Jun 24 Infrastructure spending promises boost for industry By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press Details of the deal were scarce, but the pared-down plan, with $579 billion in new spending, has rare bipartisan backing and could open the door to the president's more sweeping $4 trillion proposals later on. Continue reading
Jun 24 Teamsters union votes to make organizing Amazon workers a priority By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press The Teamsters said that Amazon, the nation's second-largest private employer, is exploiting its employees by paying them low wages, pushing them to work at fast speeds and giving them no job security. Continue reading
Jun 24 U.S. blocks solar panel materials from China over labor abuses By Ben Fox, Associated Press The moves could make it harder for the U.S. to meet renewable energy goals aimed at addressing climate change. That's because about 45% of the global supply of the polysilicon used to make photovoltaic cells for solar panels comes from… Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Biden says "we have a deal" on bipartisan infrastructure plan By Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The agreement, reached in a meeting Thursday at the White House, means a breakthrough after arduous negotiations on the president's top legislative priority. Continue reading
Jun 24 CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it's the last time By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The evictions moratorium is extended from June 30 until July 31. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearing on recent cyber attacks By Associated Press The dilemma surrounding ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond to such demands. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, officials recognize that failing to pay would be almost self-destructive for some victims. Continue reading
Jun 22 EU approves 191.5 billion euros in recovery funds for Italy By Associated Press The Commission's approval of the plan to help relaunch the Italian economy after the pandemic on Tuesday is an important step toward the distribution of funds for Italy's vast reform and investment plan. Continue reading
Jun 22 Connecticut legalizes recreational use of marijuana By Susan Haigh, Associated Press People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1 under the new law. The measure also lays the groundwork for a new cannabis industry in the state and attempts to address racial… Continue reading
Jun 22 European Union investigates Google's conduct in digital ad tech sector By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press European Union regulators have launched a fresh antitrust investigation of Google, this time over whether the company is stifling competition in digital advertising technology. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Federal Reserve Chair Powell says high inflation temporary, will 'wane' By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday responded to concerns from Republican lawmakers about spiking inflation by reiterating his view that current price increases will likely prove temporary. Continue reading