Tag: Government policy
US expands sanctions to family of Myanmar’s coup leader
The United States announced sanctions Wednesday on two family members of Myanmar’s commander in chief, beefing up U.S. financial penalties in response to the...
COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many
WASHINGTON — Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on...
COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many
WASHINGTON — Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on...
Forecast: Virus vaccines help inject hope in world economy
PARIS — The world economy is bouncing back from the pandemic crisis faster than expected, thanks in part to successful coronavirus vaccines and U.S....
Forecast: Virus vaccines help inject hope in world economy
PARIS — The world economy is bouncing back from the pandemic crisis faster than expected, thanks in part to successful coronavirus vaccines and U.S....
Florida sues to stop Biden’s immigration directives
MIAMI — The state of Florida is suing President Joe Biden’s administration over new directives that have halted detentions of some immigrants who have...
Indiana awards $30M in funding for new trails projects
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has awarded nearly $30 million to communities and nonprofit groups for construction of 70 miles of new trails Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions
BANGKOK — The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the Feb. 1 coup is raising pressure for more...
Cyprus: EU stands ready to help restart dormant peace talks
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The European Union is ready to “actively contribute” to a new push to revive dormant talks on reunifying ethnically divided Cyprus,...
Mexico Senate passes energy bill favoring state, fossil fuel
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Senate passed an electrical energy bill that favors government-owned generating plants that largely run on fossil fuels Tuesday, putting renewable...
