SBA’s $10 Million Combined Loan Limit Takes Effect
An SBA policy now lets qualified small businesses sequence 7(a) and 504 financing, potentially pairing working capital with major fixed-asset funding.
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Target recalls 211,000 children’s sandals over choking hazard
Target recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack children’s sandals after decorative pearls detached. Stop use and return them for a full refund.
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NHTSA warns automated-vehicle companies over first-responder safety
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.
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DOE Grid Emergency Order Ends as SPP Conditions Improve
DOE’s temporary SPP grid order expired August 3; SPP says its West-area advisory ended August 4 as heat, outages and wind uncertainty eased.
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Federal Home-Energy Rebates Remain Available, but Rules Narrow Some Upgrades
Federal home-energy rebates remain available in select areas, but a May 29 DOE notice narrows some HEEHR gas-to-electric upgrades in existing homes.
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DOJ’s FOIA Backlog Rose to 29,308 Requests Despite New Disclosures
DOJ posted selected FOIA records in July, but its FY 2025 backlog rose to 29,308 requests, showing why online disclosure is not the same as faster access.
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FTC’s RentGrow Settlement Puts Tenant-Screening Data Under Scrutiny
A proposed $2.25 million RentGrow settlement alleges duplicate records and dispute failures that could affect renters’ access to housing.
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Ninth Circuit Draws Line Between Private Prayer and School Work
The Ninth Circuit upheld limits on student-facing book displays by an Oregon school specialist while preserving stronger protection for private religious expression outside official duties.
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Federal judge orders access protections at 2 New York immigration courts
A July 21 injunction protects public access to eligible in-person hearings at two Manhattan immigration courts while preserving security and enforcement authority.
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New Federal Charity-Deduction Rules Reshape 2026 Planning
New 2026 federal rules create a 0.5% floor for itemizers, a 1% corporate floor and limited deductions for non-itemizers, changing donor and nonprofit planning.
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CMS proposes Medicare payment changes that could shift costs and care
CMS’s proposed 2027 Medicare rule could lower some outpatient costs while changing payments for hospitals, surgery centers and 340B drugs.
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FHA Waiver Changes Well-Water Rules for Some Existing Homes
A July 27 FHA waiver lets some existing well-water homes follow local distance rules instead of the federal standard, but testing and local approvals remain.
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GAO Finds Military Child-Care Staffing Shortages Keep Families Waiting
A GAO review says military child-care staffing problems contribute to long waitlists, while unclear provider notices may disrupt fee-assisted community care.
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Federal Reserve survey highlights payment-scam recovery gap
A Federal Reserve survey estimates $56 billion in 2025 net losses from non-credit-card fraud and shows worse recovery outcomes for some payment methods.
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June State Job Data Showed a Divided U.S. Labor Market
June state data showed a 4-point unemployment gap and concentrated payroll gains, revealing why the 4.2% national rate does not fit every worker.
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Missouri map referendum deadline arrives as voters cast primary ballots
Missouri voters are casting primary ballots under new congressional lines as Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faces an August 4 deadline on a referendum petition.
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IRS phases out First Time Abate as automatic relief begins
The IRS is replacing request-based First Time Abate with automatic penalty relief, but taxpayers with transition-period returns may still need to ask.
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FDA links recalled eggs to part of 98-case Salmonella outbreak
FDA says recalled eggs are a likely source of part of a 98-case Salmonella outbreak. Check cartons, discard matching eggs and clean contacted surfaces.
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Judge lets DHS border-wall project near Presidio proceed for now
A federal judge denied a request to halt DHS border-wall work near Presidio, Texas, while a lawsuit over levee safety and federal authority continues.
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What senators heard about AI, jobs and the next policy step
A Senate hearing found no clear proof of broad AI-driven job losses, but witnesses warned about changing tasks, entry-level pathways and weak federal data.
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FTC targets ticket broker accused of bypassing limits on 2,400 events
The FTC says a Georgia broker used fake accounts, virtual cards and proxy services to exceed ticket limits on more than 2,400 events.
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What the Anthropic Book Settlement Means for Authors and AI
A $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement compensates some book rights holders, but leaves AI-output claims and broader training rules unresolved.