Order vacates prior construction stays. The Supreme Court vacated judicial stays this week that were issued earlier this month by the Fourth Circuit Court against the construction of…
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again
Rates are now at a 22-year high. In its meeting Wednesday, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by another quarter percent, still claiming the rate increases are necessary…
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FTC and DOJ Propose Updated Guidelines for Mergers
Would establish a focus on platform and tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice proposed updated guidelines for mergers, opening the draft up for…
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President Creates New Role to Address Anti-Competitive Practices
The role will work with the National Economic Council to curb monopolies to protect small businesses. President Joe Biden created a new position in the National Economic Council…
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Second Gentleman Visits American Samoa
He is highlighting efforts to increase disaster preparedness and economic development as well as equity and climate. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Apia, Samoa, today. White House…
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EU Confirms Recognition of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
The system provides data privacy that facilitates transatlantic commerce. The European Union (EU) officially confirmed the adequacy of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), approving it for use…
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HUD Makes $75 Million Available for Tribal Development
Grants awarded for improvements to infrastructure and housing. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced that $75 million is now available through the Indian Community…
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Census Bureau Reports Hunger Rates Rose as Pandemic Aid Ended
Household pulse survey shows a 22 percent increase over last June. The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data showing that hunger rates rose in the period after pandemic…
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U.S. Navy Prevents Iran from Capturing 2 Oil Tankers
Both commercial vessels were near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy reported that an attempt by Iranian forces to capture two oil tankers was foiled by an…
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HUD Creates Separate Office for Manufactured Housing
The use of manufactured homes increasing to address affordable housing needs. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the establishment of a new office to manage…
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