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Key House Democrat wants to ratchet up law aimed at Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges

by Rayna Song | Oct 27, 2021 | Business

WASHINGTON — Beijing’s refusal to allow U.S. government oversight of Chinese companies whose stocks are traded on American exchanges increases risks for investors, the chairman of a House Financial Services subcommittee said Tuesday as he backed changes to a new law...

‘Retail redlining’ or small-business cost-saver? Lawmakers debate the impact of going cashless

by Christina van Waasbergen | Oct 18, 2021 | Business

Businesses should not be allowed to refuse to accept cash because it hurts vulnerable populations, Democrats on a House Financial Services subcommittee said Thursday, as Republicans said using cash increases operating costs for small retailers. A bill co-sponsored by...

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