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Joe Biden to plug tech bill in California, campaign in Illinois
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him. Biden will be joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Carlsbad-headquartered Viasat…
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Biden signs ‘once-in-a-generation’ $280 billion semiconductor bill into law
President Biden on Tuesday signed Congress’ $280 billion technology spending bill aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurring scientific research, lauding it as a “once-in-a-generation investment in America itself.” “America invented the semiconductor,” Mr. Biden said during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. “And this law brings it back home.”…
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Joe Biden touts $280 billion semiconductor bill as proof of his administration’s clout
President Biden on Tuesday lauded the $280 billion technology spending bill aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurring scientific research as proof that his administration can get legislation across the finish line. The House gave final passage to the bill in a 243-187 vote last Thursday after the Senate passed the measure 64-33 earlier…
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Big Tech antitrust bill slowly gains steam in Congress, still likely short of needed votes
Big Tech’s most ardent critics have gained some momentum in pursuit of an antitrust overhaul to curb the power of companies such as Amazon and Google that have become integral to the everyday lives of millions of Americans. The view that the tech giants are monopolies has united Big Tech’s bipartisan detractors who think Congress…
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Joe Manchin shifts into defense on Dems’ tax-and-spend climate bill
Sen. Joe Manchin III came out swinging against GOP critics Thursday who accused him of going back on his word by agreeing to tax increases and spending on climate and health care, despite recession and inflation fears. The centrist Democrat from West Virginia opposed similar proposals just a few weeks ago. Mr. Manchin rejected the…
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Biden begs Congress to pass $52 billion semiconductor bill
President Biden on Monday pleaded with Congress to pass a $52 billion payout to semiconductor manufacturers as lawmakers face a make-or-break week to get the bill across the finish line. The White House has, for weeks, been in a full-court press to get the measure passed, urging lawmakers to shed a bevy of tough-on-China measures…
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Long-stalled bill to boost U.S. microchip manufacturing heads for crucial Senate vote
Senate Democrats plan to forge ahead with a test vote Monday on long-stalled legislation intended to jolt the U.S. production of semiconductor chips that are vital for everything from automobiles to washing machines to military weapons systems. Known as “Chips-plus,” the bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion over the next five years for chip…