The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.
Category: Infrastructure (Public Works)
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Turkey’s Reeling Economy Is an Added Challenge for Erdogan
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‘The World’s Largest Construction Site’: The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine
The New York Times – Business:As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.
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As Federal Cash Flows to Unions, Democrats Hope to Reap the Rewards
The New York Times – Business:In places like West Virginia, money from three major laws passed by Congress is pouring into the alternative energy industry and other projects. “I think it’s a renaissance for the labor movement,” said one union official.
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Harris Announces Funding to Address Root Causes of Migration Crisis
The New York Times – Business:The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
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F.A.A. Outage Highlights Fragility of the Aviation System
The New York Times – Travel:The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights Wednesday morning after a system to alert pilots to safety issues went down, just two weeks after a major Southwest Airlines meltdown.
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As Infrastructure Money Lands, the Job Dividends Begin
The New York Times – Business:Trillions of dollars in government spending will profoundly affect the labor market, but in ways hard to measure, and mostly under the surface.
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Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.
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Out of the Public Eye, a Debate Is Raging Over a Postwar Ukraine Economy
The New York Times – Business:Beyond the enormous cost of rebuilding the country are difficult and delicate choices about how to best connect the nation to European markets and commerce.
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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
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Why Natural Gas Prices in Europe Are Plunging
The New York Times – Business:A combination of full storage, lower demand and mild weather, among other factors, has eased concerns of a spike in heating and power prices — for now.
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Biden Promotes Infrastructure Law in Pennsylvania Swing With Fetterman
The New York Times – Business:The fate of a Senate race in President Biden’s home state could determine the prospects of the rest of his legislative agenda.