WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Justin Yu, postdoctoral research fellow at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing the proposed revision of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 concerning federal financial assistance. The letter, sent on June 26, 2026, raises concerns that the rule, slated for an October 1, 2026 effective date, endangers the integrity and inclusivity of federally funded scientific research. Yu's letter highlights multiple provisions in the propose more ST

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Cement Association, Washington, Pennsylvania, has expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule aiming to provide regulatory clarity on when "begin actual construction" occurs under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review preconstruction permitting program. The association submitted a public comment letter emphasizing the proposal's potential to reduce regulatory uncertainty for cement manufacturers while preserving core environmental protections. The EPA's proposed rule seeks t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed regulations aimed at enhancing interoperability and prior authorization processes for drugs under Medicare and Medicaid programs. The ACP, representing 163,000 internal medicine specialists and related medical professionals, highlighted the ongoing administrative burdens that prior authorizations impose on physici more ST

WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Delaware's second 10-year limited maintenance plan for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter standard in New Castle County, concluding the plan will keep the area in compliance with federal air quality requirements through 2034. The final rule approves a revision to Delaware's State Implementation Plan submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on April 15, 2024. The plan covers the New Castle County portion of the Ph more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following news: * * * 2025 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Fall Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary's 2025 Wiretap Report. Convictions in cases involving electronic surveillance decreased, while arrests increased slightly. The report covers wire, oral, and electronic intercepts that were concluded between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025. The report, whic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Highmark Health, an integrated healthcare delivery and financing system in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed rule. The rule addresses interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid managed care plans, state Medicaid agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program agencies and managed care entities, and qualified health plan issuers on the federally-facilitated exchanges. H more ST

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Boyle Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Trump Cannot Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump does not have the power to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: "Today's decision confirms that Donald Trump's attempt to fire Governor Cook based on fabricated allega more PR

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 30 (TNSxrep) -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Lincoln Financial to Report 2026 Second Quarter Results on July 30 Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC) announced today that it will report its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Earnings materials, including the 2026 second quarter Earnings Release, Earnings Supplement, and Statistical Supplem more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * National Legal Aid & Defender Association Again Honors Dechert for Pro Bono Commitment Dechert has again been recognized for its pro bono work by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association in its 2026 Beacon of Justice Awards, which recognize law firms for extraordinary pro bono achievements. This year, the NLADA highlighted firms for their commitment to protecting democracy and civil rights, with an emphasis on issues including freedom of speech, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Next Generation of Student Food Innovators Named Finalists in Prestigious IFTSA and Mars Product Development Competition * CHICAGO - July 2, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the finalists for the 36 th Annual IFTSA and Mars Product Development Competition. As part of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release: * * * Public Transportation Delivering for Millions of Fans During FIFA World Cup 2026 Record ridership, expanded service, and strong operations demonstrate the value of sustained investment in public transportation - As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches the halfway point, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today highlighted the critical role public transportation is playing in the success of the tournament, moving m more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, with 51 co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump on the expiration of Jones Act waiver: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 30, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: We appreciate your longstanding support and attention to the challenges facing our domestic shipping industry. We write to respectfully request that the current Jones Act waiver be allowed to expire as sche more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys and Antenna Partner To Deliver Data-Driven Insights for AI-Assisted Software Development Collaboration helps organizations measure AI impact, optimize token usage and improve delivery outcomes - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has announced a strategic partnership with Antenna, a leader in AI-powered development observability, to embed independent third-party benchmarks directly into Unisys applications, solutions and services. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Witness to Innocence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, together with the Death Penalty Policy Project, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the State of Florida's application for certification under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 2265, known as Chapter 154 certification, which would accelerate and limit federal habeas corpus review in capital cases. These organizations argue that such certification would further restrict essential post-conviction appeals and jeopardize the rights of death row prisoners,  more ST