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Warren Urges Powell to Cut Rates to Help Struggling Clean Energy: Senator Elizabeth Warren urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates ...
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Progressive lawmakers renew push to increase taxes on wealthiest Americans: A group of progressive lawmakers is renewing its push to increase taxes on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4541986-progressive-lawmakers-tax-bill-wealthy/
To Unrig Economy, Dems Propose Raising Taxes on Wealth Over $50 Million: "The Ultra-Millionaire Tax is a critically needed policy that would ensure that the ...
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Elizabeth Warren Urges SEC Probe of Tesla (TSLA) Governance: Senator Elizabeth Warren again urged US securities regulators to investigate whether Tesla Inc ...
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants answers from MOHELA about problems student loan borrowers faced when payments resumed
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/mohela-student-loans-elizabeth-warren/
Warren calls hearing to put spotlight on student loan servicer MOHELA: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) invited the head of student loan servicer MOHELA to ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4539914-warren-senate-hearing-student-loans-mohela/
Student-loan borrowers lose Social Security if they default: Dems: Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined some of her colleagues in pushing to end Social Security ...
businessinsider.com/student-loan-borrowers-lose-social-security-benefits-defaulted-payments-warren-2024-3
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Battenfeld: Critics mock Katie Britt’s kitchen but they really just hate what she represents
bostonherald.com/2024/03/09/battenfeld-critics-mock-katie-britts-kitchen-but-they-really-just-hate-what-she-represents/
Choice, Wyndham Hotel chains end rocky $8 billion hostile takeover deal - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/11/Choice-Wyndham-hotels-buyout/7231710189699/
Fed rate cuts needed now to help clean energy sector: Elizabeth Warren: High interest rates have "completely tanked" major renewable infrastructure projects ...
businessinsider.com/fed-rate-cuts-climate-change-elizabeth-warren-clean-energy-transition-2024-3
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Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on the call to lower interest rates, RFK Jr. as presidential candidate, and Biden's border crisis.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/24/letters-to-the-editor-600/
TikTok lives for now: How the race to ban it could unfold: Keep on scrolling — the app isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
axios.com/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-reality-check
Student-loan company MOHELA's CEO should face Congress: Elizabeth Warren: Since student-loan payments resumed, borrowers serviced by MOHELA have faced a range of ...
businessinsider.com/elizabeth-warren-invites-mohela-ceo-testify-student-loan-forgiveness-repayment-2024-3
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A Novo Nordisk competitor teased a weight loss drug that minimizes muscle loss seen in other drugs
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Enbrel drugmaker sues over Colorado’s potential price cap, says prescription drug board is unconstitutional
denverpost.com/2024/03/26/amgen-sues-colorado-prescription-drug-affordability-board-enbrel-price-cap/
Steward-Citigroup deals questioned by Massachusetts senators: The senators are focusing on a financial adviser that helped facilitate sale-leaseback deals ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/business/steward-citigroup/
Student loan borrowers may finally get answers to loan forgiveness issues: A major student loan service company has been invited to face Congress over its ...
thestreet.com/finance/student-loan-borrowers-may-finally-get-answers-to-loan-forgiveness-issues
Disney offers three months of streaming for £5.97- but you'll have to be quick: The Epic Movies, Epic Offer comes to a close in a matter of hours ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/disney-offers-three-months-streaming-28810879
IRS program lets Mass. and NH residents do federal taxes for free: Senator Elizabeth Warren pushed for years for the program as a no-charge government ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/10/nation/irs-direct-file-tax-prep-tool/
Quick Glance: Biden's Billionaire Tax Proposal: Expert Insights
- President Joe Biden praised U.S. economic performance in his State of the Union Address and emphasized the importance of raising taxes for the wealthy and corporations.
- Economists applaud proposals to increase corporate and billionaire taxes as potential revenue sources to tackle the U.S. debt crisis.
- The proposed tax credit for first-time homebuyers received approval, but doubts linger about its significant impact.
- Experts express concerns about the potential impact of corporations relocating due to the proposed tax hikes.
