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The debt limit is not a tool for "extortion," Biden adviser Lael Brainard says
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 26, 2023
The new head of the National Economic Council on inflation, supply chains, jobs and post-SVB bank regulation.
After Norfolk derailment, Biden wants more funding for the EPA
by
Ali Budner
Mar 16, 2023
The White House is proposing $12 billion to fund the agency, nearly 20% more than the EPA’s budget this year.
EPA proposes new limits on forever chemicals in drinking water
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 16, 2023
PFAS are linked to health issues including cancer. Critics are concerned about the costs of complying with the proposed standards.
Buckle up for a big economics week in Washington
Mar 6, 2023
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill tomorrow and Wednesday. President Biden is set to release a budget outline on Thursday, and we get February jobs numbers this Friday.
Biden administration makes a long-term bet with its CHIPS plan
Mar 3, 2023
But will it work out as the President hopes?
New standards for EV chargers also mean new business opportunities
Feb 16, 2023
Standardization of electric vehicle chargers across the country mean they'll be able to serve all models of cars.
Biden student loan plan would let borrowers pay less, get forgiveness faster
Jan 10, 2023
People who borrowed less than $12,000 for undergrad schooling could have debt forgiven after making regular payments for a decade.
For public good, not for profit.
After a year of drawdowns, the Biden administration moves to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 22, 2022
Analysts say the SPR is increasingly being used not just to cushion against oil price shocks, but to support prices.
New rule for electric car tax incentive delayed
Dec 20, 2022
The rule requires a percentage of battery components to be sourced in the U.S. or countries that have free-trade agreements with the U.S.
Tribes make progress in push to co-manage public lands
Dec 2, 2022
While the push for tribal co-management isn’t new, the Federal government’s willingness to engage is, a University of Arizona professor says.