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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on Primary Wins * Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) celebrates the victory of 25 candidates who won their primary races. AFP-NH mobilized its statewide network of grassroots activists ahead of the primary to advocate for these leaders who will keep New Hampshire the freest state in the nation. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: "AFP-NH c more PR

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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after sending a pair of bipartisan letters encouraging the Trump administration to investigate and hold accountable "slapdash" trade schools and education institutions in Texas and across the country who reportedly defrauded veterans of their G.I. Bill benefits and ripped off American taxpayers: "The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Stefany Shaheen forNew Hampshire's 1st Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Stefany Shaheen for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Stefany Shaheen is a fighter who understands exactly what Granite State families are up against. As a mom who spent years fi more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Joins AARP New Hampshire, Law Enforcement Leaders to Highlight New Protections Against Cryptocurrency ATM Scams CONCORD, N.H. - Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte highlighted a new law that will help protect Granite Staters against the threat of cryptocurrency ATM scams alongside Attorney General John Formella, Mayor Jay Ruais of Manchester, local law enforcement leaders, and advocates from AARP New Hampshire. 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

WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Wheeling University posted the following news: * * * Ryan Lovell, J.D. Named Chief Academic Officer at Wheeling University * WHEELING, W.Va., September 14 - Wheeling University has an experienced educational professional, Dr. Ryan Lovell, serving as its Chief Academic Officer. "We welcome Dr. Lovell to the Wheeling University community. He is an accomplished leader who brings fresh ideas, vision, and dedication to our University," said Dianna M. Vargo, Ed.D. President of Wheeling University. As the Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20510 Dear Secretary Kennedy, Record numbers of Americans are contracting measles, falling sick with a parasite, and struggling to afford the health care that they need. At the same time, yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Bells Over ICE's Neglect of Counter-Fentanyl Responsibilities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for answers about its apparent neglect of its responsibilities to combat illegal fentanyl trafficking. Her request follows a new Department of Homeland Security Offi 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

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

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List * The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England's second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list. Ashley Riley '10 is a senior wealth advisor at Bartholomew & Co. in Worcester, Mass more PR