Tag: inflation
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Trump’s Cuts Spur a Scramble for Expiring Energy Credits
Renewable Energy Projects Face Uncertainty as Tax Incentives Sunset Introduction: The landscape of renewable energy in the United States is facing a critical juncture. Tax credits, long considered vital for the growth and competitiveness of solar, wind, and other sustainable energy sources, are either already expiring or slated to do so in the near future.…
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Former Trump Statistics Chief Slams Friday Firing of Erika McEntarfer
Bill Beach Criticizes President’s “Rigged” Jobs Report Claims as Misunderstanding of Data Assembly The abrupt dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, a respected economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has sent shockwaves through the statistical and economic communities. Bill Beach, who served as the Commissioner of Labor Statistics under the Trump administration, has emerged as…
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I was the US labor secretary. Trump’s latest firing undermines a key agency | Robert Reich
## Protecting the Numbers: Why the Independence of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Matters For anyone following economic news, the recent dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), should send a chill down their spine. It’s more than just a personnel change; it’s a potential blow to the integrity of…
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News Wrap: Sessions insists he didn’t lie about Russian contacts to Senate
## Sessions Spars with Franken Over Russia, Trump Faces Backlash on Multiple Fronts Attorney General Jeff Sessions staunchly defended himself against accusations of misleading the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 presidential campaign. The heated exchange occurred during a hearing where Senator Al Franken (D-MN) accused Sessions of…
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Trump claims economic wins, as tariff policy defies naysayers – for now
## Is the Sunshine Hiding a Storm? Decoding the Mixed Signals of the US Economy President [Insert Fictional President’s Name]’s recent pronouncements paint a rosy picture of the US economy. We’ve heard boasts of a groundbreaking trade deal with the EU, a surprisingly robust second-quarter growth figure, and a welcome influx of tariff revenue bolstering…
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Goldman Sachs warns U.S. growth could weaken as hiring slows and consumers pull back
## Storm Clouds Brewing? Bank Warns of Economic Headwinds Following Trump’s Trade Moves and Job Report Fallout A leading financial institution has issued a cautionary statement, hinting at potential economic turbulence in the wake of President Trump’s recent trade policies and personnel decisions. The unnamed bank’s warning comes after a week marked by escalating trade…
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Trump fires chief of labor statistics agency, sparking some GOP criticism
## Is Political Interference Undermining Economic Data? Experts Sound Alarm Over BLS Changes Recent changes within the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) under the Trump administration have ignited a firestorm of controversy, prompting economists to raise serious concerns about the potential for political interference in the production of crucial economic data. These concerns center around…