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How the Biden administration is helping protect the most vulnerable and exploited workers

  By Kristin Toussaint February 17, 2023   Across the country, some 8 million undocumented or unauthorized immigrants are working in the labor force—and experts say they’re among the most vulnerable to exploitation, workplace violence, and dangerous working conditions.   “One of the things that perpetuates unsafe conditions in the workplace is that workers are … Continue reading How the Biden administration is helping protect the most vulnerable and exploited workers

Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way

  By Clint Rainey February 01, 2023 President Biden has put exorbitant credit card late fees in his administration’s regulatory crosshairs. On Wednesday, the administration announced the proposal of a new rule to cap those fees at $8, potentially saving American families as much as $9 billion per year. It seeks to reform the practice … Continue reading Credit card late fees are set to drop by 75% if the Biden administration gets its way

Biden Administration Sides With Tech Companies In Lawsuit Over ISIS Attack

Biden Admin Weighs In On Tech Companies’ Liability For Terror Attacks by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, December 7, 2022 Partially siding with social media companies, the Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to rule that web platforms’ failure to remove material posted by terrorists doesn’t amount to aiding and abetting terrorism. But the administration also … Continue reading Biden Administration Sides With Tech Companies In Lawsuit Over ISIS Attack

The Biden administration just made ESG investment easier, but the strategy remains controversial as ever

  By Wilfred Chan November 22, 2022 After a yearlong wait, the Biden administration has issued a new rule that could make it easier for your retirement plan to invest in environmentally responsible funds.  The Department of Labor rule announced today that plan sponsors of private pensions and other benefit plans covered under the Employee … Continue reading The Biden administration just made ESG investment easier, but the strategy remains controversial as ever

Biden administration reveals details of its $50 billion chip investment plan

President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor production The measure sets aside $52 billion for domestic chipmakers. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic   Elizabeth Frantz / reuters Following successful votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, President Joe Biden has signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. The $280 billion measure will provide significant … Continue reading Biden administration reveals details of its $50 billion chip investment plan