Government

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary.

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Meta Plans to Challenge EU Over Facebook Marketplace Abuse
Meta Plans to Challenge EU Over Facebook Marketplace Abuse
July 12, 2023  |  Meta

Meta plans to challenge antitrust accusations that the European Union has leveled against it. The EU alleged that Meta stifled competition from classified ad competitors by...

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Treasury Dept. and CFPB Investigate Medical Credit Cards and Installment Loans
Treasury Dept. and CFPB Investigate Medical Credit Cards and Installment Loans
July 07, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Three federal agencies have launched an inquiry into “high-cost specialty financial products” used to pay for routine medical care. The inquiry will include medical credit cards and...

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Missouri Joins States Regulating Earned Wage Access Providers
Missouri Joins States Regulating Earned Wage Access Providers
July 07, 2023  |  Regulation

Earned wage access providers are garnering more scrutiny — and more oversight — state by state. Missouri’s governor signed a bill that, among other things, will require...

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Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’ in Health Insurance
July 07, 2023  |  Regulation

The President Joe Biden administration has proposed restrictions on “junk insurance” plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act. These short-term plans have taken advantage...

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June Jobs Gain Lowest Since December 2020
June Jobs Gain Lowest Since December 2020
July 07, 2023  |  Economy

The unemployment situation changed little in June as the United States added 209,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stood at 3.6% — within the 3.4% to 3.7% range...

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New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
June 29, 2023  |  Economy

After three weeks of increases, America’s unemployment numbers are trending down. Figures released Thursday (June 29) by the U.S. Department of Labor showed initial unemployment...

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Inform Act Cracks Down on Organized Retail Theft
Inform Act Cracks Down on Organized Retail Theft
June 27, 2023  |  Retail

A new law aims to tackle organized retail theft and the trade of counterfeit and hazardous items on digital platforms. The Integrity, Notification and Fairness...

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Report: British Banks Preparing New Efforts to Fight Economic Crime
Report: British Banks Preparing New Efforts to Fight Economic Crime
June 22, 2023  |  Banking

British banks are reportedly testing ways to share data to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Six or more banks are preparing to participate in...

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Report: OpenAI Lobbied for Amendments to EU’s AI Act
Report: OpenAI Lobbied for Amendments to EU’s AI Act
June 20, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI reportedly lobbied for — and got — changes to the European Union’s artificial intelligence (AI) legislation. The ChatGPT creator succeeded in its efforts to alter “significant elements”...

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