House Small Business Committee hears testimony on CCP‑linked threats to U.S. small businesses Witnesses told the House Small Business Committee that Chinese Communist Party‑linked investment, IP theft and supply‑chain dependence threaten U.S. startups and manufacturers; they urged expanded SBA programs, better due diligence tools and faster federal support for entrepreneurs facing ‘lawfare.’

The House Small Business Committee is sounding the alarm on CCP-linked threats that could jeopardize the future of American entrepreneurs.

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Lawmaker urges passage of Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, highlighting fighter health and pay protections A lawmaker on the House floor urged support for HR 46 24, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, describing bipartisan changes that expand neurological testing, require qualified ringside physicians and on-site medical staff, raise insurance and per-round pay minimums, and limit long contracts.

A lawmaker is championing the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, promising enhanced health protections and better pay for fighters in a historic bipartisan effort!

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#US #CompetitiveIntegrity #CitizenPortal #KansasBoxing #EconomicSecurity #HealthSafety

Committee adopts working document on UI bill shifting employee tax allocation and indexing benefit caps Senate Bill 217 (committee substitute) was taken up for detailed modeling. Department of Labor presenters showed scenarios that change the maximum weekly UI benefit (options include $4.70 or $5.25/week with indexing) and clarify employee versus employer tax allocation; the committee adopted a committee substitute as the working document and set the bill aside for additional work.

Major changes could be on the horizon for Alaska's unemployment insurance, including higher benefit caps and restructured tax allocations—what does this mean for you?

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Front page of Felicity Papers New Kings Day Edition March 28, 2026. It reads: "You came to the streets to fend off tyranny - what is your ask?" It then has three bullets: (1) Erica Chenoweth's 3% rule for nonviolent protest victory = approx 11 million people total. (2) you are at the bargaining table: what are your goals? (3) what past aspirations inspire you in the present? Finally, it reads Keep your Goals in Sight While we keep up the fight.

Blast from the past: economic bill of rights. describes FDR's Jan 11 1944 state of the union where he challenged congress to raise the floor i.e., standard of living because we are not free if saddled by necessity.

What is your #NoKings ask today? Limits on #EconomicLiberty for the #oligarchs leads to #EconomicSecurity for all of us. #education #healthcare #right to #earn enough for #food #clothing #recreation; right to a #decent #home What would you add? Remove? Modify? You have more #power than you know.

Why aren’t we all saying the same thing?

To end energy wars & price shock we need to get off of fossil fuels.

The faster move we move, the safer the economy.

Simple as that.

Trump’s moving us backwards… endangering the economy & the world.

#EconomicSecurity
#EnergySecurity
#NationalSecurity

Collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks | 60 Minutes via Home - CBSNews.com — China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.

U.S. shipbuilding lags far behind China, creating economic and national security concerns, according to a 60 Minutes report.

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House Finance Committee hears HB 193 to raise UI benefits and create paid parental leave; stakeholders provide mixed implementation recommendations Representative Carolyn Hall recapped House Bill 193 on March 18: it would raise Alaska's unemployment insurance wage base and weekly benefit, index them for inflation, and create a paid parental leave program funded by reallocated UI contributions. Public testimony ranged from strong support to detailed technical recommendations on benefit duration, exemptions and implementation timing.

Alaska is on the verge of a significant transformation in unemployment benefits and parental leave, thanks to House Bill 193, which could redefine support for families across the state!

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#AK #CitizenPortal #AlaskaUnemployment #EconomicSecurity #FamilySupport #WorkforceDevelopment

Geography and nuclear deterrence gave Pakistan relevance, but lasting strategic autonomy now depends on economic resilience.
By Saad Hafiz

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#PakistanForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #EconomicSecurity #GlobalRivalry #SouthAsia #PakistanEconomy #Strategic

Pakistan’s Balancing Act In A Fracturing World Pakistan must move beyond survival in a fragmented world order by strengthening its economy, technology, and governance to sustain strategic autonomy

In an era of rising great-power rivalry, Pakistan’s real strategic challenge is turning geopolitical relevance into economic strength.
By Saad Hafiz

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Science & Technology in National Security Strategy ... a lens on 4 states and 4 strategies

Science & Technology in National Security Strategy ... a lens on 4 states and 4 strategies ... by @profserious.bsky.social profserious.substack.com/p/science-an...

