Biden vetoed a resolution that would have reversed his order on Chinese solar panel tariffs. He stated that the legislation goes against American innovation.
Despite a short seller’s accusations that his company has inflated its asset prices, Carl Icahn’s effort to shake up Illumina’s board is still very much in the interest of shareholders.
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event in calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing early information to allow producers time to gather documents in advance of program delivery.
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP leverages a voluntary approach to conservation that expands the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through public-private partnerships.
SACRAMENTO, CA — In an ongoing effort to reduce the state's carbon footprint, Governor Gavin Newsom announced California will require all toddler racecar beds to be entirely electric by the year 2030.
1310 - Shoes were made for both right and left feet 1704 - Elias Neau forms school for slaves in NY 1830 - D Hyde patents fountain pen 1903 - Britain's House of Commons begins a debate on the charges of poor administration and ill treatment of natives in Belgium's colony in the Congo Free State 1948 - Cleveland Indians tie AL record of 18 walks (beat Red Sox 13-4) 1961 - 86th Preakness: Johnny Sellers aboard Carry Back wins in 1:57.6 1985 - 38th Cannes Film Festival: "When Father Was Away on Business" directed by Emir Kusturica wins the Palme d'Or 1994 - Sushmita Sen from India is crowned the 43rd Miss Universe at 18 years old 2003 - Laureus World Sports Awards, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco: Sportsman: Lance Armstrong (rescinded); Sportswoman: Serena Williams; Team: Brazil Men's National Football team 2021 - One of Sri Lanka's worst ecological disasters as cargo ship MS X-Press Pearl, carrying toxic chemicals, catches fire off the country's coast and begins spilling debris
