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For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race

Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence. Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Politics […]

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Trump Names ‘Data Nerd’ to Lead Labor Statistics Agency

The decision to nominate Brett Matsumoto, a career government economist, came six months after the president fired the previous commissioner.The decision to nominate Brett Matsumoto, a career government economist, came six months after the president fired the previous commissioner. United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes, United States Economy, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Antoni,

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U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues

The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York

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Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’

The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term.The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term. United States Politics and Government,

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‘Produce Pete’ Napolitano, a Fruit and Vegetable Celebrity, Dies at 80

For more than 30 years, he drew fans for dispensing weekly produce punditry on a New York television station, building on a sales career that began when he was 5.For more than 30 years, he drew fans for dispensing weekly produce punditry on a New York television station, building on a sales career that began

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How Strong Is Your Financial Knowledge? Take Our Quiz.

Test your knowledge of credit cards, buying a home, saving for college or retirement and other things that affect your wallet.Test your knowledge of credit cards, buying a home, saving for college or retirement and other things that affect your wallet. financialtuneup, Personal Finances, Credit Cards, Renting and Leasing (Real Estate), Mortgages, 529 Savings Plans, Budgets

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Tesla’s Model S, Soon to Be History, Changed the Auto Industry

The company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, said this week that it would stop making the car, an electric pioneer in 2012, as well as the Model X.The company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, said this week that it would stop making the car, an electric pioneer in 2012, as well as the Model X. Automobiles, Electric and

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In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China

Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch

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