New York, backed by $3 million in innovation vouchers from the NY SMART I- more
Syracuse University: Ph.D. Student's Winter Break Project Grows Into Global Productivity App
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Ph.D. Student's Winter Break Project Grows Into Global Productivity App
Computer science Ph.D. student Dongda Li built the free, open-source Mindwtr task manager for himself. Now users around the world help shape it.
Alex Dunbar
Oct. 15, 2026
A project started during a school break has grown into a task management app used by more than 30,000 people worldwide.
Dongda Li, a Ph.D. student in computer and in more
UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
* Brown served as interim provost and chief academic officer at Fayetteville State University, a public HBCU in North Carolina.
* A published scholar and former tenured professor, she brings more than two decades of leadership in academic programs, faculty development, student rete more
UNC Asheville Launches School of Business
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news:
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UNC Asheville Launches School of Business
New school builds on existing programs with plans for additional majors, expanded partnerships, and more hands-on learning
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 15, 2026 -- UNC Asheville today announced the launch of its School of Business, bringing together existing programs and laying the groundwork for new majors and expanded hands-on learning more
Understanding People in a Changing World: ASU's Sanford School Turns 20
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 16 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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Understanding people in a changing world: ASU's Sanford School turns 20
Since 2006, the school has combined the study of individuals and relationships with the study of society
By Jennifer Martin | October 15, 2026
Phoenix was changing rapidly when sociologist Albert Mayer arrived at ASU in 1968.
New homes and neighborhoods were spreading across the desert as the metropolitan area's population soared. May more
UNE President's Forum Draws Record Attendance in Considering: Can Gen Z Attain the American Dream?
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Oct. 16 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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UNE President's Forum draws record attendance in considering: Can Gen Z attain the American Dream?
Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires - Biddeford, Maine - October 15, 2026
The 12th edition of the University of New England's President's Forum on Oct. 14 examined whether the current generation coming of age at this time in American history faces unique barriers compared with previous generations as they more
University of Arkansas: Why Are We Scared of Living With AI? Faculty Panel Takes Up Question for Halloween
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Oct. 15, 2026
Every Halloween fear has a shape: the ghost, the monster, the shadow on the stairs. The newest one lives on your phone and writes back. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, seven U of A faculty members will spend an evening asking why artificial intelligence, which now writes, draws, composes and carries on a conversation, scares so many people.
"Fear tells you something," said Nadia Issa, teachi more
University of Denver Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff With 2026 Awards
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 16 -- The University of Denver issued the following news:
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University of Denver Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff With 2026 Awards
Author(s): Jesse King
The Faculty and Staff Awards honor six faculty, three staff members, and one department for their remarkable service to DU students and the broader campus community.
October 15, 2026
The University of Denver is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards, celebrating employees for more
University of Georgia to Lead New Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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University of Georgia to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut
Oct 15, 2026
By Jordan Powers
The program will strengthen the state's position as a global center for agricultural innovation
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The University of Georgia will lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, a U.S. Department of State program that brings together U.S. and international scientists to make peanut farming mo more
University of Iowa College of Engineering Professor's Research Finds Promise in Detecting Methane Leaks
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Engineering professor's research finds promise in detecting methane leaks
October 15, 2026
Space-based monitoring systems show promise in detecting methane leaks from crude oil and gas operations, according to new research from a University of Iowa (UI) engineering professor and colleagues.
Researchers conducted the largest blind controlled study of instruments and algorithms more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: New Development in Math Wasn't Part of the Equation
DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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New development in math wasn't part of the equation
October 14, 2026
Mathematicians the world over are grappling with recent announcements that OpenAI has solved some of the most long-standing problems in their field. Two UM-Dearborn professors talk about what it's been like for them -- and why they remain optimistic.
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When Mathematics faculty member Mike Dabkowski saw the news that more
University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: AI Spreadsheet Tool Lets You Branch, Edit and Undo and Fix Mistakes as It Goes
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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New AI Spreadsheet Tool Lets You Branch, Edit and Undo and Fix Mistakes as It Goes
Venice Tang | October 15, 2026
The new tool gives users greater control over AI agents by allowing them to trace, steer and revise their decisions in real time, attracting new funding from Microsoft.
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AI agents are embedded in everyday tools, from chatbots to spreadsheet s more
USC ECE Faculty Lead Innovation in Engineering Education for the AI Era
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC ECE Faculty Lead Innovation in Engineering Education for the AI Era
Venice Tang | October 15, 2026
From AI-integrated coursework to oral quizzes and video-based assessments, USC Viterbi and USC Stevens ECE department leaders are rethinking engineering education to prepare students for the rapidly evolving tech industry.
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A year ago, Stephen Tu was te more
USC's Yasser Khan Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Wearable Sensors for Monitoring Brain Injury
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC's Yasser Khan Receives DARPA Young Faculty Award to Develop Wearable Sensors for Monitoring Brain Injury
Venice Tang | October 14, 2026
USC researcher Yasser Khan, a 2026 DARPA Young Faculty Award recipient, will develop chemical and physiological sensors to help detect neural damage in patients with traumatic brain injury
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Detecting, tracking and tr more
Washington & Lee University: Road to the White House Runs Through Mock Con
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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The Road to the White House Runs Through Mock Con
At Mock Convention's Parents and Family Weekend event, former White House press secretaries shared their experiences and spoke about the relationship between politics and the media.
By Emily Innes Stanley
October 15, 2026
Washington and Lee University's Mock Convention tapped into the lively atmosphere of the annual Parents and Family Weekend to h more
Wilmington College Inducts Inaugural Members Into Business Wall of Fame
WILMINGTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Wilmington College issued the following news:
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College Inducts Inaugural Members into Business Wall of Fame
Oct 15, 2026
Wilmington College unveiled its digital Business Wall of Fame after inducting the initial six members on Oct. 15. All are WC alumni; they include Cody Arnett, Class of 2011, Timothy A. Buren '83, Renee LaPine '95, William Shoecraft '79, Robert Touchton '65 and Julie Prince Weber '99.
"These individuals have distinguished themselves in the more
$11 million grant to investigate why resident microbes go rogue
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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$11 million grant to investigate why resident microbes go rogue
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WashU Medicine collaboration aims to uncover how gut bacteria turn dangerous
In Brief
* WashU Medicine received an $11 million NIH grant to study gut microbes.
* Researchers will decode how C. diff and E. coli bacteria turn hostile and cause serious illness.
* The team aims to develop AI diagnostic tools an more
$3.7M NIH grant to further improve patient safety in central line placements
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$3.7M NIH grant to further improve patient safety in central line placements
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State researchers have spent more than a decade making central line placement safer for patients. Central lines are among the most common hospital procedures, and among the first a new resident performs, but they carry a high risk of complications. The team's system, which gives tra more
$7.5M grant to establish foundations for visual computing with light
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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$7.5M grant to establish foundations for visual computing with light
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With potential applications in areas including autonomous driving, vision-aided navigation and biomedical imaging, Cornell is leading a new $7.5 million research project to develop the scientific foundations for computing with light. The work is paving the way for hybrid optical-electronic systems that could reduce the energy and computationa more
'One amazing opportunity after another:' Tennessee Tech trustee opens up about the educational journey that inspired her board service
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release:
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'One amazing opportunity after another:' Tennessee Tech trustee opens up about the educational journey that inspired her board service
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When Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustees member Teresa Chasteen-Dunn looks back on her life, she sees a series of opportunities made possible through education.
From attending community college on her late father's GI Bill to completing pos more
A Mission of Second Chances: AWC Brings Associate Degrees to Incarcerated Students
YUMA, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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A mission of second chances: AWC brings associate degrees to incarcerated students
Partnership with the ADCRR and ASPC-Yuma emphasizes access to education and community reintegration
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Yuma, Ariz. (October 15, 2026) - Arizona Western College has expanded its programming at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Yuma through a partnership with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The ex more
AASLD Publishes First Expert-Based Practice Opinion (EXPO) on Liver Biopsy
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases posted the following news:
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AASLD Publishes First Expert-Based Practice Opinion (EXPO) on Liver Biopsy
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A new approach to timely clinical guidance, EXPOs combine targeted evidence review with expert interpretation and consensus to support informed clinical decision-making.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct.15, 2026 -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) today a more
Academic Program Changes Highlight Board Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 15 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Academic Program Changes Highlight Board Meeting
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Arkansas Tech University took a step toward offering a 90-hour Bachelor of Arts degree in accelerated workplace learning during the ATU Board of Trustees meeting at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Trustees approved a letter of notification concerning the establishment of the program. If the Arkansas Higher Education Coordin more
AccuWeather(r) Brings the World's Most Trusted Weather Intelligence to Claude
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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AccuWeather(r) Brings the World's Most Trusted Weather Intelligence to Claude
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New Connector Puts MinuteCast(r), RealFeel(r), Forecasts, Interactive Radar and Government Weather Alerts at Users' Fingertips Directly in Claude
AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center - October 15th 2026 - AccuWeather(r), the most trusted source more
Activision Quality Assurance Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Activision Quality Assurance Workers Vote to Authorize Strike
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Ahead of next week's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access launch, workers at Microsoft-owned Activision Publishing vote to strike if necessary to achieve a fair union contract
NATIONWIDE -- On Thursday, October 15, quality assurance testers at Activision Publishing--represented by Communications more
Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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Adobe and NVIDIA Expand Collaboration to Speed Agentic Creation
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News Summary:
* Adobe is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize its flagship tools including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Substance 3D, Frame.io and Brand Concierge, delivering faster AI-powered creati more
Advancing Cybersecurity Education at Bethany
BETHANY, West Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Bethany College issued the following news:
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Advancing Cybersecurity Education at Bethany
BETHANY, W.Va. (Oct. 14, 2026) -- Dr. Alex Mathew is helping Bethany students turn their interest in cybersecurity into hands-on experience and professional opportunities. With a background rooted in academic research, advanced computing, and industry certifications, Mathew brings both expertise and a passion for mentorship to the classroom.
Mathew holds dual Ph.D more
AFT Launches Nationwide Get-Out-the-Vote Election Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Launches Nationwide Get-Out-the-Vote Election Bus Tour
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ST. PAUL, Minn.--Today, leaders of the 1.875 million-member AFT will embark on a cross-country, multicity #AFTvotes election bus tour to get out the vote, protect the vote and highlight the crucial issues facing working families these midterms.
With the nation wracked by anxiety over affordability, artifici more
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate
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As an embryo develops from a small cluster of stem cells, those once "blank slate" cells begin to take on more specialized roles like brain, liver, or muscle cells, and organize themselves into three-dimensional structures such as tissues and organs.
The fate of each cell -- what type of specialized cell it will become -- de more
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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AI, Enterprise SaaS Workloads Drive Akamai Cloud Momentum
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Akamai (Nasdaq: AKAM) today announced a new wave of customer adoption for its Akamai Cloud Computing services. Leading software, digital media, and technology organizations are expanding their reliance on Akamai Cloud, driven by growing enterprise demand more
APA chief urges pursuit of 'human' layer with AI
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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APA chief urges pursuit of 'human' layer with AI
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Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the American Psychological Association, last week returned to the APA's birthplace to offer a frank assessment of how his organization can play a vital role in addressing pressing issues, particularly in the area of youth mental health.
Following introductory remarks by psychotherapist Aleesha Young, Evans took the stage in Raz more
Ball State's College of Fine Arts Presents 'Dead as a Dodo' on Nov. 4, Part of Arts Alive! Series
MUNCIE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Ball State University posted the following news release:
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Ball State's College of Fine Arts Presents 'Dead as a Dodo' on Nov. 4, Part of Arts Alive! Series
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Ball State University's Arts Alive! series will welcome internationally acclaimed theater company Wakka Wakka Productions to campus for Dead as a Dodo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Emens Auditorium.
The performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets can be obtained at th more
Barnard Hosts 2026 Opportunities Conference
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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Barnard Hosts 2026 Opportunities Conference
Students prepare for careers with advice from more than 60 employers, graduate schools, and notable alumnae at annual conference.
October 14, 2026
On Sept. 25, Barnard hosted its 2026 Opportunities Conference, bringing students, alumnae, employers, and graduate school recruiters together on campus to prepare the next generation for the workforce. This year's event centered on n more
Barrett, Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Elder Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett, Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Elder Fraud
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) introduced the One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act to establish a 24/7 hotline and website to serve as a one-stop shop for reporting scams and fraud targeting seniors. The platform would help law enforcement ca more
Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact
BERKELEY, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact
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Will Rosenzweig's food systems legacy will continue through new Haas collaborative
UC Berkeley Haas today unveiled a new strategic plan designed to strengthen its standing as a global business education leader, a school more
Brown scholar to play key role in federally funded project to prevent neurodegenerative disease
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown scholar to play key role in federally funded project to prevent neurodegenerative disease
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry Nicolas Fawzi will direct Brown's role in a multi-institution project funded by a federal grant of up to $28.6 million focused on better understanding neurodegenerative disease.
By developing more
Calianese Receives $100,000 NJCCR Grant for Cancer Research
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Calianese Receives $100,000 NJCCR Grant for Cancer Research
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New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research Awards Calianese $100,000 for Immunotherapy Study
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David Calianese, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within Seton Hall University's College of Arts and Sciences, has earned a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Rese more
CLARKE REINTRODUCES REAL POLITICAL ADS ACT TO STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY IN AI-GENERATED POLITICAL ADVERTISING
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE REINTRODUCES REAL POLITICAL ADS ACT TO STRENGTHEN TRANSPARENCY IN AI-GENERATED POLITICAL ADVERTISING
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the REAL Political Ads Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in political advertising by requiring disclosure when generative artificial intelligence (AI) is used to create images or vide more
Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina
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Weather pattern changes, pests and diseases threaten coffee and cacao crops while also straining the global food system. To help farmers adapt at home and abroad, Clemson University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa are uniting in a research initiative to identify stronger crop varieties and farming p more
Compare, Connect, Decide: NAB Show New York 2026 Gives Media Technology Buyers a Hands-On Marketplace
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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Compare, Connect, Decide: NAB Show New York 2026 Gives Media Technology Buyers a Hands-On Marketplace
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Washington, D.C.--The technologies changing media are increasingly interconnected, and the companies gathering at NAB Show New York 2026, Oct. 21-22 at the Javits Center, reflect an industry where production, streaming, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and more
Cortez Masto, Wyden, Whitehouse Question Meta's Use of Billions in Tax Credits to Subsidize AI Data Center Construction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Wyden, Whitehouse Question Meta's Use of Billions in Tax Credits to Subsidize AI Data Center Construction
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Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) called on Meta, Facebook's parent company, to justify its use of billions in federal research and deve more
Dana-Farber and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center bring new care model and treatment advances to breast cancer patients as part of collaboration
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center bring new care model and treatment advances to breast cancer patients as part of collaboration
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) announced that on October 19, clinical services for breast oncology will fully transition to a new model that delivers outstanding multi more
Dean High to receive UW-Oshkosh 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news:
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Dean High to receive UW-Oshkosh 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
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An alumnus who holds two business degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh said it's always been his goal to make a lasting impact within his profession and his community.
Dean High, a resident of Menasha, retired in 2020 after being self-employed with High Wealth Management LLC. He is being honored iwth the UW-O more
Debate and Forensics Society excels at Duquesne Fall Invitational
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news:
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Debate and Forensics Society excels at Duquesne Fall Invitational
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The University of Lynchburg's Debate and Forensics Society competed in the Duquesne Fall Invitational, held at Duquesne University on Oct. 2-3.
Seven team members traveled to Pittsburgh for the tournament, "our largest team for a road tournament in several years," said Dr. John Angelis, the team's advisor and coach.
Lynchburg place more
Deloitte recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Digital Marketing Agencies
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Deloitte, a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, posted the following news:
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Deloitte recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Global Digital Marketing Agencies
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NEW YORK, NY, USA, 14 October 2026 - Gartner(r), a company that delivers actionable, objective insights to executives and their teams, has recognized Deloitte as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(t more
Dr. James Fraley to teach cyber intelligence class at IWP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Institute of World Politics posted the following news release:
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Dr. James Fraley to teach cyber intelligence class at IWP
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IWP is pleased to welcome Dr. James B. Fraley to the faculty to teach our Cyber Intelligence Overview course (IWPO 699).
Dr. Fraley is a highly experienced cyber intelligence operator, researcher, and educator with more than twenty-five years of experience translating cyber threat into policy and action for governme more
England's museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds
LONDON, England, Oct. 15 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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England's museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds
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Two-thirds of England's non-national museums feel positive about the year ahead, according to the latest Annual Museum Survey.
Published by Museum Development England earlier this month, the survey showed a growth in income and an increase in the proportion of museums receiving local authority supp more
Finding the Hidden Shape of Data: Prof. Yusu Wang
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Finding the Hidden Shape of Data: Prof. Yusu Wang
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From neurons to generative artificial intelligence, Yusu Wang uses geometry and topology to uncover the structures hiding beneath some of data science's most complex problems.
