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Oil companies have internally rejected swift climate action, House panel finds

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Some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies have internally dismissed the need to quickly switch to renewables and cut global warming emissions, despite coming forward publicly as concerned about the climate crisis, a researcher has found. committee of the United States House of Representatives. Documents obtained from companies such as Exxon, Shell, BP …

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Big Oil talks 'transition' but perpetuates oil, House docs show

Big Oil talks ‘transition’ but perpetuates oil, House docs show

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Comment this story Comment Some of the world’s major oil companies remain skeptical of the ‘energy transition’ to a low-carbon economy, even as they publicly portray their companies as partners in the cause, according to documents obtained by The Post which will be published by a house committee Friday. The documents, forming part of a …

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A House committee will release a first-of-its-kind documentary on economic inequality

A House committee will release a first-of-its-kind documentary on economic inequality

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Comment this story Comment A bipartisan House selection committee is set to release a documentary-style film, the first of its kind, about economic inequality in America, a modern historical record of three uniquely American stories members hope burst the political and partisan bubble around the issue by Washington. Speaker Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Appointed by House …

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House must act to avert freight train strike to save economy

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WASHINGTON — The House overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday afternoon that would help avert a freight railroad strike that the White House says could cripple the U.S. economy — 30 years after Congress last intervened. in an impending rail closure. Lawmakers also passed a related measure that would grant an additional seven days of paid sick …

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House passes bill to avoid railroad strike, moves to force labor deal

House passes bill to avoid railroad strike, moves to force labor deal

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WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday resoundingly approved legislation to avert a nationwide railroad strike by forcing a labor agreement between railroads and their workers, as lawmakers rushed to protect the economy from the threat of a work stoppage during the holidays and prevent an interruption of navigation. Across the country. Acting quickly the day …

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Today's mortgage and refinance rates: November 12, 2022 | Rates fall as market reacts to lower inflation

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: November 30, 2022 | Rates hold steady as house prices fall again

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Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help you make informed decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Mortgage rates fell several weeks ago and have remained stable ever since. …

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Rent and house prices continue to fall nationwide. Will the SLO County market follow?

Rent and house prices continue to fall nationwide. Will the SLO County market follow?

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A 2022 filled with house price increases across California finally began to cool off as the seasons turned to fall, and October was no exception. Skyrocketing home and rent prices continued their slow decline in October across California, according to reports from the California Association of Realtors (CAR) and Rent.com. As housing affordability begins to …

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House Republicans don't really have a plan to cut inflation, but economists say it could be a good thing - The Boston Globe

House Republicans don’t really have a plan to cut inflation, but economists say it could be a good thing – The Boston Globe

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But these are all longer-term initiatives. They don’t really have a short-term plan, and even if they did, they’re unlikely to get any significant legislation through the Democratic-controlled Senate and the former president’s veto pen. Biden. “To be honest, taming President Biden’s continuing raging inflation will be difficult,” Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, a key player …

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Falling house prices will help the Fed keep inflation under control, but it will also increase the risk of a prolonged economic slowdown

Falling house prices will help the Fed keep inflation under control, but it will also increase the risk of a prolonged economic slowdown

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US home sales extend their decline as Federal Reserve tightening pushes mortgage rates higher. This has helped bring inflation under control, which is now receding from four-decade highs. But a slowdown in the real estate market also increases the risk of recession. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics …

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