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Business
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
Freight trains stop frequently in York, Alabama, blocking roads and sometimes separating the two neighborhoods for hours. Emergency services and…
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Business
Congress Spotlights Forced Labor Concerns With Chinese Shopping Sites Shein and Temu
Lawmakers say Temu, China’s popular shopping platform, is likely to violate U.S. law in gross violations, offering an unchecked route…
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Cryptocurrency
Crypto industry leaders urge Congress to act on digital asset regulations amid SEC crackdown
The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hear testimony from five key figures in the blockchain industry on June…
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Cryptocurrency
Coinbase CEO says crypto industry needs clarity, either from Congress or case law
The U.S. cryptocurrency industry needs regulatory clarity, but that can only be achieved through Congress or case law, Coinbase CEO…
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Cryptocurrency
Elizabeth Warren asks DOJ to investigate Binance’s statements to Congress
senators said. June 8 The U.S. Department of Justice argued that it should investigate previous statements made by Binance and…
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Technology
Senators Accuse TikTok of Misleading Congress on U.S. User Data
On Tuesday, two senators sent a letter to TikTok’s chief executive, accusing the company of making misleading claims to Congress…
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Business
Time Is Running Out for Congress to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Senator Mitch McConnell has sent a message to Americans increasingly worried that the economy will collapse if the federal debt…
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Business
The C.E.O. of OpenAI Heads to Congress to Discuss Rules for A.I.
AI becomes the main character of Oka OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has become one of the most prominent evangelists for…
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Business
Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
Weeks after it was revealed that immigrant children were routinely exploited for cheap labor in the United States, prompting bipartisan…
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Business
Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels
The Senate on Wednesday voted to reinstate tariffs on solar panels from Chinese companies in Southeast Asia that were found…
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