If confirmed by the Senate, Yellen would be the first woman to serve as U.S. treasury secretary in the department's 231 years of history. She would also be the first person to have served as treasury secretary, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, and chair of the Federal Reserve. Enditem … [Read more...] about Yellen urges Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief package as recovery stalls amid surging cases
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Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Mr. Biden, not only because of his hopes for reversing or modifying Trump administration policy shifts but also because of diplomatic, military and intelligence problems around the world that may create challenges early in his tenure. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
U.S. Tightens Security Checks Ahead of Biden Inauguration
Before he leaves office, however, Trump is expected to grant several more pardons, possibly to key supporters convicted of crimes or facing trials. People familiar with the matter said Trump met Sunday with aides to finalize a list of more than 100 pardons and commutations to issue before his term ends. White House advisers have said Trump has had discussions about preemptively pardoning himself and other family members, none of whom have been charged with any crimes, but that at this point he is not expected to do so. … [Read more...] about U.S. Tightens Security Checks Ahead of Biden Inauguration
Rupee rises 13 paise to 73.15 against U.S. dollar in early trade
“The U.S. dollar index is trading flat this morning in Asian trade against major peers. Markets will look ahead to the testimony of U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen later in the day,” Reliance Securities said in a research note. … [Read more...] about Rupee rises 13 paise to 73.15 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Former senior official sentenced to 7 yrs for graft
Qin, former secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Yunnan provincial committee and a former senior national legislator, was also fined 1.5 million yuan (around 231,000 U.S. dollars), according to the verdict of the Intermediate People's Court of Chengdu in Sichuan Province. … [Read more...] about Former senior official sentenced to 7 yrs for graft
