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Employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were abruptly informed Sunday afternoon that the watchdog agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters will be closed this week.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordered by acting director to stop fighting financial abuse | CNN Business
Russell Vought, the newly installed acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, sent an email Saturday night ordering all employees at the consumer watchdog to stop virtually all work...
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were abruptly informed Sunday afternoon that the watchdog agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters will be closed this week.
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BREAKING: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, per two sources to NBC News.
February 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
BREAKING: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, per two sources to NBC News.
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Trump's federal funding freeze creates widespread confusion
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump's federal funding freeze creates widespread confusion
The Trump administration sent an 836-page spreadsheet overnight, asking federal agencies that provide financial assistance for details on a wide range of programs.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trump's federal funding freeze creates widespread confusion
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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WIC. They are pausing WIC.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
Broader agreement that it to applies to discretionary spending payments (Head Start, WIC, etc).
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
WIC. They are pausing WIC.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
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Senate Dems react to White House federal aid freeze: "This is project 2025"
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
January 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Senate Dems react to White House federal aid freeze: "This is project 2025"
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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"It sure seems like something else is going on.”
Trump’s latest actions are distractions from reported oligarchs and other alleged cronies planning to “loot the federal government,” says @joy.msnbc.com.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1d...
Trump’s latest actions are distractions from reported oligarchs and other alleged cronies planning to “loot the federal government,” says @joy.msnbc.com.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1d...
Trump’s war on DEI a cover for oligarchs planning to ‘loot the federal government,’ critics say
YouTube video by MSNBC
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January 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"It sure seems like something else is going on.”
Trump’s latest actions are distractions from reported oligarchs and other alleged cronies planning to “loot the federal government,” says @joy.msnbc.com.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1d...
Trump’s latest actions are distractions from reported oligarchs and other alleged cronies planning to “loot the federal government,” says @joy.msnbc.com.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP1d...
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Trump is leading a revolution, writes
@joanwalsh.bsky.social. The Democrats are still acting like he won the election because of the price of eggs. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
@joanwalsh.bsky.social. The Democrats are still acting like he won the election because of the price of eggs. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
A Lawless Leader and His Revolution
When will the Democrats muster a genuine opposition to Donald Trump?
www.thenation.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Trump is leading a revolution, writes
@joanwalsh.bsky.social. The Democrats are still acting like he won the election because of the price of eggs. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
@joanwalsh.bsky.social. The Democrats are still acting like he won the election because of the price of eggs. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will provide $7,500 electric vehicle rebates for his state if President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans dismantle the federal credit – one of several consumer cost-saving measures in President Joe Biden’s climate bill.
California could keep the $7,500 EV credit alive if Trump kills the cost-saving measure, Newsom says | CNN
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he will provide $7,500 electric vehicle rebates for his state if President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans dismantle the federal credit –...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will provide $7,500 electric vehicle rebates for his state if President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans dismantle the federal credit – one of several consumer cost-saving measures in President Joe Biden’s climate bill.
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Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives in the face of right-wing pressure.
Walmart rolls back DEI programs after right-wing backlash | CNN Business
Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives in the face of r...
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives in the face of right-wing pressure.