Will consumers pay a premium for American beef? The Agriculture Department hopes so, in an effort to appease ranchers upset over increased imports.
Category: Law and Legislation
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Trump Administration Wants ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef
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House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
The New York Times – On the Runway:The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.
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Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection
The New York Times – On the Runway:An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.
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Texas Abortion Ban Blamed in Pregnant Woman’s Death in Lawsuit
The New York Times – On the Runway:The lawsuit claims that state officials created a climate of fear that kept doctors from ending Tierra Walker’s pregnancy before she died.
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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The New York Times – Business:The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The New York Times – On the Runway:The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.
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The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
The New York Times – On the Runway:A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
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California Forever’s Ambitious Plan Faces Another Setback
The New York Times – Business:A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder.
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Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The Times test-drove a stunning crossover from Geely that would cost under half of what its rivals charge. Two senators and many experts point to security and economic concerns as reasons for a ban.
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Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
The New York Times – On the Runway:After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.