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Despite Gov’t Shutdown, Tax Refunds Will Be Paid
January 08, 2019

While the U.S. government shutdown continues, a Trump official has promised that tax refunds will go out on schedule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Warren Bashes Wells, Equifax In Iowa Speeches
January 08, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren didn’t hold back during her first trip to Iowa, going after Washington for being “corrupt” and “beholden to giant corporations.” In addition, Warren criticized the idea that wealthy potential presidential candidates might use their personal fortunes to finance their campaigns. Get the...

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Gab Goes Offline After PayPal, GoDaddy, Others Pull Support
October 29, 2018

Gab, the social network that had a big following among the far right, has been taken offline after GoDaddy, the domain provider, gave it 24 hours to find a new service provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Tech Titans To Face Lawmakers During Hearings This Week
September 04, 2018

The technology sector will be on display this week as lawmakers begin holding hearings to look into concerns about antitrust issues. It comes amid a backlash against the tech titans for allowing fake news to spread on their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bank CEO Accused Of Accelerating Manafort Loan Approvals
August 13, 2018

Federal Savings Bank‘s chief executive Steve Calk is being accused of helping Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, secure loans in exchange for a post in the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fed Chairman Has Had Meetings With Lawmakers, White House, Bankers
July 09, 2018

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is taking a different approach to meetings, spending more time with lawmakers, White House Advisors, and banks than Janet Yellen, who was Fed head until his appointment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Banks, Credit Card Companies In Talks To Monitor Gun Sales
May 01, 2018

Banks and credit card companies are looking at ways to pinpoint gun purchases via their payment systems in what could be the first step in restricting purchases of guns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Alibaba CEO Warns Trade War Will Harm Everyone
April 11, 2018

Alibaba’s Chief Executive Jack Ma warned in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (April 11) that a trade war between the U.S. and China would harm all parties involved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Trade War May Dwindle Amid Blinking
April 10, 2018

The trade war may be downsized to a skirmish that maybe won’t even be waged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...