WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and sta more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration office more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions * #Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products made in unsafe manufacturi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Spirit of Alpinism info@alpineinstitute.com Equipment Shop: 360-671-1570 Administrative Office: 360-671-1505 4041 Home Rd, Ste A Bellingham, WA 98225 September 11, 2026 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: American Alpine Institute C more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Annual Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Fosters Dialogue and Learning * Employees, students, and community members convened in the Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room on Sept. 10 for a discussion on public administration, governance, and how public institutions can effectively serve communities. The event marked the third annual Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the School of Public Affairs. The University of Michigan's Donald Moyn more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest unlawful attempt to tax the states and American c more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a lower court order blocking the U.S. Postal Service  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, sued to block the Trump Admin more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad discreti more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. Filed alongside a separate lawsui more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security policy would give immigration of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply because they or a family member used help they we more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Pettersen Push to Advance Lincoln Park Superfund Site Clean-up * Washington, DC -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Brittney Pettersen (D-Colo.) pushed to advance the clean-up of the Cotter / Lincoln Park Superfund Site near Canon City, which has awaited cleanup for more than 40 years. In the letter, the lawmakers urge EPA to move forward with the next step of the Superfund remediation process, which includes de more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Cycling wins 2026 USA Cycling Collegiate Track Varsity Team Omnium Championship * #Mavericks claim 25th discipline team title; Sabo wins women's individual omnium INDIANAPOLIS - Colorado Mesa University Cycling added another Stars and Stripes trophy to its collection Saturday, winning the 2026 USA Cycling Collegiate Track Varsity Team Omnium National Championship at the Major Taylor Velodrome. The Mavericks accumulated 986 points, edging Ma more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Hosts Great West Beer Fest to Support Student Clubs and Orgs * #Great West Beer Fest Fundraising Supports Over 150 Student Clubs and Orgs On Sept. 18, 2026, Colorado Mesa University will host the annual Great West Beer Fest, an event that directly supports over 150 student clubs and organizations on campus. Community members ages 21 and older are welcome to attend. For many students at CMU, joining a club is a way to connect, build friendsh more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Unused Natural Gas Behind NYC's $300 Million Waste of a Potent Greenhouse Gas New research may offer cities an overlooked pathway for reducing methane emissions while potentially saving consumers millions of dollars lost to wasted natural gas. By Rebecca Fowler September 14, 2026 Highlights * Methane emissions associated with natural gas were equivalent to about 1.7% of the methane delivered through the system. * That los more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions * WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) and U.S. Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz Scientists Discover Why Shingles Pain Can Last After Virus is Gone * Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that small particles in the blood called exosomes are the likely culprit behind why some people with shingles experience lingering pain long after virus has cleared their body. The study, published today in Annals of Neurology, investigated the cause of post-herpetic neuralg more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Eight-Year ADAURA Update Shows Sustained Overall Survival Benefit With Adjuvant Osimertinib in Resected EGFR-Mutated NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 14th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -An exploratory eight-year landmark update from the Phase III ADAURA trial showed that adjuvant osimertinib continued to provide a long-term overall survival benefit for patients with completely more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Emporia State Beats Second Straight Ranked Opponent * Down 20-17 at halftime against then-No. 20 Michigan Tech, the Emporia State defense pitched a shutout in the second half allowing the Hornets to register their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, 34-20. Emporia State is now 3-0 on the season and moved up to No. 17 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. The loss dropped Mic more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 states running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, At more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Extended-Interval Tarlatamab Dosing Shows Consistent Activity and Safety in Previously Treated Small Cell Lung Cancer * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Saturday, September 12th, 6:15 p.m. Korea Standard Time) - Extended-interval dosing regimens of tarlatamab demonstrated efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic profiles generally consistent with the established every-two-week regimen in patients with  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Joins Local Leaders, Businesses, and Emergency Responders in Leadville; Highlights Successful Fire Response and Strong Local Economy * LEADVILLE - Today, Governor Polis heard from local leaders, businesses and emergency responders from Leadville about the swift and successful local response to the Willow Fire, and highlighted Leadville's strong recreational and tourism industry. "This has been a challenging wildfire season,  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Selects Two Colorado Students to Be "Governor for a Day" * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the winners of the "Governor for a Day" contest, which drew videos from seventh and eighth graders across the state. "I was so blown