Tag: Government regulations
Leaders of Germany, France urge vigilance over virus variant
BERLIN — The leaders of Germany and France called for vigilance Friday to prevent the spread of a coronavirus variant that this week prompted...
Uganda tightens lockdown measures as virus cases surge
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is tightening its lockdown measures to try and stem a surge in coronavirus infections in the East African country that...
Biden objects to raising gas tax to pay for infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The White House made clear Friday that President Joe Biden was opposed to letting the federal gasoline tax rise at the rate...
Texas joins list of states dropping permit rules for guns
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will now let people carry handguns without first getting a background check and training, becoming the latest and largest on...
Plan to raze 4 dams on California-Oregon line clears hurdle
PORTLAND, Ore. — A proposal to bring down four hydroelectric dams near the California-Oregon border cleared a major regulatory hurdle Thursday, setting the stage...
Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration
WASHINGTON — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from...
Edmunds: How to pick the right axle ratio for your truck
There are a number of design choices to consider when you’re shopping for a full-size pickup truck. Some are common elements such as bed...
Greece: Public workers strike over proposed labor law
ATHENS, Greece — A 24-hour strike in Greece disrupted transportation and other services as public sector workers walked off the job to protest a...
EU members agree to lift travel restrictions on US tourists
BRUSSELS — The European Union is recommending that member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States.
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Lawsuit challenges Indiana governor’s unemployment decision
INDIANAPOLIS — Two legal organizations are seeking to stop Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb from dropping out of the federal program providing an extra $300...
