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Biden to sign executive order on labor standards during Michigan visit
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Friday aimed at ensuring that federal agencies promote strict labor standards, including workplace safety, high wages and a path to unionization.
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44% of single parents miss job interviews due to scheduling conflicts
Whether you have one kid or five, managing a family's schedule can feel like a constant tightrope, and the ball could be dropped at any moment.
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Nearly 100 top business leaders endorse Harris for president
Dozens of the nation's top corporate leaders, including Roger Altman, Mark Cuban, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Magic Johnson and Ted Leonsis, have co-endorsed VP Harris' presidential campaign, praising her ability to “advance fair and predictable policies that support the rule of law, stability, and a healthy business environment.”
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Boeing's embattled space capsule will return to Earth without the two NASA astronauts on board.
Boeing's new astronaut capsule is set to depart from the International Space Station after months of confusion over its safety.
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Good to know
Other business and economic news highlights from other media:
S&P 500 falls on Friday Worst week The Nasdaq fell 2% in 2023, its worst weekly performance since 2022 (CNBC)
America produces a lot of oil, so gas Under $3 By Thanksgiving (CNN)
Boebert defended her vote against veterans' health care benefits, saying she didn't want to spend “$600 billion forever.”
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday defended her reasons for voting against a bipartisan bill to expand health benefits for veterans, saying she doesn't want to spend “$600 billion forever.” read more
New poll finds Florida and Texas within margin of error in Harris vs. Trump race
A poll released Friday puts former President Trump and Vice President Harris' lead in the presidential race in Florida and Texas within the margin of error. read more
What people think
Opinions on business and economic issues submitted to The Hill:
Will Harris close the gap with voters on the economy?