Coinbase Nixes Page Promoting 'Elizabeth Whoren' Meme Coin: The derogatory token targets a U.S. senator who has frequently criticized the cryptocurrency industry ...
coindesk.com/business/2024/03/13/coinbase-nixes-page-promoting-elizabeth-whoren-meme-coin/
Pols & Politics: The Mooch resurfaces, MassGOP infighting and the art of shooting
bostonherald.com/2024/03/10/pols-politics-the-mooch-resurfaces-massgop-infighting-and-the-art-of-shooing/
Elizabeth Warren’s Tax Guru Makes Case at G-20 to Soak Global Billionaires: Brazil wants billionaires to pay more in the global fight against poverty ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-29/elizabeth-warren-s-tax-guru-makes-case-at-g-20-to-soak-global-billionaires
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Elizabeth Warren Urges Crackdown on Private Medicare Advantage Insurers: Democratic senators led by Elizabeth Warren urged top Biden health officials to take a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-05/elizabeth-warren-urges-crackdown-on-private-medicare-advantage-insurers
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Elizabeth Warren Faces Senate Challenger and Crypto Lawyer John Deaton: Senate challenger John Deaton is better known on X than in the Massachusetts Republican ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-26/elizabeth-warren-faces-senate-challenger-and-crypto-lawyer-john-deaton
Wall Street Turbocharges Wild Rally in Bitcoin ($BTC) and Rakes In Cash: Traditional financial firms are now married to crypto (for better or worse)
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/wall-street-turbocharges-wild-rally-in-bitcoin-btc-and-rakes-in-cash
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Wendy's Clarifies It Won’t Bring Surge Pricing To Food: After drawing outrage online, Wendy’s clarified on Tuesday that it doesn’t intend to increase pricing of ...
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/02/28/wendys-clarifies-it-wont-bring-surge-pricing-to-food/
Quick Glance: Wendy's Plans No Surge Pricing Introduction
- Wendy's plans no surge pricing introduction, opting to experiment with dynamic pricing.
- CEO Kirk Tanner mentioned future tests of dynamic pricing and day-part offerings.
- Wendy's intends to offer discounts during slower times of day and may lower prices.
- While other industries implement surge pricing, such unpredictable price changes could frustrate customers.
Warren, activists accuse SEC of bowing to Wall Street on climate rule : Behind Gensler’s decision to pull back on what could be his legacy-defining achievement ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/08/warren-sec-climate-rule-00145748
Warren says IVF will be ‘on the ballot’ in 2024 after Alabama ruling: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argued Friday that in vitro fertilization (IVF) and ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4485802-warren-ivf-2024-alabama-ruling/
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Crypto Industry Steps Up Attacks on Warren’s Anti-Crime Bill: The crypto industry is ramping up attacks on anti-crime legislation from Senator Elizabeth Warren ...
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Warren Calls On Regulators to 'Immediately' Block Capital One-Discover Merger: The Massachusetts Democrat said the $35.3 billion deal "threatens our ...
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Quick Glance: Acquisition Plans: Capital One and Discover Financial
- Capital One plans to acquire Discover Financial, a US credit card company
- Capital One is valued at $52.2 billion and the fourth largest player in the US credit card market
- Discover was the 27th largest US bank by assets, while Capital One was the ninth largest
- Increased regulatory focus on credit card fees, potential merger in this context
Editorial: Proposed credit card deal triggers progressives: “The merger of @CapitalOne and @Discover threatens our financial stability, reduces competition and ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/02/editorial-proposed-credit-card-deal-triggers-progressives/
Opinion | Block Capital One’s Merger With Discover: It would create America’s biggest credit-card issuer, allowing it to charge customers exorbitant fees.
