United States Politics and Government – Page 453

Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles

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.

By Jack Ewing

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As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast

New budget projections are expected to show that the program’s spending is outpacing tax revenues as an aging population claims benefits.

By Jim Tankersley

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Biden’s I.R.S. Nominee Will Be Grilled About $80 Billion Overhaul

Daniel Werfel is expected to defend the administration’s plan to modernize the agency at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

By Alan Rappeport

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Biden Picks Lael Brainard to Lead National Economic Council

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.

By Jim Tankersley and Jeanna Smialek