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Jan 19, 2022

What’s the one-year scorecard for Biden’s clean energy and climate plans?

Also today: A Bankrate survey has found that many Americans don’t feel they have the resources to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Homebuilders are staying optimistic in the face of a hurricane of issues that range from supply shortages to rising mortgage rates.

President Joe Biden addresses a press conference at COP26 in Glasgow on Nov. 2. At the conference, Biden said he wants to see advanced economies pay for environmentally friendly infrastructure in the developing world. — President Joe Biden addresses a press conference at COP26 in Glasgow on Nov. 2. At the conference, Biden said he wants to see advanced economies pay for environmentally friendly infrastructure in the developing world.
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Survey finds many Americans unprepared for $1,000 emergency expense
by Justin Ho
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According to the Bankrate survey, 20% would need to use a credit card to pay off a big emergency expense and 10% would borrow from family or friends.
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Rising mortgage rates and prices not raining on homebuilders’ parade
by Mitchell Hartman
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The latest survey data shows that homebuilders have a positive outlook despite inflation and supply chain woes.
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One year in, Biden’s clean energy and climate agenda are in the balance
by Andy Uhler
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The bipartisan infrastructure bill’s passage was a win for the administration’s climate agenda, but many think Biden’s commitment to climate policy lies at the feet of the Build Back Better bill.
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