Lobbying groups representing companies such as ExxonMobil, Pfizer and Disney are aiming to ensure they do not have to foot the bill as Democrats look to overhaul federal health-care, education and safety net programs.
The plans were detailed in a memo from the Federal Trade Commission to the White House.
The developments portend a potential shock to the economy, and they highlight the difficult political realities even in a Democratic-dominated capital.
His remarks come at a crucial time for Fed policymaking — and for the economy overall.
Climate change and a brutal heat wave are stressing fields and the communities based on them as farmers triage their crops and limited sources of water.
Last month, nearly $1.7 billion was spent on rent, utilities and missed payments, slightly more than the $1.5 billion in June.
The former top Federal Reserve official and senior Biden adviser has expressed reservations about some of the claims floated by cryptocurrency advocates.
Lawmakers reached a deal after talks dragged on Monday.
There’s no consensus among Democrats about who would be right to be the Fed’s top banking cop.
The House speaker’s ambitious timeline has forced Democrats in recent days to reckon with persistent political divides.
Top Afghan officials plead for assistance as White House must decide whether to isolate Taliban or prevent economic collapse.
The move comes as the White House has scrambled to set up new policies related to Afghanistan.
End of waivers irks business groups that want action on China trade.
The messaging change comes as there are growing signs Americans are concerned about costs and the economy’s direction.
The litany of potential objections cast an odd pall over the Capitol, not even a day after Biden and his Democratic allies heralded their recent accomplishments as a sign Washington still works
Its passage marked another critical milestone in Democrats’ complex economic agenda, which includes new public-works improvements that Republicans support — and a slew of additional policy proposals that the GOP does not.
Even though the proposal must still clear the House, the Senate outcome moves the bill one step closer to delivering President Biden his first major bipartisan win.
Key parts of the infrastructure plan may take the better part of a decade to come to fruition.
The effort to incorporate changes into the legislation fell apart, entangled in a broader Senate dispute over amendments.
