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Biden administration declines to remove grizzly bears from endangered list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that ...The Hill - 11h -
Medical debt may not hurt your credit score, a new rule says. What happens if you don’t pay the bill?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - 11h -
Can you take out a HELOC with high credit card debt?
A HELOC is one of the most affordable borrowing options right now, but can you qualify for one with a lot of debt?CBS News - 11h -
What happens when you lose a credit card debt collection lawsuit?
A few different scenarios could occur if a judgment is issued against you for your old credit card debt.CBS News - 16h -
Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off
Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.CNBC - 16h -
5 important credit card debt relief moves to make this January
Certain moves may help you break free from credit card debt, experts say. Here are five to explore this month.CBS News - 17h -
New rule bans medical debt from credit reports
A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million ...CBS News - 1d -
White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA rule to lower nicotine levels closes in on finish line The Food and Drug Administration is poised to try ...The Hill - 1d -
How long do settled accounts stay on your credit report?
Understanding this timeline can help you set realistic expectations for your credit recovery journey.CBS News - 1d -
CFPB finalizes rule to remove estimated $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt comprises the largest category of unpaid balances in collections. The CFPB wants to help ensure that doesn't ruin Americans' finances.CNBC - 1d -
Can I qualify for credit card debt forgiveness with a low credit score?
A low credit score could limit your debt relief options — but will it make you ineligible for debt forgiveness?CBS News - 1d -
Biden administration finalizes rule to strike medical debt from credit reports
U.S. consumers will no longer have medical debt appear on their credit reports under to a new rule the CFPB finalized Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Medical debt banned from credit reports by new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.CBS News - 1d -
Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy
The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a guidance that expands a tax credit that has historically applied only to wind and solar power to a range of other energy technologies. Under a new ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump asks Garland to block Jack Smith from releasing final report
President-elect Trump and his two co-defendants in the classified documents case are working to block special counsel Jack Smith from releasing his final report that would review the documents as ...The Hill - 1d -
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.ABC News - 1d -
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.The New York Times - 1d -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - 1d -
Is it legal for a credit card company to sell your delinquent debt?
There are a few routes your credit card company can take when you're late on payments — including selling the debt.CBS News - 2d -
How the Biden administration will help certify the 2024 election results
Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over a joint session of Congress for the certification of the 2024 election. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports four years after the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.CBS News - 2d -
U.S. Steel, Nippon Sue Biden Administration Over Merger Block Decision
The steel makers want a federal court to junk the President’s call to scrap the $14.9 billion merger, saying the national security concerns cited are groundless.Inc. - 2d -
What proof must credit card debt collectors provide for a debt?
Debt collectors must provide proof that a debt is valid. Otherwise, they have to stop their collection efforts.CBS News - 2d -
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration for blocking deal
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.CBS News - 2d -
Nippon Steel and US Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel sued the U.S. government Monday in a last-ditch effort to move forward with their merger, which President Biden blocked Friday over national security ...The Hill - 2d -
Biden administration plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
State Department tells Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel.ABC News - 4d -
Biden finalizes contentious hydrogen guidance
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden loosens rules for hydrogen credits The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent ...The Hill - 5d -
While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available
After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.CNBC - 5d -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy
The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less ...The Hill - 5d -
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.BBC News - 6d -
FCC's net neutrality rules struck down, in another blow to Biden administration
A federal appeals court in Ohio ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacked authority to reinstate open internet rules.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January
Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.CBS News - 6d -
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Federal appeals court strikes down Biden net neutrality rules
A federal appeals court ruled this week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lacked the authority to restore certain net neutrality rules last year, handing a blow to FCC Democrats and Biden ...The Hill - 6d -
Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?
A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.CBS News - 6d