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* UC San Diego Professor Yusu Wang uses geometry and topology to uncover hidden structures in complex data, helping machine-learning systems more
Fordham: Should AI Be Used in Schools? Weighing the Benefits and Risks
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Fordham University issued the following news:
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Should AI Be Used in Schools? Weighing the Benefits and Risks
October 14, 2026 By Alex Williamson
From AI-powered tutors that help students practice foreign languages to chatbots that offer feedback on writing assignments, artificial intelligence is transforming schools. But as the technology becomes integrated into the classroom, how can educators harness its potential without sacrificing the critical thinking, creativ more
Fort Valley State University Awarded $555,500 to Strengthen STEM Student Success
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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Fort Valley State University Awarded $555,500 to Strengthen STEM Student Success
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FORT VALLEY, Ga. - Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has been awarded $555,500 from the U.S. Department of Education through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) to strengthen student success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and expand opportunities for undergra more
Four Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Four Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
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Hometown: Manahawkin, New Jersey
Lillian Gale was getting coffee with her freshman-year high school English teacher when she found out she was selected as a Voyager Scholar.
"She was the first person to give me the space and support to create change in an actionable way," Gale said. "It was surreal to share that m more
FSU expert breaks down the rise of trendy fall travel
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida State University posted the following news:
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FSU expert breaks down the rise of trendy fall travel
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* Florida State University Cecil B. Day Distinguished Professor Nathan Line provides his expertise on what is causing fall travel numbers to rise, rivaling the summer travel season.
* Line believes the rise of fall travel benefits smaller towns and local economies despite the unpredictability of the weather in the months of October and November.
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FSW Launches Hands-On Agriculture Initiative to Grow Southwest Florida's Next Workforce
FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news:
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FSW Launches Hands-On Agriculture Initiative to Grow Southwest Florida's Next Workforce
As Florida's agricultural industry faces an aging workforce and rapid technological change, Florida SouthWestern State College is expanding educational opportunities in one of Southwest Florida's most important industries.
This fall, FSW launched new agriculture courses at its Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in more
FXC Intelligence launches an MCP server built on Amazon Web Services, delivering AI-native cross-border payments intelligence to clients
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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FXC Intelligence launches an MCP server built on Amazon Web Services, delivering AI-native cross-border payments intelligence to clients
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Washington, DC - 15th October 2026 - FXC Intelligence, the leading provider of cross-border payments data and intelligence, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, to deliver its MCP (M more
Geneva College: Mark Taylor Presents Love, AI, and Speaking for Yourself
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Mark Taylor Presents Love, AI, and Speaking for Yourself
October 14, 2026
Mark Taylor, PhD, assistant professor of business ethics at Calvin University, will present "Love, AI, and Speaking for Yourself" at Geneva College on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in Skye Lounge within the Student Center as part of the 2026-27 Geneva Visiting Artist & Lecture Series (GVALS).
Taylor holds a BA in philosophy from T more
Groups Launch Environmental Enforcement Transparency Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release:
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Groups Launch Environmental Enforcement Transparency Project
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Washington, DC -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (EDGI), and ToxicDocs.org today launched Eyes on Environmental Enforcement, a new online search portal that gives the public direct access to U.S. Environmental Protection more
Hudson Highlights Innovation, School Safety Technology at UNC Greensboro
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Highlights Innovation, School Safety Technology at UNC Greensboro
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) visited UNC Greensboro, where he met with Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. to discuss the university's work in defense, energy, and workforce development, including its iCOMMAND Project and BRIGHT Institute.
"Lives are being changed every day more
ICYMI: CBA's Lindsey Johnson Highlights Consumer Resilience, Regulatory Reform, and the Future of Banking in New Podcast Interview
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: CBA's Lindsey Johnson Highlights Consumer Resilience, Regulatory Reform, and the Future of Banking in New Podcast Interview
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) President and CEO Lindsey Johnson recently joined Bank Nerd Corner for a wide-ranging conversation on the financial health and resilience of American consumers, the affordability ch more
Intel at Web Summit 2026
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Intel at Web Summit 2026
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At Web Summit 2026, Intel will bring edge AI, agentic AI and physical AI to life across manufacturing, smart cities, retail and healthcare. Live demonstrations will show how Intel silicon, software and ecosystem collaborations help developers and businesses more
Intel Offers Day-0 Support for Meta's Muse Spark Open
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, posted the following news:
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Intel Offers Day-0 Support for Meta's Muse Spark Open
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Meta's official open-weight release of Muse Spark Open, an 816 billion-parameter any-to-text model, represents a major milestone in multimodal AI and the most capable U.S. open-weights model released to date. Deploying an 816 bi more
Lujan, ColleaguesQuestion Meta's Use of Billions in Research and Development Tax Credits to Subsidize Its AI Data Center Construction Boom
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, ColleaguesQuestion Meta's Use of Billions in Research and Development Tax Credits to Subsidize Its AI Data Center Construction Boom
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. SenatorsSheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D- more
Miami Dade College named exclusive educational partner of Miami Fashion Week
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Miami Dade College named exclusive educational partner of Miami Fashion Week
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Partnership creates hands-on learning, mentorship and career development opportunities for MDC students, beginning Oct. 13-18, while connecting students to the future of fashion, technology and innovation
MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Miami Dade College (MDC) and Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) have announced a strategic partnership namin more
More to Love from Rapid Rewards: Southwest Airlines Expands Rewards, Redemption, and Member Benefits
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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More to Love from Rapid Rewards: Southwest Airlines Expands Rewards, Redemption, and Member Benefits
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New loyalty program benefits, expanded redemption options, premium experiences, and fleetwide Starlink connectivity bring more value to Rapid Rewards
DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today the next evolution of its award-winning Rapid Rewards(r more
Nellippallil Brings Florida Tech Engineering Education to Local Middle School
MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Nellippallil Brings Florida Tech Engineering Education to Local Middle School
Josh Mearig October 14, 2026
Assistant professor of mechanical engineering Anand Nellippallil is taking his research out of the university classroom and into the middle school classroom to teach the next generation of engineers the problem-solving skills they need for careers in that field.
Nellippallil had his first se more
NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Championed Eminent Domain Laws Now Threatening Ohio Farms For Data Centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORTING: Jon Husted Championed Eminent Domain Laws Now Threatening Ohio Farms For Data Centers
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COLUMBUS, OHIO -- New reporting reveals that Jon Husted, "the face of data centers," championed eminent domain laws in the state legislature now threatening Ohio farms for data centers. As Speaker of the Ohio House, Husted handpicked the task force that crafted the legislation now threatening Ohioans' farm more
Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award
MILPITAS, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Nordson SonoFlex Acoustic System Wins 2026 Best of West Award
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San Francisco, Calif. -- October 15, 2026 -- SEMI and Semiconductor Digest today announced that the SonoFlex Acoustic System from Nordson Test & Inspection (Booth 5844) has won the Best of West award to be presented at SEMICON West 2026 more
Nova Southeastern University Names Dr. Andres Pinto as Its Dean of College of Dental Medicine
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Nova Southeastern University Names Dr. Andres Pinto as its Dean of College of Dental Medicine
October 15, 2026
Dr. Andres Pinto, vice-chair for clinical operations at the MetroHealth System Department of Dental Medicine and associate dean of graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been named dean of the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern Univer more
NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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NSF Awards TILOS $15 Million to Continue Advancing AI and Optimization for Intelligent Systems
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Renewed NSF AI Institute will expand research from learning-enabled optimization to intelligent systems that can learn, reason and operate in the physical world
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* NSF awarded $15 million over five years to continue UC San Diego's leadership of TILOS, supporting its secon more
Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo
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Beginning Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. PT, customers can pre-order iPhone Duo on apple.com and in the Apple Store app.
iPhone Duo delivers Apple's largest iPhone display ever in a foldable design. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with an inner display that more
Pepperdine University: Alumnus Dan Wright Brings Life-Saving AI Technology to the Edge
MALIBU, California, Oct. 15 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Alumnus Dan Wright Brings Life-Saving AI Technology to the Edge
October 14, 2026
Jacqueline Cleaveland
Far away from big cities and suburban life there exists "the edge"--the remote or high-risk places where reliable communication can be scarce.
At the edge, sleet-gray waves of the North Sea toss boats about like toys, avalanches on Alaska's frontier plummet into mountain valleys, and military forces wor more
Poling wins national honor in choral music for symphony about heroic priests
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 15 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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Poling wins national honor in choral music for symphony about heroic priests
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SHREVEPORT - When Kermit Poling received an email that he was this year's winner of The American Prize in Composition for Choral Music, "surprise" is a word that barely touched Poling's thoughts and feelings.
It's not because his Symphony No. 2, "The Angels Gathered" wasn't worthy of consideration - Po more
Proofs and reasons: How math works in the mind
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release:
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Proofs and reasons: How math works in the mind
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Mathematics and other human endeavors like art and theological thinking, are areas of human behavior that confer no apparent evolutionary advantage, require extreme concentration, and stretch the limits of human mental abilities.
Of these three, only mathematics can be studied in a way that allows different cultures and times to more
Provost advances bold priorities after year of listening, learning
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Provost advances bold priorities after year of listening, learning
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Provost Laura Lee McIntyre's first year was defined by listening and learning across Michigan State University in preparation for launching initiatives that could shape MSU's future.
McIntyre officially began her tenure as MSU's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs in August 2025. Throughout her first year, sh more
Public Citizen Welcomes FTC Investigation Into OpenAI and Anthropic, But Warns Against Another Big Tech Accountability Giveaway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Public Citizen Welcomes FTC Investigation Into OpenAI and Anthropic, But Warns Against Another Big Tech Accountability Giveaway
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American democracy is in jeopardy, from the disastrous Citizens United ruling that flooded our politics with corporate cash to the immoral assault on voting rights. We work every day to defend against these threats and advance bold reforms.
The U.S. government sho more
Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Gover
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release:
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Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts Public Knowledge Welcomes New Broadband Policy, Government Affairs Staff To Bolster Advocacy Efforts
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Public Knowledge is pleased to announce two additions to our staff to enhance the organizati more
PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF MEETING DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
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The District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Kendall Campus located at 11011 SW 104th Street, Building R, Room R402, Miami, Florida and via livestream at https://www.mdc.edu/livestream.
In a more
Q&A: The "collision" between AI, your brain, and society
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Q&A: The "collision" between AI, your brain, and society
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As artificial intelligence use becomes more widespread, scholars are working to understand its effects on the people who use it. MIT Professor Eric So offers one of the most complete syntheses yet, in his new book, "The Collision: What AI Does to Us," published this month by W.W. Norton. Recognizing that AI offers opportuni more
Queens alumna Rosie Graham '67 reflects on Apollo 11 on 'Elon Beyond the Bricks'
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news:
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Queens alumna Rosie Graham '67 reflects on Apollo 11 on 'Elon Beyond the Bricks'
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On July 20, 1969, Queens University of Charlotte alumna Rosie Graham '67 watched with bated breath as NASA astronauts walked on the moon. But unlike the estimated 600-650 million people around the world who watched Neil Armstrong take his historic first step on what Buzz Aldrin described as "magnificent desola more
Redwire Secures Additional Orders to Deliver Stalker UAS to U.S. National Guard for the Army's Next-Generation Drone Operators
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 15 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, posted the following news release:
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Redwire Secures Additional Orders to Deliver Stalker UAS to U.S. National Guard for the Army's Next-Generation Drone Operators
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 15, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it will more
Rep. Gooden, Co-signers Issue Letter to National Intelligence Director Clayton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following letter with co-signers to National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton:
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October 9, 2026
The Honorable Jay Clayton
Director of National Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
1500 Tysons McLean Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Dear Director Clayton,
We would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment by President Trump to lead the White House's Sup more
Saint Leo University Journal Puts Latin American Technology Research in a Global Conversation
SAINT LEO, Florida, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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New Saint Leo University Journal Puts Latin American Technology Research in a Global Conversation
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're highlighting our new peer-reviewed and indexed publication connecting Spanish- and English-language scholarship on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies
14 October 2026
Cybersecurity Awareness Mo more
Security Industry Association Names William D. Squires as 2026 Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association Names William D. Squires as 2026 Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree
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Bill Squires will be recognized for his implementation of innovative security solutions at SIA Honors Night.
SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named William D. (Bill) Squires as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Insightful Prac more
SFSU Announces Future-Ready Workforce Initiative to Promote Student Success
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 15 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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SFSU Announces Future-Ready Workforce Initiative to Promote Student Success
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New campus-wide initiative focuses on establishing career pathways and promoting upward mobility
In the midst of an increasingly challenging landscape for new entrants into the workforce, San Francisco State University is stepping up its efforts to help students successfully achieve the more
Siemens Transforms Computational Lithography for Next-generation AI Semiconductors With NVIDIA CuLitho
WASHINGTON, Oct. 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 transforms computational lithography for next-generation AI semiconductors with NVIDIA cuLitho
October 14, 2026
Plano, Texas, USA
* Collaboration between Siemens and NVIDIA delivers up to 12x acceleration for full-chip optical proximity correction (OPC) workloads in lithography more
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Satellites Accurately Detect Methane Emissions in Large-scale Test
STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news:
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Satellites accurately detect methane emissions in large-scale test
Researchers analyzed spaceborne instrument observations of controlled methane releases in a yearlong experiment led by Stanford scientists. The results can inform efforts to identify major methane sources, eliminate leaks, and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
10-14-2026
By Adam Hadhazy
In brie more
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI: Who is Responsible When AI Causes Harm?
STANFORD, California, Oct. 15 -- The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence issued the following news:
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Who is Responsible When AI Causes Harm?
October 14, 2026
Authors: Shana Lynch
It's one of AI policy's hardest unsolved problems. Expert Deb Raji joins Stanford HAI to find answers that move beyond principles and into practice.
Deb Raji (Inioluwa Deborah Raji) focuses on a deceptively simple set of questions: When an AI system causes harm, who is responsible, a more
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind
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When corporate leaders discuss climate strategy, the message that still dominates is that, despite competing priorities and external pressures, sustainability matters.
According to the 2026 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report from the MIT Sustainable Supply C more
Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reports 6.8% Growth in New Business Volume in 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release:
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Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reports 6.8% Growth in New Business Volume in 2025
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Most-financed equipment types were construction, agriculture, trucks & trailers, office machines, and material handling
Washington, DC, October 14, 2026 - New business volume (NBV) growth in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry increased by 6.8% in 2025 more
Thermo Bond Solutions partnership celebrated with naming of DSU Esports Arena
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 15 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Thermo Bond Solutions partnership celebrated with naming of DSU Esports Arena
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MADISON, S.D. -- Dakota State University will celebrate its partnership with Thermo Bond Solutions with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the naming of the Thermo Bond Solutions Esports Arena on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the esports arena, located on the second floor in the heart of the Beaco more
Tonya Fawcett Receives Statewide PALNI Award
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Oct. 15 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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Tonya Fawcett Receives Statewide PALNI Award
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Grace College Director of Library Services Tonya Fawcett was recently selected from a community of library directors across 23 institutions to receive the PALNI Leadership in External Collaboration Award. The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) awards this honor to an individual who has built or supported the advancement of the PALNI strategic goals t more
Top Moments From Cait Conley's Dominating Debate Performance Against Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Top Moments From Cait Conley's Dominating Debate Performance Against Mike Lawler
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in New York's 17th Congressional District, career political operative Mike Lawler blatantly
lied to voters
about his record of voting with Donald Trump 100% of the time: gutting health care to give tax breaks to billionaires, voting six times for
Trump's reckless war in Iran
that's hiking prices more
Trading power reductions could reduce data center strain on energy grid
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Trading power reductions could reduce data center strain on energy grid
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Thanks to the exponential rise of AI, the rapid construction of large, gigawatt-gobbling data centers across the country has stoked concerns about how the power grid will hold up under this additional strain.
Cornell researchers have proposed a novel way to manage the increased demand for electricity: a credit market that would essentiall more
Two UC Irvine Professors Named Fellows by the American Physical Society
IRVINE, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
Two UC Irvine professors named fellows by the American Physical Society
Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux and James Weatherall chosen for their contributions to physics
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Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, UC Irvine professor of physics and astronomy, and James Owen Weatherall, Chancellor's Professor and department chair of logic and philosophy of science, have been elected as fe more
UC San Diego Part of Department of Energy-funded, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 15 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Part of Department of Energy-funded, AI-driven Geothermal Energy Project
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* MAESTRO project researchers will use AI to discover and tap geothermal energy resources safely and economically.
* The Department of Energy-funded initiative was established to improve energy independence and security in the United States.
* Researchers from UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San D more
USF receives $2 million to create Florida's first university AI and Cyber Makerspace
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF receives $2 million to create Florida's first university AI and Cyber Makerspace
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A $2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will fund the creation of an Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Makerspace within USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
The facility will be the first of its kind at a Florida university and will provi more
UTA study aims to cut radiation in heart scans
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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UTA study aims to cut radiation in heart scans
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A new study at The University of Texas at Arlington could help substantially reduce the amount of radiation heart patients receive during imaging procedures without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.
The study, led by Mingwu Jin, professor of physics, will focus on computed tomography angiography (CTA), an advanced imaging test that no more
Villanova University Concludes Historic Rome Conference With Global Commitment to Integral Ecology
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Villanova University posted the following news release:
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Villanova University Concludes Historic Rome Conference With Global Commitment to Integral Ecology
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President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, addresses delegates at closing dinner following milestone award ceremony and the signing of a landmark agreement with the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education.
