After Republicans passed a bill that pairs spending cuts and fossil fuel support with raising the nation’s borrowing cap, the president must decide when and how to negotiate
Category: Law and Legislation
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Couples Welcome New York’s One-Day Officiant Law
The new law, in effect in New York on March 28, was 16 years in the making. California, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island also allow individuals to become officiants for a day.
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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision
The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.
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The Debt Ceiling Debate Is About More Than Debt
Republicans’ opening bid to avert economic catastrophe by raising the nation’s borrowing limit focuses more on energy policy than reducing debt.
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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back
Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.
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House Passes Bill to Bar Transgender Athletes From Female Sports Teams
The bill, championed by Republican lawmakers, has no chance of passing the Democratic-controlled Senate or being signed by President Biden.
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Insurers Are Starting to Cover Telehealth Abortion
Several insurers will cover abortions through Hey Jane, a start-up online provider, just as courts threaten to hobble the industry.
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Virtual Clinics Have Been a Fast-Growing Method of Abortion. That Could Change.
So far, most telemedicine providers seem undaunted by court rulings that could imperil their business.
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I.R.S. Unveils $80 Billion Plan to Overhaul Tax Collection
The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on taxpayer services and enforcement efforts on the rich.
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DeSantis Asks Florida Authorities to Investigate Disney World Board
The governor sent a letter to the state inspector general regarding Disney’s efforts to limit state oversight of its theme park resort.