United States Politics and Government – Page 30

So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?

President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.

By Ben Blatt

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Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.

By Susanne Craig and Reed Abelson

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Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing

Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.

By Rebecca Davis OBrien

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Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show

Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.

By Colby Smith