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New FCC data shows impact of affordable broadband lapse
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Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
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Walmart recently removed college degree requirements from the majority of their roles and is investing $1 billion in career-driven training to prepare associates, like Sarah, for their future careers. Learn how Walmart is turning skills into careers.
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Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
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Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
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Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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Walmart, one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, is investing $1 billion in helping associates grow careers based on their real-life skills. Learn how Walmart is helping associates build careers, with or without a degree.
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Inflation isn’t going away soon. What does it mean?
The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation index came in hotter than expected in March, showing that price increases have ticked up slightly from earlier this year.
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Democrats press CFPB to finish crackdown on overdraft fees
Led by Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Cory Booker, the Democrats asked Chopra to “act with urgency to finalize this rule.”
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After TikTok, are more Big Tech hits coming?
While tens of billions of dollars in foreign aid was at the center of the national security supplemental Congress passed this week, it’s a potential TikTok ban that’s capturing many Americans’ attention.
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Jim Jordan ramps up his inside game
In October, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan suffered the most humiliating defeat of his political career.
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