February Jobs Report Signals Fed Rate Hike Likely
U S employers added 235000 jobs in February and wage gains steady as unemployment falls to 4.7 percent. The solid hiring shows confidence rising, boosts consumer and business sentiment, and strengthens expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise short term rates next week.
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Trump transition knew Flynn might register as foreign agent
White House confirms Flynn was discussed as potentially needing to register as a foreign agent before inauguration. Spicer says transition team was aware but Flynn’s contact was limited to seeking guidance and did not reveal lobbying details. Flynn was later fired for misleading about talks with Russia.
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Rookie doctors win 24 hour shifts under new limits
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education voted to remove the 16 hour cap for first year residents while keeping an 80 hour per week limit. Supporters say longer shifts aid training. critics warn of safety risks for residents and patients.
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Abbas invited to White House in Trump peace talks push
RAMALLAH WEST BANK A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said President Trump invited Abbas to visit the White House to discuss resuming peace talks. Spokesman Nabil Abu Adeneh voiced Abbas’s readiness to attend soon, with White House confirmation.
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Texas Lawmakers File Last Minute Bills in 2017 Session
Texas lawmakers rushed hundreds of bills on the final filing day to end the session in May. Efforts target reform of foster care and legalizing fantasy sports, with breast feeding moms exempt from jury duty among proposals. House chairs seek budget shifts from highway funding to cover a tight budget. About 8,000 bills filed this session, far below 11,000 two years ago.
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