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Census Bureau Marks 15th Annual Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau is highlighting manufacturing's role in the economy for the 15th annual Manufacturing Day, with a new homepage of statistics and a look back at two centuries of data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedia Manufacturing DayU.S. Census BureaumanufacturingAmerican Manufacturingcensus dataIndustrial Revolution
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Louisiana Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Louisiana has changed, and urges the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationLouisianaSocial Security officesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicare
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Sanders to Attend UAMS Investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take part in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished Chair on September 29.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsMedical Science Sarah Huckabee SandersUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLowry BarnesHarry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished ChairLittle RockInvestitureArkansas Governor
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Port of Oakland Releases September 2026 Maritime Newsletter
Port of Oakland's September 2026 Maritime Newsletter covers August cargo volume statistics, a zero-emissions Ride & Drive event and a Maritime Spotlight on Am-Nav.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSATradeTransportationEnvironmentEnergy Port of OaklandMaritime Newslettercargo volume statisticszero-emissions Ride & DriveAm-NavOaklandmaritime shipping
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NIH ORWH to Host Webinar on Developing Menopause Research Common Data Elements
The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health will host an October 6 webinar on priorities, scope and considerations for developing and implementing Menopause Common Data Elements for research.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEducation MenopauseCommon Data ElementsNIH Office of Research on Women's HealthWomen's HealthMedical ResearchWebinarData CollectionUS Social Security Department
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Social Security Updates Disability Appeals Rules for Adverse Medical Reopenings
SSA updates POMS guidance on appeals of adverse medical reopenings, clarifying when claimants qualify for Disability Hearing Unit hearings and revising reopening notices.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesUSA Social Security AdministrationDisability Hearing Unitadverse medical reopeningProgram Operations Manual SystemDisability Determination Servicesdisability benefits appealsSSA-561
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Governor Sherrill Signs Five Bills, Vetoes Three
New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed five bills covering military service credit, electric vehicle standards and corn masa fortification, while conditionally vetoing one bill and absolutely vetoing two others.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLegalHealthEnergy Governor SherrillNew JerseyLegislationVetoElectric VehiclesRutgers UniversityFortifying Corn Masa ActOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Spanberger Celebrates $16.5 Million in Federal Grants for Hampton Roads Military Infrastructure
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed $16.5 million in Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants for sewer, wastewater and crosswalk projects in Portsmouth, York County and Hampton Roads, supporting $23.5 million in total work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitaryEconomy Abigail SpanbergerDefense Community Infrastructure ProgramHampton RoadsPortsmouthYork CountyNaval Station NorfolkJoint Base Langley-EustisVirginiaReston
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Wyoming Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its Wyoming offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and directs the public to check online status and use online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWyomingSocial Security officeOnline servicesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Michigan Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Michigan has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMichiganSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Former Census Bureau Director Vincent Barabba Dies at 92
Vincent Barabba, who led the U.S. Census Bureau under President Nixon and returned to guide the 1980 Census, has died at 92, the bureau announces.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEducationBusiness Vincent BarabbaU.S. Census BureauGeorge M. Cook1980 CensusRichard NixonXerox CorporationObituary
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UK Pledges Up to £100 Million to CEPI and Backs World Bank Pandemic Financing Framework
UK Ambassador to ECOSOC Helen King tells UN high-level meeting the UK is investing £78 million in the Africa-led Ebola response and up to £100 million in CEPI's 3.0 strategy.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentWorldUnited NationsAfricaMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentElection Helen KingEbolaCEPIWorld Bank Day Zero Financing FrameworkWHO Pandemic AgreementDemocratic Republic of the CongoUK Government
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Ohio Approves Five Projects Set to Create 1,173 Jobs and $431 Million in Investments
Ohio Tax Credit Authority backs five projects from Neptune North, Growscape, Polyethics, Sebang Lithium Battery and Wal-Mart, creating 1,173 jobs and retaining 601 statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEnergy OhioMike DeWineOhio Tax Credit AuthorityJob Creation Tax CreditJobsOhioSebang Lithium Battery Ohio LLCWal-Mart Associates, Inc.Ohio Governors Office
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Ivey Names Doryan Carlton Finance Director as Bill Poole Departs After 16 Years of State Service
Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole leaves Friday after 16 years of state service; Governor Kay Ivey taps State Budget Officer Doryan Carlton to lead the Department of Finance.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationTransportation Kay IveyBill PooleDoryan CarltonAlabama Department of FinanceAlabamaMobile River Bridge and BaywayInnovate AlabamaAlabama Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: SpaceX's Access to Classified Space Tracking Data Raises Market Concerns, UK Stands Up Space Squadron
Breaking Defense reports SpaceX has unique access to classified DoD space tracking data, raising concerns among commercial space monitoring firms, while the UK launches its first space squadron.
