Tag: Government policy
Mysterious new system at border keeps migrants guessing
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — After hearing rumors that Central American families with younger children were being allowed into the U.S., Irma Paz left Honduras with...
Big railroad deal seen more likely to gain regulators’ OK
OMAHA, Neb. — Wary regulators have not approved a major railroad merger since the 1990s, but industry analysts say Canadian Pacific's proposed $25 billion...
Whiskey makers face worsening hangover from trade dispute
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
A hangover from Trump-era tariff disputes could...
Turkey’s president fires central bank governor by decree
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has fired the central bank governor, who in his four months in office had won the praise of investors for...
Melinda Gates says philanthropy, government work best united
NEW YORK — Philanthropy is in a unique position to speed global change, but government action is necessary to implement it, Melinda Gates, co-chair...
State: Water may be unsafe at Texas site for migrant teens
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' environmental regulator on Friday barred most uses of the water at an oilfield camp converted into a holding center for...
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
WASHINGTON — Delegation trips to the border. Apocalyptic warnings. A flurry of press conferences.
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Japan raises tariffs on US beef after hitting import limit
TOKYO — Imported American beef in Japan has proved so popular it's topped the annual limits called “safeguards,” and the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
WASHINGTON — Delegation trips to the border. Apocalyptic warnings. A flurry of new conferences.
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Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue...