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How Boeing's Guilty Plea Could Impact US Defense Contracts
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:29am | 595Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) is negotiating with the U.S. Defense Department to understand how its planned guilty plea could impact its substantial government contracts. This follows the company’s agreement to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge related to the two 737 MAX crashes in...
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These Senators Raked In More Cash From Book Sales Than Salary Last Year
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 5:05am | 293Book sales have become a lucrative avenue for lawmakers to enhance their brands and share their stories. Several U.S. senators earned significantly more from book sales in 2022 than their official salaries as revealed by their recent financial disclosures, Business Insider reports. Democratic...
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Senators Urge Financial Committee To Give Cannabis Industry Access To Fed Small Business Loans
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 4:19pm | 518Senators are urging the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) to level the playing field for the state-legal marijuana industry by extending Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services. Cannabis companies currently are barred from...
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Sen. Jacky Rosen Continues To Push For Marijuana Reforms: Demands Federal SBA Loans For Legal Cannabis Companies
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 12:52pm | 847Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev) sent a letter recently urging the appropriations committee to provide licensed marijuana businesses with access to Small Business Administration loans, reported Nevada Appeal. Cannabis companies are currently banned from accessing SBA...