Category: United States Politics and Government

Bernie Sanders Presses Ahead With Subpoena of Starbucks C.E.O.

The New York Times – Business:
The senator has set a Wednesday vote to compel Howard Schultz, the billionaire Starbucks chief executive, to testify in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
U.S. Considers Vaccinating Chickens Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

The New York Times – Business:
The largest outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. history has driven up egg prices and raised concerns about a human pandemic, though C.D.C. experts say the risk of that is low.
White House Said to Consider Pushing Congress on Dealing With TikTok

The New York Times – Business:
In a strategy shift, the Biden administration is increasingly pointing to Congress to give it more legal power to deal with TikTok and other technology that could expose Americans’ sensitive data to China.
Republican Votes Helped Washington Pile Up Debt

The New York Times – Business:
As they escalate a debt-limit standoff, House Republicans blame President Biden’s spending bills for an increase in deficits. Voting records show otherwise.
Biden Is Expected to Veto an Anti-E.S.G. Resolution From Congress

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden is expected to use his first veto to protect environmental, social and corporate governance investment considerations in retirement plans.
Student Loan Case Could Reshape Presidential Politics

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden has tried to bypass gridlock in Congress by using executive power. The Supreme Court is skeptical, and could curb that authority.
After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Medigap Sales Incentives in New Report

The New York Times – Business:
Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a report urging oversight of insurance brokers who are being offered financial incentives to push more expensive plans.
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Bets on Federal Aid to Change Corporate Behavior

The New York Times – Business:
The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.
Low-Income Families Brace for End of Extra Food Stamp Benefits

The New York Times – Business:
When a pandemic-era boost ends on Wednesday, more than 30 million people will lose a significant amount of assistance.
Biden Nominates Julie Su as U.S. Labor Secretary

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department is the deputy to the incumbent, Martin J. Walsh, who is leaving the administration.
How Biden Is Seeking to Reshape Business via the CHIPS Act

The New York Times – Business:
Big strings are attached to funding for chip makers, meant to bolster Democratic priorities including child care for workers and discouragement of stock buybacks.