Tariffs and economic uncertainty take center stage at Small Business Expo
WASHINGTON - Christina Callahan served sparkling Portuguese rose wine imported by the small District of Columbia business, The Wine Concierge, where she is chief sommelier. However, she suggested that for small businesses that rely on imports from other countries, the...
Tariffs and economic uncertainty take center stage at Small Business Expo
WASHINGTON - Christina Callahan served sparkling Portuguese rose wine imported by the small District of Columbia business, The Wine Concierge, where she is chief sommelier. However, she suggested that for small businesses that rely on imports from other countries, the...
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Farmers need AI, could miss out
As artificial intelligence spreads into agriculture, senators stressed that all farms need broadband access in order to take advantage of all the ways AI can boost production.
Farmers need AI, could miss out
As artificial intelligence spreads into agriculture, senators stressed that all farms need broadband access in order to take advantage of all the ways AI can boost production.
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Senate Homeland Security Committee Considers Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
The Senate turned to experts to discuss and understand the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it should shape policy.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Considers Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
The Senate turned to experts to discuss and understand the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it should shape policy.
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Experts and Congress worry about the SEC’s “onslaught of rules”
The SEC was sued by the Chamber of Commerce for violating the Administrative Procedure Act. Experts worry about the leadership of chairman Gensler.
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Community financial institutions urge Congress against large budget slash
WASHINGTON – Nonprofit financial institutions that fund underserved communities urged Congress not to put this work on the backburner after a House proposal to slash the budget for these institutions by 14%. The wealth gap has persisted in recent years. Families of...
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Supreme Court mulls burden of proof in whistleblower retaliation case
The case argues whether the whistleblower or the employer will carry burden of proof in court, and under what pretenses.
read moreThe House may turn to the private sector, whistleblowers to find billions of lost taxpayer dollars
With 100 years of work and a 10 year statute to recover stolen pandemic loan funds, the House Small Business Committee turned to experts in fraud prevention and investigation for creative and innovative solutions.
Congressional panel places blame on regulators and execs for recent bank failures
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress on Wednesday maintained that federal regulators, as well as bank executives, should be held accountable for the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and other two banks. "The executives and the board of Silicon Valley Bank clearly...
Lisa Cook shares her connection with Dr. Sadie Alexander
The first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors speaks at the namesake’s fifth annual conference.
George Washington University embraces ChatGPT
Students and professors at George Washington University tackle new technology.
Senate committee ponders crypto regulation in wake of FTX collapse
Following the scandalous and rapid collapse of FTX, once the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, the U.S. Senate is considering how to regulate the crypto industry to prevent future collapses.
According to Fed, Americans are Bracing for an Economic Downturn
The Fed released its latest Beige Book report Wednesday. The report described mixed economic conditions, though Americans fear a downturn is coming soon.
Did the Great Resignation really happen? Most workers are staying put.
The so-called Great Resignation — the historic jump in the number of Americans quitting jobs — may not be so great after all. The average length of time an American worker stays at a job, it turns out, is the same compared to pre-pandemic times, according to a new government survey.
Soul food and the African diaspora for lunch hour: Sweet Home Café ends Black History Month on a sweet note
The restaurant, nestled on the lower level of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, hosted a chef’s residency program throughout February.
New Regional Small Business Administration Leader Was Influenced By His Restaurateur Father In Spokane (And Maybe Fruitcake)
Spokane native Mike Fong was appointed by President Joe Biden in November to lead the Small Business Administration’s Pacific Northwest office. Fong, who has spent over 20 years in public service, said his interest in politics may have begun with his great grandfather (and fruitcakes).
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