WASHINGTON, March 21 -- 3 Axis Advisors LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns regarding the proposed Decision and Order that addresses alleged unfair practices in the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry. The letter highlights several areas within the Order that may require clarification or strengthening to ensure comprehensive consumer protections. 3 Axis Advisors notes that while certain provisions of the Order establish necessary  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Agudath Israel of America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services addressing the agency's Interim Final Rule titled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." The organization represents a substantial network of Orthodox Jewish synagogues, yeshivas, and social service institutions across the United States. It serves tens of thousands of families and individuals, heavily relying on religious profes more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Aimed Alliance, a non-profit health policy organization dedicated to enhancing consumer and provider rights in health care, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the proposed settlement with Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and its associated companies. The organization commended the FTC for its enforcement actions aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that negatively affect consumers and drive up health care costs. Aim more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's proposed Consent Agreement with Express Scripts, docket number 9437. ANHB represents Alaska Tribes and Tribal Health Organizations and highlighted concerns about the impact of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices on patient medication access and the sustainability of Tribal pharmacies, particularly in remote areas of Alaska. ANHB noted t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- America's Credit Unions has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate a regulation summarizing Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibitions on discrimination related to loans, appraisals, and advertising. The organization, representing over 145 million members nationwide, believes that the removal of this regulation would help reduce the regulatory burden on credit unions. The regulation more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- America's Credit Unions submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) 11-02, which governs the chartering of corporate credit unions. The organization, representing consumers' interests in credit unions nationwide, highlights that the move would reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes for corporate federal credit unions (FCUs). more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing the Request for Information on Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification. The letter emphasizes the critical need for improved interoperability of ophthalmic diagnostic imaging to enhance patient-centered care and support vision research. The Academ more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Antitrust Institute (AAI), an independent nonprofit organization advocating for competition and consumer protection, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission concerning the Proposed Consent Agreement involving Express Scripts, Inc. and its affiliates. The agreement, part of the FTC's administrative action addressing alleged anticompetitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), aims to curb pricing strategies that have co more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Aspen Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposing a comprehensive regulatory framework to support Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) drug pricing models under the Medicare program. The letter addresses the complex challenges posed by the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and Beneficiary Inducements Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP), emphasizing the operational difficulties associated with Executive Order 14297, which mandat more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- BB Riverboats has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP). The letter, prompted by the Coast Guard's Request for Information, highlights the business's deep-rooted involvement in marine operations since 1979 and calls for improvements in the current inspection framework. In its correspondence, BB Riverboats expressed concern over the SIP's operational and regulatory challenges, particularly the burdenso more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The California Schools Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (CalVEBA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing support for the agency's consent agreement with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and its affiliates. CalVEBA applauds the FTC's enforcement efforts addressing anticompetitive and unfair business practices in the pharmacy benefits management industry that contribute to increased drug costs. CalVE more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Cleveland Clinic submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing the challenges and policy recommendations related to diagnostic imaging interoperability. The healthcare system emphasized the need for standards-based electronic access, exchange, and use of diagnostic images to replace reliance on physical media such as CDs. Cleveland Clinic, a not-for-pro more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service seeking clarification on a discrepancy regarding the public comment period for a proposed hunting and trapping rule in Alaska's national preserves. The Coalition represents nearly 5,000 individuals connected to the NPS, with over 50,000 years of collective experience in national park management and preservation. The Coalition's letter raised concerns about more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter urges the agency to enhance interoperability in ocular imaging and testing through updated standards, certification, and policy frameworks. CCOI highlighted that ocular imaging workflows are largely encounter based and often isolated from electroni more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has issued a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration urging the swift publication and approval of Amendment 25 (Revised) to the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries Management Plan. In light of alarming data regarding the status of Atlantic cod populations, the organization argues that immediate action is critical to prevent further overfishing and initiate comprehensive rebuilding plans. Established  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Known Investor Program. The letter responds to Treasury's Request for Information seeking input on streamlining aspects of the foreign investment review process. Representing more than 1,200 companies from the U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports over 18 million jobs and generates $537 bil more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposed removal of Section 701.31 from its rules and regulations. This rule, which is part of the NCUA Deregulation Project, summarizes federal nondiscrimination laws applicable to federal credit unions, creating inefficiencies and redundancy. Representing nearly 170 credit unions acr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to rescind Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) 11-02 concerning Corporate Credit Union chartering. The Association, which represents nearly 170 state and federally-chartered credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island serving over 4.4 milli more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration advocating for the agency's proposal to rescind Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) 