Unemployment Claims Drop to 290,000 Last Week

2 million jobs likely will not return to the economy.  The Department of Labor released the latest figures measuring the U.S. job market on Thursday. The report found…

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Speaker Says Spending Bill Deal Within Sight

She expressed optimism after virtual meeting with president and Senate majority leader. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi met virtually on Friday with President Biden and Senate Majority…

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Over 7,000 Brazilians and Venezuelans Illegally Cross Border

Agents say many come with luggage and cash.  Tens of thousands of migrants from South America have flown into Mexico and crossed into a remote part of Arizona…

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White House Floating New Tax Increase Plan

The current bill does not have enough Senate support.  The White House is giving consideration to a new tax increase plan to get enough senators on board to…

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Bill to Federalize Elections Blocked in Senate

Senator Schumer vowed to revisit the bill next week.  A bill that would increase federal control over elections failed Wednesday to advance in the Senate on a procedural…

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Secretary of State Travels to South America

Secretary Blinken met with officials in Ecuador and Columbia. This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to South America for the first time in his position…

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U.S. Troops Attacked in Syria

Senator Rubio says Iran is responsible.  Pentagon officials confirmed that U.S. troops in Syria were targeted Wednesday in a “deliberate and coordinated attack.” The attack occurred at a base…

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White House Announces Plan to Vaccinate Children

28 million children between 5 and 11 years old could be eligible if the vaccine is approved next month.  The White House announced on Wednesday that it is…

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Federal Reserve Building

Fed Says Vaccine Mandates Hurt Employment

Mandates are one part of the labor shortage.  Vaccine mandates are contributing to labor supply problems, businesses are reporting to the Federal Reserve. The central bank said that recent…

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USDA to Update Aging Water Infrastructure

$272 million to be invested in rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that loans and grants will be offered to finance a total investment…

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