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$908 Billion COVID Stimulus Proposal Has Pelosi, Schumer Support
$908 Billion COVID Stimulus Proposal Has Pelosi, Schumer Support
December 02, 2020  |  Economy

On Wednesday (Dec. 2), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed a bipartisan plan for $908 billion for a coronavirus stimulus,...

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$908 Billion Bipartisan Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Met With Counterproposal From Senate Republicans
$908 Billion Bipartisan Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Met With Counterproposal From Senate Republicans
December 01, 2020  |  Economy

A long-running battle over the stalled sequel to the spring’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is heating up again in Washington, according to a report...

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Biden Names Two Women To Round Out Economics Team
Biden Names Two Women To Round Out Economics Team
November 30, 2020  |  Politics

President-elect Joe Biden rounded out his economics team on Monday (Nov. 30) by appointing two women to top posts. He also officially named Janet Yellen,...

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President-Elect Biden Vows To Combat COVID-19, Asks For Public’s Help In The Fight 
President-Elect Biden Vows To Combat COVID-19, Asks For Public’s Help In The Fight 
November 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, President-elect Joe Biden said in a Thanksgiving address on Wednesday (Nov. 25) that the country has...

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Trump Spy Chief Warns Of China’s Growing Influence In Cryptocurrency Sector
Trump Spy Chief Warns Of China’s Growing Influence In Cryptocurrency Sector
November 25, 2020  |  International

Does China have too much sway over digital currency? That, apparently, is a concern of the outgoing Trump Administration’s spy chief, with Director of National...

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French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
French Officials And Biden Team Set To Talk On Trade, Taxes
November 24, 2020  |  International

European nations are hoping that an expected thaw in their relations with the U.S., after the change of administrations, will include an agreement over taxing...

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Janet Yellen, The Treasury — And What Might Be Next For Banks
Janet Yellen, The Treasury — And What Might Be Next For Banks
November 24, 2020  |  Economy

Nothing’s set in stone yet, but as the Biden administration settles in, we’ll get some clearer indications about what’s ahead for monetary policy — which...

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165 Execs Urge Peaceful Transition For ‘Healing Of Our Nation’
165 Execs Urge Peaceful Transition For ‘Healing Of Our Nation’
November 23, 2020  |  Politics

165 business leaders joined together on Monday (Nov. 23) to call for a peaceful presidential transition of powers, labeling it necessary for the “economic recovery...

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Report: Janet Yellen Is Biden’s Pick For Treasury As Brainard Fades
Report: Janet Yellen Is Biden’s Pick For Treasury As Brainard Fades
November 23, 2020  |  Politics

Janet Yellen is the incoming Biden administration’s pick to be Treasury secretary, according to a new report. President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Yellen, the...

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