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District 19 Leads in Clean Energy – Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Congressional District 19 has been leading in federal investments for clean energy, with the help of Rep. Jimmy Panetta, according to a study by the Center for American Progress. The Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, provided the largest investment in clean energy and climate action ever, with…
Inflation Reduction Act’s impact: Threat to Medicare beyond drug pricing
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The Inflation Reduction Act's drug price-setting provisions are said to inhibit clinical programs and…
Fewer Christmas gifts this year? Blame Biden
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The article argues that bad policies from President Joe Biden have left the nation worse off financially,…
District 19 Leads in Clean Energy, Reports Monterey Herald
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Congressional District 19, represented by Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta, is a leading area for federal investments in clean energy, according to a study by the Center for American Progress. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, has provided over $700 million to support local operations in the area, including…
CAP Brief Underlines Inflation Reduction Act’s Role in Cutting Drug Prices
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The Inflation Reduction Act has been noted for its role in lowering Medicare prescription drug prices by…
2023: Biden’s America Investment Agenda Benefits US Families
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President Biden's administration highlights the progress made from his "Investing in America" agenda,…
Sen. Baldwin: A Year Reviewing and Crisscrossing Wisconsin
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In 2023, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin attended or hosted nearly 150 community events across 44 counties in Wisconsin, listening to constituents, and working on state-wide issues. Her work focused on lowering costs for families, supporting veterans, growing the local economy, rebuilding infrastructure, and tackling the opioid crisis.…
Key Climate Policies for Sustainability Execs in 2024
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The article highlights important climate policies and regulations expected to impact businesses in 2024.…
USDA Seeks 40 Climate Change Fellows for Biden’s Clean Energy Plan
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced its plan to hire 40 Climate Change Fellows to…
Economists Respond to Crucial X Inflation Report
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The US Commerce Department has reported that inflation has cooled more than expected. The personal consumption expenditures price index, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of prices, fell 0.1% last month, indicating that efforts by the Fed to hit a target rate of 2% inflation are working. Economists and other commentators…