Tag: Economic policy
Biden was Sheriff Joe on ’09 aid, now salesman on COVID law
WASHINGTON — In 2009, then-Vice President Joe Biden was "Sheriff Joe,” the enforcer making sure federal dollars from a massive economic aid package were...
Mexico president wants probe of judge who blocked power plan
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador demanded an investigation Friday into judges who have temporarily blocked the implementation of his plan...
‘Obamacare’ boost easy for some, but others face paperwork
WASHINGTON — Some consumers will find it quick and easy to take advantage of generous health insurance subsidies in the new COVID relief package,...
Greece outlines new coronavirus relief package
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s prime minister has outlined a new 2.5 billion-euro ($3 billion) package of relief measures for businesses and workers affected by...
From job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped US economy
WASHINGTON — At first, it was expected to be brief. At least that was the hope.
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Mexican court blocks law favoring state electricity plants
MEXICO CITY — Even sooner than critics had expected, a court in Mexico issued an injunction Thursday to block a new law that favors...
COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many
WASHINGTON — Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on...
Forecast: Virus vaccines help inject hope in world economy
PARIS — The world economy is bouncing back from the pandemic crisis faster than expected, thanks in part to successful coronavirus vaccines and U.S....
Indiana awards $30M in funding for new trails projects
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has awarded nearly $30 million to communities and nonprofit groups for construction of 70 miles of new trails Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Mexico Senate passes energy bill favoring state, fossil fuel
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate passed an electrical energy bill that favors government-owned generating plants that largely run on fossil fuels Tuesday, putting renewable...