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Biden bets big on bringing factories back to America, building on some Trump ideas
By: Asma Khalid | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When the pandemic snarled imports in 2020, Drew Greenblatt’s manufacturing plant in Baltimore sprung into action to help U.S. buyers scrambling to replace things they normally… Read More
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The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here’s what you need to know
By: Juliana Kim | Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Hitting the national debt ceiling is a major worry for Washington right now. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the U.S. is on track… Read More
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Roaring Back: Employers Add 916,000 Jobs As Economy Emerges From Winter Slump
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Hiring by U.S. employers accelerated sharply amid an improving public health outlook and a new round of $1,400 relief payments.