Bipartisan bill could impact 8.4 million Americans. On Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Senator Susan Collins of Maine unveiled a draft for bipartisan legislation to…
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Legislators Propose Review of Semiconductor Supply Chain
Chips are primarily produced in Taiwan. A bipartisan group of legislators in the House of Representatives led by Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin is proposing a systematic review…
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Secretary Yellen Says Gas Tax Holiday Worth Considering
National average price per gallon exceeds $5. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a federal gas tax holiday to ameliorate the burden of rising gas prices across the country…
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Small Businesses Fall Behind in Hiring
Inflation is taking its toll. Data shows that companies with 50 workers or less have lost employees and face hiring difficulties over three of the past four months. Keeping…
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Secretary Granholm to Meet with Oil Executives
Seeking executive input for oil price solutions. In the letter President Biden wrote to oil executives on Wednesday, he stated that they should begin working with Energy Secretary…
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Bill Would Add $200 Each Month to Social Security
Plan would also give program a financial “shoring up.” Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont introduced the Social Security Expansion Act. Social Security recipients…
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President Calls on Oil Companies to Increase Gas Output
Sent a letter to CEOs with expectations. President Biden told the CEOs of the nation’s major oil companies in a letter that he is considering invoking emergency powers…
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Federal Reserve Raises Key Rate 0.75 Percent
Short-term rate now 1.75%, could still increase. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it will be addressing inflation by raising its interest rate from 1% to 1.75%.…
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President Slated for Middle East Trip in July
Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary. President Joe Biden plans to travel to the Middle East next month, making stops in Israel, the West…
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HUD Launches New Affordable Housing Program
Our Way Home initiative established across the country. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge recently announced the establishment of the Our Way Home initiative. A part of…
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