The administration’s announcement is likely to be hailed by antismoking organizations as a critical and long-overdue step in curbing tobacco use.
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‘America is rising anew’: Biden touts progress in his first 100 days in office
Making his first address to Congress, the president pitches a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education.
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Biden signs $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
The increase could be dramatic for workers who earn the current minimum of $10.95 an hour.
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Restoring service central to Biden’s postal board nominees
They are pledging to rebuild trust with the American public and ensure prompt deliveries.
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Garland announces sweeping Minneapolis police probe after Chauvin verdict
Three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together starting Aug. 23.
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Biden administration weighing how to respond after verdict in Chauvin trial
Plans are still fluid with a possible presidential address being considered.
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Rift between Republicans, corporate America creates opening for Biden’s tax plan
White House officials have argued to corporate executives that the tax hikes are necessary to fund large investments in public infrastructure that the business sector has long sought.
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Sanctioned Russian IT firm was partner with Microsoft, IBM
The clients of Positive Technologies also include the FSB, a successor to the KGB that ‘cultivates and co-opts criminal hackers’ who carry out ransomware and phishing attacks, the Treasury Department says.
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Biden, lawmakers pay tribute to slain Capitol Police officer
Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William ‘Billy’ Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor.
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U.S. to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
The date is the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America that were coordinated from that country.