WASHINGTON, June 25 -- ACT The App Association has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission, responding to its Request for Information on anticompetitive regulations. The organization, which represents small technology businesses across the country, highlighted the economic impact of the "app economy" and the challenges its members face due to current policies. Morgan Reed, president of The App Association, stated that the app economy is valued at approximately $1.8 trillion and suppo more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Board of Clallam County Commissioners has adopted a resolution opposing the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing in the upcoming 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This decision arises from concerns regarding potential catastrophic environmental damage and the impact on the local economy. The resolution outlines several critical findings, including the inherent risks associated with offshore drilling, such as oil spills an more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Bombardier has submitted comments to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines. As a prominent player within the American aerospace sector, Bombardier emphasizes its commitment to bolstering the U.S. economic landscape while supporting a strong domestic aerospace supply chain. "Bombardier is proud of its extensive operational footprint and market impact dating bac more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The American Craft Spirits Association has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission, advocating for regulatory reforms to foster competition within the heavily regulated craft spirits industry. The organization's submission responds to a Presidential Executive Order regarding anticompetitive regulatory barriers. The ACSA, the national nonprofit representing craft spirits producers, notes that the industry has expanded from fewer than 100 producers in 2010 to ove more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Delta Air Lines Inc. has submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its Section 232 National Security Investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and their parts. The airline highlighted potential adverse effects of any proposed tariffs on its operations, employment, and local economies. "The imposition of tariffs on aircraft, engines, and component parts would hinder Delta's ability to maintain its current trajectory as th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Aris Horticulture President and CEO Scott M. Schaefer has issued a strong objection to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed deregulation of Quarantine 37 (Q37) regarding chrysanthemums. In a letter, Schaefer outlined the potential risks this policy shift poses to domestic agriculture and the long-term investments growers have made in maintaining clean stock programs. "I cannot really speak to the effectiveness of the USDA's ability to inspect, monitor and  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Florida Keys Environmental Coalition has sent a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong opposition to any plans that would open submerged lands for offshore leasing for oil drilling. The coalition argues that the proposed initiative would be both economically and environmentally detrimental. Barry Wray, executive director of the coalition, stated, "We feel that any consideration of this plan is a strategically flawed ini more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Georgia, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its investigation into imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The aerospace company is advocating for the continuation of a no-tariff trade environment, emphasizing the importance of this approach for the success of the U.S. civil aviation sector. In the letter addressed to Secretary Howard  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- America's Health Insurance Plans, the national association representing health insurance plans that provide coverage, services, and solutions for millions of Americans, has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission regarding anticompetitive regulatory barriers in the healthcare sector. The organization expressed appreciation for the agency's focus on identifying federal regulations that hinder competition and increase costs for consumers. AHIP asserts that pharma more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, a professional organization with over 6,700 members, has submitted comprehensive recommendations to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. The AAAAI's input addresses anticompetitive regulatory barriers within the healthcare system, building on earlier discussions with the Office of Management and Budget regarding deregulation. The professional organization voiced concerns about the instabil more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Jacksonville (Florida) Mayor Donna Deegan has voiced staunch opposition to offshore oil and gas leasing. In a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Deegan outlined the community's concerns regarding the potential consequences of such drilling on the coastal economy. "I am writing to express my firm opposition to the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida in the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program," Deegan more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Moog Inc., Elma, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to the agency's request for public input regarding the Section 232 national security investigation of imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines. The letter emphasizes that restrictive trade policies could severely disrupt the U.S. aerospace industry and undermine its economic strength. Adam Lynch, counsel for Moog, stated, "A broad Section 232 action would only undermine  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has responded to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's investigation into the national security effects of pharmaceutical imports, urging careful consideration of how tariffs could impact pharmacies and patient access to medicine. While supporting efforts to build a more resilient and secure pharmaceutical supply chain, the group emphasized that tariffs, if implemented without safeguards, would sever more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Grange has voiced its concerns in a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reconsider the inclusion of Phosphate Lowering Therapies (PLTs) in the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System (ESRD bundle). This appeal comes as part of a larger response to HHS's Request for Information under Executive Orders 14192 and 14212. "The National Grange has represented rural  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has expressed support for Bayer U.S. Crop Science's petition seeking a determination of nonregulated status for Lepidopteran-Protected Maize MON 95379, outlined in Docket No. APHIS-2020-0113. In a letter addressed to the Regulatory Analysis and Development division of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, NCGA highlighted its commitment to both the interests of corn growers and agricultural innovation. "Founded in 195 more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, representing the safety interests of more than 79,000 professional airline pilots flying for 42 airlines in the United States and Canada, has reviewed a proposed airworthiness directive from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. The proposal addresses a critical component in specific regional jet series. The Administration's proposal mandates inspections for part numbers and on-condition replacement of a p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sprinter Health, Menlo Park, California, has submitted comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in response to their Request for Information (RFI) regarding healthcare regulation and innovation. The organization outlined three transformative policy reforms aimed at maximizing access and equity to care, followed by 11 tactical changes intended to streamline healthcare quality measures. "To make America healthy again, we propose these significant re more ST