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Higher oil prices are about to hit more than just the gas pump

U.S. shoppers are being warned to prepare for rising costs, as a spike in global oil prices begins to ripple through everyday spending. Since the outbreak of war in Iran, oil prices have surged more than 40%, driven in part by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — a key shipping route that typically carries […]

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Manufacturing Jobs
Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help

Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.

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Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More

The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.

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Proposed USAID Cuts Could Disrupt Louisiana Rice Farmers' Export Market

Proposed USAID staff cuts by Trump and Musk could halt key food aid programs, jeopardizing Louisiana rice farmers' exports and threatening market stability.

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AFT President criticizes Trump's federal aid pause as catastrophic

AFT President Randi Weingarten criticizes Trump's federal aid pause, calling it catastrophic for working families.

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Infrastructure Investment
Governor Shapiro Secures $3 Billion in Investments, 200 New Jobs in PA

Governor Shapiro's efforts have attracted over $3 billion in investments, creating jobs and boosting Pennsylvania's economy through strategic public-private partnerships.

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Infrastructure Investment
Navigating Challenges in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape

Trump's return could shift ASEAN dynamics, posing challenges and opportunities in the South China Sea and beyond.

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Oregon Behavioral Health Workers Discuss Short Staffing Challenges

Oregon behavioral health workers face short staffing, low pay, and burnout, impacting service quality. Increased funding and support are crucial.

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Prevailing Wage
AFL-CIO Exposes Anti-Worker Policies in Trump’s Second Term

The AFL-CIO launched a comprehensive guide exposing the Trump Project 2025 Agenda's impact on workers' rights and unions.

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Economic Growth
United States Economy Outpacing China for First Time Since 1970s

U.S. GDP surpassed China for the first time since 1976.  GDP in 2023 outpaced China by more than $5 trillion.

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