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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Exposes Flaws in Neo-Brandeisian Antitrust Approach
Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy, after the Biden administration blocked its merger with JetBlue, shows how Neo-Brandeisian a
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Proposed H-1B Wage Hike Could Backfire on US Workers, Experts Warn
A new Labor Department rule would sharply increase wages for H-1B and green card holders, potentially pressuring employe
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Trump Signs Order Tightening Bank Scrutiny of Customer Citizenship
President Trump signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize customer citizenship, fulfilling a campaign pled
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Public Pension Governance Gap Exposes Beneficiaries to Political Risk
Public pension boards face a structural accountability gap that lets them prioritize political agendas over beneficiarie
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U.S. Aviation at a Crossroads: Policy Briefing Eyes Record Summer Demand
The Hill and Airlines for America host a policy briefing on the future of U.S. aviation, addressing record summer demand
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Senate Crypto Bill Clears Committee but Faces Four Major Hurdles Ahead
The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee last week but faces Democratic skepticism, law enforcement warnings
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25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
Democratic attorneys general from 25 states and DC filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging new federal loan limits for gradu
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Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before a Senate panel on Trump's $26.6B budget request, facing scrutiny ov
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Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
SmartAsset analyzed over 300 midsize cities to determine the safest, factoring in violent and property crime, natural di
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House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
The House highway bill includes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, sparking debate
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Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
A Brooklyn jury awarded $3.1 million to two dispatchers denied continued telework as a disability accommodation, highlig
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Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
Economists have repeatedly botched inflation, tariffs, and GDP forecasts. Business owners are tuning them out, turning t