Policy · 117th Congress
Antitrust risks cloud outlook for fintech deals amid surge
“I think we’re going to see more scrutiny of the industry,” Samer Musallam, an antitrust partner at Ropes & Gray, said in an interview.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Increasingly irrelevant gas tax awaits a better idea
DeFazio admitted in January that the prospect of raising the gas tax looked grim, telling a panel sponsored by The Hill, “it appears the administration doesn’t want to go that route.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Fintech pitched as credit lifeline for newly arrived immigrants
David Reiling, the CEO of the St. Paul, Minn.
Policy · 117th Congress
As more migrant children arrive, Biden faces political hurdles
The other is “managing the folks who are arriving in a way that is both humane but also doesn’t overwhelm the system.” “It’s flying the plane while changing the engines out,” she added.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health care bore brunt of cyberattacks in 2020, study says
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage around the world with new variants appearing on multiple continents, forcing widespread closures despite the availability of vaccines, the health care industry
Policy · 117th Congress
China likely to attack Taiwan within five years, panel told
“The fewer connections Taiwan has to other partners, the fewer the incentives are for partners around the world to come to Taiwan’s aid to support or take a position if there is military action toward
Congress · 117th Congress
With guns as backdrop, Boebert opposes committee firearm ban
The gun ban sparked an intense discussion that reflects the broader debate about guns in the Capitol complex.
Policy · 117th Congress
Murphy takes over Senate Homeland Security money panel
After spending weeks denouncing the mob attack on the Capitol and the past president’s role in the assault, Democratic stalwart Christopher S.
Policy · 117th Congress
US charges North Korean hackers for $1.3 billion in cyber heists
around the world during the past four years.
Policy · 117th Congress
Virginia set to become second state to pass data privacy law
David Marsden, a Democrat, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, said in an interview.
Policy · 117th Congress
Social media offered lessons, rally point for GameStop trading
When the price rose instead, those funds were forced to buy more shares, which helped push the price to more than $400 a share from about $20 at the beginning of the month.
Policy · 117th Congress
Water treatment system in Florida hacked, lye levels increased
firm FireEye, said in an interview.
Policy · 117th Congress
Robinhood legal scrutiny seen as fintech opportunity
“Broker-dealers have so many things to consider: capital requirements, margin rules and liquidity risk,” Combs said in an interview.
Policy · 117th Congress
On environment, Shultz diverged from current GOP
The U.S. should back the ozone treaty, which became the Montreal Protocol, Shultz told Reagan, pitching the move as “insurance policy” and beating back opposition from other Republicans at the time
Policy · 117th Congress
As oceans rise, Democrats put all hands on deck for climate change
As the 117th Congress enters its second month and the Biden administration fills out its Cabinet, Democrats in the executive and legislative branches of the federal government are in agreement that climate
Policy · 117th Congress
Slow-moving coronavirus vaccine confidence campaign may delay herd immunity
it becomes even more important to be messaging to the public about the safety and importance of utilization,” Weber said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Automakers signal support for Biden’s electric-vehicle vision
between the current standards and those of the Obama administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates urge Biden, Congress to leave Section 230 intact
Calls by Democrats to overhaul the 1996 law, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, have intensified since the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fintechs use rule-making pause to fight cryptocurrency proposal
That could give the industry more time to fight the rule.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden announces distribution of more COVID-19 vaccine supplies
The terms of the deals are unclear, but an official said the new supply would be available “throughout the summer.”