Departments of Transportation and Justice are interested in the impact of consolidation on customer experience. President Biden’s administration recently requested public comment on the state of competition in…
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IRS Releases Final Rule for Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit
The agency clarifies incentives for domestic solar and wind energy component production. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its final rules for manufacturing companies applying for tax…
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FTC Rule Banning Fake Online Reviews Goes Into Effect
The federal regulation is intended to protect consumers and promote fair competition in the marketplace. A new federal rule prohibiting fake online reviews went into effect this month…
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SEC Charges Crypto Market Manipulators in Fraudulent Trading Scheme
Investors were deceived by artificial trading volume and price manipulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed fraud charges against three companies and nine individuals for engaging in…
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USDA Announces High-Speed Internet Grant for North and South Dakota
Department distributes the fifth round of ReConnect funding for rural homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173 million in funding to provide high-speed internet…
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Energy Department Opens Applications for Small Modular Reactor Projects
Funding will grow new fleet of small nuclear energy sources in the private sector. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for companies looking to construct small modular…
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USDA Invests $46 Million into New Farmers, Ranchers
The funding will help new producers enter the business as the average age of farmers increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $46 million in grants this…
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Hundreds of Business Owners Attend Transportation Entrepreneurship Event
The pilot program was launched at the inaugural gathering in the Transportation Department headquarters. The Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted its inaugural entrepreneurship event at its headquarters in…
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Secretary of State Attends ASEAN Summit in Laos
Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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G7 Summit Highlights AI Competition Concerns
Global leaders commit to ensuring fair and open markets for AI technologies amid growing antitrust concerns. Officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s…
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