Politics & Policy
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Diesel prices hit record highs, pushing up costs for a variety of goods as shipping costs rise
Because diesel powers freight and delivery networks, as well as agricultural machinery, the high costs of fuel will impact a long list of everyday goods.
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North Carolina election officials change mail ballot rules hours before they were sent to voters
The new guidelines require officials to disqualify a ballot if the signature on the ballot doesn't match the name assigned to the application or return envelope, and they require officials to disqualify ballots if more than one is included in a return envelope.
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Smithfield Foods's lobbyist admits Chinese owner's interest in Farm Bill lobbying
Fifteen days after the Center for Responsible Food Business filed a complaint, the firm submitted an amended report to name Smithfield's owner — WH Group of Kowloon, Hong Kong — as a foreign entity with an interest in both the foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture land and Farm Bill lobbying areas.
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Mercedes-Benz joins list of automakers pulling back on EV commitments as sales slump
The company now says it will “remain strategically focused and tactically flexible” in its transition to an all-electric production.
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National Security Advisor Sullivan admits concerns about Russian interference in 2024 elections
“This is not about politic. This is about national security," Sullivan said.
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Connecticut GOP unveils plan to reduce energy costs
The package of proposed policy changes, calls for setting limits on Power Purchase Agreements by utilities so that no contract can be for more than 100% over the wholesale electric market price while providing relief to ratepayers by tapping into $190 million in unspent pandemic-related federal funds to pay down rate increases.
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The renter's electric vehicle conundrum
Landlords question the rationale behind covering the costs, while tenants who may only stay for several years are hesitate to pay for installations. Condo owners face the additional hurdle of homeowner association board approvals.
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Trump, Biden expected to visit southern U.S. border on same day
Biden visited the border one time before as president.
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Trump appeals $454 million New York civil fraud judgment
Trump's attorneys said in a court filing that they are asking the appeals court to determine whether Engoron "committed errors of law and/or fact."
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Ronna McDaniel says she'll resign as Republican National Committee chairwoman after Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday scheduled for March 5, just over a week away, her resignation will be effective March 8.
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South Carolina fallout: McConnell deputy endorses Trump, Koch-backed group pulls money for Haley
AFP Action pulled its funding from Haley after she lost her home state to Trump by more than 20 points.
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Gavin Newsom says Biden's age is why 'he's been so successful'
Newsom, who has been campaigning for Biden, said that the president's age has been an asset in passing major legislation.
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AT&T to issue $5 credit to customers impacted by network outage
"Our priority is to continuously improve and be sure our customers stay connected," the network said.