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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Treasury Secretary Warns Using 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Ceiling Would Trigger Constitutional Crisis

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has refused to rule out the possibility of using the 14th Amendment to declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional but emphasized that it would be a “not-good” option. The 14th Amendment says that the “validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, shall not be questioned.” However, Congress…

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Zero-Emission Cars

Canadian Government Offers Incentives for Zero-Emission Cars Ahead of Gas Car Ban

The Canadian government has introduced several incentives to encourage citizens to purchase electric vehicles before the country’s upcoming ban on gas-powered cars, which is set to take place by 2035. Canadian Government Introduces Incentives to Encourage Electric Car Purchases Before Gas-Powered Car Ban in 2035 The iZEV program, launched in 2019, offers incentives of up…

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Galveston

Galveston Voters Approve Sales Tax Proposition To Fund Economic Development

Galveston voters approved a sales tax proposition that will fund the economic development of the island. Galveston Voters Approve Proposition for Economic Development During the process, almost 77 percent of Galveston voters reportedly have given their go signal to implement the recent sales tax proposition so that there will be more funds for the island’s…

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California Reparations

California Reparations Task Force Approves $1.2 Million Payment to Qualifying Black Citizens and $800 Billion in Recommendations for Legislature

The California Reparations Task Force has voted in favor of a $1.2 million reparations payment to be made to all qualifying Black citizens in the state, and an $800 billion package of recommendations for the state legislature to consider. California Reparations Task Force approves $1.2 million in payments to Black citizens and $800 billion in…

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