Tag: Government policy
US to limit immigration arrests at courthouses under Biden
WASHINGTON — Immigration arrests at courthouses will be more limited than they were under President Donald Trump under a change of policy announced Tuesday...
Houston-area sheriff is named to lead immigration agency
HOUSTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated the sheriff of one of the nation's most populous counties to lead the agency that deports...
Survey: Business economists more optimistic about US growth
WASHINGTON — The accelerated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, along with the Biden administration's rescue aid policies, have brightened the outlook for the U.S. economy...
Biden’s first 100 days: Where he stands on key promises
WASHINGTON — As he rounds out his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden’s focus on reigning in the coronavirus during the early...
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Even as economy heats up, Fed to stick with near-zero rates
WASHINGTON — Hiring is accelerating as Americans increasingly venture out to shop, eat at restaurants and travel, and inflation pressures are even picking up...
Britain targets 22 people with new anti-corruption sanctions
LONDON — Britain imposed asset freezes and travel bans Monday on 22 people accused of bribery, kickbacks and fraud in its first use of...
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
WASHINGTON — The world moved closer to curbing the worst of global warming after this week's climate summit. But there’s still a long way...
Summit shows Biden’s big vision on fighting climate change
WASHINGTON — What did the world learn at Joe Biden's global summit about his vision of the battle to save the world’s climate?
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From scarcity to abundance: US faces calls to share vaccines
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Victor Guevara knows people his age have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in many countries. His own relatives in Houston have been...