ROME, Italy (Oct. 15, 2026) -- Villanova University officially concluded its 2026 Internat more
Volvo Cars and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Advance Safe Automated Driving
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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Volvo Cars and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Advance Safe Automated Driving
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Volvo Cars today announced it is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to unlock new levels of safety in automated driving technology in future cars from Volvo, building on the companies' decade-long co more
White House Ballroom Megadonors Revealed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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White House Ballroom Megadonors Revealed
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One year after Trump hosted lavish White House ballroom banquet for donors, records shed new light on ten donors who gave $169.7 million to fund ballroom
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One year after President Trump hosted a lavish White House candlelight dinner banquet to thank donors to his White House Ballroom Project, a new tax filing by the nonprofit char more
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Names First-Ever Financial Literacy Grant Recipients on International Credit Union Day
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The World Council of Credit Unions posted the following news release:
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Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Names First-Ever Financial Literacy Grant Recipients on International Credit Union Day
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Four credit unions across four continents to receive up to $10,000 each to advance community financial education
15 October 2026
MADISON, Wis.--The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) is proud to celebrate Internationa more
Alumni Accomplishments
DEKALB, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Alumni Accomplishments
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Congratulations to these alumni of the NIU College of Education!
George Abbott, M.S.Ed. Special Education-Vision Studies, '93, was appointed to the Braille Institute of America Board of Directors. Abbott's decades of experience in the field span vision rehabilitation, accessible education, workforce development and nonprofit social enterprise, holding senior leadership roles a more
At WSU in Pullman, Murray Launches Public Health for America Working Group, Delivers Address to Chart What Comes Next After Trump & RFK Jr., and Discusses Key Public Health Challenges with Local Leaders and Experts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At WSU in Pullman, Murray Launches Public Health for America Working Group, Delivers Address to Chart What Comes Next After Trump & RFK Jr., and Discusses Key Public Health Challenges with Local Leaders and Experts
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READ MORE: Senator Murray announces members of new public health initiative
NYT: A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy?
***LIVESTREAM OF DISCUSSIO more
Cal Poly Pomona Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Expand Career Readiness
POMONA, California, Oct. 14 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news:
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Cal Poly Pomona Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Expand Career Readiness
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Cal Poly Pomona will lead a new five-year initiative to strengthen career preparation, expand access to internships and connect students more intentionally with employers and high-demand career pathways.
The university's Career Ready: Academic Programs and Services for Workfor more
Exploring AI's Human Impact
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Exploring AI's Human Impact
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Center for Catholic Studies and International Academy of Catholic Leaders Explore AI's Human Impact
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn, manage money and receive care. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University and the International Academy of Catholic Leaders will bring educators, more
Murray Celebrates Opening of New Agricultural Research Service Plant Sciences Building at WSU After Years of Fighting to Secure Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Murray Celebrates Opening of New Agricultural Research Service Plant Sciences Building at WSU After Years of Fighting to Secure Funding
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Murray: "At a time when our federal research enterprise is under serious threat by overt political interference and a hollowing out of our scientific workforce, today's milestone offers a bright spot. This new building is a reminder of the incredible potential more
NVIDIA and Semiconductor Leaders Advance AI Across Chip Design and Manufacturing for AI-Defined Fabs
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Semiconductor Leaders Advance AI Across Chip Design and Manufacturing for AI-Defined Fabs
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA introduces cuPotential, a new NVIDIA CUDA-X library developers can use to build AI agents that simulate how atoms and molecules interact, accelerating a more
Student and faculty researchers team up to drive societal change
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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Student and faculty researchers team up to drive societal change
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This summer, classrooms gave way to labs, field sites, and data sets as George Mason University faculty and students partnered to tackle some of society's most pressing challenges. The research teams explored complex issues--many aligned with the university's Grand Challenge Initiative--examining them from multiple perspectives and generati more
To save democracy, put financial power in the hands of the people
SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news:
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To save democracy, put financial power in the hands of the people
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An award-winning book by Professor Michael McCarthy reveals the financial sector's power over governments and envisions a new path forward for democratizing finance
As America heads toward midterm elections next month, many voters are harboring concerns about the health of our nation's democracy. A Pew Research more
UC San Diego Awarded $2.35 Million from Google to Advance AI-Driven Climate Modeling
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 14 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Awarded $2.35 Million from Google to Advance AI-Driven Climate Modeling
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Team led by Halicioglu School and Scripps Oceanography researcher will use artificial intelligence to improve climate models and help guide new ocean observations
Story by:
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For the University of California San Diego's Duncan Watson-Parris, the next fro more
As a UF student intern for Live Nation, I learned what it takes to thrive in the entertainment industry
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Oct. 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As a UF student intern for Live Nation, I learned what it takes to thrive in the entertainment industry
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Standing in the crowd at New York's Governors Ball -- listening to thousands of voices singing along with A$AP Rocky, KATSEYE and Lorde -- I realized something vital about the entertainment industry: behind every concert moment is an intricate balance of data and human emotion.
As a fan and partn more
MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosted the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) on Sept. 3, for a stop on its national roadshow. The event convened representatives of state organizations, defense centers, universities, technology companies, and business executives to discuss how M more
Mount Sinai Awarded Five-Year, $20.7 Million Vaccine Development Agreement to Advance Next-Generation Technologies Against Respiratory Threats
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Awarded Five-Year, $20.7 Million Vaccine Development Agreement to Advance Next-Generation Technologies Against Respiratory Threats
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have been awarded a five-year project agreement to develop Vaccine Immunoengineering for Targeted Antigen Presentation and Layered Control (VITAL), a research program exploring an more
NVIDIA Commits $250 Million to Advance UK Agentic Safety and Security Research Over the Next Five Years
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, posted the following news release:
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NVIDIA Commits $250 Million to Advance UK Agentic Safety and Security Research Over the Next Five Years
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA announces a compute donation valued at $250 million over five years to support U.K. agentic safety and security research.
* The program will support more
UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions
DAVIS, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions
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The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions, education and more.
The overall amount received 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:"
(Continued from part 1 of 3)
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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:"
(Continued from part 2 of 3)
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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
5 Organizations Oppose Narrowing of Federal Water Protections Under WOTUS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Contributions to Kentucky Waterways Alliance, a nonprofit with 501(c)3 status, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Working to Protect, Restore, and Celebrate Kentucky's Waterways
www.KWAlliance.org
October 9, 2026
Stacey Jensen
Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division
Office of Water
U.S. Environmen more
A Way Home America: HUD Should Expand Youth-Centered Housing and Services Without Making Housing Contingent on Participation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Submitted By:
A Way Home America Youth Policy Team, CEO with Lived Experience, Director of Public Policy, and Policy Analyst
awayhomeamerica.org
Summary:
A Way Home America (AWHA) supports HUD's interest in expanding housing and service options for Youth and Young Adults experiencing homelessness, including high more
Advanced Medical Technology Association, Medtech Association Urges NIST to Prioritize Data Quality and Transparency in Modernizing Vulnerability Database
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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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Re: Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulner more
AE+AI Coalition: DOE Faces Urgent Need to Secure U.S. Bulk-Power System Against Foreign Equipment Threats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY, ENERGY SECURITY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
In the Matter of: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN ENERGY +AI COALITION
(AE + AI Coalition)
Submitted: October 9, 2026
Submitt more
Aequo Group: DOE Receives Proposal to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing and Secure Bulk Power System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aequo_Bulk_Power_System_RFI_Response_SCW_R1_09OCT2026
9 October 2026
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Subject: Bulk-Power System Executive Order RFI - Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
1. Respondent (question A-1 more
AFL-CIO Urges OSHA to Maintain 2036 Ladder Fall Protection Deadline to Ensure Worker Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
POST-HEARING BRIEF OF AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS (AFL-CIO) ON THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED RULE WALKING-WORKING SURFACES
DOCKET NO. OSHA-2025-0072
OCTOBER 8, 2026
Prepared by:
Rebecca Reindel, MS, MPH
Chenay Arberry
AFL-CIO
815 16th Street, N. more
AHIP Urges Strengthening Evidence Standards for Rapid Coverage of Innovative Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: [CMS-3487-NC] Medicare Program: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway
Dear Administra more
Air Line Pilots Association, International Urges FAA to Develop Robust Airspace Management Tools for SpaceX Starship Launches
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 14, 2026
Ms. Katie L. Cranor
Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
RE: Notice of Intent to Prepare a SEIS for SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Operations [FAA-2026-10792]
Dear Ms. Cranor
The Air Line Pilots Association, In more
Alameda County Health's Housing & Homelessness Services, Collaborative Applicant & Management Entity for Alameda County Continuum of Care Warns HUD Against Overemphasis on Transitional Housing at the Expense of Permanent Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aneeka Chaudhry
Director
Page 1 of 4
1000 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 300, San Leandro, CA 94577 | TEL (510) 618-3452 FAX (510) 351-1367
Health.AlamedaCountyCA.gov
October 13, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
RE: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | H more
American Coal Ash Association: EPA Urged to Make Coal Ash Beneficial Use Regulations Self-Implementing to Accelerate Recycling
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159
Re: Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Federal CCR Permit Program; General Permit Provisions. more
American College of Cardiology Urges CMS To Ensure Rapid, Transparent Coverage Pathway For Innovative Cardiovascular Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Department of Health and Human Services,
Attention: CMS-3487-NC,
P.O. Box 8010,
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010.
RE: CMS-3487-NC, Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway
The American College of Card more
American Petroleum Institute Urges Clarity and Risk-Based Approach in DOE's Bulk-Power System Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 9, 2026
Eric Rollison
Assistant Director, Technology Development
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20585
Request for Information RE: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System (DOE-HQ-2026-1123)
more
American Public Power Association and Large Public Power Council Submit Comments to DOE on Securing the U.S. Bulk-Power System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Submitted electronically via BulkPowerEO@doe.gov.
Re: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System - Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
The American Public Power Association (APPA) and Large Public Power Council (LPPC) respectfully submit these comments in response to the Request for Information (RFI) issued by more
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Urges CMS to Establish Transition Cohort for Pre-TAP GI Devices to Ensure Fair Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3300 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
630-573-0600 / 630-963-8607 fax
info@asge.org / www.asge.org
October 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, more
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Urges CMS to Establish Transition Process for Devices in Pivotal Trials to Access Rapid Coverage Pathway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
(Docket CMS-2026-2674)
Re: CMS-3487-NC, Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway; Proposed P more
Americans for Prosperity Foundation: EPA and Army Proposed Rule on Narrowing Federal Waters Definition to Respect Constitutional Limits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Re: Updated Definition of ''Waters of the United States,'' Dkt. No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322, 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 2026)
The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
-
The Honorable Adam Telle
Acting Secretary
Depart more
Apreo Health Urges CMS to Establish Transition Pathway for Devices in Clinical Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
apreohealth.com
4040 Campbell Ave, Ste. 210, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
October 11, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Medicare Program: Regula more
Arizona Public Service Co.: EPA Should Develop Regulatory Pathways to Enable Flexibility in Coal Ash Waste Management During Permitting Delays
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
APS Comments 10/12/2026 - 1 - Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159
Anne Carlton
Director of Environmental & Water Resources
Tel. 602-250-4220
Mobile 480-322-9313
e-mail: anne.carlton@aps.com
400 North 5th Street
Mail Station 9303
Phoenix, Arizona 85072
October 12, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Cente more
Azee' Bee Nahagha' of Dine' Nation Teesto Chapter Urges FDA to Respect Peyote Cultural and Religious Significance in Psychedelic Drug Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Azee' Bee Nahagha' of Dine' Nation: Teesto Chapter
October 4, 2026
The Honorable Commissioner
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Re: Request for Tribal Consultation Regarding Peyote and Mescaline in Food and Drug's Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic more
BioChek Urges Regulatory Modernization to Support Diagnostic Test Kit Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BioChek (UK) Limited | The Observatory | Western Road | Bracknell, Berkshire | RG12 1TL | United Kingdom | www.biochek.com | Tel.: +44 2088 933 000 | Company No. 2948559 | VAT No. GB49949269
Responses to The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Request for Information (RFI)
BioChek Corp. USA (588A) responds to The U.S. more
BioUtah Urges CMS to Expand RAPID Pathway to Include Diagnostics and Support Existing Breakthrough Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: Docket No. CMS-2026-2674
Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) C more
BioVentrix Urges CMS to Establish Temporary Coverage Pathway for Innovative Heart Failure Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487-NC)
Dear Adm more
C4V Urges Focus on Cell Origin and Provenance to Secure Domestic Supply
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.C4V.us 45 Murray Hill Road 2226 Center of Excellence Vestal, NY 13850, USA +1-607-444-2443 support@c4v.us
RESPONSETOR E QUESTION FOR INFORMATION
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123, RIN 1901-AB79, 91 FR 57322 (September 9, 2026)
United States Department of Energy, Office of Cyber more
California Alliance for Homelessness Solutions Calls for Individualized, Accountable, and Data-Driven Approaches to Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Draft HUD Public Comment | CAHS
HUD PUBLIC COMMENT
FEDERAL REGISTER DOCKET FR 6628 N 01
COMMENT
California Alliance for Homelessness Solutions (CAHS I, 501c4) and the aligned California Alliance for Housing Systems (CAHS II, 501c3) with support from LA Alliance for Human Rights (LA Alliance, 501c3) appreciates the oppor more
CARES of NY Urges Incorporation of Housing First and Harm Reduction Strategies in Homelessness Support Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Secretary Turner:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Research Supporting Incentives for Proven and Effective Activities to Reduce Homelessness. I am Denise Galloway, from CARES of NY in Albany, NY.
I would like to raise concerns with programs serving people with substance use disorders that may more
Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill CEO Urges HUD to Recognize Effectiveness of Permanent Supportive Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Submitted by Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP)
I submit this comment in my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), a nonprofit organization located in Westchester County, New York. CHHOP provides a continuum of services that includes emer more
Carolina Wetlands Association Warns Proposed Waters Definition Threatens Water Quality and Public Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
October 9, 2026
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Updated Definition of "Waters of the U.S."
Dear EPA and Army Officials:
The Carolina Wetlands Association appreciates more
Coming Home of Middlesex County: HUD Faces Criticism Over Proposed Shift Toward Transitional Housing and Responsibility for Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HUD Notice Comment
October 11, 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 Authority on the subject:
I am an attorney and spent 15 years developing more
Common Vulnerability Scoring Standard Response Highlights Need for Evolving Vulnerability Management Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CVSS SIG Response to NVD RFI
The Common Vulnerability Scoring Standard (CVSS) continues to serve an important role in vulnerability management processes.
However, CVSS needs to adapt, in either form or usage, to meet the needs of increasing volumes and complexity of cybersecurity vulnerability information.
Following are more
Compass House: HUD Faces Criticism Over Proposed Incentives That May Shift Resources Away From Permanent Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
10/12/2026
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
Compass House appreciates the opportunity to comment on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional more
Composite Panel Association Urges Maintaining Formaldehyde Emission Standards Amid Review
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
C O M P O S I T E P A N E L A S S O C I A T I O N Advancing the wood-based panel and decorative surfacing industries
19 4 65 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Tel 703.724.1128
Fax 703.724.1588
www.CompositePanel.org
1
October 9, 2026
Mr. Robert Courtnage
Mr. Maxim Pohl
MC 7404M
Office more
Council of Peyote Way of Life Coalition: FDA Urged to Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Cultural Rights in Peyote and Mescaline Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Council of Peyote Way of Life Coalition
October 4, 2026
The Honorable Commissioner
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Re: Request for Tribal Consultation Regarding Peyote and Mescaline in Food and Drug's Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psyc more
Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models in Homelessness Assistance Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President
Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President
Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer
Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary
Tess Hembree, Executive Director
October 13, more
CSH Challenges HUD's Claims on Effectiveness of Transitional and Supportive Housing Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CSH is the national leader in supportive housing. For the past 30 years, we have championed affordable housing paired with essential services like substance use, mental health, and tenancy support, to help people with disabilities experiencing or at risk of homelessness get into and stay housed. Active in over 300 communiti more
Danaher Urges CMS and FDA to Expand RAPID Coverage to Include Breakthrough In Vitro Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
The Honorable Kyle Diamantas
Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
RE: more
Data Center Coalition Urges DOE to Focus Scope of Bulk-Power System Equipment on Grid-Connected Assets and Clarify Definitions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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 Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Data Center Coalition Comments: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System, Request for Information, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
The Data Center Coalition ( more
DELFI Urges CMS to Include In Vitro Diagnostics in RAPID Pathway for Early Cancer Detection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway [CMS-3487-NC]
more
Dutchess County Continuum of Care Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Secretary Turner:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Research Supporting Incentives for Proven and Effective Activities to Reduce Homelessness. We are submitting this comment as the Collaborative Applicant on behalf of the Dutchess County Continuum of Care (DCCoC), NY-601 in Dutchess County, Ne more
Edwards Lifesciences: Medicare Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Heart Devices Proposed to Accelerate Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Edwards Lifesciences
One Edwards Way
Irvine, CA
USA 92614
Phone: 949.250.2500
Fax: 949.250.2525 www.edwards.com
October 12, 2026 VIA Electronic Submission to Regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Securit more
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition Critiques HUD's Use of Austin Data in Homelessness Reduction Incentive
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ECHO Public Comment on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is the Continuum of Care lead agency for Austin/Travis County, Texas, and the HUD-designated Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead for CoC TX-503. more
Energy Solutions: NRC Proposes Regulatory Changes to Extend Decommissioning Timelines and Streamline Relief Processes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 649-2000 Fax: (801) 880-2879 www.energysolutions.com October 13, 2026 ES-RA-2026-059
Jody Martin
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Docket ID NRC-2025-1204
more
Enphase Energy Urges Inclusion of Solid-State Transformers and Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources in Bulk-Power System Security Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Copyright (c) 2026 Enphase Energy, Inc. 47281 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
October 9, 2026
Eric Rollison
Assistant Director, Technology Development
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Bulk-Power Sy more
Erie County Continuum of Care Warns Reduced Support for Permanent Housing Will Widen Homelessness Gap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Erie County's Continuum of Care - PA(605)
Erie County Department of Human Services
154 west 9th Street, 4th Floor
Erie, PA 16501
Erie County's Continuum of Care - PA(605)
Erie County Department of Human Services
154 west 9th Street, 4th Floor
Erie, PA 16501
To Whom It May Concern,
The Erie County Continuum of Care more
Esther.ai: NIST Seeks Standards for Verifiable Evidence to Modernize Vulnerability Database
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Response to the Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Docket NIST-2026-0100 . Comment of Esther.ai
About Esther.ai
Esther.ai is a digital risk governance company. Its engine assesses an organization's exposure and, where it is authorized to do so, more
FGA Action: Arkansas Moves to Restrict Junk Food Purchases With Food Stamp Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FGA ACTION
COMMENT ON ARKANSAS
SNAP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Food and Nutrition Administration
October, 2026
Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow
Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow
FGA ACTION
FGA Action supports Arkansas's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program more
FGA Action: Florida Pushes for Food Stamp Restrictions on Junk Food to Improve Public Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FGA ACTION
COMMENT ON FLORIDA SNAP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Food and Nutrition Administration
October, 2026 Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow
FGA ACTION
FGA Action supports Florida's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program has more
FGA Action: Ohio Advocates Push for Junk Food Restrictions in SNAP Demonstration Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on the State of Ohio SNAP Demonstration Project
Food and Nutrition Administration
October, 2026
Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow
Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow
FGA Action supports Ohio's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program has drifted far fro more
Finite State: DOE Recommendations for Firmware-Based Security Measures to Protect the U.S. Bulk-Power System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
In the Matter of Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
RIN 1901-AB79
COMMENTS OF FINITE STATE, INC.
