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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Rule That Undermines Affordable Care Act Protections (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Rule That Undermines Affordable Care Act Protections
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that would make health insurance more expensive, reduce a more PR
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93.
As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also kn more PR
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
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Coalition sues over federal rule that reinstates provisions blocked by a federal court and adds new harmful changes
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in f more PR
Attorney General James Sues to Block HHS Rule That Will Strip Health Insurance from Millions of Americans (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block HHS Rule That Will Strip Health Insurance from Millions of Americans
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July 31, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 21 other states in suing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., over a new rule that will make it harder and more expensive for millions of Americans to get and keep health insurance. Every year, the Cen more PR
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump administration's latest attempt to undermine Affordable Care Act protections (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump administration's latest attempt to undermine Affordable Care Act protections
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July 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 22 states in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act and would make health insurance more expensive more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ITS EFFORT TO UNDERMINE CRITICAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PROVISIONS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ITS EFFORT TO UNDERMINE CRITICAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PROVISIONS
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Federal Rule Makes Harmful Changes to Affordable Care Act Protections; Attempts to Reinstate Provisions Already Blocked by a Federal Court
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Afford more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump's Latest Effort to Raise Health Care Costs for Millions of People (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 31 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump's Latest Effort to Raise Health Care Costs for Millions of People
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that would make health insurance more expensive and harder to get for millions of Americans - the latest in a series of attempts to weaken the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine ACA Protections (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine ACA Protections
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Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U more PR
Better Markets Urges CFTC to Reconsider Event Contract Swap Classifications (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts, RIN 3038-AF73, 91 Fed. Reg.
40102 (July 1, 2026)
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Better Markets appreciates the opportunity to respond to the above-referenced not more ST
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Sen. Ernst Seeks to Hold Fauci in Contempt (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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SEN. ERNST SEEKS TO HOLD FAUCI IN CONTEMPT
The Catholic League stands with Sen. Ernst in seeking to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to disclose his role in gruesome research conducted on unborn children. Here is our response.
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July 31, more PR
Customs and Border Protection Urged to Embed Verified Supply Chain Data in Low-Value Import Enforcement Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 24, 2026
The Honorable Rodney S. Scott
Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20229
Re: Comments on Interim Final Rules - Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Merchandise Arriving Through All Modes Other Than the International Postal Network (Docket USCBP-2026-0760; CBP Dec. 26-12) and for Mail more ST
Engine Advocacy Warns FTC AI Policy Statement Could Harm Startups and Undermine Innovation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
VIA ONLINE SUBMISSION
Re: Comments of Engine Advocacy regarding AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
Engine is a non-profit technology policy, research, and advocacy organization that bridges the gap
between policymakers and startups. Engine works with government and a communi more ST
Federal Register: Agricultural Marketing Service Issues Interim Final Rule With Request for Comments on Clingstone Peach Diversion Program Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This interim final rule amends the regulatory requirements for the Clingstone Peach Diversion Program. The Program is voluntary, consists of payments for peach tree removal, and is implemented under clause (3) of section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act Amendment of 1935, as amended. The Program is expected to reestablish the purchasing power of clingstone peach growers by making payme more PR
Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Information Collection Notice on Procurement Collusion Strike Force Complaint Form (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division (ATR), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the more PR
Federal Register: Treasury Dept. Issues Final Rule Rescinding Title VI Regulations to Align With Federal Law and Executive Order (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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By this rule, the Department of the Treasury amends its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to eliminate disparate-impact liability. These amendments align the Department's regulations with Title VI's original public meaning, avoid constitutional concerns, reduce compliance costs, and serve the public interest. In addition, these revisions implement changes directed in the Executive order, more PR
Georgetown Law Welcomes Dean M. Elizabeth Magill (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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Georgetown Law Welcomes Dean M. Elizabeth Magill
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"I cannot think of a more exciting time to lead this remarkable law school. Our country and our world urgently need what Georgetown Law offers," Magill said.
An administrative and constitutional law scholar, Magill brings a wealth of academic leadership experience to the Law Center. She began her teaching career at her law school alma mater, the University of Virginia (UVA), and went on to serve as Dean more PR
Lidl U.S. Expands Recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg and Tree Nut Allergens (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Lidl US Expands Recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg and Tree Nut (Coconut) Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 31, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 31, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Additional product with undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language packaging that did not contain more PR
Mortgage Bankers Association Urges Clear FTC Guidelines on AI Use in Lending to Avoid Regulatory Conflicts (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580.
Re: AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
To Whom it May Concern:
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)1 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Int more ST
National Nurses United Urges FTC to Retract AI Policy Statement Citing Risks of Racial Bias and State Law Preemption (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Regulations.gov
July 31, 2026
Andrew N. Ferguson, Chair
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
RE: AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
Dear Chair Ferguson,
On behalf of more than 225,000 direct care registered nurses (RNs) across the country,
National Nurses United (NNU) submits these comments opposing the Federal Trade
Comm more ST
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: FTC Faces Opposition Over Proposed Policy Statement on Federal Preemption of State AI Laws (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted via regulations.gov
Federal Trade Commission
Office of the Secretary
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
Re: Comment on the Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems, Matter No. P264200 (Docket No. FTC-2026-0859)
To the Commission:
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse submits this more ST
Scientists uncover how muscles preserve their repair cells (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news:
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Scientists uncover how muscles preserve their repair cells
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A protein best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair damaged tissue, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The findings offer new clues for treating muscular dystrophy and provide new insights relevant to be more PR
Southern Tier Independence Center Warns Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Nonprofit Autonomy and American Democratic Foundations (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc.
135 East Frederick Street
Binghamton, New York 13904
Comments on Proposed Revisions to OMB Guidance for
Federal Financial Assistance
July 13, 2026
Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. (STIC) is a not-for-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) located in Binghamton, New York, and serving about a dozen counties in south-cen more ST
USDA Conducts 2026 Oral Rabies Vaccination Efforts Targeting Wildlife in Eastern United States (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news:
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USDA Conducts 2026 Oral Rabies Vaccination Efforts Targeting Wildlife in Eastern United States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin its annual distribution of RABORAL V-RG(R), an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait, in select areas in the eastern United States to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies into America's heartland.
Rabies is a serious public h more PR
Washington challenges Trump administration rule that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain health insurance through the ACA (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 31 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington challenges Trump administration rule that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain health insurance through the ACA
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and wil more PR
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