WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to modify its draft guidance on Protocol Deviations for Clinical Investigations of Drugs, Biological Products and Devices. The organization submitted a public comment letter to the FDA, addressing concerns over the framework's risk-based approach and its alignment with European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) regulations. Founded in 2002, ACRO represents some of t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advocating for stronger protections against heat-related illness in the workplace. This letter supports the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard, reflecting on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a member due to heat exposure. In the lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed rulemaking on heat injury and illness prevention. The letter outlines concerns raised during an informal hearing held on June 23, 2025, emphasizing the need for a more flexible approach to heat hazards in workplace environments, particularly in the chemical manufacturing industry. In its comments, ACC highlights that more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has issued a public comment letter to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to a proposed rule that would establish a fixed time period of admission for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. CAP is advocating for exceptions specifically for J-1 visa holders who are physicians, citing concerns over workforce shortages in the medical field. The prop more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Center for American Progress (CAP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concerning its proposed rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. CAP's letter underscores the urgency of implementing robust standards to safeguard workers from extreme heat, a hazard that has become increasingly prevalent in various work environments. In its correspondence, CA more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Caden Ware, a third-year student at Gonzaga University School of Law, submitted a public comment letter to the Patent and Trademark Office urging the agency to adopt amendments to rules governing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The proposed changes, filed under Docket No. PTO-P-2025-0025, aim to revise the practice rules for Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and address current perceived failings in the system. The student, set to enter patent law practice soon, provid more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Eve Schlegel, a second-year student at Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) highlighting support for proposed revisions concerning the way state approving agencies define and approve various learning modalities for veterans. The letter calls on the agency to adopt updated standards that reflect the evolving landscape of education while ensuring veterans have equitable acc more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlining key concerns regarding the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard. The letter addresses the rule's one-size-fits-all approach to heat triggers and controls, which, according to NAM, may not effectively account for the diverse geographic and operational realities of manufacturers across the United States.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a nonprofit organization representing over 22,000 medical professionals dedicated to public health, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The letter expresses support for OSHA's efforts to implement protective measures against extreme heat that endanger worker safety and wellbeing. In their communication, PSR advocates for bolstered heat safety more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Swedish Radio, Stockholm, Sweden, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed revisions to the I visa program. The organization emphasizes the critical role the current visa framework plays for journalists reporting on American politics and events. With a daily reach of 7 million listeners, Swedish Radio has established itself as a prominent source of international news, thanks in part to its large network of foreign c more ST