House Republicans strike agreement to forestall government shutdown — and Trump wants it to pass tonight
House Republicans have reached an agreement on a path to avert a looming government shutdown, and President-elect Donald Trump is calling on all members of the chamber to pass it as soon as Thursday night. The new funding agreement keeps the government's lights on for three months, re-increases agricultural aid, adds a two-year suspension of […]
China-Tied Solar Trade Group Reportedly Lobbied White House In Effort To Forestall New Tariffs
A major green energy industry group, whose members include Chinese companies, has lobbied the White House to avoid potential tougher tariffs targeting Chinese solar companies. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has pressed the White House to increase support for domestic solar power producers in a bid to weaken even tougher tariff demands from U.S. […]