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The Biden administration overhauled how the federal government defines and counts race and ethnicity, the first change in a generation and a reflection of the nation's growing diversity.
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The government can help people in need —and the Social Security Administration just proved it
It turns out simply using the U.S. mail is a powerful way to help vulnerable Americans.The Hill - Politics -
Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.
President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average of a hypothetical three-way general election race that includes independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations
The polarization of politics means that rules are imposed, gutted and restored with each election. Experts say that’s bad for the economy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Barclays shares up 4% as bank swings back to profit in first quarter amid strategic overhaul
Barclays on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of £1.55 billion ($1.93 billion), beating expectations and returning the British lender to profit amid a major strategic overhaul.CNBC - Business -
Biden Administration Drops Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The administration is reversing course on its plan after the White House weighed the potential public-health benefits of banning minty smokes against the political risk of angering Black voters.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Shelves Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The White House is reversing course after weighing the health benefits of the ban against the political risk of angering Black voters.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.
The federal government granted Micron Technology $6.1 billion to build two chip-making facilities in New York and one in Idaho.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Biden Administration Targets Airfare Refunds, Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines automatically will need to provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process. Current rules hadn’t made it clear what the government considers a “significant” change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden
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