Under Wednesday’s agreement, the Senate bill would halt stimulus checks completely for individuals making $80,000 or more and couples earning $160,000.
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U.S. warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraqi base
A U.S. contractor died early Wednesday after at least 10 rockets slammed into the base in western Iraq where American and coalition troops are housed.
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Majority of small businesses not requiring vaccines, tests
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey is among a series of surveys the Census Bureau has conducted since last spring to measure the effect of the pandemic.
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New killings deepen Afghan journalists’ fear of assassination
Three young women employed by a TV station were gunned down this week in Jalalabad.
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Technology stocks lead indexes lower as bond yields resume climb
Treasury yields hit the psychologically important 1.50% mark last week as investors braced for stronger economic growth but also a possible increase in inflation.
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Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy
Among the most vulnerable, a study says, are those involved in arts and entertainment, which depend on ticket sales for most of their revenue.
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House panel seeks storm documents from Texas grid operator
Severe winter storms in Texas ‘have occurred repeatedly over decades, and ERCOT has been unprepared for them,’ says a subcommittee chairman.
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Dr. Oz aids police in resuscitating man at Newark airport
The incident occurred late Monday night when a Port Authority officer saw the 60-year-old man fall to the floor near a baggage claim area.
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Canadian regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine
It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine given the green light by Ottawa, following those from Pfizer and Moderna.
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At conservative conference, Trump is still the golden boy
Those in attendance at the gathering in Florida make clear they are not ready to move on from the former president – or from his baseless charges that the November election was rigged against him.