Policymaking
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Yellen plans first trip to China as Treasury secretary
The trip is the latest effort by both countries to improve relations and avoid misunderstandings.Jan 18, 2023 - Politics & Policy
What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn't do
The Respect for Marriage Act, which now awaits a vote in the House, would not necessarily preserve the status quo.Nov 30, 2022 - Politics & Policy
Biden signs Democrats' $740 billion tax, climate and health care bill into law
The Inflation Reduction Act includes provisions that increase taxes on large corporations and lower prescription drug costs.Updated Aug 16, 2022 - Politics & Policy
The case for creating more of everything
Instead of a politics of subsidies, the future needs a politics of abundanceDec 18, 2021 - Politics & Policy
First look: Yellen, Raimondo lobby business for Biden
Business groups oppose proposed taxes hikes on corporations.Sep 27, 2021 - Economy & Business
Biden's latest executive order: Buy American
The new directive will require the federal government to “buy American” for products and services.Jan 25, 2021 - Politics & Policy
All Policymaking stories
- Hans Nichols, author of Axios Sneak Peek
Jun 14, 2023 - Economy & Business
Capitol Hill's opening tax bids leave room for potential deal
- Russell Contreras, author of Axios Latino
Jun 14, 2023 - Economy & Business
Wells Fargo, rights group launch Latino homeownership plan
- Hans Nichols, author of Axios Sneak Peek
May 19, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Scoop: Yellen’s private warning to Wall Street
Updated May 12, 2023 - Politics & Policy
U.S. at "significant risk" of default in first two weeks of June, CBO says
