United States Politics and Government – Page 103

UnitedHealth’s CEO Slammed Over Cyberattack

Several lawmakers questioned whether the company had become so large — with tentacles in every aspect of the nation’s medical care — that the effects of the hack were outsize.

By Reed Abelson and Noah Weiland

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The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, But Election Year Is Making It Tough

Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Biden Tax Increases Won’t Hit Middle Class, Yellen Says

Republicans pressed the Treasury secretary on the fate of the Trump tax cuts that will expire in 2025.

By Alan Rappeport

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How the High Cost of Borrowing May Skew the Presidential Race

In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.

By Peter S. Goodman

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