Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan
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Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan

Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.