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Elizabeth Warren Reveals ‘Dream Blunt Rotation’ as Crypto Fanatic Launches Bid Against Her
gizmodo.com/elizabeth-warren-reveals-dream-blunt-rotation-as-cryp-1851270953
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren slams Netanyahu, calls for formation of Palestinian state
haaretz.com/us-news/2024-02-22/ty-article/.premium/u-s-sen-elizabeth-warren-slams-netanyahu-calls-for-formation-of-palestinian-state/0000018d-d11f-df79-a5cd-f13fc7130000
Indivior aims to move primary listing from London to New York: Drugmaker says switch would attract more US investors
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Warren Calls for New Limits on Big Tech’s Push into AI: Senator Elizabeth Warren called for a new restriction on major cloud providers Microsoft Corp., Amazon ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/warren-calls-for-new-limits-on-big-tech-s-push-into-ai
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Elizabeth Warren’s GOP Challenger John Deaton Has a History of Incredibly Blunt Anti-Trump Tweets
thedailybeast.com/elizabeth-warrens-gop-challenger-john-deaton-has-a-history-of-incredibly-blunt-anti-trump-tweets
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No, Elizabeth Warren Didn't Just Endorse Bitcoin Despite Viral Story: Anyone can request a flag be flown at the U.S. Capitol in someone's honor ...
gizmodo.com/no-elizabeth-warren-didnt-just-endorse-bitcoin-despite-1851262482
Capital One Is Acquiring Discover For $35.3B–This Is Why You Should Care : Capital One Financial is reportedly laying plans to purchase Discover Financial ...
essence.com/news/money-career/capital-one-discover-acquisition/
Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Challenger Repeatedly Used The N-Word In His Book: John Deaton says he was providing an “uncensored” look at his harrowing upbringing.
huffpost.com/entry/john-deaton-elizabeth-warren-slur-book_n_65d8e40be4b0189a6a7dc7cc
Past arrest of likely challenger to Elizabeth Warren resurfaces as senator looks to fundraise
bostonherald.com/2024/02/15/past-arrest-of-likely-challenger-to-elizabeth-warren-resurfaces-as-senator-looks-to-fundraise/
Sen. Elizabeth Warren picks The Rock for her dream blunt rotation: Sen. Elizabeth Warren's dream blunt rotation? Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Dwayne ...
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Parents scramble as common children's asthma med disappears: Senator Elizabeth Warren on Friday accused the drug's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/03/metro/asthma-flovent-glaxo-smith-kline-children-warren/
3 ways student-loan borrowers can get the most debt relief possible: Schumer and Warren
businessinsider.com/student-loan-forgiveness-most-debt-relief-possible-borrowers-warren-schumer-2024-2
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Quick Glance: Student Loans Canceled for 153,000 Borrowers
- President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of federal student loans for almost 153,000 borrowers to expedite the path to debt forgiveness.
- The administration has initiated the new SAVE program which brings forward the loan cancellations originally set for July.
- The first round of forgiveness from the SAVE plan will clear $1.2 billion in loans, informing borrowers via email about their early loan forgiveness eligibility.
- Over 7.5 million people have enrolled in the new repayment plan, described by Biden as a life-changing relief for individuals and families.
Capital One Is Acquiring Discover For $35.3B–This Is Why You Should Care : Capital One Financial is reportedly laying plans to purchase Discover Financial ...
essence.com/news/money-career/capital-one-discover-acquisition/
Quick Glance: Democrats Call for Halt to Capital One-Discover Deal
- Thirteen top Democrats in Congress called on the Biden administration to reject the merger between Capital One and Discover, citing concerns over reduced customer choice and high fees.
- The proposed merger would create the largest credit card lender in the U.S. by combining Capital One's banking and card businesses with Discover's assets.
- Under the strong leadership of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Democrats also urged a reevaluation of the government's lenient approach to bank mergers to curb consolidation in the financial industry.
- The pressure on Capital One and Discover to gain approval from federal regulators highlights the political challenge they face, with Democrats pushing for the merger to be blocked and future harmful deals to be prevented.
Warren Urges Fed's Powell to Cut Rates to Help Alleviate Housing Costs: Senator Elizabeth Warren and three Democratic colleagues urged Federal Reserve Chair ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-29/warren-urges-powell-to-cut-rates-to-help-alleviate-housing-costs
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Amgen quarterly profit rises 15%, obesity drug trials are on track: Amgen (AMGN.O) on Tuesday said its adjusted fourth-quarter profit rose 15% ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/amgen-quarterly-profit-rises-15-horizon-deal-boosts-results-2024-02-06/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire, Pursues Total Victory
- Netanyahu says total victory in Gaza is within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return of hostages.
