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Why it's so hard to strike a deal on a global corporate tax

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 7, 2021
A major international group is trying to prevent companies from shifting profits to countries with low tax rates.
The Biden administration supports a corporate tax hike to 28%. That could lead to more attempts to game the system and shift profits overseas.
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Biden signs executive order pausing federal drilling leases

by Andy Uhler
Jan 27, 2021
What will Biden's order mean for the energy industry and the effort to halt climate change?
Biden reiterated that fracking won't be banned but said the government needs to spur job creation in cleaner energy.
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Biden acts on evictions, foreclosures, but long-term housing crisis looms

by Amy Scott
Jan 25, 2021
But how much can the federal government do about affordability?
Demonstrators at the Cancel Rent and Mortgages rally in Minneapolis in June. The U.S. faces a housing shortage and affordability crisis.
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COVID-19

How low interest rates may shape the start of a Biden presidency

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 24, 2020
The only thing really left is for Congress and a president to pass more stimulus.
President-elect Joe Biden announces key cabinet nominees at a press conference on Nov. 24 in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Chinese exporter's take: Biden or Trump?

by Jennifer Pak
Oct 27, 2020
Some Chinese manufacturers do not expect the trade tensions with the U.S. to change much even with a Biden presidency.
Midnight Charm lingerie factory has been attempting to expand markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East because of the U.S. tariffs imposed on its products.
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Elections 2020

How to vote by mail in the general election

by Samantha Fields
Aug 24, 2020
You can vote by mail in every state, but some have made it easier than others.
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Legalize drugs? VP Biden says no.

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 6, 2012
In Mexico, Vice President Biden signals the administration is not open to changing drug policy.
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Biden walks a line on pursuing cybercrime and maintaining liberties

by John Moe
Nov 2, 2011
The Vice President spoke via remote connection at that same conference in London yesterday. He said, "The rights of individuals to express their...
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MID-DAY UPDATE: Gary Locke expected to be new U.S. Ambassador to China, Oil prices fall on OPEC discussions

by Katharine Crnko
Mar 8, 2011
Today President Obama is expected to nominate Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to be the new U.S. Ambassador to China. He'd be the first Chinese-Ame...
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