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Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors

Reducing the tax burden on U.S. manufacturing, service workers and retirees will be a critical priority for the incoming Trump administration, Trump Treasury nominee Scott Bessent said Thursday, according to prepared remarks. He is scheduled to speak before a Senate committee. “If Congress does not act, Americans will face the largest tax increase in history, […]

Soda manufacturers push to keep sugary drinks on SNAP list

(news nation) — Popular soft drinks like Coke, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew are all currently eligible for purchase with food stamps, but that's subject to change. President-elect Donald Trump takes office In January. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.President Trump's nominee to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services has vowed to remove soda from the […]

‘Preposterous’: Biden admin extends liability protection to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers

The Biden Department of Health and Human Services will extend liability protections for manufacturers and administrators of COVID-19 vaccines through December 31, 2029 to ensure that reportedly injured vaccine recipients and their surviving family members are ultimately held accountable. I have ruled out pursuing it. Kim Mack Rosenberg, general counsel for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]

San Francisco State University Surrenders to Pro-Palestinian Activists, Divests from Arms Manufacturers

Pro-Palestinian students rejoiced on August 29, 2024, when San Francisco State University (SFSU) announced it would divest from three arms manufacturers for failing to meet “human rights standards.” NBC Bay Area Reported The three companies are Lockheed Martin, Palantir Technologies, and Leonardo. The divestment decision comes after weeks of protests by pro-Palestinian students, who “camped […]

Election 2024, Trump, Vance, Harris, economy, manufacturers

Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, talks about what he wants from the next administration to ensure the industry continues to grow and maintain its global dominance. Regardless of who occupies the White House in November, the blueprint for keeping American manufacturing thriving is fairly simple, thanks to the 2017 […]

FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf on Thursday urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would require food manufacturers to test for lead in products imported into the country from overseas. Mr. Califf’s call to action came during Thursday’s hearing of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, which is investigating the FDA’s response […]