October 9, 2026
Executive summary
Executive Order 14421 warns that forei more
Forescout Technologies Advocates for Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Approach to Secure U S Bulk Power System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Forescout Technologies Response to DOE Request for Information
DOE Request for Information: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
E.O. 14421 . 91 Fed. Reg. 57,322 . Docket DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Comments due October 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT
Executive Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Forescout Technologies, Comments on DOE-H more
Geothermal Rising Action Urges Clear Guidelines and Trusted Suppliers in Bulk-Power System Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Eric Rollison, Assistant Director, Technology Development
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Bulk-Power System Executive Order RFI, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123, 91 FR 57322 (September 9, 20 more
Gulf South Business Roundtable Urges Balanced Approach to Protect Regional Energy Growth and National Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Response to Request for Information
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
docket ID: DOE-2026-HQ-2026-1123
Submitted by Gulf South Business Roundtable | Ben Portis, Executive Director
October 2026
Who is the Gulf South Business Roundtable (GSBR)?
The Gulf South Bu more
Health Agents for America: CMS Faces Backlash Over Moratorium on New Health Insurance Agents Amid Fraud Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Formal Public Comment and Request for Immediate Reconsideration of CMS-9872-IFC
Docket No. CMS-2026-3202
RIN 0938-AW26
Moratorium on New Agent and Broker Registrations for Plan Year 2027
Dear CMS Administ more
Heritage Foundation: EPA and Army Should Adopt Supplemental Definitions to Clarify Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 8, 2026 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
RE: Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"
Dear Administrator Zeldin and Assistant Secretary Telle:
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency and Departm more
Homeless Solutions CEO Stoll Urges HUD to Rely on Evidence Before Incentivizing Supportive Services and Transitional Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HUD Notice Comment Template
October 13, 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
To Whom It May Concern:
I am submitting this comment as Presi more
Idaho Soft Drink Association Urges Focus on Nutrition Education Over Product Restrictions in SNAP Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Shiela Corley, Acting Administrator
Food and Nutrition Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Re: FNA-2026-0301 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Idaho SNAP Demonstration Project
Dear Acting Administrator Corley:
The Idaho Soft Drink Association (ISDA) appreciates the opportu more
Indy Hunger Network Urges USDA to Halt Indiana SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SNAP Food Restric0on Waivers
October 13, 2026
Shiela Corley
Ac7ng FNA Administrator
Food and Nutri7on Administra7on
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
Re: State of Indiana SNAP Demonstra0on Project
Dear Shiela Corley,
On behalf of Indy Hunger Network we appreciate the opport more
Infinigen TopCo Urges DOE To Clarify Puerto Ricos Non-Interconnected Grid Is Outside Bulk-Power System Scope
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SECURING THE UNITED STATES BULK-POWER SYSTEM (ACTION: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION)
Docket DOE-HQ-2026-1123
COMMENTS OF INFINIGEN TOPCO LLC
OCTOBER 9, 2026
Infinigen TopCo LLC, for itself and on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Infinigen") respectfully submits thes more
InfinitX Labs Urges Transparency and Human Oversight in AI-Driven Vulnerability Database Modernization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
InfinitX Labs Inc., comments on docket NIST-2026-0100 Page 1
Comments on the Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Docket NIST-2026-0100 (FR Doc. 2026-16371)
InfinitX Labs Inc., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Amir Daneshpajouh, Founder, CEO an more
Infoblox Urges Adoption of DNS and Network Data for Critical Infrastructure Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2390 Mission College Blvd., Ste. 501
Santa Clara, CA 95054
P: 408 986 4000
www.infoblox.com
Internal Consultation Reference
Request for Information, Securing the United States Bulk-Power System, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER); Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026- more
Intuitive: Medicare and FDA Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Coverage for Innovative Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway CMS-3487-NC
Dear Administrator Oz,
Intuitive more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket ID FR-6628-N-01 - Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
To Whom It May Concern:
Kentuck more
Kings & Tulare Continuum of Care Urges Preservation of Permanent Supportive Housing Funding to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
I am writing on behalf of the Kings & Tulare Continuum of Care to express concern about proposed changes to the Continuum of Care program and to emphasize the importance of preserving a broad range of evidence-inf more
Los Angeles County Development Authority Urges Clarity and Local Flexibility in HUD Homelessness Reduction Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Dear Sir/Madam:
NOTICE OF RESEARCH JUSTIFYING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS DOCKET NO. FR6628N01
This letter serves to comment on more
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Opposes HUD Incentives for Transitional Housing Over Survivor-Centered Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Office of the General Counsel
Rules Docket Clerk
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Comment on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness; Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
To W more
MALDEF Opposes HUD Proposal to Rescind Disparate Impact Regulations Under Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Washington, D.C.
Regional Office
1016 16th Street, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.293.2828
Fax: 202.293.2849
National Headquarters
Los Angeles Regional Office
634 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: 213.629.2512
Fax: 213.629.0266
Chicago Regional Office
11 East Adams Suite 700 more
Mass General Brigham Interventional Gastroenterology Section Chief Thompson Urges CMS to Expedite Coverage for Endoscopic Obesity Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy
Brigham and Women's Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-732-9472/ Fax: 617-525-8740 ccthompson@bwh.harvard.edu
Christopher C. Thompson, M.D., M.Sc.
Section Chief, Interventional Gastroenterology
Mass General Brigham
Co-Director, Center for W more
Matthew Doherty Consulting: HUD Critics Urge Caution Against Broad Incentives for Homelessness Interventions Without Strong Evidence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments in Response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
Comments prepared and submitted on October 13, 2026 by:
Matthew Doherty
Matthew Doherty Consulting
Hyattsville, MD
matt more
Medical Device Manufacturers Association: CMS Urged to Remove Exclusions and Enhance Flexibility in RAPID Medical Device Coverage Pathway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487-NC)
Dea more
Metglas Urges Broader Scope for Critical Grid Equipment Inclusion in National Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Mr. Eric Rollison,
Assistant Director, Technology Development,
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response,
U.S. Department of Energy,
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121
Metglas Response to Bulk-Power System Executive Order Request for Information
Docket N more
Mitsubishi Power Americas: DOE Urged to Adopt Risk-Based Framework for Securing U.S. Bulk-Power System Equipment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
400 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 400 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Tel +1-407-688-6100 October 9, 2026
Mr. Andrew McClure
Director
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: DOE-HQ-2026-1123; Securing the United States B more
NABTU Urges OSHA to Withdraw Proposed Respirator Rule Changes Over Worker Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
OSHA Docket Office
Docket Nos: OSHA-2025-0019; OSHA-2025-0020; OSHA-2025-0013; OSHA-2025-0017; OSHA-2025-0023; OSHA-2025-0014; OSHA-2025-0011; OSHA-2025-0018; OSHA-2025-0026; OSHA-2025-0025; OSHA-2025-0015
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
Subject: more
National Association of Manufacturers Urges Clearer Definitions for Waters of the United States to Enhance Regulatory Certainty
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher Phalen
Vice President, Domestic Policy
October 9, 2026
EPA Docket Center WJC West Building, Room 3334 1301 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004
Re: Re: Supplemental Comments of the National Association of Manufacturers; Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-032 more
National Association of Wetland Managers: EPA and Army Proposed WOTUS Definitions Risk Undermining Cooperative Federalism and Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Association of Wetland Managers "Dedicated to the Protection and Restoration of the Nation's Wetlands"
Executive Director Portia Osborne 500 Washington Avenue, Suite 201 Portland, ME 04103 (207) 892-3399
Chair Samantha Vogeler KY Division of Water 300 Sower Boulevard, 3rd Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 782-6995 more
National Coalition for the Homeless Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing and Evidence-Based Approaches
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of the National Coalition for the Homeless
Re: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 - Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Submitted to:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
Subm more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition: HUD Faces Opposition From Community Groups Over Proposed Removal of Disparate Impact Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations [RIN 2529-AB09, D more
National Housing Trust Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Changes to Protect Affordable Housing Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
202-333-8931 (Phone) 202-833-1031 (Fax) www.nationalhousingtrust.org 1101 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 700 Washington D.C. 20036
The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould
October 9th 2026
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
The Honorable Travis Hill
Chairm more
National Women's Shelter Network: HUD Urged to Fund Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing as Critical Components of Homelessness Response
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness [Docket No. FR-6628-N-01]
Dear Secretary Turner:
The more
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Urges Clear and Durable Definition of Waters of the United States to Protect Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 8
October 9, 2026
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Oceans, Wetlands and Communities Division
Delivered via: regulations.gov
Office of Water (4504T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
Mr. Milton Boyd
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
De more
Nuclear Information & Resource Service Urges NRC to Withdraw or Extend Public Comment Period on In Situ Recovery and Decommissioning Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
United States of America
Before the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Comments by Nuclear Information and Resource Service Regarding NRC Proposed Rule, "In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness" Docket ID NRC-2025-1204; 91 Fed. Reg. 57728 (September 10, 2026)
I. INTRODUCTION
Nuclear Information and Re more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Urges NRC To Clarify Decommissioning Timelines And Extend Storage Duration For Spent Fuel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
11555 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Subject: Public Comment for NRC's In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness (Docket ID NRC-2025-1204; RIN 3150-AL48)
Dear NRC Staff,
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) is an independent, non-profit, more
nVirtua International: NIST Seeks Public Input on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database to Enhance Trustworthiness and Interoperability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
nVirtua International, Ltd.
NIST 2026 0100
1
Response to NIST Request for Information on Modernizing the National Vulnerability Database Docket: NIST 2026 0100
Submitted by: nVirtua International, Ltd. Prepared on: October 9, 2026 Contact: Darrin C. Lee, J.D. Website: www.nvirtua.com/fedsupplier
Public comment prepared more
Office of Advocacy: EPA and Army Propose Clarified WOTUS Definition to Reduce Small Business Regulatory Burdens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
The Honorable Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460
Mr. Adam Telle
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-0108
Re: Updated more
Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care Opposes HUD Incentives Causing Program Disruptions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
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
The Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care (Ohio BoSCoC) appreciates the opportunity to p more
ON Energy Storage: DOE Recommendations for Clarifying Scope and Risk Assessment of Customer-Side Power Equipment Under Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Andrew McClure
Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Re: Bulk-Power System Executive Order RFI, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Dear Director McClure:
ON Energy Storage, Inc. ("ON.energy" more
Oregon Consumer Justice Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, 91 Fed. Reg. 52,114, 52,12; instead, they0-23 (proposed Aug. 12, 2026).
ocj.org 3055 NW Yeon Avenue, Box 1336 1 (503) 406-3311 Portland, OR 97210 October 8, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency
400 7th Street SW more
Organization of Agreement States Call for Consistent Decommissioning Timelines and Clarification on Abandoned Uranium Mine Waste Definitions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, more
Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Coalition Opposes HUD Incentives for Transitional Housing Over Survivor Choice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Office of the General Counsel
Rules Docket Clerk
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Comment on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness; Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
To W more
Profound Ventures, Guidance Global Consulting: Medicare and FDA Collaborate to Accelerate Coverage for Breakthrough Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
A Social Entrepreneurship Fund & New Venture Accelerator
6015 Benjamin Road, Suite 320, Tampa, FL 33634
www.profoundvc.com
(office) 657.221.6324
October 13, 2026
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
7500 Secur more
Program on Regulation, Therapeutics, and Law Urges Independent Oversight and Enhanced Safety Measures for Future Psychedelic Drug Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PORTAL Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law
Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School
41 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Suite 0B17, Boston, MA 02115
portalresearch.org portal@bwh.harvard.edu
October 5, 2026
Food and Drug Administration
Department of He more
RIC Energy Urges Clarification on Scope and Equipment Applicability of Executive Order 14421
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gerard A. Weir
Director of Government Affairs
RIC Development, LLC
17 State Street, Suite 2320
New York, NY 10004
(917) 463-0421
gweir@ric.energy
October 9, 2026
Eric Rollison
Assistant Director, Technology Development
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
100 more
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians Urges Rejection of Proposed Water Protections That Threaten Arid Region Waters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians One Government Center Lane | Valley Center | CA 92082 (760) 749-1051 | Fax: (760) 749-8901 | rincon-nsn.gov
Steve Stallings Chairman
Joseph Linton Vice Chairman
Laurie E. Gonzalez Council Member
John Constantino Council Member
Alfonso Kolb, Sr. Council Member
October 6, 2026
Stacey Jens more
Rutgers University Associate Professor of Social Work: HUD Should Reassess Evidence and Limit Incentives to Proven Homelessness Interventions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on HUD Proposed Incentives to Reduce Homelessness
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | 91 FR 57901
To the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development:
As a concerned citizen, published homelessness researcher, former social worker in homeless services, now Associate Professor of Social Wo more
S.T.A.N.D. Up Minnesota Parents United Opposes Proposed Head Start Standards Changes Over Concerns About Child Safety and Family Engagement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
From: khuliapringle@standupmpu.org
To: Deregulation (ACF)
Subject: Public Comment - Docket ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:00:27 AM
Re: ACF-2026-0595 - Proposed Changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards
S.T.A.N.D. Up Minnesota Parents United respectfully opposes propos more
SACHEM: U.S. Customs Urged to Strengthen Import Verification Measures to Protect Domestic Chemical Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch
Regulations and Rulings, Office of Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
90 K Street NE, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20229
Re: Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Docket No. USCBP-2026-1058)
To Whom more
SafeLaunch Urges FDA to Implement Cautious Approach to Psilocybin Access to Protect Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542, Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs
Our organization SafeLaunch works in the sector known as primary prevention. In our context, this means preventing substance use prior to brain maturation. 90% of addiction begins with use before age 18. (NIDA.org) This more
Scranton-Lackawanna Continuum of Care Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Resources and Evidence-Based Incentives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PA-508 | SCRANTON-LACKAWANNA CONTINUUM OF CARE
Public Comment on HUD Proposed Additional Homelessness Incentives
October 8, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC 20410
Re: FR-6628-N-01, Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives fo more
Sediver USA: DOE Urged to Narrow Scope of Cybersecurity Rules to Protect Passive Insulators and U.S. Grid Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sediver USA, Inc. - Response to DOE RFI, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Page 1
Sediver USA, Inc.
