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AAPS Names Patrick J. Sinko, Ph.D., R.Ph., FAAPS, as Chief Science Officer (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists issued the following news release:
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AAPS Names Patrick J. Sinko, Ph.D., R.Ph., FAAPS, as Chief Science Officer
10/13/2026
ARLINGTON, VA -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) today announced the appointment of Patrick J. Sinko, Ph.D., R.Ph., FAAPS, as Chief Science Officer. In this role, he will set the organization's overarching scientific strategy, guide scientific programming across in-person and digital platforms, and st more PR
American Bus Association Urges FMCSA To Standardize English Proficiency Enforcement And Assess Passenger Carrier Impacts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826; English Language Proficiency; Out-of-Service Criteria
Dear Administrator:
The American Bus Association (ABA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admi more ST
AWM Associates: FMCSA Urged to Close Loopholes in Autonomous Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AWM Associates, LLC Petition per 49 CFR Part Sec.389.31 for changes to Parts Sec.392.7 and Sec.396.13 to cover autonomous CMVs.
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AWM Associates, LLC
October 13, 2026 7911 Morrow Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001
Reference: Autonomous commercial motor vehicles
Dear more ST
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division Urges FRA to Maintain Full Visual Inspection Frequencies Despite Five-Month Automated Track Inspection Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 1, 2026
Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
W-32
Washington, DC 20590
COMMENTS OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY EMPLOYES DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
Re: Docket No. FRA-2025-0059; Union Pacific Railroad Company's August 2026 Monthly Reporting Submission Under th more ST
Con Edison to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on November 5 (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news:
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Con Edison to Report 3rd Quarter 2026 Earnings on November 5
New York - October 14, 2026
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE:ED) plans to report its 3rd Quarter 2026 earnings on November 5, 2026 after the market closes.
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Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Ed more PR
Congressman Van Drew Confirms Drunk Illegal Immigrant Caused Crash That Seriously Injured South Jersey Police Officer (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Confirms Drunk Illegal Immigrant Caused Crash That Seriously Injured South Jersey Police Officer
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, according to information confirmed with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local officials, the suspected drunk driver who struck and seriously injured Middle Township Police Officer Austin Kapurelos on Friday night is an illegal immigrant with a more PR
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
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This month, High Meadows Environmental Institute will open the inaugural exhibition in our new Environmental Gallery in Briger Hall with an installation of artist Maya Lin's What Is Missing?
Lin's memorial to the planet uses immersive, science-based artworks to raise awareness about the present sixth mass extinction, emphasizing that, through conservat more PR
HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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HMEI to Open Environmental Exhibition by Artist Maya Lin
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This month, High Meadows Environmental Institute will open the inaugural exhibition in our new Environmental Gallery in Briger Hall with an installation of artist Maya Lin's What Is Missing?
Lin's memorial to the planet uses immersive, science-based artworks to raise awareness about the present sixth mass extinction, emphasizing that, through conservat more PR
Hudson County Continuum of Care Warns Against Reducing Support for Permanent Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Blanca Santana
Village of Families / WR Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Hudson County Continuum of Care
New Jersey
October 13, 2026
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Re: Docket No. HUD-2026-1453
Document ID: HUD-2026-1453-0001
Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain A more ST
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Urges NHTSA to Retain Side Airbag Out-of-Position Testing and Accelerate Roadmap for Risky Driving Behavior Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Request for Comments: New Car Assessment Program (NCAP); Removal of Dynamic Rollover Resistance Test and Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Testing; Updates to NCAP's 10-Year Roadmap
Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1651 more ST
JAN LLC: Airlines Urged to Adopt Phased Inspection Schedule and Supply Chain Strategies to Address Airbus Wing Nut Corrosion Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JAN LLC
TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE SYSTEMS CONSULTING
EIN: 86-3154053
Huntsville & Athens, AL 35613
Direct: (412) 877-2995
Email: radday55@gmail.com
SUBMISSION DATE: October 14, 2026
TARGET AGENCY: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOCUMENT NUMBER: Document No. 2026-20700 - 14 CFR Part 39
