Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
The New York Times – Business:Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
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Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices and Anxiety.
The New York Times – Business:Travelers are waiting hours at security checkpoints, paying top dollar for tickets and worrying about safety after a deadly crash at LaGuardia.
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Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
The New York Times – Business:Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
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Covid Relief Loans Are Haunting Small Businesses
The New York Times – Business:The Small Business Administration lent $378 billion to keep businesses afloat. Getting paid back is proving difficult.
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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
The New York Times – Business:American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.
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How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
The New York Times – Business:Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.
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Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings
The New York Times – Business:Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.