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Biden

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Biden touts American Rescue Plan

President blames Putin for rising gas prices

President Joe Biden speaks during the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference held at Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., on Monday. WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Joe Biden touted his American Rescue Plan and addressed concerns for rising gas prices and inflation during a speech to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon. "Look, we have an incredible opportunity ahead of us. But despite the progress we've made, we know that families are […]

todayMarch 15, 2022 61

Canadian freedom convoy

Financial News

SLYDER: Could the U.S. trucker convoy be coming?

As the Canadian 'freedom' convoy heats up, there is a question on many minds in the U.S. Could we see a similar movement here? The short answer is... maybe. There is growing momentum in the anti-mandate community on Facebook and other social media pointing to a U.S. freedom convoy. That could start at any time. This momentum is being fueled by politicians such as Sen. Rand Paul. Paul is among others urging protesters to disrupt the Super Bowl and State […]

todayFebruary 19, 2022 12

French dressing

Food & Drink News

FDA deregulates French dressing

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said it is deregulating French dressing for the first time in seven decades. The federal agency said it revoked the so-called standard of identity for the dressing in response to a petition from the Association for Dressings and Sauces. Standards of identity detail what ingredients can go into certain food products and how they're made. This prevents the adulteration and misbranding of products. The Association for Dressings and Sauces said […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022 4

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC

National

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for the coronavirus, her office said Sunday evening. In a brief statement, her office said the New York City Democrat had received a positive test result without stating when the test was administered. "She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home," it said. "The congresswoman received her booster shot this fall, and encourages everyone to get their booster and follow all [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidance." Her Twitter […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 1

John Thune

Decision 2022

South Dakota Sen. John Thune announces run for re-election

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Sen. John Thune announced Saturday that he would run for re-election in 2022 in South Dakota, setting the Senate Republican whip to possibly serve as the successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell. "South Dakota is the best state in the nation in which to live, work, and raise a family, and I've been continually humbled by the support and trust its people have afforded me over the years," Thune said in a statement. "I've always promised that […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 2

Citigroup Citi

Business & Lifestyle

Citigroup will fire unvaccinated employees by Jan. 31

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Citigroup will fire employees who haven't gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the month, the company said Friday. Citigroup is the first major Wall Street bank to enforce the vaccine mandate. A memo was sent to employees on Friday reminding them about the policy, which was announced in October. The bank said at the time that proof of vaccination needed to be submitted by mid-January. Those who don't comply by next week will be […]

todayJanuary 7, 2022 7

Capitol

National

Father, son plead guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol charges

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- A father and son duo face up to five years in prison after they pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges stemming from last year's Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol building. Federal prosecutors said in a statement that Daryl Johnson, 51, of Ansgar, Iowa, and his son, Daniel Johnson, 29, of Austin, Minn., each pleaded guilty in a D.C. courtroom to a charge of civil disorder. On Jan. 6, 2021, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the […]

todayJanuary 5, 2022 3

U.S. jobs

National

U.S. adds more than 530,000 jobs in October

Ends two-month labor skid

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- After two extremely disappointing reports in August and September, the Labor Department on Friday said more than a half-million jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October -- soundly beating what most analysts had predicted. The department said in its monthly report that 531,000 jobs were added last month. In the run-up to Friday's report, most economists projected about 450,000 jobs. The official assessment came after the September report flatlined with about 300,000 fewer jobs than […]

todayNovember 5, 2021 19

Federal Reserve Jerome Powell

Business & Lifestyle

Federal Reserve to announce end of bond-buying program

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting on Tuesday at which Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to announce the tapering of the Fed's bond-buying program, which was enacted as an emergency response to COVID-19. Powell and the Fed have resisted ending the program so far, but there's now pressure to start winding down $120 billion in monthly purchases due to changing economic conditions. Amid rising inflation, Powell has indicated that the Federal Reserve Board will begin to […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 8

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