U.S. Treasury Secretary’s Diplomatic Visit to China Shows Promise, but Trade Differences Loom

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent diplomatic visit to China has led to what she describes as significant improvements in U.S.-China relations, but there are still major differences in trade practices and economic policies that could have serious consequences for American industries.  Mutual Cooperation After a recent diplomatic visit to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet … Read more

Rising Up Against Corporate Landlord’s Rent Gouging: The Fight for Fair Housing in America

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Corporate landlords’ rent gouging is fueling a national outcry over housing affordability, pushing the need for decisive action against practices that drive up living costs. The battle for a fair and competitive housing market has sparked a spectrum of solutions and policies. Here’s the essence of the challenge and the search for solutions. Corporate Landlords … Read more

Congress Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, Averts Shutdown with Bipartisan Deal

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A $1.2 trillion spending package has been passed into law, funding the U.S. government until September 2024. Partial Shutdown Avoided After months of dramatic infighting in Congress, the sixth in a series of spending bills has been passed, keeping the federal government fully funded and narrowly avoiding a partial government shutdown. The $1.2 trillion spending … Read more

Rent Crisis Deepens as Luxury Demand Skyrockets

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Despite some improvements in the rising housing market, a report suggests that those with a less affordable income will suffer the worst of it. Here are the reasons why. A Widespread Affordability Crisis Rental affordability in the U.S. has become worse than ever, affecting both high and low-income tenants. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing … Read more

Can Frozen Russian Assets Rebuild Ukraine? The $300 Billion Question

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Ukraine seeks to use $300bn in frozen Russian assets for its reconstruction, facing costs near $500bn due to war damage. With only $5.5bn secured for 2024’s immediate needs, the ongoing conflict underlines the urgency of international support and asset confiscation for recovery. Frozen Assets Since the war in Ukraine started, Russian assets have been frozen … Read more

Washington’s Student Financial Aid Chaos Leaves Colleges, Students in Limbo

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The battle over college financial aid has become a focal point in the latest government shutdown saga, affecting hundreds of thousands of students across the nation. Despite initial promises, the political standoff in Washington is leaving students and colleges in a bind, scrambling for clarity and support as the situation rapidly evolves. Abrupt Promises and … Read more