Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Reserves Could Be Tapped to Head Off Winter Crisis

Officials within President Joe Biden’s administration are hunting for ways to head off a feared spike in oil prices later this year, including the possibility of an additional release from the nation’s emergency crude reserves.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2022
Government, Business

Yellen Says Aid to Jobless, Small Firms ‘Biggest Bang’ for Buck

Janet Yellen told lawmakers Jan. 19 that help for the unemployed and small businesses would provide the “biggest bang for the buck” as she made the case for President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
January 19, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

White House Open to $25 Billion for USPS, McEnany Says

The Trump administration is willing to consider the Democrats’ plan to spend $25 billion on the U.S. Postal Service — as long as lawmakers also provide other coronavirus relief sought by the White House, said spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
August 19, 2020
Government, Business

Mnuchin Says Payroll Tax Holiday Not in Next Stimulus Bill

A payroll tax holiday sought by President Donald Trump won’t be in the next stimulus package, but may be in follow-up virus relief legislation, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
July 23, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mnuchin Says US Can’t Shut Economy Even if Virus Resurges

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. shouldn’t shut down the economy again even if there is another surge in coronavirus cases.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
June 11, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

US Targets Sanctions for Iran-Venezuela Oil Tanker Trade

The Trump administration is preparing sanctions on as many as 50 oil and fuel tankers as part of an effort to cut off trade between Iran and Venezuela, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
June 9, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Mnuchin Says ‘Strong Likelihood’ for More Stimulus Spending

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Congress very likely will need to pass more stimulus legislation for the U.S. economy, as the nation struggles to recover from the coronavirus outbreak.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
May 21, 2020
Government, Business

Mnuchin Asks Airlines to Propose Financial Stake in Aid Bid

Airlines will be required to propose up-front how the federal government could retain financial stakes in their companies in exchange for a share of $61 billion in coronavirus aid designated for the industry, according to guidelines released by the Treasury Department.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
March 31, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Mnuchin’s Silence Signals His Displeasure With Trump’s Trade War

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is signaling his displeasure with President Donald Trump’s trade war with China by saying nothing at all.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
June 22, 2018
Government

US Posts Record Monthly Budget Surplus as Economy Picks Up

The United States posted its largest monthly budget surplus on record in April, which the Congressional Budget Office said reflected stronger economic activity over the past year.

Saleha Mohsin | Bloomberg News
May 10, 2018