away watching the inspirational videos that young Coloradans made about our state and why they want to be Governor for a Day, that I couldn't possibly choose just one, so I chose a girl and a boy  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis: EPA Dismantling Clean Air Protections from Coal Power Plants Will Increase Energy Costs and Threaten Americans' Health * DENVER -Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement that it is attempting to eliminate limits on greenhouse gas emissions for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. "What year is it? And how can such a backwards poli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Challenge Trump Efforts to Restrict Mail-In Voting * 261 current and former lawmakers joined together to file amicus brief in SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Case WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives filed an amicus brief challenging the legality of President Trump's executive order and U.S. Postal Service (U more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Holland & Hart announced today that 11 attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The 2027 guide honors attorneys who "excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients," according to Lawdragon. Selected through submissions, independent journ more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Advises Ownership on Strategic Disposition of Houston Airport Hotel * HOUSTON, TX, September 14, 2026 - HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 52-key Best Western Houston Bush IAH Intercontinental Airport Inn, located at 18032 McKay Drive, Humble, Texas 77338. The property, built in 2008, was purchased by TAK Hospitality LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, from Nataraja LLC, based more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * IASLC Tumor Budding Grade Identifies High-Risk Patients With Resected Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Tuesday, September 15th, 9:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -A newly proposed International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) tumor budding-based grading system successfully identified patients with resected lung squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) at higher ris more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * In the PAPILLON Study, First-Line Amivantamab-Chemotherapy Demonstrates the Longest Overall Survival Reported for EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Advanced NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 14th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Results from the Phase III PAPILLON study show that first-line amivantamab plus carboplatin-pemetrexed (amivantamab-chemotherapy) was associated with numer more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Investigational Immunotherapy Nearly Doubles Overall Survival Compared with Docetaxel in Advanced Squamous NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Tuesday, September 15th, 9:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease progressed following PD-(L)1 inhibitor therapy experienced a median overall survival of 18.5 months with the inves more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from popular brands, including strollers, car seats, fe more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Late-Breaking HARMONi-2 Analysis Shows Ivonescimab Significantly Improves Overall Survival Versus Pembrolizumab in PD-L1-Positive Advanced NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 13th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Ivonescimab significantly prolonged overall survival compared with pembrolizumab as first-line treatment for patients with PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung canc more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Students Connected with Industry Professionals at Business Leaders-in-Residence and Leeds Professionalism Summit * Friday, Sept. 11, was a busy day at the Limelight Boulder, where more than 1,000 Leeds students participated in a full day of professional development, career exploration and networking through the Leeds Professionalism Summit and Business Leaders-in-Residence program. As part of Leeds' fall Career  more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Local Consolidative Therapy Does Not Improve Survival After Dual Immunotherapy in Metastatic NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Saturday, September 12th, 6:15 p.m. Korea Standard Time) - Adding local consolidative therapy (LCT) after induction treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab did not improve overall survival or progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung c more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars and Unreasonable Group welcome thirteen new ventures to Unreasonable Food(TM) As an international network, Unreasonable Food is uniquely positioned to scale high-growth ventures dedicated to creating a more sustainable food system. NEW YORK, NY (September 14, 2026) - Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food(TM) collaboration, Mars and Unreasonable Group announced the thirteen ventures joinin more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Nine LGBTQ+ Priority Bills Await Governor Newsom's Signature Nine Equality California priority bills have passed both houses of the California Legislature and have been transmitted to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. The Governor may sign or veto the measures by September 30, 2026. The measures address access to health care, data privacy, community safety, recognition of chosen family, HIV prevention, supp more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * MICHELIN Guide Recognizes 15 New Colorado Restaurants * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that the MICHELIN Guide unveiled its fourth annual selection for Colorado, revealing the state's one new One-Star restaurants, along with new Bib Gourmand and Recommended Restaurants. Recognized restaurants span the st more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Mobile CT Lung Cancer Screening Expands Access for Underserved Populations in Brazil * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Tuesday, September 15th, 9:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Mobile low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can reach high-risk and socially vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings, according to initial results from the Third Brazilian Early Lung Cancer Trial (BRELT3) more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials broad discretion to de more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Advance Research, Teaching, and Student Success * Southern Connecticut State University welcomes a new cohort of faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year, bringing new expertise, perspectives, and professional experience to classrooms, laboratories, studios, and programs across the university. