GOP senators unveil details of $618B coronavirus relief proposal ahead of meeting with Biden
A group of 10 Senate Republicans unveiled new details of their roughly $618 billion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday morning
Biden environmental challenge: Filling vacant scientist jobs
The ranks of scientists who carry out environmental research, enforcement and other jobs fell in several agencies — sharply in some — under former President Trump, federal data shows.
New Republican stimulus proposal would cost $600B, include more direct checks: What to know
The coronavirus stimulus package proposed by a group of Senate Republicans as an alternative to President Biden's would cost $600 billion.
Creator of ‘Bernie’ mittens partners with teddy bear maker
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration — engendering countless memes — is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a whole mitten line to meet soaring demand, with some of the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Vermont.
Banks brace for tougher rules under Biden on consumer protection, fair lending
Financial regulators are expected to emphasize racial equity as they focus on consumer protection and expanding access to financial services.
Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage
The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.
Democrats poised to push ahead on coronavirus relief deal without Republicans
Democratic leaders plan to start pushing forward on another massive coronavirus relief bill as soon as next week — whether or not Republicans are on board.
Biden plan for energy sector would make OPEC great again
OPEC may return to the glory days under Biden's administration.
Progressive Dems urge Biden to send recurring coronavirus stimulus checks
A group of more than 50 House progressives called on President Biden to include recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments in the next coronavirus relief package.
Biden's climate order halting new permits, leases for drilling on federal lands will kill 58,000 jobs, oil group warns
Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Western Energy Alliance, said that President Biden's order to halt drilling on federal lands will kill 58,700 jobs in eight states in the West.
Biden's energy moves strengthen Russia, US rivals, undermine national security
President Biden’s executive orders that put the U.S. on a course to transition away from fossil fuels are a boon for Russia, Saudi Arabia and other adversaries and pose a threat to national security.
Biden defunds the states
His oil and gas drilling moratorium is an assault on school funding
President Biden rejects poultry proposal that would increase chicken processing by 25%
President Joe Biden rejected a proposal that would have ramped up production at U.S. poultry plants by 25%.
Biden's promise that he's not killing fracking is the latest in string of mixed messages
President Biden reiterated his promise that his administration will "not ban fracking" in an address Wednesday, alluding to GOP concerns that his climate-forward administration could be economically devastating.
GameStop stock frenzy enters White House realm
The Biden administration said they will be monitoring the rapid rise in GameStop stocks after the seemingly failing retailer shocked the market with recent spikes.
Minimum wage increases are bad business for franchises
The Raise the Wage Act is a big concern for the franchise industry.
NY restaurant owner says $15 minimum wage would be ‘horrible’ and ‘reprehensible’ for small business
A New York restaurant owner is speaking out against the proposed federal minimum wage hike, which he believes could harm small businesses trying to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden's $15 minimum wage push could be 'death knell' for small businesses, job growth
President Biden's push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour as part of a broader coronavirus relief package could be a "death knell" for businesses still reeling from the pandemic, according to a new study published this week.
Former Google CEO says 'China surging to overtake' US
A group of tech and policy leaders including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is warning that China is "surging to overtake the United States in critical areas."
Biden climate change order to tell federal agencies to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies
President Biden on Wednesday is set to “aggressive action” Wednesday to tackle climate change, and is expected to take a number of executive actions focused on jobs, “equitable” clean energy and “restoring” scientific integrity across the federal government.



















