WASHINGTON, June 23 -- BioPrincipia, a Columbus, Georgia-based provider of biological fermentation process technologies, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security advocating for robust tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their active pharmaceutical ingredients. The submission emphasizes the company's capacity to bolster America's manufacturing capabilities for essential medicines, addressing national security concerns tied to for more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of U.S. House members have voiced their concerns about an interim final rule issued by the U.S. .Department of Justice that withdraws a delegation of authority to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The bipartisan letter warns that this rule could potentially restore gun rights to domestic abusers, posing a serious risk to women and children. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, the lead signer of the initiative, stated: "The restoration of f more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has submitted a public comment letter expressing its concerns regarding the Department of Justice's interim final rule that involves withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority. The statewide coalition represents domestic violence service providers, advocates for public awareness education, training, and systems advocacy to combat domestic violence. The organization highlights the alarming statistics surrounding domestic violenc more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Elizabeth A. Elias, a lawyer with the Indianapolis, Indiana, law firm of Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed hospital payment policies. Elias said that the agency needs to correct a "substantive error" in the proposed regulations affecting hospital reimbursements. "We urge CMS to correct its error in FY 2026," Elias stated. The letter critiques CMS for not addressing an  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Oracle Health, Kansas City, Missouri, a supplier of electronic health record systems, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding key provisions impacting the Medicare Program, specifically regarding policies for quality measurement and reporting in the upcoming fiscal year. The letter detailed Oracle's concerns and recommendations aimed at refining processes that serve both healthcare providers and patients. Stacy Amin, c more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of advocacy groups including the Truck Safety Coalition, Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Parents Against Tired Truckers have submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule changes regarding motor carrier enforcement practices. The groups, which include family members of truck crash victims, argue that the modifications will compromise road safety and put lives at risk. Zach Cahalan, e more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed changes for fiscal 2026 regarding the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and related quality programs. With a longstanding reputation as a premier cancer care institution, MD Anderson emphasizes the critical need for certain quality measures in their communication to CMS. Kabby Thompson, vice president of Payor Strategies at MD Ander more ST