How Biden Is Seeking to Reshape Business via the CHIPS Act
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How Biden Is Seeking to Reshape Business via the CHIPS Act

Big strings are attached to funding for chip makers, meant to bolster Democratic priorities including child care for workers and discouragement of stock buybacks.
Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations
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Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations

The train that derailed in Ohio was exempt from some federal safety requirements because it was not carrying enough hazardous material to be considered “high hazard.” Lawmakers want to lower the threshold.
Supreme Court to Take Up Case on Fate of Consumer Watchdog
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Supreme Court to Take Up Case on Fate of Consumer Watchdog

A decision against the bureau could cast doubt on every rule and enforcement action the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken.