Government
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Democrats Over US Government Shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to…
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US: Wall Street opens lower after weak private payrolls data, government shutdown
WALL Street’s main indexes opened lower on Wednesday (Oct 1) after much weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, while the federal government’s shutdown raised uncertainty around the central bank’s visibility into the…
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US government shutdown threatens to disrupt IPO market momentum
SEC shutdown stops IPO paperwork processing, delaying companies eyeing Wall Street listings A US government shutdown threatens to stall the IPO market’s long-awaited comeback, just as strong investor demand and…
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American Government Shuts Down after Senate Democrats Vote Down Short-Term Funding Bill
The federal government partially shut down at midnight on Wednesday, after nearly all Senate Democrats—except for three—rejected a temporary funding bill as President Donald Trump posted a behind-the-scenes photo showing…
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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with the government to address the country’s economic challenges.…
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US Government Enters Shutdown As Congress Fails To Reach Funding Deal
The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for…
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US: Wall St opens lower on last day of quarter as government shutdown looms
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Sep 30), the final day of the third quarter, as investors fretted over likely delays in the release of key…
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Madagascar Protesters Undeterred Despite Sacking Of Government
Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people…
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US Careens Toward Government Shutdown As Both Parties Dig In
The United States government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats and Republicans digging in on their respective demands. A last-gasp meeting at…
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US: Wall Street indexes climb as investors brush off government shutdown uncertainties
WALL Street indexes closed up on Monday with the Nasdaq leading gains as investors bought heavyweight technology stocks and shrugged off the uncertainty of a potential US government shutdown and hawkish remarks…
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Trump Meets Democrats In Last-gasp Talks Before US Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.…
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How TIS3 Solutions is Spearheading a Veteran-Led Innovation That is Driving Government Efficiency
Richard Taylor Few challenges in the world are as complex as ensuring the nation’s security while managing the vast web of legacy systems that underpin it. For TIS3 (Taylor Integrated…
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French Town Halls Defy Government Warning To Fly Palestinian Flags
Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian…
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French Town Halls Fly Palestinian Flag Despite Government Warning
Almost two dozen town halls in France were on Monday flying the Palestinian flag from their entrances in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of…
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Japan two-year government bond yield rises to highest since 2008
Most BOJ watchers expect authorities to lift the benchmark interest rate by January [TOKYO] Japan’s two-year government bonds fell, pushing yields to the highest level since 2008, tracking moves in…
