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“There are lots of loopholes and lots of exceptions. What this executive order does is close up those loopholes, push out those exceptions, and also creates a new position within the White House to focus on made in America,” said Iwinksi. … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Could Benefit Western Pennsylvania, Trade Experts Say

In a recent speech, Republican Texas Representative Kevin Brady criticized the idea of additional stimulus checks, stating, "Will this stimulate our local economies? Not a lot. What we know is that much of this extra $1,600 [sic] will go to pay down credit card debt, or savings, or even make new purchases online at Walmart, Best Buy, or Amazon." … [Read more...] about Joe Biden May Adjust Income Threshold for Third Stimulus Check in $1.9 Tn Relief Proposal

Earlier this month, while previewing Biden’s first days in office, incoming Chief of Staff Ron Klain told reporters that the new president’s planned executive orders would be “a restoration of an appropriate, constitutional role for the President.” … [Read more...] about Rule by Decree: Joe Biden Sets Record for Executive Orders in First Week

By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, - President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to replace the U.S. government's fleet of roughly 650,000 vehicles with electric models as the new administration shifts its focus toward clean-energy."The federal government also owns an enormous fleet of vehicles, which we're going to replace with clean electric vehicles made right here in America made by American workers," Biden said MondayBiden criticized existing rules that allow vehicles to be considered U.S. made when purchased by the U.S. government even if they have significant non-American made components.Biden said he would close "loopholes" that allow key parts like engines, steel and glass to be manufactured abroad for vehicles considered U.S. made.The White House did not immediately answer questions about over what period Biden planned to replace current vehicles. It could cost the U.S. $20 billion or more to replace the fleet.Biden's "Buy America" executive order signed Monday does not direct the … [Read more...] about Biden vows to replace U.S. government fleet with electric vehicles

WASHINGTON: Moving quickly to assert influence over energy issues, President Joe Biden has named two Democrats to lead regulatory agencies that oversee nuclear power, natural gas and other energy infrastructure.Christopher Hanson, the new chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Rich Glick, leader of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, replace Republicans who led the panels under President Donald Trump.The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, including in medicine, while FERC regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil. It also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals, interstate natural gas pipelines and hydropower projects.Both panels are independent agencies, but members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Hanson replaces Kristine Svinicki, who left the agency on Inauguration Day after nearly 13 years, including the last four as chair.Glick replaces James … [Read more...] about Biden names Democrats to lead nuclear, pipeline regulatory agencies