Martin J. Walsh, a former mayor of Boston, was regarded as an unusually visible labor secretary.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union
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Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the FDA Conclude
The New York Times – Business:The overdose reversal drug has been administered mostly by emergency responders and outreach workers. If the agency approves a nonprescription version, it could become as easily available as aspirin.
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U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years
The New York Times – Business:Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday suggested rising interest rates and bipartisan spending bills are adding to deficits, amid a partisan fight on fiscal policy.
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U.S. Could Default on Its Debt Between July and September, C.B.O. Says
The New York Times – Business:The nonpartisan budget office also said that if tax receipts fall short of projections, and Congress fails to act on the debt limit, the U.S. could run out of cash before July.
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Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles
The New York Times – Business:An agreement with the White House to allow electric cars made by other automakers is part of a broad drive to improve charging and increase sales of battery-powered vehicles.
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Biden’s I.R.S. Nominee Will Be Grilled About $80 Billion Overhaul
The New York Times – Business:Daniel Werfel is expected to defend the administration’s plan to modernize the agency at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Biden Picks Lael Brainard to Lead National Economic Council
The New York Times – Business:Lael Brainard, the Fed’s vice chair, will become a top economic adviser along with Jared Bernstein, who will head the Council of Economic Advisers.
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Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.
The New York Times – Business:After two unsuccessful runs for the presidency, the Vermont senator now leads the Senate health committee, a job that gives him sweeping jurisdiction over issues he cares about.
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U.S. Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Involved in Spy Balloon Programs
The New York Times – Business:The action to cut off five Chinese companies and a research institute from American parts and technologies is part of the Biden administration’s response to the balloon it shot down last week.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.