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.
Category: Law and Legislation
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Congress May Finally Recognize That Mobile Homes Aren’t Really That Mobile
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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.
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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.
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White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration backed a proposal for stablecoin issuers to offer yield to investors.
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Parents Who Borrowed for Children’s College Face Looming Deadline
The New York Times – Business:New rules mean that parent PLUS loans have to be consolidated into a new loan by June 30 for parents to keep affordable payments. But the deadline is really earlier to allow time for processing.
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
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Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
The New York Times – Business:Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
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Senate Housing Bill Sparks Debate About Who Gets to Own Single-Family Homes
The New York Times – Business:Within the Senate’s housing bill lie the terms of an unusual debate: Who gets to own — and live in — single-family homes?
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With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
The New York Times – Business:By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
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Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
The New York Times – Business:Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.