- He renews a pledge to destroy the Palestinian Islamist movement, insisting that total victory is the only solution to the Gaza war.
- Hamas had proposed a ceasefire of four-and-a-half months, during which all hostages would go free and Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip.
- A Hamas delegation would travel to Cairo on Thursday to pursue ceasefire talks with the mediators Egypt and Qatar.
Warren sings Taylor Swift song after jokingly confirming conspiracy: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is borrowing a line from Taylor Swift to jokingly offer a ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4450525-warren-sings-taylor-swift-song-after-jokingly-confirming-conspiracy/
Amgen quarterly profit rises 15%, obesity drug trials are on track: Amgen on Tuesday said its adjusted fourth-quarter profit rose 15%, driven by a 20% increase ...
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Fed hold rates steady, casts doubt on March cuts: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday following its first monetary policy meeting of the ...
thehill.com/business/4439921-fed-declines-to-cut-rates-as-inflation-consumer-confidence-improve/
Quick Glance: Labor Cost Data Signals Inflation Improvement
- Recent ECI data shows significant decline in labor cost growth, indicating easing inflation and a shift in the Fed's monetary policy.
- The Employment Cost Index (ECI), the Fed's preferred measure of labor costs, saw its smallest quarterly increase in over two years, signaling a positive change in the central bank's inflation fight.
- ECI data for the quarter suggests a cooling of inflationary pressures within the job market, crucial for the Fed's monetary policy decisions.
- The decline in labor cost growth supports the Fed's confidence that the current reduction in inflation is sustainable and signals a move toward more balanced labor market conditions.
Nikki Haley isn't the first presidential hopeful to lose her home state: It remains to be seen whether Haley's loss is a devastating setback or just a bump in ...
businessinsider.com/nikki-haley-home-state-loss-history-rubio-warren-bush-gop-2024-2
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Colorado Is Trying to Cap a Drug’s Price. Big Pharma Has Other Plans: After a state board declared Enbrel “unaffordable,” some lawmakers want to exempt large ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/colorado-drug-price-enbrel-pharma-1234977554/
Elizabeth Warren rips Fed for fueling affordability crisis in housing, calls for rate cuts
cnn.com/2024/01/29/business/elizabeth-warren-fed-powell-housing/
Amgen taking different path to weight loss windfall: The popularity of a new generation of weight-loss medicines is inspiring a growing number of drugmakers to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/amgen-taking-different-path-weight-loss-windfall-2024-02-06/
Dems Slam Social Security Board Nominee Over History of Supporting Benefit Cuts: Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she doesn't "understand why we are being ...
commondreams.org/news/andrew-biggs-social-security
Feds Say Activision Layoffs Violate Promises Microsoft Made in Merger Deal: The federal regulator said the layoffs are inconsistent with Microsoft’s assertions ...
gizmodo.com/ftc-microsoft-letter-activision-blizzard-layoffs-1851238343
Democratic Senators Push DEA to 'Swiftly Deschedule' Marijuana: The lawmakers asserted that the continued listing of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act ...
commondreams.org/news/marijuana-legalization-2667127654
Senator Warren, other Democrats ask Commerce to extend gun export pause, increase oversight - letter
reuters.com/world/us/senator-warren-other-democrats-ask-commerce-extend-gun-export-pause-increase-2024-01-24/
Warren reelection: Quincy city councilor weighs Senate challenge: Ian Cain, 41, would be the second GOP challenger to Warren to emerge from the cryptocurrency ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/07/metro/ian-cain-mulls-senate-challenge-to-elizabeth-warren/
Warren says abortion will be on the ballot in 2024: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) predicted Wednesday that this year’s election cycle will be a referendum on ...
thehill.com/homenews/4415386-elizabeth-warren-abortion-2024-election/
Opinion | Elizabeth Warren’s iRobot Gift to China: Antitrust regulators kill the iRobot-Amazon tie, and job losses ensue.
