Tag: United States government
Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents
WASHINGTON — The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel.
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Child tax credit starts hitting US families’ bank accounts
WASHINGTON — The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel.
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EXPLAINER: How Indiana evictions could surge post-moratorium
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended...
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
WASHINGTON — For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft...
Clyburn: Biden likely working on changing filibuster rules
COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Wednesday that he feels President Joe Biden, his longtime ally, is likely working behind...
Biden’s Census nominee promises independence, transparency
President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the U.S. Census Bureau told a Senate committee on Thursday that he would bring transparency and independence to...
U.S. Passport Agency ends walk-in service at Vermont office
ST. ALBANS, Vt. — The U.S. Passport Agency ended it’s no appointment walk-in service at its Vermont’s office after it was overwhelmed by people...
Cuba’s president says government has some blame for protests
HAVANA — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday acknowledged shortcomings in his government's handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he urged...
Top Senate Dem sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pressured lawmakers Thursday to reach agreement by next week on a pair of massive domestic spending measures,...
As prices rise at rapid pace, Fed chief seeks patience
WASHINGTON — For anyone watching with concern as prices surge for everything from food and gas to airplane tickets and clothes, the message from...