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FERC grants Native American tribes more power to stop hydro projects
Developers have expressed new interest in building these pumped hydropower projects as coal-fired plants shut down in the Southwest.
By Michael Phillis
New CFPB, Fed rules will hurt US economy, banking execs tell Congress
"Basel Endgame" regulations would hurt lending and bank balance sheets at a time when the industry needs more flexibility, they said.
By Ken Sweet
SEC pressed to follow other federal agencies in going paperless
Lawmakers in the House have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the SEC to deliver documents to investors in electronic format.
Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons
They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.
Is it hard to switch health plans during open enrollment?
One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.
By Reg Jones
Vets tap businesses for VA disability claims help, but there’s a cost
Thousands of veterans work with for-profit firms to apply for disability benefits. Veterans advocates call the practice predatory and possibly illegal.
Librarians turn to EEOC for help in fight over book bans
Several who were fired for refusing to remove books have filed workplace discrimination claims with the federal agency.
Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment
Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.
By Reg Jones
Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again
Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.
By Karen Jowers
What is ‘X-date,’ and what happens if US defaults on debt?
A prolonged default could be devastating, with crashing markets and panic-driven layoffs if confidence in a cornerstone of the global economy ends.
By Josh Boak