REGULATION: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus SAS more ST
Jefferson Health Plans Urges CMS to Delay Medicare Advantage EOB Redesign and Clarifies Use of Explanation of Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1101 Market Street, Suite 3000
Philadelphia, PA 19107
JeffersonHealthPlans.com
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: CMS-10453 - The Medica more ST
Monarch Housing Associates Opposes HUD Proposal to Shift Funding Toward Transitional Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Re: FR-6628-N-01 Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
Introduction
Monarch Housing Associates ("Monarch") is a non-profit organization that engages in homeless planning work throughout New Jerse more ST
N The Meantime Opposes HUD Incentive Shift Without Sufficient Evidence to Reduce Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness
Submitted by: N The Meantime
Founder and Executive Director: Janel F. Johnston
Location: Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey
Docket Number: FR-6628-N-01
Federal Register Citation: 91 FR 57901
Introduction and Relevant Experience
N The Mea more ST
N.J. Banking Dept. Awards $5 Million to Community Organizations to Connect Residents to Health Insurance Coverage Through Get Covered New Jersey (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance issued the following news release:
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October 14, 2026
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance Awards $5 Million to Community Organizations to Connect Residents to Health Insurance Coverage Through Get Covered New Jersey
Funding Supports Outreach and Free One-to-One Assistance to Residents Navigating Federal Challenges to Accessing Health Coverage
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TRENTON -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today announced over $5 million in Navigator more PR
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Urges Clarifications and Exemptions in FMCSA English Language Proficiency Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (402) 421-4400
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October 9, 2026
Derek D. Barrs
Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE: English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria (Docket No. FMCSA-20260826; RIN 2126-AC99)
Dear Administrator Barrs:
The Nebra more ST
PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center: New Report Shows Toxic PFAS Frequently Found in Delaware River, Wissahickon Creek (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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New report shows toxic PFAS frequently found in Delaware River, Wissahickon Creek
October 14, 2026
Groups urge officials to phase out toxic 'forever chemicals'
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PHILADELPHIA, P.A. -- PFAS chemicals are contaminating the Delaware River and the rivers and streams that feed it, putting fish, wildlife and drinking water at risk. That's the conclusion of a new report from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center, the more PR
Personal Care Products Council Urges FDA to Reassess Use of Recycled Materials in Drug Packaging (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
555 13th Street NW, Suite 300 West, Washington, DC 20004 | Phone: 202.331.1770 | personalcarecouncil.org
October 9, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: Responding to FDA Container Closure Systems for Human Drugs and Biological Products; Draft Guidance for Industry (August 14, 2 more ST
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study more PR
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of groundwater depth and could help scientists study more PR
Smoking or Vaping Cannabis, But Not Edibles, Linked to Need for More Anesthesia During Upper Endoscopy, Study Suggests (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Smoking or Vaping Cannabis, But Not Edibles, Linked to Need for More Anesthesia During Upper Endoscopy, Study Suggests
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SAN DIEGO -- Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(r) 2026 annual meeting.
The study suggests "not all cannabis is equal" when it comes to se more PR
Southeastern Clinical Consulting: CMS Urged to Explicitly Include Software as Medical Device in Rapid Coverage Pathway (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Southeastern Clinical Consulting (SECC) Atlanta, Georgia
October 13, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS-3487-NC
Docket No. CMS-2026-2674
Re: Supplemental Comment on the RAPID Coverage Pathway Procedural Notice (CMS-3487-NC), Supplementing Comment ID CMS-2026-2674-0008 (Tracking No. mtp-fto4-92aw)
Dear CMS Administrator:
SUMMARY OF THIS SUPP more ST
Thinking About the Future Shouldn't Mean Leaving Home: Why Talent Retention and Quality Jobs are Civic Engagement Issues (10)
MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research:
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Thinking About the Future Shouldn't Mean Leaving Home: Why Talent Retention and Quality Jobs are Civic Engagement Issues
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Forty-three percent of young people said they struggled to meet their basic financial needs. Those same young people, according to CIRCLE analysis after the 2024 election, were also the least likely to vote, volunteer, or believe they can make a difference in their more PR
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