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U.S. Treasury Expands Paid Family Leave Incentives to Support Employers

U.S. Treasury Expands Paid Family Leave Incentives to Support Employers

The U.S. Treasury Department is set to announce new guidance aimed at expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the White House to promote policies ahead of the midterm elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House Speaker Mike Johnson will join Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani in Phoenix to discuss the policy. The new guidance builds on a tax credit established in 2017 under President Trump's tax cut law, allowing employers to claim a tax credit if they offer at least two weeks of family and medical leave worth at least 50% of an employee's wages. The updated guidance permits employers to claim the credit if they pay insurance premiums to cover leave costs.
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Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.
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Top Republicans push economic optimism in Arizona city hit by layoffs

Top Republicans push economic optimism in Arizona city hit by layoffs

The Treasury secretary and House speaker's Arizona visit was part of a national GOP effort to persuade voters that the economy is on the mend.
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Senate Committee Approves Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor Amidst Political Tensions

Senate Committee Approves Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor Amidst Political Tensions

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions has approved President Trump's nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as the Secretary of Labor. The decision was made on a 12-11 party line vote, with all Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. Sonderling, who has been acting as the Secretary of Labor since Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation in April, is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate largely along party lines. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and other business stakeholders have expressed support for Sonderling, citing his track record in managing the Department of Labor and his potential to continue policies that protect workers and reduce regulatory burdens.
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Trump Administration Issues $100 Billion in Tariff Refunds Amid State Lawsuits Over New Duties

Trump Administration Issues $100 Billion in Tariff Refunds Amid State Lawsuits Over New Duties

The Trump administration is issuing $100 billion in tariff refunds to importers following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed previous tariffs illegal. These tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, affected over 330,000 importers. Despite the refunds, the administration has introduced new tariffs on over 80 countries, citing forced labor concerns. This has led to lawsuits from 25 states, arguing that the new tariffs are a pretext to reimpose the previously struck-down duties. The administration maintains that the new tariffs are necessary to combat forced labor in global supply chains.
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Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops

Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops

Military officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries
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Tennessee will follow Congress to make daylight saving time permanent

Tennessee will follow Congress to make daylight saving time permanent

Daylight saving time could soon be coming to an end in Tennessee, should Congress pass one particular bill before November.
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25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Will do whatever it takes to support Japan

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Will do whatever it takes to support Japan

Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will do "whatever it takes" to support Japan's effort to stabilize its currency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday.
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Rep. Alma Hernandez embraces term limits despite Democratic criticism

Rep. Alma Hernandez embraces term limits despite Democratic criticism

Arizona lawmaker Alma Hernandez faces backlash from Democrats for her push to implement congressional term limits.
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Why a Supreme Court decision may unleash more campaign ads on Arizona

Why a Supreme Court decision may unleash more campaign ads on Arizona

New rules are expected to free up millions of dollars for television ad spending across Arizona's competitive U.S. House districts.
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Palm Beach sunrise, sunsets times under permanent daylight saving time

Palm Beach sunrise, sunsets times under permanent daylight saving time

What changes could West Palm Beach, Florida, expect in sunrise, sunset times under permanent daylight saving time?