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Labor Secretary Nominee In Debt To Bank Seeking Labor Department Waiver
President Trump’s pick for labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, has big business with UBS — a bank seeking an exemption from sanctions so it can handle billions of dollars in pension investments.
Backing Wall Street, GOP Moves To Stop States From Helping Workers
Lawmakers join the financial industry to quash a rule that lets states give workers new retirement savings options.
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Federal Judge Blocks Multibillion-Dollar Insurance Deal
The proposed Anthem-Cigna merger, which would have created the country's largest health insurance company, was dogged by ethics questions about Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy's administration.
Trump's Labor Nominee Paid Workers With Plastic
Andy Puzder's company CKE was sanctioned for using fee-based credit cards to pay employees.
Cuomo Opposes Legal Weed While Helping His Alcohol Industry Donors
The alcohol industry has opposed pot legalization — and given New York Gov. Andrew Gov. Cuomo big cash.
How DeVos Steamrolled GOP In Push For Her Education Policy
The newly confirmed U.S. secretary of education has taken uncompromising positions — and has crushed dissent even from her own party.
Wall Street Is On My Side, Says Warren
The Democratic senator is working to counter a Trump move that could kill the fiduciary rule, a key consumer protection regulation.
Senate GOP Fundraising Defies Trump Pledge
Republican lawmakers planned a fundraiser despite President Donald Trump’s promise to ban campaign cash from lobbyists who represent other countries.
Corporate CEOs Predict Jackpot From Trump White House
In earnings calls, CEOs expressed enthusiasm for tax cuts, deregulation and the potential for government contracts.
Has Trump Killed Obama's Ethics Rule?
President Trump's appointees may not be signing the pledges required by an Obama executive order.
Will Trump’s SEC Pick Enforce Corporate Climate Change Rule?
Jay Clayton’s law firm has encouraged corporate clients to better disclose the environmental risks they face.
What Happens If Trump Guts Climate Disclosure Rule?
Both investors and environmental activists fear the new administration will quash an SEC rule that pushes companies to address the impact of climate change.
Free Trade Lobbyists May Be Trump’s Top Trade Negotiator
Even though Donald Trump railed against free trade deals during the 2016 campaign, a corporate lobbyist who worked on those deals may become his top trade negotiator.
How Wealth Shapes Wall Street Policy
New data shows lawmakers who held bank stocks were far more likely to vote for financial bailout.
Republicans Try to Run Out the Clock On Wall Street Regulations
Senate Republicans are asking the SEC to stop issuing new banking regulations and wait for Donald Trump to take office.
Exxon Lobbied State Department — Now CEO Could Run The Agency
The firm of Donald Trump's likely secretary of state repeatedly pressed the department on the TPP and on sanctions against Iran and Russia.
Is This Why Goldman Sachs Stock Is Surging?
Trump has reportedly asked Gary Cohn, Goldman Sachs president and COO, to lead his National Economic Council. As Trump's cabinet fills with Goldman-related people, the bank's shares are soaring.
How Apple Shielded Itself From A Shareholder Vote
Activists wanted Apple to outline its plan to eliminate carbon emissions. Executives said the issue was too complex for shareholders to understand — and the SEC agreed.
Will A Hedge Fund Manager Run The FDA For Trump?
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel wants Donald Trump to make Jim O'Neill, who has financial ties to the healthcare industry, the new head of the FDA.
The Lobbying Campaign Behind Trump's Taiwan Phone Call
President-elect Donald Trump broke diplomatic protocol and spoke directly to the president of Taiwan. He may have done so at the urging of well-paid lobbyists.
Say Hello To Trump’s Military-Industrial Complex
The president-elect’s choice for Defense Secretary, James Mattis, helped lead General Dynamics, a major defense contractor that he'll oversee for the Trump administration.
Trump’s Carrier Deal May Be A Preview Of His War On Trade Pacts
Companies looking to keep their government contracts could face new pressure to back off their offshoring plans.
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