Madeleine Ngo
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State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend
Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of...
Billions to Connect Everyone to High-Speed Internet Could Still Fall Short
President Biden has promised to provide every American access to reliable high-speed internet. But some have raised concerns about whether the funds will achieve all...
Pandemic Fraud May Have Robbed Unemployment Insurance of $135 Billion
As much as 15 percent in unemployment benefits paid during the pandemic could have been fraudulently obtained, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Over 3,100 Charged With Pandemic Relief Fraud, Justice Department Says
The department outlined several cases, including one in which the defendants were accused of using fraudulently obtained funds to solicit a murder.
Food Prices Ticked Up in July, but Showed Signs of Moderating
The cost of food rose 0.2 percent in July from the prior month, but several categories showed a slowdown in price increases.
How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods.
Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.
The Energy Transition Is Underway. Fossil Fuel Workers Could Be Left Behind.
The Biden administration is trying to increase renewable energy investments in distressed regions, but some are skeptical those measures would be enough to make up...
U.S. Food Prices Rose 0.2% in May
Prices at grocery stores and restaurants rose 0.2 percent last month from April, an increase after prices remained flat the two months before.
Fed Officials Were Split Over June Rate Pause, Minutes Show
In the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, “several” participants thought rates may have moved high enough to get inflation under control.
U.S. Semiconductor Boom Faces a Worker Shortage
Strengthened by billions of federal dollars, semiconductor companies plan to create thousands of jobs. But officials say there might not be enough people to fill...