Such shortages add to the cost of food. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act was introduced last year by Representative Zoe Lofgren of California and is being debated in…
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Labor Department Releases Third Quarter Data
Wages and labor spending increased, no indicators show inflation slowing. The Labor Department released third-quarter information showing that worker pay and benefits rose rapidly compared to the year…
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President Announces Protections from Junk Bank Fees
He says the measure will help struggling families. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the implementation of protections from what he called “junk fees.” The measures include prohibiting…
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The U.S. Has 25 Days of Diesel Supply
The shortage could disrupt supply chains National Economic Council Director Brian Deese described the 25 days of diesel supply as “unacceptably low.“ The advisor to President Biden stated that…
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Thanksgiving Turkeys to Cost More This Year
Supply is also expected to be low. Between avian flu, inflation, and supply chain challenges, Thanksgiving turkeys will be both hard to find and more expensive than ever. When…
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Federal Reserve Says Business Outlook is Pessimistic
“Beige Book” reflects some easing of inflation. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reported that economic activity expanded modestly in recent weeks although it remains flat in some regions…
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IRS to Increase Standard Deductions for 2023
They are responding to pressures of inflation. The Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that it is raising the income threshold for all tax brackets and will also increase…
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President Calls for Increased U.S. Oil Production
White House plans to restock emergency reserves. On Wednesday, President Biden announced a plan he claims will produce a “profit for taxpayers” and it includes increased production from…
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Average 401(k) Down $34,000 This Year
Americans have experienced more than $2 trillion in losses. New economic research has found that the average person’s 401(k) has lost some $34,000 in value since the beginning…
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President Plans More Strategic Oil Reserve Releases
Will give out 10 to 15 million barrels between now and midterms. Earlier this week, President Biden suggested he would announce new actions to address rising gas prices,…
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