Schumer asks the federal government to probe Chinese plans to update NY subway system
Alex Wong/Getty Images US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is asking the federal government to investigate if a plan for new subway cars in New York City, designed by a Chinese state-owned firm, could pose a threat to nationa.....»»
US EV companies rally after Biden announces electric fleet plans for the federal government
The federal fleet comprises some 645,000 vehicles, which cost taxpayers $387 million in fuel costs in 2019 alone. President Joe Biden waves after being sworn in during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, .....»»
Bond Report: U.S. government bond yields follow European rates higher after ECB draws focus to asset purchases
U.S. Treasury yields are higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank drew attention to its plans for its asset purchasing program at its latest policy update......»»
The Wall Street Journal: SolarWinds hack breached Justice Department system
The U.S. Justice Department said it was breached by hackers linked to the cyberattack that has ripped through federal government agencies and an unknown number of corporate networks......»»
Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba, hasn"t been seen in two months after the Chinese government cracked down on his companies. Here"s a timeline of his fall from grace.
Ma, who founded Alibaba and Ant Group, clashed with Chinese regulators after he criticized China's financial regulatory system. Chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Jack Ma delivers a s.....»»
Federal prosecutors accuse Zoom executive of working with Chinese government to surveil users and suppress video calls
The case is a stunning blow for the $100 billion video-call giant that has become the go-to source for staying in touch during the pandemic......»»
The feds insist there"s enough vaccine for all states after some officials questioned why the government cut back their shipments
An outdated Pentagon system keeping track of COVID-19 vaccine supply might be responsible for the confusion between states and the federal government. Dr. Jason Smith showed off his bandage after getting vaccinated at the University of Louisvi.....»»
Sen. Klobuchar, spooked by Amazon Halo, asks for new health-tracker privacy protections
Klobuchar wants the federal government to provide more consumer privacy protection in response to a new wearable health device from tech giant Amazon......»»
China Plans To Test All 11M Wuhan Residents Due To Coronavirus Second Wave Scare
The Chinese government is planning to test all Wuhan residents for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as new cases emerged in the city last weekend, CNN reported Tuesday. read more.....»»
The federal government finally announced initial plans to distribute Gilead"s coronavirus drug remdesivir after days of confusion
AP Photo/Alex Brandon The federal government on Saturday announced initial plans for distributing a promising coronavirus drug, .....»»
Ohio asks to borrow up to $3.1B from feds to shore up unemployment fund – what that means for employers
With Ohio's unemployment compensation trust fund set to run out of money by the end of the month, the state has asked to borrow up to $3.1 billion the federal government to continue paying benefits to workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Trump’s company asks federal government to include it in any rent relief offered to tenants
The discussions over the D.C. hotel lease could pose a major test for how Trump’s administration intends to treat the president’s private business......»»
Here"s how Dayton International Airport plans to use its $15M grant
Dayton International Airport is one of 10 local airports to receive a slice of $10 billion in relief funding from the federal government due to the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
Coronavirus update: 2.44 million cases worldwide, 167,369 deaths; and U.S. restaurants seek billions in federal aid
The number of U.S. cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 moved closer to 800,000 on Monday, as President Donald Trump offered support for protesters flouting state and local government rules on staying-at-home in an effort to contain the spread......»»
Coronavirus update: 2.42 million cases worldwide, 166,256 deaths; and U.S. restaurants seek billions in federal aid
The number of U.S. cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 moved closer to 800,000 on Monday, as President Donald Trump offered support for protesters flouting state and local government rules on staying-at-home in an effort to contain the spread......»»
"Swept up by FEMA": Complicated federal medical supply system sows confusion
On April 2, the day that coronavirus infections around the globe hit 1 million, managers inside JPMorgan Chase & Co. were emailing their latest plans for staffing New York-area trading floors amid... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Huawei laments U.S. plans to crimp its global chip supply
A Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] executive on Tuesday described as "unfortunate" plans by the U.S. government to curb the Chinese telecom equipment maker's access to global chip supplies......»»
New Jersey to end fiscal year in September
New Jersey plans to extend its fiscal year by three months because of uncertainty about the effect of Covid-19 on revenue and how much stimulus is coming from the federal government, Senate President... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New Jersey to move fiscal year end to September from June
New Jersey plans to extend its fiscal year by three months because of uncertainty about the effect of the new coronavirus on revenue and how much stimulus is coming from the federal government,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
How Much of $4 Trillion a Year in Tax Receipts Will Government Give Up?
Due to the spread of coronavirus, some current federal tax receipts of about $4 trillion a year will be pushed out a year from 2020 due to rescue plans......»»
UK says has no plans for travel restrictions or to use military to keep order
The British government has no plans to bring in blanket travel restrictions for London or to close down the capital's transport system, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday......»»