One Sediver Way, West Memphis, AR 72301 - USA
Response to the U.S. Department of Energy
Request for Information - Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
91 FR 57322 (Septembe more
Shoals Technologies Group: DOE Receives Industry Feedback on Critical Equipment Classification for Bulk Power System Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1500 Shoals Way Portland TN. 37148 +1 615.451.1400 sales@shoals.com www.shoals.com
October 9, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585
Re: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System - Request for Information Docke more
Southeastern Fisheries Association Urges Environmental and Economic Protections in Space Launch Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Ms. Eva Long
FAA Environmental Protection Specialist, c/o ICF
1902 Reston Metro Plaza
Reston, VA 20190
Re: Environmental Impact Statement - Proposed Expansion of Space Launch and Recovery Operations at Cape Canaveral, Florida
On behalf of the Southeastern Fisheries Association (SFA), established in 19 more
Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing Criticizes HUD Proposal to Shift Focus Away From Housing First Model
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing 340 E. 2nd St., Suite 406 | Los Angeles, CA 90012 www.scanph.org
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th St. SW, Washington, DC 20410
RE: HUD-2026-1453-0001: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Ju more
Spinal Simplicity Urges Clarification and Expansion of RAPID Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
Re: CMS-3487-NC, Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverag more
St Tammany Economic Development Urges Clear Definitions to Boost Site Readiness and Protect Local Waters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ST.TAMMANYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
October 7, 2026
The Honorable Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322; RIN 2040-AG44
Supplemental Notice of Propos more
Storage Powering America: DOE Urged to Leverage Existing Cybersecurity Frameworks and Minimize Risks to Battery Storage Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79
COMMENTS OF STORAGE POWERING AMERICA
Storage Powering America (SPA more
Streaming Defense: DOE Urged to Implement Continuous Behavioral Evidence and Provenance Verification for Bulk Power System Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Global Threat Intel LLC | DOE RFI DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Page 1
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | Submitted by Global Threat Intel LLC
Responding Organization
Global Threat Intel LLC dba Streaming Defense
Address
10432 Balls Ford Road, Suite 130, more
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Praises Clarified Definition of Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division
Office of Water (4504T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
-
Mr. Milton Boyd
Office of the Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works
Department of the Army
108 Army Pentagon
Washingto more
Tennessee Valley Authority Urges DOE To Leverage Existing Standards And Prioritize Domestic Manufacturing In Bulk Power System Supply Chain Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DOE Bulk Power System RFI
TVA Response - DOE "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System" RFI
Submitted by: Tennessee Valley Authority
Address: 400 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902
Point of Contact: R. Howell Conway, TVA Supply Chain Email: rhconway@tva.gov
Primary expertise: Vertically integrated public power more
Texans for Greater Mental Health Urges FDA to Ensure Safe and Equitable Access to Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Health Treatment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Food and Drug Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 - Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments
Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas,
more
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Urges Clarification and Coordination on Proposed NRC Rules for In Situ Uranium Recovery and Groundwater Restoration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Brooke T. Paup, Chairwoman
Catarina R. Gonzales, Commissioner
Tonya R. Miller, Commissioner
Steven Schar, Interim Executive Director
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
512-239-1000
tceq.texas.gov
How is our customer service? tceq.texas.gov/customersurvey printed o more
Thresholds: HUD Urged to Protect Permanent Supportive Housing in Homelessness Reduction Incentive Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4101 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
1 of 8
Comments of Thresholds on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | Federal Register Document 2026-18555 | 91 Fed. Reg. 57901 | Comment deadline: October 13, 2026
October 13, 202 more
Transformer Manufacturing Association Advocates for Strengthened Supply Chain Resilience and Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
555 12th St., NW, Suite 1200, Washington DC 20004 (202) 831-6761
October 9, 2026
Eric Rollison
Assistant Director, Technology Development
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Request for Inform more
Treatment Communities of America Urges HUD to Prioritize Treatment and Recovery Support in Homelessness Strategy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner, Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Support for Treatment and Recovery within the Continuum of Care Program
Dear Secretary Turner:
On behalf of Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a national associa more
Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association Urges DOE to Clarify Scope and Ensure Reliability in Power System Security Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
A Non Governmental Organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations 333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 810 Chicago, Illinois, 60606 Phone/Fax: (312) 929-1970 www.truckandenginemanufacturers.org
October 9, 2026
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Respons more
UL Solutions Urges DOE to Implement Standards-Based Certification for Power System Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Securing the United States Bulk Power System--Docket ID. DOE-HQ-2026-11230001
October 9, 2026
UL Solutions appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Department of Energy (DOE) as it develops an implementation plan for Executive Order 14421. These comments build on UL Solutions' prior statements in the rec more
Utilities Technology Council Urges Precise Definitions and Risk-Based Approach in Bulk Power System Security Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Mr. Andrew McClure
Director
Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585
Re: Bulk Power System Executive Order; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123
Dear Director McClure:
The Utilities Technology Council more
Vancouver Audubon Society Opposes Updated Definition of Waters of the United States Threatening Seasonal Wetlands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"
The Vancouver Audubon Society is a non-profit chapter of the National Audubon Society with members in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties in Washington state. For 50 years, we have worked to protect birds and the more
Virginia Poverty Law Center Urges USDA to Halt SNAP Purchase Restrictions Amid Rising Food Insecurity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Ms. Shiela Corley
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Virginia Demonstration Project
Dear Ms. Corley:
On behalf of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, we respectfully submit the following more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Supports Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Strengthen State Water Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304-2345
Phone: (304) 026-0490
Harold D. Ward, Cabinet Secretary
dep.wv.gov
Promoting a healthy environment.
Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC more
WestCare: HUD Faces Calls to Preserve Low-Barrier Housing Access and Strengthen Behavioral Health Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Comments on Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (Docket No. FR-6628-N-01)
Dear Office of Community Planning & Devel more
Western New York Law Center Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
37 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York 14202
T: 716.855.0203 ext. 112 mparham@wnylc.net
F: 716.270.4005 www.wnylc.com
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
Fed more
Women's Health Advocates: CMS Urged to Include In Vitro Diagnostics in RAPID Coverage Pathway to Address Women's Diagnostic Gaps
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Reimbursement Committee
October 13, 2026
(Docket ID CMS-2026-2674)
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway [Docket No. CMS-3487-NC]
Dear Adm more
Wyo. Rep. Larsen Supports Balanced Regulations for Domestic Uranium Mining
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-1204 - In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Tim
Dear Commissioners:
We in Wyoming recognize uranium production is critical to America's energy and national security. Wyoming's history in uranium goes back t more
Xiente Opposes Proposed Rollback of Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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
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
[Via email to Com more
18 Organizations Urge USDA to Maintain 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Watersheds and Water Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
The Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
Submitted via:
www.regulations.gov
Re: RIN 0596-AD66; Docket FS-2025-0001 - Prop more
26 Vermont Lawmakers Urge HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes to Protect Quality and Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC, 20201
Re: "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (RIN 0970-AD30)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
We the undersigned are elected lawmakers from more
3 Chicago Environmental Justice Groups Oppose HUD Proposal to Rescind Title VI Disparate Impact Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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: Comments of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, People for Community Recovery and the Southeast Side Coalition to Ban Petcoke on HUD's Im more
3 Truck Safety Advocates Back FMCSA Proposed English Proficiency Out of Service Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 09, 2026
DOT Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826
U.S. Department of Transportation
West Building, Ground Floor
Room W12-140
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001
Filed via www.regulations.gov
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria # FMCSA-20 more
40 Utah Communities and Conservation Groups Urge Preservation of Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
United States Forest Service
201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: RIN 0596-AD66 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission DEIS Comments
Dear Acting Director,
The undersigned groups represent tens of thous more
43 Mass. State Reps. Urge HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards and Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary of the Department
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Federal Cuts to the Head Start Program Performance Standards
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
As 44 elected members of the Massachusetts House of Representativ more
Allies for Community Business Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Asset Threshold Increases and Grant Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
A4CB.org | info@A4CB.org | (312) 275-3000 | 135 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago IL 60612
10.01.26
Attention: Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20429
Attention: Comment Processing
Oice of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW,
more
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Feds to Keep Vision Screening Requirements for Head Start
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
20 F Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20001-6701
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA
94120-7424
T: +1 202.737.6662
aao.org
20 F Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC
20001-6701
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA
94120-7424
T: +1 202.737.6662
aao.org
September 18, 2026
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Administrati more
American Public Transportation Association Urges Clarification and Flexibility in High-Speed Train Noise Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
The Honorable David A. Fink
Administrator
Federal Rail Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: High-Speed Train Noise Emmission Standards - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comments (Docket FRA-2025-0786)
Dear Administra more
Americans for Hearing & Communication Backs TSA Customer Comment Card Renewal With Key Accessibility Enhancements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AMERICANS FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION Washington, DC | nsnyder301604@gmail.com | 703-646-1087 | www.a4hc.org October 1, 2026
Christina A. Walsh
TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (TSA-11) Transportation Security Administration 6595 Springfield Center Drive
Springfield, VA 20598-6011
Re: Comments on Intent To Requ more
ARS Pharmaceuticals Urges FAA to Require Epinephrine in Airline Emergency Medical Kits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
ARS Pharmaceuticals Comments on Federal Aviation Association's Proposed Rule
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARS Pharma), the makers of neffy(R) (epinephri more
Associated Oregon Loggers Applaud Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Resilience
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc.
PO Box 12339, Salem, Oregon 97309 www.oregonloggers.org
Office: (503) 364-1330 aol@oregonloggers.org
October 5, 2026
Joshua White Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
US Forest Service 201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Docket FS-2025-0001 (RIN more
Association for Competitive Technology Details Russian Violations of World Trade Organizations Commitments via Data Localization and Foreign Service Bans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Silvia Savich
Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Russia and Eurasia
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20508
RE: 2026 Russia WTO Implementation Report. Written comment of the Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) regarding the Request f more
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Urge USDA to Retain 2001 Roadless Rule in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WWW.BACKCOUNTRYHUNTERS.ORG/NEW_MEXICO_BHA
NEWMEXICO@BACKCOUNTRYHUNTERS.ORG
Technical Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Submitted by:
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, New Mexico Chapter
Docket:
FS-2025-0001
RIN:
0596-AD66
Proposed Rule:
Special Areas; Roadless Area Conser more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1393 25th Ave. S. | Fargo, ND 58103-0003 | (701) 551-0480 | Fax (701) 551-0499 | TTY 800-366-6888
October 8, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 2 more
Breakthrough Institute Recommends Clearer Bounding Pathways in NRC Draft Guidance on Chemical Hazards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 21, 2026
Subject: Breakthrough Institute Comment on Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1444, "Assessing Public Health Risk Associated with Chemical Hazards of Licensed Material Under 10 CFR Part 53" [Docket ID NRC-2026-3334].
The Breakthrough Institute (BTI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on Draft Regulatory Guid more
Building Bright Futures Urges HHS to Withdraw Head Start Deregulatory Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments on NPRM "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" - RIN 0970-AD30; Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 (91 FR 51248, Aug. 7, 2026)
Dear Office of Head Start:
Building Bright Futures (BBF more
Center for American Progress Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Slashing Federal Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary, United States Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Register Document Number: ACF-2026-0595/RIN 0970-AD30
Re:
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
Head Start is a vital early education and comprehensive more
Center for Democracy & Technology Urges HUD to Retain Disparate Impact Standard in Title VI Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
To: 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
more
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies Urges DHS to Rescind Mandatory USCIS Electronic Filing Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 McAllister Street | San Francisco, CA 94102 | https://cgrs.uclawsf.edu October 9, 2026
Management Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: CIS No. 2853-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0232 (RIN 1615-AD19) Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing) Interim more
Center for the American Family Urges ACF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reductions Weakening Head Start Quality Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Office of Head Start
Re: Comments on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,
ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom it May Concern,
Center for the American Family (CAF) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Maryland. Our mission is to advance evidence-based policies that strengthe more
Centrion Systems Urges SBA to Detail Impact of Proposed 1,000-Employee Standard on Wholesale Electronics Contractors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 REGULATIONS.GOV
Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Supplemental Comment - Small Business Size Standards
Dear Mr. more
Chicanos Por La Causa Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reduction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sept. 25, 2026
Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
Introduction
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) is a community development corporation that provides services in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, more
Chugach Regional Resources Commission Urges Retention of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Subsistence and Cultural Resources
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments on 2001 Roadless Rule Rescission, FS-2025-0001-223869
Submitted by: Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC)
Date: 10/6/2026 To: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA) RE: Tribal Comments on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 2001 Roadless Rule Rescission
The Chugach Regional Resources Commission ( more
CME Wire & Cable Urges Exclusion of Copper Conductors From Section 232 Tariffs to Protect Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BIS-2026-0331| XRIN 0694-XC166
1 August 25, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Comments of CME Wire & Cable, Inc. on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232, doc more
Coalition for Sludge Free Land Urges EPA to Withdraw Draft Biosolids Guidance and Finalize Quantitative PFAS Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Coalition for Sludge Free Land
October 5, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted online via Federal Register
RE: Docket No.
EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane more
Coalition of Large Tribes Urge HHS to Protect Sovereignty and Maintain Funding Flexibility in Head Start Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Comments of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
The Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) ap more
Condumex Urges BIS to Exclude U.S.-Made Copper Cable Products From Section 232 Duties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Condumex appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Industry and Security's proposal to extend Section 232 duties to additional derivative products, including certain electric conductor cables classified under HTSUS 8544.49.2000, 8544.49.3040,8544.49.3080, and 8544.60.4000.
Condumex respect more
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule Citing Threats to Cultural Resources Treaty Rights and Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Brad Kinder, Acting Director,
USDA Forest Service
Ecosystem Management Coordination,
201 14th Street SW,
Mailstop 1108,
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Delivered filed electronically:
Re: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Proposed Rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Dear Acting more
Conservation Biology Institute Opposes Rescinding Roadless Protections Citing Lack of Science Support for Wildfire Risk Rationale
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service
Re: Docket No. FS-2025-0001 (RIN 0596-AD66) - Scientist comments on proposed changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule 1
Dear Mr. White:
We appreciate the long history of the USDA Forest Service in the stewardship of more
Conservative Energy Network Urges Flexibility and Private Property Protections in America's Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Dr. Morteza Farajian
Executive Director
Build America Bureau
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213,
Washington, DC 20590.
Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative; Docket No. DOT-OST- 2026-3269
Dear more
Cook Inlet Tribal Council Urges Reconsideration of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Sovereignty and Language Revitalization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: www.regulations.gov
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Reducing Federal Burden more
COPAA Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Standards Over Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.
Protecting Rights. Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.
September 28, 2026
Adam N. Jones Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 202-417-0115
RE: more
Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 18
July 13, 2026
SUBMITTED VIA THE FEDERAL RULEMAKING PORTAL AT WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV
Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034
Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
To Whom It May Concern:
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities ("CLPHA") and Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC ("Reno & Cavanaugh") hereby subm more
Crest Security Assurance Urges SBA to Reconsider Proposed $531 Million Size Standard for Computer Systems Design
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Industrial Base Resilience & Contracting
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
RIN 3245-AI67
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Crest more
Data Center Coalition Urges Exclusion of Heat Exchange Unit Parts From Section 232 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments from the Data Center Coalition on the Proposed Inclusion of Parts of Heat Exchange Units Under Section 232, Docket No. BIS-2026-0331
The Data Center Coalition (DCC) re more
Data-Clear Urges SBA to Reconsider Proposed Industry Grouping and $402 Million Size Standard
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SBA Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Proposed Revisions to Small Business Size Standards
Submitted to: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
Data-Clear respectfully submits these comments regarding the SBA's proposed revisions to its small business size standards.
Data-Cl more
DC Water Urges EPA to Develop Science-Based Framework for PFAS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Administrator Zeldin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
Subject: Comments on EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509, Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids
Dear Administrator Ze more
Easter Seals of North Georgia Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulations Over Concerns of Service Reductions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
815 Park North Blvd
Clarkston, GA 30021
October 6, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200
Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Docket number ACF-2026-0595 | RIN number 0970-AD30
East more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
From: Kaylalize Yulfo Sosa
To: Deregulation (ACF)
Cc: Kaylalize Yulfo Sosa
Subject: Fw: ACF-2026-0595/RIN0979-AD30/Fedeeral Register 91FR 1248
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 4:26:50 PM
My name is Kaylalize Yulfo, and I am submitting this comment in my personal capacity, based on my 30 years of experience with the more
Family Promise Urges HUD to Prioritize Family-Centered Solutions in Homelessness Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
71 Summit Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Phone: 908-273-1100
info@familypromise.org www.familypromise.org
October 9, 2026
RE: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
Introduction
I am writing on behalf of Family Promise, the leading nonprofit organization working to advance proven, community-b more
Family Resource Agency Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards While Seeking Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 2026
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern:
Family Resource Agency, Inc. (FRA) respectfully submits these comments on the pr more
Family Star Montessori Early Head Start & Head Start Co-Founder Niehaus Criticizes Proposed Rule to Reduce Federal Burden on Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4730 W 37th Ave. 9
Denver CO 80212
October 6,2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Docket number ACF-2026-0595: RIN number 0970-AD30
Thank you for the opportunity to submit public comment on the proposed rule, "Reduc more
Faros Dispute & Forensic Advisory Urges SBA to Reconsider Proposed Size Standard Increase
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 17, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards - RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Faros more
FluoroFusion Specialty Chemicals Urges Commerce Department to Apply Section 232 Tariffs to Imported Refrigerant Cylinders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Jeffrey I. Kessler
Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Docket No. 260803-0182; XRIN 0694-XC166; Regulations.gov ID BIS-2026-0331 Re:
Comments of FluoroFusion Sp more
Fortune Brands Innovations Urges BIS to Narrow Scope of Proposed Duties on Derivative Steel Products
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 1500 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 +1 202 230 5000 main +1 202 842 8465 fax Daniel R. Wilson Partner daniel.wilson@faegredrinker.com +1 202 230 5211 direct August 27, 2026
PUBLIC DOCUMENT
Via regulations.gov
Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division, Off more
Fragomen Center for Strategy & Applied Insights Urges DHS to Suspend Mandatory USCIS Electronic Filing Interim Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Bo Cooper
Leah L. Rogal
Executive Director
Senior Director
Direct: +1 202 380 1087
Direct: +1 202 380 1080
bcooper@fragomen.com
lrogal@fragomen.com
October 9, 2026
Samantha L. Deshommes
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
5900 Ca more
Fremont County Child Development Services Executive Director Holcomb Urges Preservation of Core Standards to Support Children With Disabilities and Family Engagement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Administration for Children and Families and Office of Head Start,
I am submitting this letter as a former Head Start staff member for twenty years, more
Fulmont Community Action Agency Urges Reversal of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Patricia M. Garner
Board of Directors, Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc.
