House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’s willing to negotiate on some Democratic priorities for a stimulus package to include aid for industries such as airlines and restaurants that are continuing to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Consumer Sentiment Climbs to Six-Month High in September
U.S. consumer sentiment increased more than expected in early September to a six-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the economy’s prospects.
September 18, 2020USPS Settles Colorado Suit Over ‘False’ Voting Postcards
The U.S. Postal Service settled a lawsuit brought by Colorado election officials over a mass-mailer about mail-in voting that a judge deemed “false,†agreeing to destroy cards that hadn’t been sent yet and work with the state on its election media campaign.
September 18, 2020Tesla’s Austin Site Plan Outlines Footprint for Huge Truck Factory
Bulldozers and other construction equipment have been at work for weeks at the location of Tesla’s future $1.1 billion electric vehicle factory in southeast Travis County, but a site plan filed by the company is providing the first public indication of the facility’s huge eventual footprint.
September 18, 2020DeJoy Ordered to Halt Post Office Changes Ahead of Election
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was ordered by a court to halt operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that triggered fear of a botched tally of mail-in ballots during the presidential election, Washington state’s attorney general said.
September 17, 2020Consumer Spending Rises in August
While the trucking industry’s financial health continues to excel, the overall U.S. economy is trying to gain momentum.
September 17, 2020NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data
Representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional offices stressed the importance of collaborating with traditional and non-traditional partners.
September 17, 2020Gulf Coast Braces for Second Round of Flooding in Sally’s Wake
°®¶¹´«Ã½owners and businesses along the soggy Gulf Coast began cleaning up Sept. 17 in the wake of Hurricane Sally, even as the region braced for a delayed, second round of flooding in the coming days from rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains.
September 17, 2020White House Supports More Airline Aid, Meadows Says
President Donald Trump would support narrow legislation to provide more financial aid to airlines, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said after meeting with industry executives Sept. 17.
September 17, 2020US Jobless Claims Resume Drop in Sign of Gradual Improvement
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits resumed its decline, signaling a gradual improvement in the battered labor market.
September 17, 2020