After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.
Category: Law and Legislation
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What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
The New York Times – Business:President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.
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Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
The New York Times – Business:Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
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Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
The New York Times – Business:Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
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Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores
The New York Times – Business:A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
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Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco
The New York Times – Business:The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
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Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Case
The New York Times – Business:The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
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Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
The New York Times – Business:The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
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As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, Kennedy Aide Had Wellness Company Stake
The New York Times – Business:Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
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Congress May Finally Recognize That Mobile Homes Aren’t Really That Mobile
The New York Times – Business:An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago.
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
The New York Times – Business:A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
The New York Times – Business:As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.