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Canada to Cut 57,000 Public Sector Jobs by 2028

The Canadian government plans to cut 57,000 public sector jobs by 2028, impacting services nationwide and disproportionately affecting younger workers, to offset increased military spending and tax cuts, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

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Australia to pay Chevron millions for Barrow Island oil well cleanup

The Australian government may pay Chevron hundreds of millions of dollars for Barrow Island oil well cleanup, while WA faces a $129 million bill for offshore reserve remediation, despite Chevron's $1 billion royalty payment; a 1980s agreement mandates this cost-sharing.

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Trump Administration Unfreezes $1 Billion in Education Funding After 18-Day Pause

The Trump administration unfroze over $1 billion in funding for after-school and summer education programs after an 18-day pause, following pressure from bipartisan lawmakers and a lawsuit from 24 states; however, about $6 billion for other programs remains frozen.

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Trump's $9 Billion Funding Cut Approved by US House

The US House approved President Trump's plan to cut $9 billion in government funding, impacting public broadcasting and foreign aid, passing 216-213 after delays, and marking the first successful 'rescission package' in decades.

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House Passes \$9 Billion Spending Cut Bill

The Republican-controlled House passed a bill cutting \$9 billion in federal spending, targeting public media (\$1.1 billion from CPB) and foreign aid (\$8 billion), after a similar Senate vote, despite Democratic opposition citing negative impacts on rural communities and American leadership.

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Powell Defends $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation Amidst Administration Criticism

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed criticism over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington, D.C., headquarters, emphasizing careful oversight and necessary repairs, while acknowledging cost increases due to factors including rising material costs and labor costs, and changes to...

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Thuringia Sees Six-Fold Surge in Business Investment Applications

Thuringian businesses applied for nearly €200 million in government grants for investments in the first half of 2025—a six-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling renewed confidence and a potential economic recovery.

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Australia's Budget Conundrum: Balancing Productivity and Debt

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces the challenge of boosting economic productivity while simultaneously controlling government debt, necessitating finding additional tax revenue and reducing spending, potentially through regulatory reform and addressing wasteful spending.

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Trump Administration Accuses Fed Chair Powell of Mismanaging $2.5 Billion Headquarters Renovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to accusations of mismanagement of the central bank's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation from the Trump administration, asserting that the project has been properly overseen and that modifications reduced costs, while the administration claims Powell m...

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Powell Responds to Criticism Over $2.5 Billion Fed Headquarters Renovation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed accusations of mismanaging the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington, D.C., headquarters, stating that the project has undergone careful oversight and cost-saving modifications, despite cost increases from $1.9 billion due to rising material an...

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Congress Passes \$9 Billion in Spending Cuts

The US House passed a bill cutting \$9 billion in previously approved funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, succeeding after a 216-213 vote largely divided along party lines, marking the first such successful rescissions package in over 30 years.

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House Passes $9 Billion Spending Cut Package

The House of Representatives passed a $9 billion spending cut package, reducing foreign aid by $8 billion and public broadcasting funding by $1.1 billion, using a procedural maneuver to bypass Senate delays, despite internal Republican divisions over the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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