10-1. The proposal concerns the definition of "Well Defined Local Community" related to federal credit union community fields of membership and forms part of the NCUA's Round Three Deregulation Project. Representing nearly more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League, a trade association representing nearly 600 state and federal credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration. The letter addresses proposed amendments to interpretive ruling and policy statement 10-1 on community chartering policies, docket number NCUA-2026-0036. Cornerstone expressed support for the NCUA's initiative to streamline regulato more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League has issued a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration endorsing changes to the Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 11-2 concerning Federal Corporate Credit Union Chartering. Representing nearly 600 state and federal credit unions across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, Cornerstone has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide input on the proposed amendments. In its letter, Corners more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding its proposal to remove a specific non-discrimination regulation. Representing nearly 600 state and federal credit unions across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, Cornerstone expressed support for the agency's effort to streamline regulatory requirements without compromising safety or soundness. The trade association praised the NC more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services concerning an interim final rule aimed at modifying regulations surrounding R-1 religious worker visas. The letter articulates the organization's concerns and support for the recent adjustment, which seeks to alleviate operational disruptions faced by religious communities. The interim final rule removes a pr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management expressing support for proposed revisions to the appeals process for reduction-in-force actions. The proposed changes are aimed at improving the efficiency and clarity of personnel management within federal agencies, according to the foundation's letter. The CPAC Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for common-sense regulatory more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom (CRF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in support of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) request to renew and revise the information collection associated with the TSA PreCheck Application Program. CRF highlights the program as a successful example of federal operational innovation that balances regulatory governance with voluntary participation. The letter e more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind Interpretative Ruling and Policy Statement 10-1 (IRPS 10-1), which was part of an amendment to IRPS 08-2 concerning chartering and field of membership for federal credit unions. DCUC, representing credit unions serving active-duty military, veterans, and their families, urged the NCUA to consolidate r more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) expressed support for the National Credit Union Administration proposed rule regarding nondiscrimination requirements in lending through a public comment letter submitted on March 16. Representing credit unions that serve active-duty military, veterans, and their families globally, DCUC commended the NCUA's initiative to streamline existing regulatory frameworks. The organization emphasized that credit unions, as community-based fi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Electronic Fluorocarbons LLC, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration advocating to an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) related to the safe transportation of hazardous materials used in space operations. The letter, filed for Docket No. PHMSA-2024-0065, supports the proposed regulations aimed at modernizing and streamlining the existing framework. In the correspondence, El more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Epic, a healthcare software company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification Request for Information (RFI). The letter outlines challenges, current state, and recommendations aimed at improving the interoperability of diagnostic-quality medical images to enhance patient care and reduce duplicative imaging. Epic's feedback highlights that while d more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Episcopal Church has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the agency's Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." The letter highlights support for the IFR, which aims to improve the Religious Worker Visa Program by reducing disruptions faced by foreign-born religious workers serving across the United States. The Episcopal Ch more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Fire Island Ferries Inc., Bay Shore, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding improvements to the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP). The company, which operates a fleet of 34 vessels and serves over one million passengers annually to and from Fire Island, shared operational insights and recommendations addressing the program's implementation challenges and opportunities. In its letter to the U.S. Coast Guard, Fire Island Ferrie more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- FMI - The Food Industry Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the proposed consent agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. FMI represents the food industry, including grocery companies operating thousands of pharmacies serving millions of patients nationwide. In its letter to the FTC, FMI expressed support for the commission's efforts to tackle anticompetitive practices within the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) marketplace b more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Freshfields US LLP, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program and broader foreign investment review procedures. Drawing from extensive experience in financial and national security roles, the law firm outlined several proposals designed to boost the efficiency of CFIUS operations, reduce regulatory burdens on investors and bus more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Global Business Information Services Inc. (GloBIS), a U.S.-based investigative research firm specializing in corporate due diligence and beneficial ownership research, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its Request for Information on establishing a Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Known Investor Program. The letter highlights the practical challenges of investor disclosure verification and recomme more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Health Innovation Alliance (HIA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology concerning diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification. The coalition, comprising patient advocates, health care providers, consumer organizations, employers, technology companies, and payers, called for enhanced clarity and stronger commitments to standards-based more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Housing Oregon has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that targets mixed-status households and introduces new documentation requirements for rental assistance applicants and recipients. The organization expresses concern that the rule would negatively affect eligible household members by removing housing support if they reside with an ineligible family member due to immigration status. For de more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Indiana Catholic Conference has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding its Interim Final Rule (IFR) entitled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." Published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026, the rule is aimed at enhancing the ability of religious organizations to retain and support foreign-born religious workers who are essential to their ministries. In the letter, the  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Kansas Catholic Conference has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services advocating for an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." The letter expresses support for the rule, which was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026, and highlights the rule's impact on religious workers serving in Kansas and nationwide. The Kansas Catholic Conference serves a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Kentucky Youth Advocates has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns over the proposed 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization, which has served as the independent voice for Kentucky's children for nearly five decades, argues that the current proposal contains significant methodological flaws that could undermine the accuracy and effectiveness of the upcoming decennial census. In their letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Leadership Conference of Women Religious submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the agency's Interim Final Rule entitled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." The Leadership Conference represents 1,250 leaders of 294 congregations of Catholic Sisters in the United States, encompassing approximately 27,000 sisters engaged in humanitarian, educational, and health care ministries nati more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate 12 C.F.R. Sec. 701.31, a regulation concerning nondiscrimination requirements. The League, representing 381 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia with more than 33 million members and combined assets exceeding $465 billion, emphasized that while nondiscrimination and fair l more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing support for Amendment 25 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The letter emphasizes the importance of accommodating the four Atlantic cod stock units in the management strategy, aligning with recent scientific assessments and fishermen's observations. In the letter, MCFA highlights the necessity of adopting a science-base more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Mayo Clinic has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology expressing support for improved diagnostic imaging interoperability standards. The letter addresses a Request for Information aimed at enhancing the exchange and utilization of diagnostic imaging as part of the broader health information framework. In the letter, the Mayo Clinic underscores the importance of established interoperability standa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Mercy Health Services, represented by a veteran Healthcare Information Technology Professional, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The comments respond to the Request for Information (RFI) on Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability Standards and Certification (RIN 0955-AA11), emphasizing the challenges and opportunities within diagnostic image sharing acros more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Merkalis, a technology provider focused on optimizing healthcare data exchange, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Request for Information (RFI) on Diagnostic Imaging Interoperability, Standards, and Certification. The letter was directed to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which is part of HHS and is spearheading efforts to improve interoperability in the diagn more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Milpas Eastside Business Association, a coalition dedicated to supporting families in Santa Barbara County, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed regulation under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter outlines concerns about the potential impacts of the rule on mixed-status households that rely on federal housing assistance. The proposed rule, which aims to more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Naeva, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasized on the importance of an accurate census count for Indigenous peoples and raised concerns about the proposed scope and methodology of the upcoming test. Naeva, a non-partisan 501(c)(3) advocacy organization, is committed to protecting land, water, and air resources for its 23 more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing to proposed changes regarding the Reduction in Force (RIF) appeal process. The letter articulates NELA's opposition to the transfer of RIF appeals from the independent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to OPM. This proposed move aims to implement a format for appeals that lacks judicial review and discovery, raising serious concerns a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program (KIP). The Treasury's Office of Investment Security solicited feedback on the established KIP and its eligibility criteria, seeking to streamline the foreign investment review process while addressing national security concerns tied to foreign investment in the U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Newspaper Association (NNA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning proposed changes to independent contractor rules. Representing 1,500 community newspaper members across the nation, the organization emphasizes the vital role independent contractors play in the operation of smaller newspapers. In its letter, the NNA welcomed the return to more rational independent contractor regulations, highlighting the importance o more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program and the broader foreign investment review process. The NVCA advocates for revisions aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing unnecessary burdens on venture capital-backed startups, and better aligning the process with U.S. national security and economic goals. The more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Ohio Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration voicing support for the agency's initiative aimed at deregulating the corporate credit union chartering process. The letter, addressed to Secretary Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, highlights the importance of balancing regulatory impact with consumer benefits to enhance operational efficiency and maintain the stability of credit unions. Representing the interests of O more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Ohio Credit Union League, representing Ohio's 199 credit unions and over three million members, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's Deregulation Project. OCUL specifically addressed proposed changes to the Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) 10-1, which relates to the NCUA's community chartering policies. In its letter to the NCUA Board Secretary, OCUL expressed appreciation for the agency's more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- OurFiin Inc., Attica, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The company expressed support for the OCC's prudential framework for payment stablecoin issuers that encompasses licensing, reserve requirements, redemption rights, custody, capital and liquidity expe more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Patent Office Professional Association (POPA), representing over 9,000 professional employees at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to proposed changes to the performance appraisal system for federal employees. The organization argues that the proposed rule, which includes a shift toward comparative evaluations among employees, undermines the established standards of objective performance assessment. POPA contend