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The CEOs of Apple, Microsoft, and Google met with Biden and Modi. Here’s what they talked about

Giants In Politics

  By CHRIS MEGERIAN and AAMER MADHANI—Associated Press June 23, 2023 President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday opened the final day of the Indian prime minister’s four-day U.S. visit by meeting top American and Indian executives as the leaders look to increase cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductor production, and space. The leaders are putting a spotlight … Continue reading The CEOs of Apple, Microsoft, and Google met with Biden and Modi. Here’s what they talked about →

Google will be more transparent about ads amid growing Biden administration scrutiny

Google Transparency

  By Clint Rainey March 29, 2023   As state and federal regulators turn up the heat on Google’s massive advertising business, the search giant is moving toward greater transparency about who runs ads on its various platforms.   In a blog post Wednesday, Google explained that its “Ads Transparency Center”—the actual, unambiguous name of … Continue reading Google will be more transparent about ads amid growing Biden administration scrutiny →

How the Biden administration is helping protect the most vulnerable and exploited workers

Labor Laws

  By Kristin Toussaint February 17, 2023   Across the country, some 8 million undocumented or unauthorized immigrants are working in the labor force—and experts say they’re among the most vulnerable to exploitation, workplace violence, and dangerous working conditions.   “One of the things that perpetuates unsafe conditions in the workplace is that workers are … Continue reading How the Biden administration is helping protect the most vulnerable and exploited workers →

Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way

Credit Cards Industry

  By Clint Rainey February 01, 2023 President Biden has put exorbitant credit card late fees in his administration’s regulatory crosshairs. On Wednesday, the administration announced the proposal of a new rule to cap those fees at $8, potentially saving American families as much as $9 billion per year. It seeks to reform the practice … Continue reading Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way →

Biden Administration Sides With Tech Companies In Lawsuit Over ISIS Attack

Politics By Technology

Biden Admin Weighs In On Tech Companies’ Liability For Terror Attacks by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, December 7, 2022 Partially siding with social media companies, the Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to rule that web platforms’ failure to remove material posted by terrorists doesn’t amount to aiding and abetting terrorism. But the administration also … Continue reading Biden Administration Sides With Tech Companies In Lawsuit Over ISIS Attack →

The Biden administration just made ESG investment easier, but the strategy remains controversial as ever

Politics Economic Actions

  By Wilfred Chan November 22, 2022 After a yearlong wait, the Biden administration has issued a new rule that could make it easier for your retirement plan to invest in environmentally responsible funds.  The Department of Labor rule announced today that plan sponsors of private pensions and other benefit plans covered under the Employee … Continue reading The Biden administration just made ESG investment easier, but the strategy remains controversial as ever →

Biden administration reveals details of its $50 billion chip investment plan

Politics By Technology

President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor production The measure sets aside $52 billion for domestic chipmakers. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic   Elizabeth Frantz / reuters Following successful votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, President Joe Biden has signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. The $280 billion measure will provide significant … Continue reading Biden administration reveals details of its $50 billion chip investment plan →

Biden student loan forgiveness plan: What it covers and how to tell if you qualify

Politics Regulations

By Sam Becker August 24, 2022   President Biden has made good on a campaign promise, and one that millions of student borrowers have been waiting on: canceling student debt. Biden announced the plan today, tweeting, “In keeping with my campaign promise, my Administration is announcing a plan to give working and middle class families … Continue reading Biden student loan forgiveness plan: What it covers and how to tell if you qualify →

‘Highly elevated’ June inflation numbers put Biden on the defense

Economy Inflation

By Clint Rainey July 13, 2022   Inflation surged to 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high that has policymakers racing to rein that number in without triggering a recession. Meanwhile, President Biden and the White House are trying to downplay the drama as less bad than it sounds, so everybody, please, just chill. Released … Continue reading ‘Highly elevated’ June inflation numbers put Biden on the defense →

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