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Grassroots Pushback Grows as OMB Seeks to Bind Federal Grant Rules
policy7 days ago

Grassroots Pushback Grows as OMB Seeks to Bind Federal Grant Rules

The White House OMB proposed turning 2 CFR Part 200 into binding regulations, centralizing grant oversight with mandatory pre issuance reviews by political appointees and expanded power to terminate awards. Public comments show overwhelming opposition (about 94%), driven largely by unaffiliated individuals and scientists, while supporters mainly come from a single form letter campaign. Critics warn the move politicizes funding and undermines scientific peer review; supporters cite waste, fraud, and abuse controls. OMB must address substantive comments before finalizing, with a tight timeline toward an anticipated October effectiveness.

via Tech Policy Press|
#2-cfr-part-200#federal-funding#omb
FCC opens open season on ABC licenses as public comments flow in
media1 month ago

FCC opens open season on ABC licenses as public comments flow in

The FCC abruptly ordered ABC to apply early to renew its eight local TV licenses and opened a public comment window through June 29, inviting supporters and critics to weigh in on the renewal process. The move could lead to a multi-year, potentially litigated review with an administrative-law judge, appeals, or court challenges. Critics say the action is politically motivated retaliation against Trump critics, while ABC argues the DEI investigation is a pretext. Petitions to deny could come from groups like the Center for American Rights and individuals, and The View’s equal-time investigation remains a separate enforcement action running in parallel. ABC has hired Paul Clement to represent it, and, regardless of the outcome, the stations are expected to keep broadcasting during the process.

via The Guardian|
#abc#equal-time-rules#fcc
Trump’s DC arch proposal overwhelmed by negative public feedback as NCPC reviews
politics1 month ago

Trump’s DC arch proposal overwhelmed by negative public feedback as NCPC reviews

The National Capital Planning Commission is weighing Trump’s plan for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery. Public comments—1,696 submitted—over 99% were negative per USA TODAY’s AI analysis, with critics calling it a vanity project and warning it would ruin sightlines to the Lincoln Memorial and the cemetery. Public Citizen has sued to block the arch, arguing Congress has not authorized it and approval is required. FAA scrutiny for airspace and a Height of Buildings Act analysis are also on the table, while the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts already approved the design and supporters praised the memorial.

via USA Today|
#arlington-memorial-circle#ncpc#politics
CFTC Seeks Public Feedback on Potential Rules for Prediction Markets
regulation4 months ago

CFTC Seeks Public Feedback on Potential Rules for Prediction Markets

The CFTC issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public input on whether to amend or create new rules for event contracts in prediction markets, asking about core principles, prohibited contracts, and cost-benefit considerations; comments are due 45 days after Federal Register publication via the Public Comments Portal.

via Commodity Futures Trading Commission | CFTC (.gov)|
#anprm#cftc#prediction-markets
Public outpouring swamps NCPC over White House ballroom plan
politics4 months ago

Public outpouring swamps NCPC over White House ballroom plan

The National Capital Planning Commission released more than 9,000 public comments about the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom proposal, largely critical of its size, cost, and impact on the historic residence, ahead of a Thursday hearing and potential final vote in April; Trump has touted the ballroom, while critics argue it should be more deferential to the White House.

via Axios|
#ballroom#ncpc#politics
Fed Seeks Public Comment on Codifying Debanking Protections in Bank Supervision
business4 months ago

Fed Seeks Public Comment on Codifying Debanking Protections in Bank Supervision

The Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to codify the removal of reputation risk from its supervision of banks, reaffirming that institutions should not be pressured to debank customers for lawful activities or political views. This builds on June’s decision to exclude reputation risk from examinations and aims to ensure supervisory decisions are based on material financial risk, with increased clarity in decision making; the 60-day comment period runs after publication in the Federal Register.

via Federal Reserve Board (.gov)|
#banking-supervision#business#federal-reserve