20 Park Street
Fonda, NY 12068
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
Re: Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" more
Genesee Intermediate School District Early Childhood Programs Director Ramos Urges Preservation of Funding and Safeguards Amid Proposed Administrative Changes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Protecting quality, access, and responsible stewardship while reducing administrative burden
Dear Administration for Children and Families:
I submit this comment as the Director of Early Ch more
Georgia ForestWatch Urges Preservation of Roadless Areas to Protect Natural Resources and Support Local Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Brad Kinder
October 6, 2026
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
United States Forest Service
Sidney R. Yates Federal Building
201 14th St SW
Washington, DC. 20227
bkinder@usda.gov
Associate Chief Chris French
United States Forest Service
Sidney R. Yates Federal Building
201 14th St SW
Wa more
Georgia Watch Urges Denial of OppFi's National Bank Charter Over Predatory Lending Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
55 Marietta Street NW Suite 903 Atlanta GA 30303 [P] 404.525.1085 georgiawatch.org
August 5, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20219
(202) 649-6800
Via Email: LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov
Re: Deny OppFi's Merger Applic more
Global Compliance Ingersoll Rand Urge Department of Commerce to Exclude Heat Exchange Parts From Tariffs to Protect U.S. Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC
August 27, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230
Dear Ms. Curyto,
This submission is in response to XRIN 0694-XC166 regarding the request for public comments on the propo more
Greater Baltimore Urban League Urges Regulators to Preserve Community Reinvestment Act Incentives for Underserved Neighborhoods
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
RE: Community Reinvestment Act Regulations - Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
Submitted by: Greater Baltimore Urban League
To the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation:
On behalf of the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL), we appreciate the opportunity to pr more
Greater Metropolitan Area Housing Authority Calls for Reevaluation of FY2027 Fair Market Rents to Support Affordable Housing Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
621 17th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
October 1, 2026
Regulations Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-6553-N-03 - Request for Reevaluation of FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA
Dear Sir or Madam: more
Heir Command Urges IRS to Establish Payment-Time Account Confirmations and 30-Day Failure Reporting Safe Harbors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-48)
Room 5503, P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Re: Comments on Notice 2026-48, Saver's Match under Internal Revenue Code section 6433
To the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service:
Heir C more
Housing Help Inc. Urges HUD to Preserve Disparate Impact Analysis in Fair Housing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HOUSING HELP INC. | PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment - HUD Docket FR-6540-P-02 | Page 1
HOUSING HELP INC.
Public Comment on HUD's Proposed Amendments to Title VI Regulations
Docket No. FR-6540-P-02 | RIN 2529-AB09 | 91 FR 51416
Submitted: October 1, 2026
About this comment: This submission is written in the professional, more
Intelligent Transportation Society Urges Federal Support for Digital Infrastructure and Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration in America's Great Corridors of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Morteza Farajian
Executive Director
Build America Bureau
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce; Request for Information [Docket No. DOT-OST- 2026-3269]
Dear Executive Director Farajian:
The Intelligent Transp more
InterExchange Urges Flexibility in Proposed Rules for Exchange Visitor Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
InterExchange
RE: Response to Proposed rule with request for comment. - Exchange Visitor Program - Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status
RIN: 1400-AF23 - Via email to JExchanges@state.gov
Sep 23, 2026
Deputy Assistant Secretary Pasini,
We are writing in re more
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Supports Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Access and Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
2843 East Grand River Ave, #206, East Lansing, MI (517)-339-7788
www.snowmobile.org
October 6, 2026
Chief Tom Schultz
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
201 14th Street SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Eric Longnecker
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Art more
JARP Industries Urges BIS to Exclude Critical Import Parts From Section 232 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Mr. Stephen Astle
Director, Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Docket No. 260803-0182; Comments of Wipro Hydraulics USA on Proposed Implementation Duties: BIS-2026-0331
JARP Indust more
Journey Center for Safety & Healing Urges HUD to Protect Housing Autonomy and Confidentiality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 General Counsel
Rules Docket Clerk
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
I am writing on behalf of Journey Center for Safety & Healing, a domestic violence program serving Cuyahoga County (Ohio), to express our concerns re more
Kalmar USA Urges Exclusion of Straddle Carriers From Section 232 Tariff Expansion to Protect U.S. Supply Chain and Port Operations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
The Honorable Howard W. Lutnick Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments on Proposed Expansion of Section 232 Tariff Scope to Derivative Articles HTSUS 8426.12.0000 (Mobile Lifting Frames on Tires and Straddle Carriers) [Docket No. 2608 more
Kentucky Resources Council Urges EPA to Finalize Regulations on PFAS in Biosolids Amid State Regulatory Limitations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Post Office Box 1070 Frankfort, Kentucky 40602 502-875-2428 hello@kyrc.org www.kyrc.org
October 4, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for R more
Kids Central Inc. Warns 5 Percent Administrative Cost Limit Is Unrealistic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket ACF 2026 0595 RIN 0970 AD30
Introduction
I am the Chief Financial Officer of Kids Central, Inc., a small nonprofit organization operating a stand-alone Head Start program in the Appalachian region of far southwestern Virginia. Our organization pr more
Landmark Legal Foundation Backs HUD Proposed Rule to Rescind Disparate Impact Standards Under Title VI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Secretary Scott Turner
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Submitted via regulations.gov
RE:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development Request for Public Comments
Regarding "HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impa more
Lane County Administration Intergovernmental Relations Officer Cornwall Urges HUD to Focus on Evidence-Based Strategies and Market Conditions in Homelessness Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VANESSA CORNWALL
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
Vanessa.Cornwall@lanecountyor.gov
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING/ 125 EAST 8TH AVENUE/EUGENE, OR 97401/ (541) 682-6504
Docket Number: Docket No. FR-6628-N-01
Document Citation: 91 FR 57901
Document Number: 2026-18555
Document Type: Notice
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Housi more
LaSalle Community Action Association Urges Flexibility in Federal Regulations to Improve Service Delivery
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
RIN: 0970-AD30
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Head Start
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc. (LCAA) appreciates the opportunity more
Locust Electric Urges Department of Commerce to Exclude USMCA-Origin Copper Conductors From Tariff Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 26, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Aveenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments of Locust Electrical Sales on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232, docket number BIS-2026-0331 - XR more
Louisville Urban League Urges Regulators to Strengthen Community Reinvestment Act Protections Amid Proposed Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219
COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT (CRA) REGULATORY CHANGES
To: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency & Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora more
Maple Corp. Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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 (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2 more
Maritime OIC Backs MARAD Overhaul of Capital Construction Fund Regulations for U.S. Built Tonnage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MARITIME OIC
Maritime Investment | Industrial Capital | Strategic Advisory
Capital Construction Fund Revision: 1
MARAD-2026-1552
1 Ryan Lynch, Managing Partner, Maritime OIC | October 2026 | Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
UEI: WQRYFXRZNJR7 | CAGE: 24UR7
This response is prepared by Maritime OIC as Co more
Mass. Mental Health Advocates Urge HHS to Protect Head Start Standards for Child Health and Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Massachusetts Association for Mental Health
www.mamh.org
October 6, 2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comments on Docket Number ACF-2026-0595 and/or RIN Number 0970-AD30, Head Start Program
Dear Secretary Kennedy, more
Maternity Care Coalition Urges Full Withdrawal of Proposed Head Start Regulations to Protect Comprehensive Early Childhood Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Office of Head Start:
more
Meeteetse Conservation District Supports Rescinding 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Enhance Forest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
Submitted Via: regulations.gov
Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture
201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Proposed Rule & Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Roadless Area Conservation: Dock more
Mexican Business Coordinating Council Urges Exclusion of USMCA-Compliant Goods From Proposed Steel and Metal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Comments of the Mexican Business Coordinating Council (CCE) the Confederation of Industrial Chambers of Mexico (CONCAMIN) and the National Council of the Maquilador more
Milco Manufacturing Urges Commerce Department to Apply Section 232 Tariffs to Complete Welding Machines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 3
August 19, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Comment on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Docket No. more
Mineral, Sanders, & Powell Counties Urges Rescission of Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Community Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for public comment.
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW
Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124.
Dear Director,
Mineral, Sanders, and Powell Counties (Counties) have for years worked with our Forest Service (FS) partners on 10 National Forests more
Mississippi Early Learning Alliance Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reduction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Proposed Rule - "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Administration for Children and Families:
I am writing as a Mississippian, a nonprofit leader, and someone who more
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Opposes HUD Incentives That Threaten Survivors Access to Permanent Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 12, 2026
Ronald Kurtz, Assistant Secretary
Office of Community Planning and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Comments in Response to Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Dear Mr. Kurt more
Monacan Indian Nation Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule and Calls for Meaningful Government-to-Government Consultation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Docket No. FS-2025-0001
USDA Forest Service
Attn: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Comments of the Monacan Indian Nation on the Proposed Rule and Draft
Environmental Impact Statement, Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, more
N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Urges EPA to Establish Clear Thresholds and Expand Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Submitted Via Regulations.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center
Office of Water Docket
Mail Code 2822IT
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2059
Re: Comments on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) more
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Opposes English-Only Rule for Head Start Programs, Citing Need for Language Access and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 1612 K Street NW, Ste. 300 | Washington DC, 20006 www.napaba.org
October 5, 2026
Adam N. Jones Deputy Chief of Staff Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families Mary E. Switzer Building 330 C Street SW Washington, District of Columbia more
National Association for Pupil Transportation Urges Preservation of Safety Standards and Support for Head Start Bus Monitors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Association for Pupil Transportation
1971 Western Avenue #221
Albany, NY 12203
800.989.6278
October 6, 2026
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Docket: #ACF-2026-0595
Colleagues:
The National Ass more
National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Backs Proposed IRS Rules Easing Form 1041-A Trust Filing Requirements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1075 Broad Ripple Ave. #306 | Indianapolis, Indiana 4622 0 | 317.269.6274 | charitablegiftplanners.org October 09, 2026
Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044
Re.: Comments in Support of Proposed IRS Regulations Removing the Form 1041-A Filing Requirement for Trusts W more
National Association of Music Merchants Urges Exclusion of Brass-Wind Instruments From Proposed Section 232 Duties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 3
Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Brass-Wind Musical Instruments and Parts and Accessories
Docket No. BIS-2026-0331 | XRIN 0694-XC166
Dear Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce:
The National Association more
National Chamber of Electrical Manufacturers Seek USMCA Exemption from Proposed Section 232 Copper Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Attn: Ms. Jessica Curyto
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
Re: Comments of CANAME on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Addit more
National Council of Agricultural Employers Urges FMCSA to Account for Perishable Cargo and Livestock in Driver Out-of-Service Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
United States Department of Transportation
In re: English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria
Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826
RIN 2126-AC99
91 Fed. Reg. 51422 (August 10, 2026)
COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS
Submitted October 9, more
National Energy & Fuels Institute Opposes Extending Section 232 Tariffs to Tanker Trailers, Citing Impact on Fuel Costs and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Comments of the National Energy & Fuels Institute
Docket: BIS-2026-0331
XRIN 0694-XC166
Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232
91 Fed. Reg. 50,756 (August 6, 2026)
Submitted to the U.S. D more
National Fair Housing Alliance Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposal Undermining Disparate Impact Protections and Civil Rights Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing. NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, community development, advocacy, and enforcement.
1331 Pennsy more
National Forest Recreation Association Urges Caution in Rescinding Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 488 ~ Woodlake, California 93286 ~ Phone (559) 769-8333
NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION ASSOCIATION Responsible Recreational Use of America's Public Lands and Waters
October 6, 2026
FS-2026-0100 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Comments in resp more
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Urges VA to Improve Disability Benefits Application Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Dorothy Glasgow
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
RE: OMB Control No. 2900-0747 (Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review - Application for Disability Compensation Benefits)
Dear Ms. Glasgow:
The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, more
National Water Resources Association Supports Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Wildfire Management and Protect Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Joshua White
Acting DirectorEcosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
RE: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; RIN 0596-AD66; Docket No. FS-2025-0001 Dear Acting Director White:
more
Native Village of Dot Lake Urges Census Bureau to Protect Small Alaska Native Communities in 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Written Testimony of Tracy Charles-Smith
President, Native Village of Dot Lake
U.S. Census Bureau Tribal Consultation
Decennial Census of Population of Americans: Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
Docket No. 260903-0005 | RIN 0607-AA75 | FDMS Docket USBC-2026-0628
October 2, more
NativX Urges Recognition of Energy-Normalized Compute Benchmarks for Derivatives Listing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NativX response on compute derivatives
October 2, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts; RIN 3038-AF77; 91 FR 54259 ( more
Natural Resources Defense Council Urges EPA to Finalize PFAS Risk Assessment and Implement Regulations Over Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Tess Richman
Engineering & Science Division
Office of Water (4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via regulations.gov
Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509
Dear Ms. Richman:
We submit the following comments on the Environmental P more
Neb. Head Start Association Urges Preservation of Flexibility and Quality Standards in Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
The Honorable Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary for Children and Families ATTN: Adam N. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff
Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Mary E. Switzer Building 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201
Subject: "Reducing Federal Bu more
Nebraska Farm Bureau Urges EPA to Focus on Field-Performance and Inclusivity in Pesticide Alternatives Challenge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (402) 421-4400
September 29, 2026
Elizabeth Vizard
Deputy Director for Programs
Office of Pesticide Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Comments of the Nebraska Farm Bureau on the Request for Information, Innova more
Neighborhood Finance Corp. Urges Regulators to Preserve CRA Incentives for Community Development and Nonprofit Support
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Date: October 1, 2026
Re: Proposed CRA Changes
RIN 3064-AG31, Docket ID OCC-2026-0694
To: Travis Hill, Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
400 more
North Hudson Community Action Supports Flexible Head Start Regulations While Urging Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NORTH HUDSON COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START
Public Comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
"Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
Submitted to:
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of H more
North Iowa Community Action Organization Urges Flexibility in Regulations to Enhance Service Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Office of Head Start,
North Iowa Community Action Organization (NICAO) Head Start and Early more
Norwescap Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes Threatening Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Norwescap Board of Trustees
Notice of Proposed Rule Making - Head Start
Official Board Comments
Adopted September 24, 2026
Norwescap Board of Trustees Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
OVERVIEW - NORWESCAP'S EXPERIENCE
Norwescap is one of the first cohort of Head Start programs and has been operating with more
NTEA Warns Tariffs on Trailers Will Disrupt North American Supply Chain and Increase Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 26, 2026
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
Docket No. 260803-0182
XRIN 0694-XC166
NTEA - The Work Truck Association respectfully submits these comments in response to the August 6, 2026 Federal Register notice (91 FR 50756) requesting public comments on including specified derivative product more
Olden Lane Inc. Warns NCUA That Onerous Vendor Contracts Threaten Financially Stressed Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard - 2nd Floor, 101 | Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
October 2, 2026
Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance - Docket No. NCUA-2026-1684
Dea more
Optimi Health Corp. Advocates for Balanced Safety and Access Framework for Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OPTIMI HEALTH CORP.
Princeton, British Columbia, Canada | www.optimi.net | NASDAQ: OPTH | CSE: OPTI
October 5, 2026
Public Comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542; "Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic
Drugs Public Hearing"
Optimi Health Corp more
Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies Urge EPA To Clarify Biosolids PFAS Risks And Promote Practical Management Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johnny Leavy, Chair Amanda Haney, Vice Chair
Working with community wastewater treatment and stormwater management agencies across the state to protect Oregon's water quality since 1987.
PO Box 48 Springfield, Oregon 97477 (541) 485-0165 www.oracwa.org
October 4, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Offic more
Pa. Office of Rural Health Urges Preservation of Federal Oral Health Requirements in Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Director, Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington D.C. 20201
Submitted via: Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-D30, Reducing Federal Burden for Head more
Patients' Advocate Urges FDA to Maintain Rigorous Standards Before Fast-Tracking Psychedelic Drugs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dear FDA Leaders,
As the founder of Patients' Advocate, and Legislative Rep. of American College of Cardiology (ACC) and California Medical Association (CMA), I am deeply concerned with the fast-tracking of the review and approval process of psychedelics by FDA. I urge FDA to employ the same rigorous standards applied to a more
Payroll Urges IRS to Exclude Saver's Match From W-2 Reporting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Government Relations Division 202-669-4001 www.payroll.org
October 9, 2026
Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-48) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 www.regulations.gov
Re: IRS Notice 2026-48, Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to Saver's Match Contributions
D more
People Behind Policies Civic Justice Incubator Urges HUD to Retain Title VI Disparate Impact Protections on Behalf of People Behind Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Williams / People Behind Policies . Comment on FR-6540-P-02 . Page 1
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; Ame more
PolicyAlpha Advises DOT on Public-Private Delivery Framework for Corridors of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 4, 2026
Dr. Morteza Farajian
Executive Director, Build America Bureau
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: America's Great Corridors of Commerce: RFI Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
Dear Dr. Farajian:
more
Priority Wire & Cable Opposes Broad Expansion of Section 232 Duties on Electric Conductor Cables Amid Capacity Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PRIORITY WIRE & CABLE, INC.
