The $1.7 trillion spending bill moving through Congress contains more than 7,200 earmarks for projects in lawmakers’ home states and districts.
Tag: Law and Legislation
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How New IRS Rules Could Affect Venmo, Zelle and CashApp Users
Users of digital wallets and e-commerce platforms must start reporting small transactions, sowing fears among small-business owners.
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What’s In (and Not In) the $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill
A big boost for the military, more aid for Ukraine, a preference for the lobster industry over whales and an overhaul of the Electoral Count Act are among the provisions in the 4,155-page bill lawmakers expect to pass this week.
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Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States
At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers.
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Clean Energy Quest Pits Google Against Utilities
Google says its goals for carbon-free power are impeded by state-regulated utilities, particularly in the Southeast, that lack a competitive market.