Tag: Economic Impact
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Longest U.S. Government Shutdown Ever: How It Reached 36 Days and Beyond
Overview: A Record-Shattering Shutdown The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has surpassed every prior closure, reaching its 36th full day on Wednesday and officially becoming the longest in the nation’s history. This milestone eclipses the previous record, a shutdown that stretched from December 2018 to January 2019. As lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, hundreds of thousands…
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Tariffs: Billions for the Treasury, But Costs for Consumers and Makers
Overview: A Revenue Windfall with Hidden Costs Tariffs—fees imposed on imported goods—are delivering a sizable boost to the federal treasury. In the current debate before the Supreme Court, the central contention is not just whether tariffs are legal, but how their economic ripple effects should be measured. While government coffers grow from these duties, the…
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Longest US Government Shutdown in History Extends Into 36th Day
Overview: A Shutdown Stretched to Record Length The United States finds itself in the longest government shutdown in history, surpassing all prior funding gaps as it extended into its 36th full day. The impasse, which began over budget disagreements, has disrupted federal services, delayed nonessential operations, and cast a shadow over the functioning of agencies…
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Tariffs impact: Billions in revenue, costs to consumers
Tariffs at a Glance: Revenue for the Government, Real Costs for the Public Tariffs are a perennial fixture of the U.S. trade landscape. While they bring in tens of billions of dollars for the federal government, they also ripple through the economy in ways that are felt by households, small businesses, and the manufacturers they…
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US Government Shutdown Reaches 36th Day as Budget Stalemate Persists
Overview: A Record-Long Shutdown with No Clear Endpoint The US government entered its 36th day of shutdown on Wednesday, marking the longest closure in American history. With no immediate agreement in sight, federal agencies remain shuttered and hundreds of thousands of workers face uncertainty. The stalemate persists as Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over…
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US Government Shutdown Reaches 36th Day as Deadlock Over Funding Persists
Overview: The 36th Day of a Historic Shutdown The U.S. government has entered the 36th day of a shutdown, officially making it the longest downswing in federal funding in modern history. As departments remain shuttered and hundreds of thousands of federal workers face uncertainty, lawmakers from both major parties show little sign of a rapid…
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Juma Jux Store Looted During Tanzanian Protests: What We Know
Overview The luxury fashion store owned by Tanzanian singer Juma Jux was reportedly looted during a wave of protests that swept several cities after the country held general elections. While information is still developing, early reports indicate that the storefront was damaged and items were taken by demonstrators amid broader unrest tied to electoral irregularities…
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Juma Jux Store Looted Amid Tanzanian Protests Over Election Controversy
Overview: Protests Erupt Over Election Disputes Violent demonstrations erupted in several Tanzanian cities following disputed general elections, with protesters alleging irregularities and the disqualification of opposition candidates. In the midst of the turmoil, a luxury fashion store owned by renowned Tanzanian singer Juma Jux was looted by protesters. The incident underscores the intensity of the…
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Shutdown Fallout: How US Lawmakers Feel the Bite of Shutdown
Overview The ongoing government shutdown has moved beyond a simple budget row and into a test of political calculus. President Trump’s push to alter Senate rules and the broader struggle to regain functioning federal agencies have left lawmakers across the spectrum searching for answers. The shutdown’s effects ripple through every corner of government, from routine…
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Calls mount to retain historic Club Intramuros amid conversion plan
Heritage vs. Green Space: The Club Intramuros Debate The proposal by the Manila City government to convert the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course into a public forest park has ignited a heated debate among heritage advocates, local golfers, employees, and residents. The plan, pitched as a way to add more urban green space and strengthen…