US Economy

TL/DR - US Senator Bob Casey has reaffirmed his commitment to investing in Southwestern Pennsylvania’s river communities and economy, and to promoting their long-term success. Senator Casey voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocated $857 million to replace the Montgomery Locks and Dam in Beaver County, and successfully…

TL/DR - Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo visited Berlin, Germany, to further cooperation on shared economic and security priorities between the US and Germany. During his visit, Adeyemo highlighted the importance of the two nations working together to achieve their climate and energy security goals, build resilient supply chains,…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act, with its nearly $370 billion allocation for climate and clean energy, is expected to significantly reduce U.S. emissions in the power and transportation sectors. However, a survey found that 71% of Americans know little or nothing about the bill, with 57% disapproving of President Biden's handling of climate…

TL/DR - The Biden-Harris Administration is taking new steps to convert high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use with the goals of increasing housing availability and reducing climate pollution. Measures include offering financing and technical assistance, and selling federal properties for potential housing development. They aim to…