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U.S. Doubles Threshold for Overtime Eligibility
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U.S. Doubles Threshold for Overtime Eligibility

The Obama administration says its new overtime rule will strengthen the middle class but a business group calls it a "career killer."
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 18, 2016
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U.S. Unveils Final Rule on Greenhouse Gases
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U.S. Unveils Final Rule on Greenhouse Gases

The sweeping plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants by 32% by 2030 is certain to face a legal challenge and GOP opposition in Congress.
By Matthew Heller | August 4, 2015
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Congress Faces Transport Funding Deadline
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Congress Faces Transport Funding Deadline

Bipartisan group of senators has proposed an alternative to White House transportation bill but funding shortfall is a major obstacle.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 29, 2015
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