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Biden’s Act Bolsters China’s Hold on Electric Vehicle Market

TL/DR - Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, which he and his administration claim was the most significant action on clean energy and climate change in US history. The law led to the outsourcing of some operations such as the production of electric vehicles, with at least five Chinese battery manufacturers announcing…

Inflation Reduction Act Provides Clear Path

TL/DR - The author, a retired healthcare professional and community activist, is excited about the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential to bring a clean energy future to North Dakota. The act provides tax breaks to new owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and funds a network of EV charging stations across the state. The author notes that the…

Letter: Remember Biden’s Victories – Lincoln Journal Star

TL/DR - The article is an opinion piece in the Lincoln Journal Star that discusses the positive outcomes of President Joe Biden's tenure. The author highlights Biden's achievements, such as 1.9 million jobs created since he took office, the reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths due to efficient vaccination rollouts, and the passing of the…

Fall 2023: What to Expect from Biden’s DOL Wage & Hour Rules?

TL/DR - The Biden Administration announced on December 6, 2023, the release of its Fall 2023 Unified Agenda, which includes a number of rulemakings by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Significant proposals include an increase to the minimum salary level for white-collar exemptions and a rule on the classification of…