Biden's labor secretary nominee faces doubts in Senate President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the next labor secretary, Julie Su, is testifying to the Senate The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Debt limit bill in hand, McCarthy eyes vote next week - Roll Call House Republicans unveiled legislation Wednesday to pair spending cuts and energy and regulatory policies with a debt limit increase. Roll Call · Apr 19, 2023
Biden’s big manufacturing incentives are starting to have a big impact President Joe Biden’s big spending packages for American industry are starting to have an impact. Fortune · Apr 17, 2023
Only 10 electric vehicles qualify for full $7,500 US tax credit Only 10 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will qualify for $7,500 federal tax credits in the U.S. after stricter battery-sourcing rules take effect and render most plug-in models ineligible. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Manchin's concerns have Biden's pick for Labor looking doubtful Manchin's opposition — and that of just one more Democrat — could scuttle nomination. Axios · Apr 13, 2023
In Kyiv visit, Sen. Murkowski calls for bipartisan backing of Ukraine WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, traveling to Kyiv, Ukraine, with other senators to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, called for united support of the Ukrainian war effort. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
Carl P. Leubsdorf: A spoiler alert for the 2024 presidential race Throughout modern American history, opponents of the two major parties have sought to shake up the political system by creating so-called third parties to give voters an alternative to the Democrats and Republicans. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Here's why leasing an electric vehicle is about to become a lot more popular WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle leases are likely to surge beginning April 18, experts say, as new federal restrictions on EV tax credits come into effect. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal mines The Biden administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects nationwide at the site of current or former coal mines The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Stricter EV Tax Credit Rules Begin April 18 New battery and critical mineral rules for the federal EV tax credit mean that fewer EVs will be eligible for the full $7,500 tax break. Kiplinger · Apr 3, 2023
Manchin weighs in on indictment risks "No one's above the law," says Manchin. "But no one should be targeted by the law" Salon · Apr 2, 2023
Asa Hutchinson announces candidacy for Republican presidential nomination The 2024 presidential field widens although Senator Joe Manchin remains evasive about his own possible White House run The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2023
Manchin steps up clash with Biden over electric-car tax credits Senator Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., stepped up his fight with the Biden administration over its implementation of the president’s signature climate bill in a way Manchin says over-emphasizes clean energy technology, turns away from fossil-fuel production and spends too much. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Joe Manchin dodges questions on running against Biden, Trump as independent in 2024 Conservative Democrat’s run could upend 2024 race The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023 Getting a discounted electric vehicle is about to become harder WASHINGTON — It will soon become harder to get a full $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle under proposed rules released Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department — and interested buyers should move fast.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2023 The $7,500 tax credit to buy an electric car is about to change yet again Tax credits for electric car purchases are getting even more complicated. It will likely mean fewer vehicles will qualify — but we don't know which.
Reason · Mar 30, 2023 Don Blankenship Loses Libel Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Jr., Who Called Blankenship a "Felon" Coal baron and later Senate candidate Blankenship had been convicted of a misdemeanor, and served a year in prison for it; a federal judge has concluded that Blankenship hadn't introduced enough evidence that Trump, Jr. knew that he had erred in calling Blankenship a "felon."
The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023 Trump grand jury reportedly examining second hush-money payment – as it happened Prosecutors looking into $150,000 payment to Karen McDougal, Wall Street Journal reports
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 Congress approves measure to toss Biden's water protections Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways
Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023 Business groups, automakers call for fix to 'broken' permitting system WASHINGTON — Hundreds of business groups, including major automakers, signed on to a letter led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Monday urging Congress to reduce bottlenecks for companies starting energy and infrastructure projects.
Reason · Mar 24, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act Is Screwing Up the Market for Electric Vehicles Volkswagen unveiled a cheap new electric concept car, but protectionist policies mean it's not worthwhile for the company to introduce it in the U.S.
Salon · Mar 23, 2023 Sinema caught trashing Dems, White House White House thinks the only way to reach Sinema is to let private equity executives lobby her, Politico reports
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Sinema calls Democrats ‘old dudes eating jello’ Ms Sinema trashes members of her former party and courts Republican donors as re-election decision looms
Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2023 Biden vetoes CRA resolution seeking to nullify ESG rule The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.
Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2023 Biden vetoes Congressional Review Act resolution that aimed to block ESG retirement plan rule Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.