January 2020

U.S.-China Trade Deal: What’s in (and Not in) the Agreement

Technology /

Getting China to comply with the deal could be hard PAGE 7-1 To ensure prompt and effective implementation of this Agreement, the Parties establish the following Bilateral Evaluation and Dispute Resolution Arrangement (the “Arrangement”). Among the biggest questions going in to the negotiations with China was how any agreement would be enforced. Having watched previous […]

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PMQs: Blackford and Johnson on Scottish independence referendum

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Ian Blackford has accused Boris Johnson of being a “democracy denier” after the PM refused to grant a fresh referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP’s Westminster leader accused him of showing “utter contempt for Scottish democracy, for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people”. But Mr Johnson said the SNP had insisted the 2014 vote

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UnitedHealth Group, BlackRock rise; Target, Nektar fall

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Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday: UnitedHealth, BlackRock rise; Target, Nektar fall January 15, 2020, 9:17 PM 1 min read NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday. UnitedHealth Group Inc., up $8.17 at $296.41. The nation’s largest health insurer reported surprisingly good fourth-quarter profits. Target Corp., down

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News flash from Florida legislators: Telegraph era is over

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Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over January 15, 2020, 8:33 PM 3 min read TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are transmitting a news bulletin: The telegraph era is over. Before there was instant messaging, emails and even corded telephones, there was the reliable telegraph to instantaneously transmit messages far

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Susan Collins claimed credit for securing a vote on witnesses.

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Susan Collins claimed credit for securing a vote on witnesses. “It’s important that we have an up or down vote on the issue of subpoenaing witnesses and documents,” said Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine.Credit…T.J. Kirkpatrick for The New York Times Senator Susan Collins, a centrist Republican from Maine, claimed credit on Wednesday for pressing

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Trump Signs China Trade Deal, Putting Economic Conflict on Pause

Finance /

Those terms appear likely to benefit American companies and increase exports in coming months, potentially narrowing the trade deficit with China, which has become a focal point for Mr. Trump. The president trumpeted many of China’s concessions during the signing ceremony, singling out audience members who will benefit from the trade deal. He called out

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