Science & TechnologyMilitaryBusinessUSAUnited KingdomAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetTradeGeneral Politics SpaceXBreaking DefensePentagonclassified space tracking dataUnited Kingdom space squadronorbital cargo deliveryAFA 2026Breaking Defense - Military Space
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Hawaii Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its offices, card centers and hearing offices in Hawaii has changed, and points beneficiaries to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationHawaiiSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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New Jersey Invests $125M in Student Mental Health as Governor Sherrill Signs SPARK Pilot Program Into Law
Governor Mikie Sherrill highlights over $125 million in school mental health investments and signs legislation creating the SPARK pilot program, launching in up to 10 districts in early 2027.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesLegal Mikie SherrillSPARK pilot programNew Jerseyyouth mental healthNew Jersey Department of Children and FamiliesNew Jersey Department of Educationschool-based mental health servicesOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Flexport to Unveil 2026 Fall Technology Release in Live Broadcast
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen will host a live broadcast on September 29, 2026, announcing new AI and technology products aimed at helping businesses move faster with fewer resources.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaUSAComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceTradeEconomy FlexportRyan Petersen2026 Fall Technology Releaseglobal logisticslive broadcastSan Francisco
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Social Security Administration Alerts Michigan Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Michigan has changed, and points customers to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationMichiganSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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American Airlines App Lets AAdvantage Members Pick Their Perfect Seat
American Airlines adds an app feature letting eligible AAdvantage members choose seat characteristics like window or aisle when they complete a booking, aiming to make finding the right seat easier.
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Whitmer Announces 127 New Jobs, $90.6M Investment in Three Michigan Business Expansions
Niowave, Prism Controls and Geotab will expand in Ingham, Kent and Oakland counties, backed by state grants, adding at least 127 jobs and more than $90.6 million in capital investment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthEconomyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceAgricultureState Governments Gretchen WhitmerNiowavePrism ControlsGeotabMichigan Business Development ProgramMichigan Economic Development CorporationBusiness ExpansionOffice of Michigan Governor
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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Four-Year Installment Payments on Farmland Sale Gains
Proposed regulations would let eligible taxpayers who sell qualifying farmland to active farmers pay tax on the gain in four equal annual installments, with comments due Nov. 30, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureLegal IRSfarmland salesinstallment paymentsproposed regulationsSection 1062Working Families Tax CutsFrank J. Bisignano
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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Four-Year Installment Tax Payments on Farmland Sales
Proposed regulations would let eligible sellers of qualifying farmland to active farmers pay tax on the gain in four equal annual installments, with comments due Nov. 30, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureLegal IRSfarmland salesinstallment paymentsproposed regulationsSection 1062Frank J. BisignanoWorking Families Tax Cuts
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Urges Rejection of California Voter ID Measure
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a Capitol Journal columnist argues California's Proposition 39 voter ID measure would slow vote counts, burden voters and cost taxpayers, and is headed for defeat.
Politics and GovernmentElectionState GovernmentsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Proposition 39Californiavoter IDGeorge SkeltonLos Angeles TimesCarl DeMaioelectionsL.A. Times Politics
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Arlington and Alexandria Join Forces to Intervene in $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Merger
Arlington County and the City of Alexandria have signed a joint agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission review of NextEra's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Arlington CountyCity of AlexandriaDominion EnergyNextEra EnergyState Corporation CommissionEnergy MergerVirginiaArlington County GovernmentReston
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DC Arts and Humanities Commission Holds Full Meeting on Zoom
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities holds its September full Commission Regular Meeting today at 5:30 PM ET, open to the public via Zoom and YouTube, with votes on grants.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFull Commission Regular MeetingWashington DCPublic ArtArt EducationGrantsPublic MeetingDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Tracks AI Agent Liability, Data Center Backlash and Border Wall Deaths
MIT Technology Review reports on who should be liable when AI agents go rogue, its investigation into deaths along the virtual border wall, and a roundup of the day's technology stories.
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SEC Officials Issue Statement on Fair Value Measurement for Private Assets
SEC Chief Accountant Kurt Hohl and Investment Management Director Brian Daly released a statement on fair value measurement and disclosure considerations for private assets.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsBankingLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionKurt HohlBrian Dalyfair value measurementprivate assetsDivision of Investment Managementfinancial disclosure
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FTC and States Secure Settlement With Corteva to Lower Pesticide Prices for Farmers
The FTC and a coalition of state attorneys general have reached a settlement with pesticide maker Corteva Inc. that is expected to bring lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Data Center Secrecy and Paxton's Uvalde Remarks
PolitiFact reports on why cities sign nondisclosure agreements over AI data centers and revisits Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2022 comments about the Uvalde school shooting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaUSAElectionArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues PolitiFactdata centersSalem, OregonKen PaxtonUvalde school shootingTexas Senate racePolitiFact's Ellen Hine