Hospitality employment numbers draw an upbeat statement. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su expressed optimism over the latest employment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The…
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Senate Delegation to Visit China
Bipartisan group also scheduled to go to South Korea and Japan. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York along with Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho will be…
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White House Economic Advisor Cautiously Optimistic About Economy
He says he expects growth, barring “policy mistake” or “exogenous shock.” White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Jared Bernstein recently expressed optimism about the U.S. economy, saying…
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FTC Files Complaint Against Amazon Business Practices
The commission has been drafting legal challenge alleging anticompetition since late 2022 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been joined by 17 state attorneys general in filing a…
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USDA Seeks to Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Local Food Systems
American Rescue Plan funding expands efforts to reduce food loss and promote community resilience. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $25 million investment to address…
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Commerce Department Releases Final Policies for CHIPS and Science Act
The commerce secretary announces the guardrails prohibit foreign investments for ten years as well as foreign joint research. The Department of Commerce has released its final rule for…
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Commerce Secretary Hosts Latino Business Events
Invites individuals and stakeholders to provide input to the department. Secretary Raimondo recently hosted two events at the Department of Commerce, inviting Latino leaders and organizations to provide…
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Education Department Funds 20 Disability Self-Sufficiency Programs
$199 million to create new models for training youth with disabilities. The Department of Education announced $199 million to fund 20 projects aimed at workshopping models for training…
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Federal Reserve Maintains Current Interest Rate
Chairman Powell anticipates addressing inflation into 2026. The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day long policy meeting this week, where the members decided to leave the interest rate…
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U.S. and China Agree on Economic Talks
The Treasury secretary speaks of the distinction between decoupling and diversifying. The Treasury Department announced an agreement reached between China and the United States to create regular working…
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