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Quick Glance: Amazon Cancels iRobot Acquisition Due to European Pushback
- Amazon cancels purchase of iRobot due to European pushback
- European regulators signal concerns about iRobot acquisition
- iRobot receives $94 million and announces layoffs
- Amazon criticizes regulators and emphasizes benefits of mergers for global competitiveness
Senate Democrats call on Pentagon to halt aid to human rights abusers and coup governments
thehill.com/policy/defense/4431570-senate-democrats-call-pentagon-halt-aid-human-rights-coups/
Ark and 21Shares to Disclose Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Via Chainlink Integration: The move comes after fellow spot bitcoin ETF issuer Bitwise drew applause from ...
coindesk.com/business/2024/02/28/ark-and-21shares-to-disclose-spot-bitcoin-etf-reserves-via-chainlink-integration/
Quick Glance: Bitcoin Reaches New High Above $57,000
- On Tuesday, Bitcoin reached a new high above $57,000.
- The current price of the flagship cryptocurrency was recorded at $57,328.95, according to Coin Metrics. A peak of $57,445.14 was achieved earlier, marking the highest level since December 2021.
- Joel Kruger, market strategist at LMAX Group, highlighted the increasing market motivation to break through the level as Bitcoin approaches its record high.
Roe Anniversary Sparks Calls for Restoring Federal Right to Abortion: "At every turn we see a new form of hell, brought to us by an extremist Supreme Court ...
commondreams.org/news/abortion-rights-in-the-us
Senator Warren, other Democrats ask Commerce to extend gun export pause, increase oversight -letter
reuters.com/world/us/senator-warren-other-democrats-ask-commerce-extend-gun-export-pause-increase-2024-01-24/
Crypto Political Operation Targets California's Katie Porter by Undermining Her Base
coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/28/crypto-political-operation-targets-californias-katie-porter-by-undermining-her-base/
Lawmakers want to know how TurboTax used $94 million in tax breaks: Letters between Intuit, maker of TurboTax, and lawmakers shared exclusively with The Verge ...
theverge.com/2024/2/1/24057309/turbotax-intuit-research-tax-credits-elizabeth-warren-letter
Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
3 top Democrats call for investigation into student-loan company MOHELA: Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Bernie Sanders are calling for an ...
businessinsider.com/student-loans-mohela-schumer-warren-sanders-invesigation-debt-cancellation-mismanagement-2024-2
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Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on Milton's NO vote to the MBTA Communities Zoning, transgender players in school sports ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/26/letters-to-the-editor-591/
John Deaton turns to Ron DeSantis’ former New Hampshire campaign aide to head Senate bid
bostonherald.com/2024/02/27/john-deaton-turns-to-ron-desantis-former-new-hampshire-campaign-aide-to-head-senate-bid/
US FDA adds 'boxed warning' for Amgen's bone loss drug Prolia: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration added a serious warning on the prescribing information for ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-revises-labeling-amgens-drug-treat-bone-loss-2024-01-19/
Lawmakers Question Chip Grant to BAE Over Firm’s Stock Buybacks: Two Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about a history of stock buybacks at BAE Systems ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-07/lawmakers-question-chip-grant-to-bae-over-firm-s-stock-buybacks
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High flyer Novo Nordisk - these companies are ready for the chase: Novo Nordisk leads obesity treatment market, followed by Eli Lilly, while Roche ...
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Justice Department calls for dismissal of Corizon's bankruptcy : Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauded the DOJ's intervention, saying, "Corizon does not belong in a ...
businessinsider.com/justice-department-calls-for-dismissal-of-corizons-bankruptcy-2024-2
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Senator calls Walmart’s TV acquisition a ‘warning bell’ and pushes for investigation
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article285834106.html
Senator Warren and FTC head Khan push right to repair: “The people of Massachusetts have spoken to this issue by a margin of three to one and, by golly ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/22/business/elizabeth-warren-lina-khan-right-to-repair/
Crypto Action in Senate Remains on Back Burner: Sources: Though industry insiders are eying Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats nervously as they push ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/21/crypto-action-in-senate-remains-on-back-burner-sources/
New book 'The Rebels' explores how populists have transformed the Democratic Party
pbs.org/newshour/show/new-book-the-rebels-explores-how-populists-have-transformed-the-democratic-party
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