A new bill from House Democrats turns to the oceans as a way to fight climate change, proposing to expand offshore wind while barring drilling along America’s coasts. The more than 300-page legislation is broadly billed as a “blue carbon” bill–a way to harvest clean energy while protecting fisheries and […]
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Second stimulus check: Pelosi sets 48 hours for pre-election deal, Senate prepares to vote on scaled-down bill. Here’s the latest.
Without a deal within 48 hours, there won’t be enough time to pass a coronavirus stimulus bill before Election Day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday. Pelosi, D-Calif., said on ABC’s “This Week” that she wanted to make a deal before Nov. 3, but there had to be a deadline […]
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Senate bill would allow federal employees to opt out of payroll tax deferral – U.S.
Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription. WASHINGTON — Federal workers could opt out of a now-mandatory Trump administration policy that in effect has […]
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This Is the Best Way to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill, Experts Say
Your cell phone is, undeniably, an essential item. You use it to check your email, get directions, and even watch your favorite shows. However, if you’re like most Americans, you’re paying an arm and a leg for those services every month. According to the latest statistics from the Bureau of […]