Economic Policy - Page 47

Pope seeks 'Copernican revolution' for post-COVID economy

February 8, 2021

Pope seeks 'Copernican revolution' for post-COVID economy

The pope has continued to call upon governments to re-imagine a global economy.

Biden makes case for $1.9T coronavirus relief plan, calls bypassing Republicans 'an easy choice'

February 5, 2021

Biden makes case for $1.9T coronavirus relief plan, calls bypassing Republicans 'an easy choice'

President Biden on Friday made the case for Congress to quickly pass his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package even if it means abandoning Republican support, warning of an economy that's still in the grips of the pandemic.

Toomey warns GameStop trading 'a classic bubble', but sees 'no case' for SEC involvement

January 29, 2021

Toomey warns GameStop trading 'a classic bubble', but sees 'no case' for SEC involvement

Senate Banking Committee member Pat Toomey, R-Pa., said Friday that the sudden spike of GameStop's stock is not something the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should necessarily get involved in at this point.

AOC, Green New Dealers rejoice over Biden’s climate plan: ‘It’s almost as if we helped shape the platform’

January 29, 2021

AOC, Green New Dealers rejoice over Biden’s climate plan: ‘It’s almost as if we helped shape the platform’

Advocates for the Green New Deal have praised the Biden administration for its early moves to address climate change, taking a victory lap after the president signed a slew of sweeping executive orders targeting the environment.

Biden signs executive orders expanding Affordable Care Act enrollment, reversing Trump policy on abortion

January 28, 2021

Biden signs executive orders expanding Affordable Care Act enrollment, reversing Trump policy on abortion

Biden signed two executive orders expanding ObamaCare enrollment and rolling back anti-abortion policies

Biden suggests delayed impeachment timeline may be 'better'

January 22, 2021

Biden suggests delayed impeachment timeline may be 'better'

Biden suggested having more time to get his Cabinet nominees confirmed may help jumpstart his policy agenda.

Ned Ryun: Biden's executive actions show the American people 'are not even an afterthought' to him

January 21, 2021

Ned Ryun: Biden's executive actions show the American people 'are not even an afterthought' to him

President Biden is not bothering to consider the welfare of the American people by issuing sweeping orders that will lead to thousands of lost jobs, and thousands of illegal immigrants on welfare rolls, American Majority CEO Ned Ryun told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Thursday.

Psaki hints Biden may skip bipartisan deal on COVID-19 if needed: 'Not going to take any tools off the table'

January 21, 2021

Psaki hints Biden may skip bipartisan deal on COVID-19 if needed: 'Not going to take any tools off the table'

President Biden has signaled that he wants to secure bipartisan support for another coronavirus relief package, but his administration is refusing to rule out unilateral action by congressional Democrats on the next round of emergency aid.

Biden adviser defends liberal agenda items in $1.9T coronavirus relief plan, dodges on ending filibuster

January 17, 2021

Biden adviser defends liberal agenda items in $1.9T coronavirus relief plan, dodges on ending filibuster

President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed coronavirus relief package would cost taxpayers $1.9 trillion, and his economic adviser defended the inclusion of several Democratic agenda items.

Newly lockdown-averse Cuomo says rapid COVID testing key to reopening NY economy

January 12, 2021

Newly lockdown-averse Cuomo says rapid COVID testing key to reopening NY economy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said ramped up testing capabilities would be key to reopening the state’s economy before the coronavirus vaccine is widely available