Regulation
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Native American exhibits closed down at AMNH in NYC because of new tribal consent regulations
Though the law dates back to 1990, these changes are a response to new federal regulations that were finalized last month and just went into effect this month.
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Biden's proposal to outsource green regulations raises conflicts of interest and security concerns
The Biden White House proposed a rule requiring federal contractors to pay foreign environmental groups to collect emissions data and certify submissions. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee has concerns.
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IRS cancels gig worker tax reporting this year after Democrats pushed to implement it
The delay of the tax marks the second time the IRS has intervened to smooth its implementation as Democrats push for gig workers to pay more on previously unrecorded transactions.
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China's low standards, tariffs, forced labor threaten US food security, agribusiness experts say
American farmers and food producers say China is cutting costs by avoiding steel tariffs and having low food safety standards. It may also be using forced labor in the canned food production supply chain. China has not reached the level of dominance it has in the production of strategic or critical minerals, but the threat to U.S. national food security is increasing, experts say.
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Global cryptocurrency regulation emerging from G20 Summit
One official said, "there is no talk of banning cryptocurrencies."
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Janet Yellen says free market reforms needed in China, country has 'unfair economic practices'
Yellen arrived in China on Thursday to discuss repairing relations between the U.S. and Chinese governments.
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President of US Oil and Gas Association predicts 'pizza party rebellion' over New York oven proposal
New York City Mayor Eric Adams responded to the proposal in a press conference after receiving backlash.
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More lawmakers show support for proposed bipartisan federal train regulations
The legislation proposed by three Democrats and three Republicans addresses instruments that monitor high temperatures and help prevent wheel bearing failures, which the National Transportation Safety Board said caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment.
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Musk says solution to fentanyl crisis is to 'legalize it'
"How many times do we have to learn this lesson!?"
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World Athletics Council bans transgender track-and-field athletes from international competition
The group adopted the same rules as swimming did last year
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Georgia Rep. Scott warns new federal law on US waterway will impact more than farmers
'The heavy hand of the federal government does not believe in private property rights,' Rep. Austin Scott said
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Tesla recalls million-plus vehicles for automatic windows that could pinch a finger when closing
The electric-car manufacturer plans to fix the problem with an online software update.
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New York gun law requires review of permit seekers’ social media, faces likely legal challenge
New statute passed Friday takes effect Sept. 1, and is expected to be challenged immediately.