
18 Jul July 15, 2022
Top News
- Manchin upends effort for a downsized ‘Build Back Better.’ Roll Call
- Biden embraces a signature Trump achievement on first trip to the Middle East, aiming to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer. CNN
- House to move toward vote on assault weapons ban. The Hill
- Biden’s guidance on pharmacists and abortion bans gets blowback. Axios
- The nation’s cartoonists on this week in politics. Politico
Energy & Natural Resources
- Utilities, clean energy interests renew reconciliation push. Energy News Network
- What an $8B Western grid project means for U.S. clean energy. E&E
- Texas power grid faces limited solar energy supply. ABC
- New Interior offshore drilling plan draws mixed reviews. Roll Call
- Oil rises on Saudi oil production expectations. Reuters
Indian Affairs
- Few Arizona counties are required to provide voting resources in Indigenous languages. AZ Mirror
- After decades of outlawed culture, a Tulalip revival. Indian Country Today
- Senate Indian Panel OKs Biden’s Pick For IHS Director. Law 360
- Secretary Yellen delivers remarks on first visit to Indian Country. Indianz
- Native American elders recall abuse at US government boarding schools. The Guardian
Labor
- Local Governments Mobilize to Support Working Citizens. Governing
- United Airlines, pilots’ union to renegotiate contract after last deal faced opposition. CNBC
- Railroad Workers Being ‘Ground to Dust,’ AFL-CIO Head Says. Transport Topics
- Dire US labor shortage provides opportunity for ex-prisoners. ABC
- House Passes Labor-Friendly Amendments to Defense Spending Bill. Bloomberg Law
Taxation & Trade
- Feds give shippers new power to dispute ocean carrier charges. American Shipper
- Why Biden’s inflation message is out of touch with Americans. The Hill
- New Tax Rules Force Faster Payouts for Some IRA Holders. Wall Street Journal
- UN sees progress in talks to free up Ukraine grain exports. Associated Press
- China’s exports bounce back, but global risks darken trade outlook. Reuters
Technology
- Dissecting Microsoft’s proposed policy to ban commercial open-source apps. Tech Crunch
- The Pandemic Fueled a Superbug Surge. Can Medicine Recover? Wired
- Amazon offers concessions to resolve EU antitrust probes. CNN
- No easy options as pressure to pass chips funding bill grows. Roll Call
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Pedestrian deaths continue to rise, with Sun Belt cities the most dangerous. Smart Cities Dive
- U.S. Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages. New York Times
- Congress tees up bills to protect travel for abortion. Politico
- Trucking industry concerned about SEC’s proposed climate rules. Freight Waves
- Nation’s governors gather in Portland to discuss infrastructure, economy. WGME
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