more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order between the FTC and Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). PhRMA, representing innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, highlights concerns about abusive PBM practices and stresses the importance of strict FTC oversight to ensure meaningful reform thr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns regarding the finalization of the Class Location Change Requirements Rule. The PST, a national non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing pipeline safety through education and advocacy, highlighted several critical points that they believe warrant further attention. In their letter, PST indicated that while they ackno more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- RadNet, an outpatient diagnostic imaging service provider, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing the agency's Request for Information on diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification. The letter outlines the challenges and opportunities associated with improving the electronic access, exchange, and use of diagnostic imaging data more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Robo Shepherd Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposing a series of amendments aimed at enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of safety reporting metrics for automated driving systems (ADS) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The company's CEO urged the agency to reconsider the existing definitions and categories used in safety reporting, particularly the term "crash," which may lead to confusio more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition, docket number NHTSA-2025-0523. The petition seeks an exemption to permit Zoox to commercially deploy its automated vehicles under structured federal safety supervision. SAMCEDA, a key advocate for San Mateo County's diverse economy, emphasized the role Zoox plays as a local inno more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, representing over 1.5 million members in California, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's Dependent Care and Board Member Expense Reimbursement proposal. The credit union expressed support for the intent to modernize regulatory provisions by explicitly permitting dependent-care reimbursements for board members to facilitate their participation in governance activities.  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Secure Our States Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) review process. The organization proposed a framework aimed at strengthening national security protections and improving the efficiency of foreign investment evaluations, particularly concerning companies linked to adversarial nations. The coalition's letter highlights past concerns over two Michigan-ba more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology urging the federal agency to implement stronger standards for diagnostic imaging interoperability. Founded in 1964, STS represents over 8,000 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals committed to advancing the quality of care for patients undergoing thoracic surgeries. In their letter, STS outlined con more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Squire Patton Boggs LLP has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program (KIP) and potential improvements to the foreign investment review process. The law firm provided insights and recommendations focused on balancing national security protection with streamlining procedures for eligible investors, aligning with the objectives of the President's 2025 Ame more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Toyota Tsusho America Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Investment Security regarding the Request for Information (RFI) on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program and efforts to streamline the foreign investment review process. TAI highlighted its longstanding presence in the U.S. market and its commitment to national security and regulatory compliance. In its letter, TAI express more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management addressing concerns over proposed changes to regulations governing appeals of reduction-in-force (RIF) actions. The letter outlines the organization's opposition to the rulemaking process, emphasizing the potential risks to the rights of federal employees. As a prominent labor federation representing transportation workers across various sectors,  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Vinson & Elkins LLP, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Known Investor Program and the streamlining of the foreign investment review process. The law firm recommended key clarifications and procedural improvements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Committee's review while maintaining its national security mandate. The letter highlighted the need for Tre more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Widow's Hole Oysters, an established oyster farm in Greenport, New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing objections to a proposed rule that seeks to redefine the category of "shellfish" to accommodate cephalopods. The letter raises critical concerns that the proposed changes could undermine the long-standing safety protocols essential for the bivalve mollusk industry. The proposal, which aims to shift from a clear defin more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Catholic Conference submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the agency's Interim Final Rule titled "Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees." The letter expresses support for USCIS's recent policy change designed to ease restrictions on foreign-born religious workers under the Religious Worker Visa Program. The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, representing the public policy interest more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to rescind the Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 11-02. This rule, introduced in 2011, outlines the requirements and processes involved in chartering corporate federal credit unions. The League represents Wisconsin's credit unions and their 3.9 million members, who are advocating for the removal of what they view  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration endorsing the agency's proposal to rescind Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 08-2 (IRPS 08-2), issued in 2008. The letter highlighted the support from Wisconsin's credit unions and their 3.9 million members for eliminating this redundant regulatory standard concerning underserved areas. The IRPS updated and clarified operational policies on serving unders more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement 10-1 (IRPS 10-1) related to community chartering policies. The League, representing Wisconsin's credit unions and their 3.9 million members, argues that this action would reduce redundancy and ease compliance burdens for federal credit unions (FCUs). According to  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the proposal to remove part 701.31 from its regulations. This section, known for its nondiscrimination requirements, has been deemed outdated and potentially confusing by the agency, which aims to streamline its regulatory framework. The League represents over 3.9 million members across Wisconsin's credit unions and is advocating for  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Woven Capital L.P. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Investment Security regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Known Investor Program and potential streamlining of the foreign investment review process. In its letter, Woven emphasizes the need for a risk-based analytical framework that distinguishes security-sensitive activities from commercially routine operations in adversary countries, in more ST