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Biden administration would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of campaign against junk fees

Biden administration would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of campaign against junk fees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced a rule Tuesday to cap all credit card late fees, the latest effort in the White House push to end what it has called junk fees and a move that regulators say will save Americans up to $10 billion a
Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory

Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut and the federal government are spending nearly $36 million to improve access to health care in the territory. The agreement, announced in Iqaluit, is to increase the number of Inuit working in health care.
South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate

South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers appear close to approving a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly.
N.S. tables single bill to pass legislative agenda, create youth protection office

N.S. tables single bill to pass legislative agenda, create youth protection office

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government tabled a single bill on Tuesday that would amend 15 provincial acts and create a new office to protect the rights of young people, a move the opposition said was an attempt to avoid legislative scrutiny.
PBO expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year, deficit to grow amid weak economy

PBO expects inflation to fall to 2% by end of year, deficit to grow amid weak economy

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is projecting inflation will return to the Bank of Canada's two per cent target by the end of the year and the federal deficit will grow amid weakening economic conditions.
Saskatchewan announces plan to streamline breast cancer care

Saskatchewan announces plan to streamline breast cancer care

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has announced it's opening a new health centre in Regina to help breast cancer patients get screened sooner.
Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S.
Labour bills expected to be on the agenda as Manitoba legislature resumes

Labour bills expected to be on the agenda as Manitoba legislature resumes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is expected to put forward changes sought by labour groups, likely including a ban on replacement workers, as part of its agenda for the spring sitting that is to start Wednesday.
N.S. government spending outside budget process loses millions in interest: auditor

N.S. government spending outside budget process loses millions in interest: auditor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's auditor general says the province's spending outside the regular budget process lacks oversight and is costing the government millions of dollars in interest.
Georgia pushes group to sanction prosecutors as Fani Willis faces removal from Trump case

Georgia pushes group to sanction prosecutors as Fani Willis faces removal from Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia commission with powers to discipline and remove prosecutors needs only Gov.