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In State of the Union address, Biden will highlight his dishonest take on the economy
President Biden seemed extremely happy to take credit for the booming January jobs report, "We have created more jobs in two years than any presidential term within two years. That's…
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Strong pollution standards can ensure decarbonization of the power sector
President Biden made the ambitious pledge in 2021 to eliminate carbon emissions from power plants by 2035. Clean electricity is essential not only to decarbonize the power sector but to…
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The states that are falling behind in economic freedom
As people across the nation and indeed across the globe continue to struggle financially due to inflation, lingering coronavirus outbreaks and the effects of the Russian war on Ukraine, we…
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DNC approves adjusted early presidential primary schedule
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday approved an adjusted early presidential primary state schedule, formalizing their intentions to move Iowa out of the early lineup and shake up the…
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What to make of the government’s strident new tone on ‘Big Tech’
We may be excused if we conclude that something may have recently changed in Washington’s attitudes toward “Big Tech”: On Jan. 11, President Biden wrote an op-ed that was just…
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The State of the Union and the value of ‘healthy controversy’
Words matter. Tone matters. Emotion matters. In a few days, President Biden will try to give us a sense of America’s direction in his State of the Union address to…
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What we learned about the US economy this past week
A recent wave of surprisingly solid economic data reveals that the U.S. economy is in a far stronger position than most economists expected. Friday’s stunning jobs report, coupled with a…
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US seeks to impose Jordan as trade partner for Iraq
Washington is clearly hoping to help Jordan ease its economic crisis, whether through direct US aid or by urging regional partners to help.
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On The Money — 5 takeaways from a surprisingly strong jobs report
The U.S. economy surpasses Wall Street expectations with the recent jobs report. We’ll also look at some of the hurdles House Republicans face in trying to unify as the party…
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‘Woke capitalism’ is simply capitalism — and it’s good for business
The backlash against so-called “woke capitalism” is fundamentally anti-capitalist. Companies that prioritize positive environmental and social impacts in addition to profit are responding rationally to the market and to a…
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Health Care — Dems eye another go to pass cannabis banking bill
Did anyone have “Balloon causes international diplomatic crisis” on their 2023 bingo card? In health news, seasonal flu levels continue to fall nationwide as the early season surge fades. But…
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The Safety Net: Central Bank Balance Sheets and Financial Crises, 1587-2020
The Safety Net: Central Bank Balance Sheets and Financial Crises, 1587-2020 LeAnn Fri, 02/03/2023 - 15:03 Abstract: This paper studies the evolution of central bank balance sheets over the past…
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Energy & Environment — House GOP announces anti-ESG working group
The House’s Republican majority is launching a working group to push back on environmental, social and governance investing. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department expands which electric vehicles can claim a tax…
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Biden to travel to Wisconsin, Florida after State of the Union address
President Biden will travel to Wisconsin and Florida in the days after he delivers the State of the Union address. The trips are part of an uptick in travel in…
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How the administration’s open government plan can be more
Since the Biden-Harris administration’s release of its memo calling for a more modern regulatory review process, the U.S. government has taken important steps toward improving access to the data it…
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Why the discovery of a Chinese balloon in US skies is such a big deal
Tensions between the U.S. and China are on the rise again after the discovery of what the Biden administration is describing as a sophisticated Chinese espionage tool flying over the…
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Get the most from federal energy and infrastructure dollars
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed into law last year, millions more Americans could soon experience the thrill of accelerating from zero to 60 miles per hour in…
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Treasury Department expands definition of SUVs eligible for electric vehicle tax credit
The Biden administration will expand eligibility for an Inflation Reduction Act-enabled tax cut for electric vehicles, the Treasury Department announced Friday. The department has updated the classification standards used to…
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A Consumption Tax Is The Shock Our Broken System Needs
A Consumption Tax Is The Shock Our Broken System Needs Rachel Moltz Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:30 John H. Cochrane Off Thu, 02/02/2023 - 11:39Hoover Daily Report Friday, February 3, 2023…
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China’s unchecked access to American investors
China’s command economy has the capability to manipulate global reserve currencies and completely upend global trade through the dictates of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). With over 20 percent of…
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Watch live: Biden, Harris deliver remarks on economic agenda
President Biden and Vice President Harris will travel to Philadelphia on Friday to highlight the progress made toward improving water infrastructure and replacing lead pipes in states across the country.…
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Five takeaways from an explosive January jobs report
The U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January, more than doubling Wall Street expectations and turning up its nose at prognosticators of an imminent recession. The unemployment rate dropped to…
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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Jaw-droppingly strong jobs report amid economic worries
To view past editions of The Hill's 12:30 Report, click here: ; To receive The Hill's 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: ; --> A midday take on what's happening in…
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