The financial leader seeks increased communication between the U.S. and China. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen will meet with her Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, at the World…
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Labor Department Reports February Employment Numbers
The unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The Labor Department released the February edition of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, showing there were 1.36 job…
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National Security Official Meets with Civil Rights Leaders about Haiti
He discussed strategies to help the Haitian people as gang attacks continue. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with leaders of civil rights groups on Friday…
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Commerce Department Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Intel
CHIPS funding would support Intel manufacturing in four states. The Commerce Department announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corporation, offering the company $8.5 billion…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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Energy Department Invests $750M in Hydrogen Industry
52 projects in 24 states receive Bipartisan Infrastructure funding. The Department of Energy (DOE) invested $750 million into America’s hydrogen energy industry this month, funding 52 projects in…
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DOI Funds 146 Climate Resiliency Projects in Tribal Communities
Secretary Haaland says the awards will address existential threats. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently distributed $120 million to help Tribal governments enact climate resiliency projects for…
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Transportation Department Proposes Phase-Out of Domestic Products Waiver
The administration says the policy under the 1983 Buy America program does not align with domestic manufacturing goals. The Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced a rule that would…
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Commerce Secretary Joins IPEF Meetings in Thailand
The process of refining three proposed agreements for Indo-Pacific partner countries continues. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Thai leaders this week as they kicked off this year’s…
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USDA Awards Rural Energy Grants
$2.2 billion investment to increase electric reliability for 2 million rural residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 39 rural energy projects have been selected to…
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