U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level Since Mid-July
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to its highest level since mid-July, now at 6.85%.
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“Reflecting on Top Personal Finance Trends in 2024: Economic Growth,…
Reflecting on 2024 in personal finance, consumers turned out resilient despite high inflation and interest rates. A…
Biden’s Act Bolsters China’s Hold on Electric Vehicle Market
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Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, which he and his administration claim was…
HHS Releases Initial Case Studies on Health Climate Investments
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The HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) has published two case studies demonstrating how nonprofit safety net healthcare providers Boston Medical Center and OhioHealth are using the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to reduce carbon emissions. Boston Medical Center has implemented a pilot program offering solar energy…
Sen. Ernst Queries Biden Signs on Public Projects
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Senator Joni Ernst is questioning why the Biden administration is encouraging federal agencies to place…
Inflation Halt Dampens Consumer Sentiment: Key Insights
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A recent consumer sentiment report from the University of Michigan indicates that Americans continue to…
VP Kamala Harris to Join Saturday’s Seattle Political Event
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Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Seattle for a "political event", the details of which are yet to be disclosed. During her last visit to Seattle, she focused on discussing the Biden administration's efforts to combat inflation and the climate crisis, highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act's role in jump-starting clean…
Cruz’s Bill Targets Repeal of Dems’ Natural Gas Tax
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Senator Ted Cruz is introducing a bill to repeal the 'natural gas tax' in the Inflation Reduction Act…
Baker Tilly’s Panelists Praise 2024 Inflation Act’s Impact on Housing
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had significant impact, as discussed at the 2024 DevelUP conference…
Boost Climate Action by Showing Real-Life Benefits – POLITICO
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A Climate Reality Barometer survey found that Generation Z, or "Generation COP," is more concerned about inflation than climate change. In order to build a political mandate for climate action, advocates need to demonstrate the tangible benefits of decarbonizing buildings and cities, particularly to low-income, marginalized communities,…