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Inflation Reduction Act's climate change funding takes aim at environmental inequity
Aug 9, 2022
The bill, which has passed in the Senate and is up for a vote in the House this week, would allocate tens of billions to communities which suffer disproportionately from the effects of climate change.
Senate to vote on bill to expand U.S. semiconductor production
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Lily Jamali
Jul 26, 2022
The CHIPS Act would create $52 billion in subsidies to encourage domestic chip production, but some say that isn't enough to bring back the industry.
The lowdown on "red flag laws" when it comes to gun control
Jun 15, 2022
Also known as "extreme risk protection orders," they can activate when violence becomes a possibility.
A look at the Federal Reserve's historical lack of diversity
Jan 5, 2022
There wasn't a Black member of the Fed's board of governors until 1966. Part of the problem: too much emphasis on Ivy League economists.
Housing advocates fight to maintain place in social-spending bill
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Amy Scott
Oct 25, 2021
Advocates had high hopes for the $320 billion initially included for housing, but the plan’s funding is being cut during negotiations.
Major scientific and technological investment sought to better compete against China
Jun 9, 2021
U.S. government funding for even basic research has been in decline for decades.
When will we see the next round of stimulus checks?
Mar 8, 2021
If the bill becomes law, you’ll probably start seeing the payments show up in bank accounts within a couple weeks.
For public good, not for profit.
Senate Democrats may drop backup plan to raise minimum wage
Mar 1, 2021
It’s now unclear whether the final bill will include a minimum wage hike.
Senate approves budget resolution, key step in passing Biden's COVID plan
Feb 5, 2021
The action came after an all-night session, where senators voted on amendments that could define the eventual bill.
A Democratic Senate could mean big economic policy changes
Jan 7, 2021
A unified Democratic government might approve more stimulus, aid to states and tax hikes to fund health, education and green energy.