P.O. Box 398 North Little Rock, AR 72115
Toll Free (800) 945-5542 Main (501) 372-5444
www.prioritywire.com
Priority Wire & Cable, Inc. Comments of August 22, 2026 Docket No. 260803-0182 Page 1
August 22, 2026
Mr. Stephen Astle
Director, Defense Industrial Base Division
Bureau of Indust more
ProSteel Opposes Broad Inclusion of Residential Gun Safes Under HTSUS 8303 in Section 232 Steel Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF PROSTEEL SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC. IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED INCLUSION OF FREE STANDING FLOOR SAFES UNDER HTSUS 8303.00.0000 AS SECTION 232 DERIVATIVE STEEL ARTICLES
Submitted to:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security
Docket No. BIS 2026 0331
XRIN 0694 XC166
Submitted by:
ProSteel more
Prysmian Cables & Systems USA Endorses Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Electric Conductor Cables
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
PUBLIC DOCUMENT
DIBPrograms@bis.doc.gov
Stephen Astle
BIS-2026-0331 [XRIN 0694-XC166]
Director
Docket No. 260803-0182
Defense Industrial Base Division Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230
Re: more
Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles Urges Development of Standardized Training, Safety Protocols, and Data Systems for Future Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments
Submitted by Danielle Garner, Director of Marketing, on behalf of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles (PILA), a nonprofit educational corporation founded by Paul Karasik.
Dear more
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association Urge HUD to Rescind Disparate Impact Rule Changes and Seek Congressional Clarification
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500.
October 9, 2026
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
O more
Public Lands Council Advocates for Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
210 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, D.C. 20250-1124
RE: RIN 0596 - AD66 - Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation and FS-2025-0001 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dea more
Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research Urges FDA to Maintain Recognition of Gender in Research Oversight Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of the Commissioner
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Comment on the Proposed Rule, FDA-2026-N-2886, "Modification of Certain Terminology in Title 21; Reopening of the Comment Period."
To the Office of the Commissioner:
Public Responsibilit more
R.I. Health Center Association Urges Preservation Of Oral Health Standards In Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Alex J. Adams, PharmD, MPH
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Assistant Secretary more
Regional Biosolids Associations Urge EPA to Withdraw Draft PFAS Risk Assessment and Strengthen Source Control Measures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Ms. Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (4504T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov
Subject:
Comments on EPA's Notice of Availability and Request for Co more
Renewed Horizon Urges HUD to Incentivize Holistic Youth Homelessness Interventions and First Responder Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RENEWED HORIZON
824 N Lincoln Ave, Ste C, York, NE 68467 | (402) 363-1480 | www.renewedhorizon.org
EIN 84-3627636 | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
October 9, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: FR-6628-N-01 - Notice of Resea more
Rhode Island Kids Count Opposes Proposed Rule to Weaken Head Start Standards and Protect Vulnerable Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RIN 0970-AD30 / Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN 0970-AD30)
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is a statewide children's policy organization. We work to improve the economic well-being, health, safety, and education of Rhode Island's children through datadriven advocacy. Our mission i more
Robinhood Derivatives Opposes Order-Priority Subordination and Caps, Urges Reliance on Existing Core Principles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
413 W. 14th Street
New York 10014
robinhood.com
October 5, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Comment Letter on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Relating to Conflicts and Aff more
RoMan Manufacturing Urges Inclusion of Resistance Welding Transformers in Section 232 Copper Duties to Protect Domestic Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Jessica Curyto
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232; Docket No. 260803-0182; more
Rural Sociological Society Urges Census Bureau to Preserve Rural Data Accuracy and Detail in Proposed Census Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
sbevan@ruralsociology.org
www.ruralsociology.org
P: (385) 393-7077
RSS Business Office
PO Box 1831
Eagle, Idaho 83616
October 3, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20746
(Docket USBC-2026-0628)
Re: Response to FRN 2026-18481 (91 FR 57524; RIN 0607-AA75) more
Sacramento Area Sewer District Urges EPA To Contextualize PFAS Risks And Support Sustainable Biosolids Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
United States Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Sacramento Area Sewer District Comments on USEPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Peruorooctanoic Acid (PFOA more
Safari Club International Supports Maintaining Full Management Tools for Grizzly Bear Conflict Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Docket No. APHIS-2025-0004
Mr. Dalin Tidwell
Montana Wildlife Services State Director
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service--Wildlife Services Division
P.O. Box 1938
Billings, MT 59103
Re: Safari Club International's Comments on Notice of Availability for Public Co more
Safe States Alliance Urges Inclusion of Key Injury and Suicide Questions in Redesigned National Health Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Jeffrey M. Zirger
Information Collection Review Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Dear Mr. Zinger,
The Safe States Alliance appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) proposal to redesign an more
Safemark Opposes Including Hospitality Guestroom Safes in Section 232 Steel Duties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Docket No. 260803-0182
XRIN 0694-XC166
Regulations.gov ID BIS-2026-0331
Comments Opposing Proposed Section 232 Coverage of Ho more
Salt Lake Climbers Alliance Urges Preservation of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Utah Climbing and Wilderness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Project: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, Federal Register: 91 FR 53827, RIN 0596-AD66, 36 CFR Part 294, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture Submitted: October 6, 2026 Submitted by: Salt Lake Climbers Alliance Julia Geisler, Executive Director Julia@saltlakeclimbers.org SaltLakeClimbers.org
The Salt Lake Cl more
San Mateo County Board Opposes Federal Rule Changes Threatening Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Acting Director and Office of Head Start Staff:
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors r more
Santa Clara County Housing Authority Opposes Removal of Disparate Impact Standard in Fair Housing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Santa Clara County Housing Authority 505 West Julian Street San Jose, CA 95110 408.275.8770 scchousingauthority.org October 01, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel 451 Seventh Street SW Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: HUD's Implementation of th more
Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Local Forest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Working to conserve and enhance natural resources in central Carbon County since 1945. 101 Cypress Ave P.O. Box 633 Saratoga, WY 82331 Phone: 307-326-8156 Website: sercd.org October 6, 2026
Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination Submitted Via: regulations.gov
Forest Service, United States Departm more
Schoharie County Child Development Council Urges HHS to Retain Flexible Enrollment Verifications to Ensure Program Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
Our service area was an original pilot Head Start program, serving a small rural area. We have one of the smallest populations of all the counties in New York State. As often is the case in rural communities, the people that liv more
SEIU 925 Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards Amid Proposed Rollback
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
SEIU 925 submits this comment in response to the U.S. De more
Semiconductor Industry Association Urges Exemption of Critical Inputs From Tariffs to Support U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BIS-2026-0331 XRIN-0694-XC166
August 27, 2026
Ms. Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230
cc. Mr. Stephen Astle, Director, Defense Industrial Base Division, Office of Strategic Indust more
Seneca Nation Urges Respect for Tribal Sovereignty and Cultural Preservation in Head Start Deregulatory Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Adam N. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201
Submitted via email: Deregulation@acfhhs.gov
RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ACF-2026-0595/RIN more
Shedd Aquarium Urges USDA to Preserve 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Waterways and Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
USDA Forest Service
Attn: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation Docket (FS-2025-0001)
Dear Acting Director White,
As an institution dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life and t more
Sierra Club Urges EPA to Take Action on PFAS Contamination in Biosolids and Protect Food and Water Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Sierra Club Statement Regarding
US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water
Draft Guidance Memorandum
Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFAS in Biosolids June 2026
Submitted to Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 at regulations.gov
The Sierra Club is responding to the EPA's draft Guidance Memorandum o more
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Opposes Census Proposal Over Concerns About Data Accuracy and Community Impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Pro more
Skillman Foundation Urges Reversal of Proposed Census Changes Over Impact on Education Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criter more
Southern Education Foundation Urges HHS to Retain Federal Standards in Head Start Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Office of the Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; Docket ID No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
The Souther more
Space Northwest Urges Federal Evaluation of Washington State for New Spaceports to Enhance National Resilience
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-9736
Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors
To the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration:
Space Northwest (SNW) appreciates the opportu more
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Rule Over Concerns About Language and Family Engagement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Attention:
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Docket ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30: Withdraw the Proposed Head Start Rule
Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning strongly opposes the proposed rule, "Redu more
Stampin' Up! Urges Exclusion of Consumer Hot Foil Plates From Section 232 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026
Jessica Curyto Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Docket No. BIS-2026-0331 / 0694-XC166 Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Alu more
Start Early Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reducing Head Start Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC, 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
In response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Se more
Study of Early Education through Partnerships Warns Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes Could Undermine Program Quality and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30; Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595)
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
We write as researchers from the Study of Early Education th more
Sunbeam Family Services Urges Preservation of Core Head Start Standards to Ensure Early Intervention and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Building Brighter Futures with All Children and Families, Since 1907.
October 5, 2026
Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern:
Sunbeam Family Services (Sunbea more
Telamon Corp. CFO Mayne Opposes Proposal to Cut Head Start Administrative Cost Limit to 5 Percent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5560 Munford Road, Suite 201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
919.851.7611
www.telamon.org
Telamon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
I respectfully oppose the proposed reduction of the Head Start administrative cost limitation fr more
Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Applaud Federal Crackdown on Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses to Enhance Highway Safety
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted by:
Terri Hall - Founder/Executive Director Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom (TURF) & Texans for Toll-free Highways
ADDRESS: 317 Sidney Baker St. S., #400-308, Kerrville, TX 78028
EMAIL: terri@texasturf.org PHONE: (210) 275-0640
www.texasturf.org & www.tollfreehighways.com
Texans Uniting for Reform a more
Texas Appleseed Urge HHS to Maintain Protections Ensuring Homeless Youth Access Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Youth experiencing homelessness face many unique challenges that other stably housed kids their age never do. From finding shelter from harsh weather, to securing their next meal, these children deal with many issues that make it diffi more
The Arc Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reducing Support for Children With Disabilities in Head Start
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Head Start
Attention: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
The Arc of the United States is a national organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals wi more
The Boat Company Requests Conditions on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Operating in U S Coastwise Trade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Boat Company
Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition
October 5, 2026
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1387, Request for Determination, S/V NALU (Official No. 1351388), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in Unite more
The Boat Company Supports Conditional Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in U S Coastwise Trade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Boat Company
Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition
October 5, 2026
Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1389, Request for Determination, M/V MIDLIFE CRISIS (Official No. 1349234), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vesse more
The Y in Central Maryland Urges HHS to Maintain Existing Standards and Funding Levels to Ensure Quality and Consistency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide co more
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Urges USDA to Maintain Strong Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Mr. Tom Schultz
Chief, U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Docket more
Think New Mexico Urges OCC to Reject OppFi's Bank Acquisition to Prevent Evasion of State Usury Caps
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20219
(202) 649-6800
Re: Deny OppFi's Merger Application
Dear Comptroller Gould:
Think New Mexico is submitting this letter to express our strong opposition to the merger application more
Tractor Supply Co. Urges Exclusion of Firearm Safes From Steel Tariffs to Protect Rural Consumers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Mr. Stephen Astle
Director, Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Tractor Supply Company's Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper De more
Tradeweb Urges CFTC to Clarify Flexible Approaches for Affiliations and Reduce Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: CFTC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Conflicts and Affiliations (RIN 3038-AF76)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
TW SEF LLC, DW SEF LLC, and their a more
Trails Preservation Alliance Urges Forest Service to Replace Static Roadless Prohibitions With Site-Specific Planning
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
RE: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation - Docket No. FS-2025-0001
Dear U.S. Forest Service:
The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service proposal to rescind more
Transitional Services Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Resources Over Incentives That May Undermine Stability for Homeless Individuals With Serious Mental Illness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Re: FR-6628-N-01 - Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Transitional Services, Inc. (TSI) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding more
Tree Care Industry Association Backs FMCSA English Proficiency Rule, Urges Fair Roadside Testing for Specialized Drivers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 9, 2026
The Honorable Derek D. Barrs
Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE: Comments in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria" Docket No. more
Truliant Federal Credit Union Praises Principles-Based, Risk-Focused Third-Party Management Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219
Re: Notice of Public Comment: Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance (Docket ID OCC-2026-0793)
Dear Chief Counsel:
Truliant Federal Credit Union ("C more
TrustRails Urges IRS to Adopt Machine-Readable Data Standards to Accelerate Retirement Rollovers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 4, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2026-49)
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
RE: Notice 2026-49 - Comments of TrustRails, Inc. on Sample Forms and Proposed Rollover Procedures under Section 324 of the SECURE 2.0 Act
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Execu more
Tuffaloy Products Urges Commerce Department to Include Resistance Welding Components Under Section 232 Copper Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comments of Tuffaloy Products, Inc. - Docket 2026-15961 | XRIN 0694-XC166
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Page 1 of 6
TUFFALOY PRODUCTS, INC.
1400 South Batesville Road
Greer, South Carolina 29650
(864) 879-0763 Fax (864) 877-2212
August 24, 2026
Comments of Tuffaloy Products, Inc.
Request for Inclusion of Resistance Weldin more
Two Rivers Head Start Agency Urges ACF to Retain Head Start Program Standards to Ensure Quality and Equity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs RIN 0970-AD30 | Docket ACF-2026-0595
To the Administration for Children and Families:
Two Rivers Head Start Agency respectfully requests that the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) rescind the proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, an more
U.S. Canola Association Urges EPA To Recognize Desiccants Essential For Canola Yield Preservation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Canola Association
600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 969-8113
info@uscanola.com
www.uscanola.com
September 28th, 2026
RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 - Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation
The U.S. Canola Association (USC more
Underdog Sports Holdings Calls for Reconsideration of Proposed Subordination Rule to Protect Market Fairness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission")
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
re: Conflicts and Affiliations, RIN 3038-AF76
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Underdog Sports Holdings, Inc. ("Underdog") respectful more
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Urges Reconsideration of English-Only Mandate for Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Proposed Rule: "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (RIN-0970-AD30)
To Whom It May Concern:
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County appreciates the opportunity to more
United Way of Massachusetts Bay Opposes HHS Proposal to Reduce Federal Oversight of Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Public Comment Opposing HHS's Proposed
"Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30
To: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser more
University of Colorado Sociology Professor Grant Warns U.S. Power Plant Emissions Are More Significant Than EPA Claims
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Don Grant, PhD
Professor of Sociology
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute
University of Colorado at Boulder
UCB 327 Ketchum 195
Boulder, CO 80309
Re: Environmental Protection Agency, "Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations f more
US-Japan Infrastructure Advisors Urges Clarifications for High-Speed Rail Noise Standards and SCMAGLEV Inclusion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
US-Japan Infrastructure Advisors, LLC
1100 G Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
October 1, 2026
The Honorable David Fink
Administrator
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W12-140
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Comments of US-Japan Infrastructure Adviso more
Utah Community Action Urges Administration to Preserve Head Start Standards and Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject: Comment on Proposed Rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" (ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30)
To the Administration for Children and Families:
Utah Community Action (UCA) submits this comment in opposition to the proposed rule. For 62 years, UCA has operated Head Start and Early Head Start programs more
Utah DOT Supports Using Highway Right-of-Way Use in Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 22, 2026
Morteza Farajian, Ph.D.,
Executive Director
Build America Bureau
Federal Highway Administration / U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
SUBJECT: State of Utah Comments in Support of AASHTO Response to RFI on America's
Great Corridors of Commerce (D more
Utah Farm Bureau Federation Urges USDA To Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule To Enhance Forest Management And Protect Agricultural Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Submitted electronically: Federal eRulemaking Portal,
https://www.regulations.gov
RE: Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservati more
Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Supports Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Response
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1594 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Telephone (801) 537-9801 publiclands.utah.gov
The Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250
October 6, 2026
Subject: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation FS- more
Va. Head Start Association Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Reducing Service Standards to Protect Child Safety and Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VAHSA Public Comment | 1
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Head Start
October 5, 2026
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
91 Federal Register 51248, August 7, 2026
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Office of H more
Veolia Urges EPA to Finalize Draft Guidance on Reducing PFOA and PFOS Risks in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center
Office of Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
RE: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Feedback (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509)
Dear EPA Of more
Vermont Head Start Association Urges Withdrawal of Federal Burden Reduction Proposal to Protect Child Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
Re: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN 0970-AD30: Docket ID: ACF-2026-0595)
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
We are writing in response to the Department of Health and H more
Voices & Choices for Children Coalition Urges Policymakers to Protect Access and Quality in Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom it May Concern,
Voices and Choices for Children Coalition appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs. Our coalit more
Volute Research Urges Standardized Data Collection and Persistent Identifiers for Psychedelic Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Volute Research . Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Page 1
Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542
Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (91 FR 43095, July 14, 2026)
Submitted by:
Volute Research, publisher of Entheon Intelligence
Topic area:
Best Practi more
Vt. Children & Families Dept. Deputy Commissioner McLaughlin Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Impacting Service Quality and Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams
Administration for Children and Families
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20528
RE: Comment on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, 91 Fed more
W.Va. Developmental Disabilities Council Urges Maintaining Federal Standards in Head Start Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25387
October 5, 2026
Adam N. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C more
W.Va. Rivers Coalition Opposes Revocation of Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
To: USDA Forest Service
Attn: Joshua White, Acting Director,
Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule Regarding Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Docket No. more
Wash. State Association of Local Public Health Officials Urges Census Changes to Protect Accurate Population Data and Community Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce
Attn: Census Rulemaking Docket
Washington, DC
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Re: Docket No. 260903-0005, RIN 0607-AA75, Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Crite more
Wash. State Children, Youth, and Families Dept. Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Regulatory Changes Impacting Vulnerable Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 9
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1500 Jefferson Street, SE P.O. Box 40975 Olympia WA 98504-0975
DATE: October 5, 2026
FROM: Tana Senn, Secretary
SUBJECT: Impacts on Children and Families in Washington State, specifically children with disabilities, ch more
Wash. State Children, Youth, and Families Dept. Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Impacting Vulnerable Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 9
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1500 Jefferson Street, SE P.O. Box 40975 Olympia WA 98504-0975
DATE: October 5, 2026
FROM: Tana Senn, Secretary
SUBJECT: Impacts on Children and Families in Washington State, specifically children with disabilities, child more
Wash. State DOT Urges FHWA to Use Existing Grant Data to Reduce Reporting Burden
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
The Honorable Sean McMaster
Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: Annual State Survey (Document Number: FHWA-2026-0859)
Dear Administrator McMaster:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) offers the following comments o more
Wis. Public Instruction Dept Opposes Proposed Head Start Regulations Over Safety Quality and Inclusion Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Adam N. Jones
Deputy Chief of Staff, Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
Docket/Document Number:
ACF-2026-0595
Dear Mr. Jones:
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruc more
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Urge USDA to Preserve Roadless Rule to Protect Northwoods Ecosystem and Local Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DATE: September XX, 2026
To: The Honorable Brooke Rollins
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 200250
Re: Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001 - Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation
Dear Madam Secretary,
Wisconsin Conservation Voters works with our network of over 40,000 members more
Wisconsin's Green Fire Urges EPA to Strengthen PFAS Protections in Biosolids Guidance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
715-203-0384 | info@wigreenfire.org | www.wigreenfire.org
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
September 15, 2026
Subject: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; FRL-13318-01-OW
-
Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) a more
Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Urges Preservation of Comprehensive Services and Protections Amid Proposed Federal Burden Reduction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WHERE HEALTHY SECURE CHILDREN DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE
Comments of the Board of Directors of Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Inc.
Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30
The Board of Directors of Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Assoc more
Worthington Enterprises Urges Inclusion of Filled Helium and Refrigerant Cylinders in Section 232 Tariffs to Protect Domestic Steel and Aluminum Industries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Via www.regulations.gov
Jessica Curyto
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Technology Security
Defense Industrial Base Division
Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
metals232inclusions@bis.doc.gov
Re: Comments of Worthington Ente more
Wyo. Association of Conservation Districts Support Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Local Forest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts
517 E. 19th Street Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 632-5716
October 6th, 2026
Acting Director White U.S. Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Docket No. FS-2025-0001 | Submitted electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
more
Wyo. Back Country Horsemen Urges Retention of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Wilderness Values
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
USDA Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66
Dear Director:
Wyoming Back Co more
YMCA of Central Ohio Urges HHS to Maintain Current Head Start Standards and Funding Levels
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide co more
YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South Urges HHS to Preserve Critical Head Start Standards and Opposes 5 Percent Administrative Cost Cap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide c more
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule to Reduce Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of Head Start U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Bur more
YMCA of the USA Urges HHS to Preserve Core Standards in Head Start Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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
Office of Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: Director of Policy and Planning
330 C Street SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30
To Whom It May Concern,
YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) respectfully submit more
YWCA Opposes Proposed ACF Rule Threatening Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
YWCA USA
1400 I Street NW
Suite 540
Washington, D.C. 20005
Re: ACF-2026-0595, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Regulation for Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs.
To Whom It May Concern,
On Aug. 7, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposed a rule that would revise the more
Tipoffs: Iran
350.org: U.S. Inflation Rises to 3.7% as Energy Price Shock Hits Household Budgets
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
US inflation rises to 3.7% as energy price shock hits household budgets
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures(opens in a new tab) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices increased by 0 more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Roundup - In Battleground Debates, Weak GOP Senate Candidates Unable to Escape Their Records of Corruption, Extremism, and Rubber-Stamping Toxic Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 14, 2026
ROUNDUP: In Battleground Debates, Weak GOP Senate Candidates Unable to Escape Their Records of Corruption, Extremism, and Rubber-Stamping Toxic Agenda
CNN: "Tuesday's Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa offered a revealing look at how Republicans are navigating a difficult political environment in the closing weeks before the midterm elections, with control of the n more
DNC: New Data - With 19 Days Until the Midterms, Trump and Republicans Can't Get a Handle on Rising Inflation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
NEW DATA: With 19 Days Until the Midterms, Trump and Republicans Can't Get a Handle on Rising Inflation
Despite Donald Trump's promises to lower costs on 'Day One' and 'defeat inflation,' new inflation data released today shows that in September, producer inflation blew past expectations -- rising 6.3% compared to last year -- well above expectations and the sharpest month-over- more
Gottheimer Visits Ukrainian Community in Ramsey, Slams Appeasement of Dictator Putin, Calls for TPS Extension to Keep Ukrainian Families Safe
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Visits Ukrainian Community in Ramsey, Slams Appeasement of Dictator Putin, Calls for TPS Extension to Keep Ukrainian Families Safe
Calls for TPS Extension and Continued U.S. Commitment to Ukraine
Oct 15, 2026
RAMSEY, NJ -- Today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited St. Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramsey, where he met with parishioners and fa more
Groundwork Collaborative: Prices Surge as Trump Fails to Deliver Relief for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Prices Surge as Trump Fails to Deliver Relief for Working Families
October 14, 2026
Slowing wage growth, ever-increasing prices put the squeeze on Americans' budgets ahead of midterm elections
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Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices rose 0.6% in September and are up 3.7% over the past year, the fastest pace more
Groundwork Collaborative: Wholesale Inflation Running Rampant - Highest Increase in Four Years Due to Iran War
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Wholesale Inflation Running Rampant: Highest Increase in Four Years Due to Iran War
October 15, 2026
Record-high diesel prices are making it costlier to make and transport goods, squeezing household budgets
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Today's Producer Price Index (PPI) report shows wholesale prices rose 1.3% in September, the largest monthly increase since Marc more
Iowa Democratic Party: Ashley Hinson Loses First Senate Debate, Caught Self-Dealing With Taxpayer Dollars to Build "Luxury" Homes "Far Above Median Homes Prices"
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 16 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 14, 2026
Ashley Hinson Loses First Senate Debate, Caught Self-Dealing with Taxpayer Dollars to Build "Luxury" Homes "Far Above Median Homes Prices"
In This Week's Edition of the Ashley Accountability Alert, Hinson Was "Uncertain" and "Scrambled" in the First Senate Debate, and a New Report Uncovered Hinson's Latest Corruption Scandal
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DES MOINES - This week, Ashley Hinson melted under t more
New: Home Heating Oil Costs Hit Record High Amid Trump's Iran War - a 39% Hike in Northeastern States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
NEW: Home Heating Oil Costs Hit Record High Amid Trump's Iran War -- a 39% Hike in Northeastern States
WASHINGTON - This winter, families will be forced to spend record amounts on home heating oil amid President Trump's war with Iran, per updated data released today by the Joint Economic Committee - Minority. Home heating oil is more
NH Families Have Had to Spend an Additional $5,900+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release:
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October 15, 2026
NH Families Have Had to Spend an Additional $5,900+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump
Amid Trump's Iran War, Data Show that the Cost to Fill a Home Heating Oil Tank in NH Has Risen to $1,494 per family; Committee Estimates 39% Home Heating Oil Cost Increase in NH This Season
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WASHINGTON - New Hampshire families hav more
State Dept.: Sanctioning Cuban State-Owned Banco Internacional De Comercio, S.A.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Sanctioning Cuban State-Owned Banco Internacional de Comercio, S.A. (BICSA)
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
October 15, 2026
President Trump has been absolutely clear: under his administration, the United States will not tolerate terrorism, organized crime or extra-hemispheric forces spreading anti-American influence in our region. For too long, Communist Cuba has been allowed to opera more
Treasury Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran's International Financial Networks and Shadow Banking Architecture
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iran's International Financial Networks and Shadow Banking Architecture
October 15, 2026
Action Disrupts Iraqi Bank Enabling Iranian Sanctions Evasion and Cuts Off Key Foreign Currency Lifelines
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WASHINGTON--Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury disrupted Iran's efforts to infiltrate the international financial s more
Treasury Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iranian Regime's Abuse of Religious Charity Networks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Operation Economic Outcast Targets Iranian Regime's Abuse of Religious Charity Networks
October 15, 2026
WASHINGTON--Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Alert asking financial institutions to report potential Iranian regime abuse of religious charity networks, including diversion of religiou more
Ansari Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the bipartisan Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act to strengthen U.S. efforts to help the Iranian people access the open internet, communicate securely, and overcome the Iranian regime's censorship, survei more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: U.N. Adopts 'Pandemic Preparedness' Declaration -- But U.S. Votes No
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.:
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UN Adopts 'Pandemic Preparedness' Declaration -- But U.S. Votes No
The declaration calls for stronger international cooperation and for activating the WHO Pandemic Agr more
Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso Chamber of Commerce's Effort to Rename Bridge of the Americas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso Chamber of Commerce's Effort to Rename Bridge of the Americas
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to media inquires about the El Paso Chamber of Commerce's effort to rename the Bridge of the Americas after Donald Trump:
"Gas prices are through the roof because of Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran; more
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan IRAN Act to Expand Internet Freedom for the Iranian People
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Oswego, NY -- Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) today introduced the bipartisan Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act to strengthen U.S. efforts to help the Iranian people access the open internet, communicate securely, and overcome the Iranian regime's censors more
Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Easing Russian Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Easing Russian Sanctions
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Norwich, CT - Today, U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) responded to recent news that President Trump is easing sanctions on Russia:
"President Trump has now officially sought to ease sanctions on Russia through April more
DCCC Statement on Janelle Stelson's Debate Victory Over Scott Perry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Janelle Stelson's Debate Victory Over Scott Perry
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DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement after Janelle Stelson won tonight's ABC27 debate against Scott Perry:
"If you like watching WWE, then you must have loved watching Janelle Stelson destroy Scott Perry on the debate stage tonight. Janelle held Perry accountable for putting his extreme po more
Derek Merrin Campaigns Everywhere but Northwest Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Derek Merrin Campaigns Everywhere but Northwest Ohio
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COLUMBUS, OH - Whether it's Dallas, Vandalia, or Lima, Derek Merrin seems to be campaigning everywhere but the district he is running to represent. While Rep. Marcy Kaptur makes stops across NW Ohio to talk to voters about her plans to lower costs for Ohio families and fight for working Ohioans in Congress, Derek Merrin would rather campaign outside Nor more
Fuel Costs are Crushing Family Farmers. It's Time for Serious Solutions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Fuel Costs are Crushing Family Farmers. It's Time for Serious Solutions
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With the fall harvest fully underway, America's family farmers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service projects that farm production expenses will climb by 4.5 percent in 2026, with fuel and oil costs accounting for up to 30 percent more
Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Withholding Iran School Bombing Report Until After Midterms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration Withholding Iran School Bombing Report Until After Midterms
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GILLIBRAND: "Withholding This Report Until After The Election Is Not Only Disgraceful, It Is Cowardly."
Today, following reports that top Pentagon officials intend to withhold the results of the Defense Department's "all-but-complete" investigation into the U.S.' bombing of an Iranian e more
Governor Hochul Announces 3 Million Energy Rebate Checks Have Been Delivered, With Another 5.2 Million Checks to Be Sent in Coming Weeks
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces 3 Million Energy Rebate Checks Have Been Delivered, With Another 5.2 Million Checks to Be Sent in Coming Weeks
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Total of 8.2 Million New Yorkers Receiving Checks Up to $200
Deliveries Started September 21 and Will Continue Through December
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 3 million New Yorkers have already received their energy rebate checks of up to $20 more
Hegseth Welcomes U.K. Counterpart to Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Hegseth Welcomes U.K. Counterpart to Pentagon
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Wes Streeting, the United Kingdom's defense secretary, at the Pentagon today, where the two leaders participated in a bilateral engagement.
At the meeting's outset, Hegseth spoke of the strong alliance between the two countries, stating that the friendship and partnership they share are not about nostalgia.
"[Rather,] they'r more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Russia, and Debanking
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Russia, and Debanking
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NEW YORK--Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss the latest in Iran, President Donald Trump's recent diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the weaponiza more
McCaul, Costa, Colleagues Urge "Full and Faithful" Implementation of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul, Costa, Colleagues Urge "Full and Faithful" Implementation of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and 20 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump urging "full and faithful" implementation of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanction more
NEW: DCCC Launches Second Ad in Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Black Voters in VA-02
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: DCCC Launches Second Ad in Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Black Voters in VA-02
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Today, the DCCC launched the second ad in a six-figure digital ad campaign in VA-02 targeting Black voters impacted by Donald Trump and Jen Kiggans' harmful agenda.
"Boo Boo" reminds voters that Kiggans, A.K.A. "Boo Boo the Fool," is solely focused on keeping Trump happy and votes with him 100% o more
Op-Ed: Mainers are in for a harsh winter-- thanks to Republicans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Op-Ed: Mainers are in for a harsh winter-- thanks to Republicans
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Between the mountains of snow, the waves of bitter cold and the occasional Nor'easter, we Mainers are no strangers to harsh winters.
This winter could be one of the hardest in recent memory. And not because of the weather. The statewide average price of heating oil just hit a record $6.02 a gallon. As of Sept. 28, it was still aver more
Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call to Increase Home Heating Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call to Increase Home Heating Assistance Funding
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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led a bipartisan group of 73 members in calling on the House Appropriations Committee to provide an additional $3 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
In the letter, the members wro more
Pingree Joins Bipartisan Call to Increase Home Heating Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree Joins Bipartisan Call to Increase Home Heating Assistance Funding
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Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and a bipartisan group of 73 members called on the House Appropriations Committee to provide an additional $3 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
In the letter, led by New Hamp more
REFRESH YOUR MEMORY: Nick Begich's Toxic Record Will Appear on Full Display During Tonight's Alaska House Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REFRESH YOUR MEMORY: Nick Begich's Toxic Record Will Appear on Full Display During Tonight's Alaska House Debate
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Tonight, Alaska voters will watch Bill Hill and Nick Begich take the debate stage, where Begich's toxic record will be on full display.
Whether it's his votes to tear health care and food assistance away from tens of thousands of Alaskan families, votes to fund the Ir more
Rep. Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Full Implementation of Graham Russia Sanctions Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Costa Leads Bipartisan Push for Full Implementation of Graham Russia Sanctions Law
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Joe Wilson (SC-02) in leading a bipartisan letter urging President T more
Reps. Garcia, Subramanyam Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
1400 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301
Dear Secretary Hegseth:
We wr more
Top Moments From Cait Conley's Dominating Debate Performance Against Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Top Moments From Cait Conley's Dominating Debate Performance Against Mike Lawler
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in New York's 17th Congressional District, career political operative Mike Lawler blatantly
lied to voters
about his record of voting with Donald Trump 100% of the time: gutting health care to give tax breaks to billionaires, voting six times for
Trump's reckless war in Iran
that's hiking prices more
U.S. Cabinet Department Job Ratings Worse This Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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U.S. Cabinet Department Job Ratings Worse This Year
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* Ratings of State, Justice and Defense Departments at new lows
* CDC, FDA ratings also hit new low points
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Four of the five Cabinet departments included in Gallup's annual ratings of federal government agencies and departments are rated worse than they were a year a more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an affordable America.
MICHAEL STEE more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people accountable and lowering the high cost of living in our fight for an afforda more
New Ad: Mainers Are Paying for Trump's Iran War. Susan Collins Is Profiting From It.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release:
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New Ad: Mainers Are Paying for Trump's Iran War. Susan Collins Is Profiting From It.
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WinSenate today launched a $2 million ad campaign featuring Bill, a Leeds resident faci more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Service Secretaries Speak on Autonomous Warfare at AUSA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Service Secretaries Speak on Autonomous Warfare at AUSA
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UNKNOWN: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us today for the Department of War's panel on Project Agincourt Autonomous Warfare. Please welcome your panelists. Panel moderator, Chief Executive Officer of Project Agincourt and the direct reporting portfolio manager for unmanned Offensive and defensive Syste more
SOAS in the Media: October 2026
LONDON, England, Oct. 14 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news:
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SOAS in the Media: October 2026
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SOAS experts discuss the recent protests over voting in India, the Houthi and Saudi conflict, housing distress, approaches to language and education in Nigeria and more.
Brazil's elections and the influence of agriculture
Dr Fernando Rugitsky provided comment to BBC Brazil for the latest on the influence of agriculture on voters in Brazil's electoral race.
The Houthi a more
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut
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NORWICH, CT -- Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced over $75.3 million in L more