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research university, Southern continues to strengthen its commitment to high-impact scholarship, student more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates 125,000 SF of Office Leasing Activity at 1800 Larimer in Downtown Denver Class AA leasing activity across eight transactions reflects continued occupier demand at 1800 Larimer Denver, CO (September 14, 2026) -- Newmark announces it has facilitated approximately 125,000 square feet of office leasing activity at 1800 Larimer Street, a 22-story, Cla more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * NUT Podcast Episode 291: Congressional Pensions: YOU Pay the Bill! * Philip Blumel: Okay, so let's talk Congressional pensions. To set the stage, we'll start with a couple of stories brought to our attention by Kim Strassel at the Wall Street Journal in May. First, former California representative and term limits foe Eric Swalwell resigned last April under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. Now, whether he is convicted of anything  more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Perioperative Atezolizumab Plus Chemotherapy More Than Doubles Event-Free Survival in Resectable Stage II-IIIB NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Saturday, September 12th 6:15 p.m. Standard Time) -Patients with resectable stage IIB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with perioperative atezolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy experienced a median event-free survival of 62.8 mo more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Phase 3 DESTINY-Lung04 Trial Shows First-Line Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival in HER2-Mutant NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 14th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) - First-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) significantly improved progression-free survival compared with pembrolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy in patien more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Predicting Sea Breezes With Drones: Embry Riddle, Collaborators Map Coastal Weather Phenomenon Author Seth Robbins Date September 14, 2026 For four days, drones crisscrossed land and ocean north of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus, collecting data on sea breezes. Sea breezes are a weather phenomenon familiar to Floridians. They occur when land warms up faster than the ocean's surface. As the hot air over the more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III on Business Combination with Ursa Major Technologies * Global law firm Reed Smith represented Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company led and backed by the management team of Inflection Point Asset Management, to be renamed Inflection Point Mach X Bleichroeder Corp., in its definitive business combination agreement with Ursa Maj more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT: FIGHTING FOR EVERY COLORADO RURAL HOSPITAL ON THE EASTERN PLAINS * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) published an op-ed in Colorado Politics highlighting her extensive record fighting for rural hospitals. Rep. Boebert wrote, "I worked with my colleagues for years long before President Trump's reelection to plan what became the One Big Beautiful Bill so we would have a plan ready to go." That bill, she wrote, created the Rural H more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSCrpt) -- THE HIGH COST OF REGULATION AND THE GOVERNMENT'S NOT-SO-INVISIBLE HAND - A report from Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute - September 2026 (57 pages) * * * Contents About the Authors ... 1 About Common Sense Institute ... 2 Teams & Fellows Statement ... 2 Introduction ... 4 Key Findings ... 5 The Current Policy Environment ... 6 Lessons from Colorado ... 7 The National Landscape ... 10 The 2026 Arizona 'Job Killers' List ... 12 Tax Increases ... 13 Labor Cost Increases ... 15 En more ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Researchers Partner on Project to Track How Drugs Interact With Female Hormones September 14, 2026 By studying how fluctuating hormone levels alter medication processing in the body, the initiative aims to eliminate historical clinical trial oversights and reduce harmful side effects in female patients Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, Rutgers researchers are joining Michigan State University to launch more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following letter with co-signers to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum United States Department of the Interior Secretary 1849 C St. N.W. Washington, D.C., 20240 - The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C., 20250 - Dear Secretaries Burgum and Roll more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Distinct Outcomes and Genomic Features in NSCLC With Class II and III BRAF Alterations * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -Tuesday, September 15th, 9:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -Patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring class II and class III BRAF alterations have distinct clinicopathologic and genomic characteristics, with class III alterations potentia more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * The Wilderness Society in the news * From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations. KPAX, September 9, 2026 Rep. Zinke unveils 'A  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. healing humanity's wounds one WISH at a time. 7850 Vance Drive STE 245 | Arvada, CO| 80003 | 303-940-1611(main) | 303-432-2296(fax) 9/5/2026 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically at regulations.gov, docket CMS- more ST

AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer posted the following news release: * * * Zidesamtinib Demonstrates 93% Response Rate in TKI-Naive Patients With Advanced ROS1-Positive NSCLC * (SEOUL, Republic of Korea -September 14th at 10:45 a.m. Korea Standard Time) -New results from the global Phase I/II ARROS-1 trial showed clinically meaningful activity with zidesamtinib in patients with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had not previo more PR