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World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
Are you a good candidate for debt relief? Here are the signs experts say to look for
If you're struggling to pay off debt, it's possible that debt relief services can get you out of the hole.CBS News - Top stories -
7 credit card debt relief strategies that really work
If you're looking for ways to resolve your overwhelming credit card debt, these strategies are worth considering.CBS News - Top stories -
Here’s who really benefits from Biden’s $153 billion in student-debt cancellation
New data sheds light on how the Biden administration’s debt-relief efforts have affected borrowers.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine
Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a direct impact on the war.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine
Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a direct impact on the war.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Senate leader Chuck Schumer hails bipartisanship and thanks Mike Johnson as foreign aid bill heads for passage – live
Senate invokes cloture in important procedural step that clears the way for final vote late on its passage later on Tuesday. US Senate close to passing $95bn aid package after key procedural voteTrump lauds House speaker as ‘good person’ after ...The Guardian - World -
What Is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained
The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s Parliament puts the country closer to sending asylum seekers to the African nation.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Here's why Biden administration believes new student loan forgiveness plan will survive legal challenges
After the Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's first plan to forgive student debt, his administration set out to create a more viable relief package.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
US lawmakers set to vote on plan to advance aid to Ukraine and Israel
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s proposal to unlock $60bn in support for KyivFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Senate vote expected soon on TikTok, foreign aid
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a bundle of foreign aid bills the House passed over the weekend. The lower chamber approved billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, but the package also includes a measure ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Wednesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Ukraine Aid
Also, a former tabloid publisher testifies against Donald Trump.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Senate to vote on foreign aid package, speaker facing some GOP backlash for allowing House vote
President Biden is urging the Senate to move quickly to approve foreign aid legislation that finally passed the House over the weekend. House Speaker Mike Johnson allowed the bills to come up for a vote, despite threats to oust him from some ...CBS News - Top stories -
Senate poised to vote on new aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
After the House approved the aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan over the weekend, conservative Republicans are still threatening to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his job. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Senate Approves Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden
The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a tortured journey for the legislation on Capitol Hill. President Biden is expected to quickly sign it.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it
Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a package that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel, after opposing the legislation in a vote earlier this year. The package advanced toward a final vote Tuesday in an ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
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Relief pervades Tehran after limited Israeli strike
Patriotism among Iranians tempered by discontent over languishing economyFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East?
This round of the regions most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for nowBBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories -
Senate advances Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok ban
The Senate voted to advance the $95 billion aid package that provides critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza and a provision to ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Politics -
US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign. The US Senate voted resoundingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as a bipartisan ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Pritzker says it’s ‘throwing away’ votes if Democrats backed someone other than Biden
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Democrats would be "throwing away" their votes if they supported someone other than President Biden in November's presidential election. "I'm not suggesting there aren't other names on the ballot. I'm suggesting ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
A Biden protest vote and set up for battleground House matches: What to watch for in Pa. primaries
The Pennsylvania primary will test the political implications of the Israel-Hamas war and set up key races in the battle for control of the Senate and House.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Biden protest vote and set up for battleground House matches: What to watch for in Pa. primaries
The Pennsylvania primary will test the political implications of the Israel-Hamas war and set up key races in the battle for control of the Senate and House.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
The looming New York sovereign debt bills debacle
Legislate in haste; repent at leisureFinancial Times - World - New York -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Asda seeks to raise £2.6bn to refinance debt burden
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR CapitalFinancial Times - Business -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
RFK Jr.'s blockchain budget
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story RFK Jr. wants a ‘budget on blockchain’ Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “budget on ...The Hill - Politics -
Relief as San Francisco public toilet finally opens – and not for $1.7m after all
Bathroom in Noe Valley neighborhood, which became focus of ire for reported $1.7m cost, actually came in at about $200,000 . San Francisco made international headlines in 2022 when news broke that a project to build a public restroom in a town ...The Guardian - World - San Francisco -
Paxton asks Texas's high court for 'emergency' action on poverty relief program
In his campaign to block a Houston-area guaranteed basic income program, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is betting that third time’s the charm. On Tuesday, Paxton’s office filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court of Texas, calling ...The Hill - Politics -
GOP senators press Biden officials to 'restore order' to college campuses
GOP senators sent a letter to Biden administration officials Tuesday demanding they “restore order” to college campuses amid contentious pro-Palestine protests. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and 26 other Senate Republicans sent a letter to Education ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Student Gaza protests: top Republicans call on Biden to send in federal officers
Letter from 25 senators including Mitch McConnell says president ‘must act immediately to restore order’ on university campuses. Senior Republican US senators on Tuesday waded into growing tensions at leading universities over the Israel-Gaza war, ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
‘Extraordinary’ U.S. government debt may mean prolonged bond-market volatility
Roughly $27.5 trillion of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is in the hands of the public, more than twice as much as 10 years ago and over six times as much as 20 years ago. This fact may be one the biggest reasons why bond-market volatility has ...MarketWatch - Business -
Biden administration officials have been discussing a plan to clarify the residency rights of immigrants living in the country illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.
Biden administration officials have been discussing a plan to clarify the residency rights of immigrants living in the country illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden administration officials have been discussing a plan to clarify the residency rights of immigrants living in the country illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.
Biden administration officials have been discussing a plan to clarify the residency rights of immigrants living in the country illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden