Year: 2020
February 07, 2020
America
China Slashes Tariffs on American Goods.
China has announced it will reduce tariffs on American goods by nearly one-half, in compliance with the first part of…
Sanders Rakes in 25 Million in January Donations.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has astounded political experts and heartened his supporters by reporting today that his campaign has raised…
February 06, 2020
Europe, Quickreads
Four men wanted for taking almost $1 million from Medicaid
The Health and Human Services Department has added four Ohio men to their list of most wanted fugitives for taking…
February 06, 2020
America, Quickreads
Ongoing issues at veterans’ medical centers, watchdog says
The Veterans Affairs Department found several issues at two medical facilities after an evaluation by the department’s Office of Inspector…
February 06, 2020
NYE, Quickreads
Review finds one foreign firm with ties to both U.S. and Iran
A review of foreign businesses contracting with the U.S. government found one firm was also doing work in Iran’s energy…
February 01, 2020
Africa, Quickreads
Improvements made to pension planning, report says
Many private pensions are working on reforms to make sure their programs remain solvent and funded, said a report from…
January 06, 2020
Quickreads
Most lobbyists gave proper paperwork, watchdog says
Most lobbyists in Washington, D.C. provided the proper paperwork allowing a disclosure of financial records and helping to keep the…