

Alan Rappeport
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US Extends Enforcement of Sanctions on Russian Oil Deliveries to January
No decision has been made on the price of the oil cap, which will take effect in five weeks.

I.R.S. Gets Interim Leader at Pivotal Moment for Tax Collector
The White House has yet to nominate a full-time commissioner as the agency embarks on an $80 billion overhaul.

How Biden Uses His ‘Car Guy’ Persona to Burnish His Everyman Image
In the run-up to the midterm elections next month, President Biden is hoping his gearhead reputation will appeal to some parts of the Trump base.

Biden Says 22 Million Americans Have Applied for Student Loan Debt Relief
President Biden accused Republicans of hypocrisy for trying to block the debt forgiveness.

Biden Promotes Infrastructure Law in Pennsylvania Swing With Fetterman
The fate of a Senate race in President Biden’s home state could determine the prospects of the rest of his legislative agenda.

Biden Expands Effort to Lower Gas Prices and Secure Energy Independence
Draining of emergency oil reserves draws criticism that the White House is trying to lower gas prices with midterm election politics in mind.

U.S. to Release Millions More Barrels of Oil to Contain Gas Prices
The Department of Energy will release 15 million more barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and plans additional releases this winter.

Looming Leadership Void at I.R.S. Raises Concerns Over $80 Billion Overhaul
Former commissioners warn that delays in nominating a new commissioner raise the prospect that transformation efforts will fail.

Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.

2023 COLA Could Strain Social Security Program’s Solvency
The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund could be depleted a year or two earlier than expected as a result of larger payouts.