The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
Category: Law and Legislation
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
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With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money
The New York Times – Business:Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
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Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify
The New York Times – Business:With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.
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A Ford Truck, Home to Newborn Robins, Is Stuck at a Kansas Car Dealer
The New York Times – Business:Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
The New York Times – Business:A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
The New York Times – Business:Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
The New York Times – Business:Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.
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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.