Lawmakers, stakeholders coalition against de minimis import loophole

Lawmakers, stakeholders coalition against de minimis import loophole

WASHINGTON – Labor unions, domestic manufacturers, business associations and other advocacy organizations announced a bipartisan coalition Wednesday to close an import loophole that is allowing billions of untaxed goods into the United States “The coalition we have assembled is evidence of the growing pressure to close the de minimis gap,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore….

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FinCEN on ‘full court press’ to spread awareness of new business registry rules

FinCEN on ‘full court press’ to spread awareness of new business registry rules

Brian Nelson, U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The hearing is titled “Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN ). ) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI).” Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg |…

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FCC to vote in March on rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

FCC to vote in March on rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

Signage is seen at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC Andrew Kelly | Reuters WASHINGTON – A federal consumer watchdog said Wednesday that it will vote on rules requiring cable and satellite providers to display a “flat rate” for video programming on consumer bills and promotional materials. The Federal Communications Commission’s final rules…

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FCC finalizes rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

FCC finalizes rules for ‘all-in’ cable and satellite pricing

Signage is seen at the Federal Communications Commission headquarters in Washington, DC Andrew Kelly | Reuters WASHINGTON – A federal consumer watchdog said Wednesday that it has adopted rules requiring cable and satellite providers to display a “flat rate” for video programming on consumer bills and promotional materials. The Federal Communications Commission’s final rules are…

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Warren pushes Fed Chair Powell to cut rates, ease housing pressure

Warren pushes Fed Chair Powell to cut rates, ease housing pressure

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, left, speaks with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC, UNITED STATES. Kevin Dietsch | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three other Democratic lawmakers are urging…

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