US Business
Big Tech Tops Lobbying Spending
Facebook and Amazon boosted their federal lobbying expenditures last year as Big Tech braced for a new administration in the White House and new scrutiny of their business practices.
Year: 2021
Nonprofit
Member Spotlight: Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area
The Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESCSWA) is here to help the community by connecting individuals to services that will ultimately help them achieve self-sufficiency. The organization is a charitable non-profit and a designated […]
US Business
Manufacturing Rebound Has Suppliers Struggling to Keep Up
A quicker-than-expected recovery in U.S. manufacturing is resulting in supply disruptions and higher costs for materials used in products meeting increased demand.
US Business
China Joins Push to Rein In Big Tech Companies
Beijing recently unveiled guidelines for competition, adding to efforts in Brussels and Washington to curb the power of digital firms.
US Business
Biden Team Promises New Look in Trade Policy
A “worker-centered” policy means less focus on opening markets for banks and drug makers.
US Business
Yellen Approved for Treasury Chief by Senate Panel
A Senate panel voted to approve Janet Yellen’s nomination to be the next U.S. Treasury secretary, sending it to the full Senate, which could vote to confirm her as soon as early next week.
US Business
Biden Signs Orders to Boost Covid Aid, Federal Benefits
The president directed agencies across the government to take steps to enhance federal benefits, such as expanding food assistance and improving the distribution of stimulus checks.
US Business
AstraZeneca’s Vaccine Shortfall Threatens EU Plans to Boost Inoculations
The drugmaker expects to deliver tens of millions fewer Covid-19 vaccine doses than planned to the EU in coming months, threatening the continent’s efforts to increase vaccinations and delivering a fresh reputational blow to the company.
US Business
Stimulus Checks to Fill Gaps in Aid Programs
As Congress weighs another round of direct payments to households, advocates see a continuing role for periodic cash from Washington.
US Business
Tech Giants Apple, Microsoft and Tesla Headline Busy Earnings Week
Tech giants Microsoft, Apple and Tesla will be among the companies headlining a busy earnings week, shedding more light on how businesses performed at the end of 2020 as Covid-19 cases rose.