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- BNN Bloomberg Rachel Wasserman, founder of Wasserman Business Law, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the risks and benefits of private markets.

What might seem like "getting in on a good deal" might actually leave everyday investors holding the bag.

More from @rwasserman.bsky.social on why the OSC should reconsider their dangerous path to opening up PE markets to retail investors.

Short story: bad idea. 🔗 👇

#PE #EconomicSecurity

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The Lebanese General Directorate of State Security has closed a Sidon gas station for selling contaminated fuel, prompted by consumer complaints. The owner will repair affected vehicles, highlighting ongoing issues in the country's fuel sector. #Lebanon #FuelQuality #EconomicSecurity

Economic policy and mental health are connected.

To support our communities, we need strong safety nets like minimum incomes, job support, and integrated social care that protect the most vulnerable.

#MentalHealthPolicy #SocialCare #EconomicSecurity #PublicHealth #CommunitySupport

Opinion: Rather than paying down debt, Canadians are happily borrowing even deeper Debt is not in itself a ticket to a higher living standard. It can be a trap

Almost 1/2 of Canadians say they "regret the amount of debt [they've] taken on in their life."

Rather than paying down debt, Canadians are borrowing even more.

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#CdnPoli #EconomicSecurity #WorkingPeople #CdnEcon

Supplemental Security Income at the Margins Roosevelt’s latest paper, Estimating the Cost and Impacts of the SSI Restoration Act, offers one of the few comprehensive analyses of how current legislative proposals to reform SSI would change material outcomes for people who rely on the program.

New research from the Roosevelt Institute shows how outdated rules in Supplemental Security Income keep millions at the margins.
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Stand up for #science because it matters to #nationalsecurity #economicsecurity #publichealth #healthcare #climatesecurity and so much more. Join the fight for science at www.standupforscience.net/join-science... @314action.bsky.social

House advances DES continuation after floor fight over SNAP and eligibility reforms The Arizona House on March 3 advanced House Bill 27-28, a continuation of the Department of Economic Security (DES), after an extended floor fight over amendments touching SNAP eligibility, verification and work requirements. Lawmakers voted to move the amended bill out of committee and later passed it on third reading.

The Arizona House just passed a controversial bill impacting SNAP eligibility, sparking fierce debate over the future of public benefits during a critical affordability crisis.

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#AZ #ArizonaDES #CitizenPortal #PublicBenefits #EconomicSecurity #FoodAccess

Die EU muss jetzt handeln: stärkere Investitionsprüfung, modernisierte Handelsinstrumente und weniger Abhängigkeiten in kritischen Technologien wie Halbleiter, KI oder Cybersicherheit. #EconomicSecurity

DLI reports rising WESA intakes, high informal resolution rate and targeted outreach to third‑party administrators The Department of Labor and Industry reported 675 intakes and 123 investigations under the Women’s Economic Security Act for Sept. 2024–Aug. 2025, with informal resolutions prevailing (94.3% resolution rate); daycares and assisted‑living facilities were named as frequent complaint sources and DLI said fines are assessed against employers, not third‑party administrators.

Complaints under the Women’s Economic Security Act have surged, with the Department of Labor and Industry achieving an impressive 94.3% resolution rate through innovative outreach and enforcement strategies.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #LaborInnovation #EconomicSecurity

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Job security and income protection are mental health tools, especially during crises.

#MentalHealthAtWork #EconomicSecurity #Wellbeing

Key takeaway: As tensions rise, Europe is realizing that pivoting to China might not be the solution they hoped for. What do you think? Is this a wake-up call for Europe? Share your thoughts below! 👇
#ChinaRelations #EUPolitics #GlobalEconomy #TransatlanticPartnership #EconomicSecurity #EUChina

Midnight Hammer over Tehran - Stratheia Escalating US-Iran tensions risk economic collapse, energy shock, border instability, and strategic dilemmas for Pakistan,.

If the Strait of Hormuz closes, global oil could surge to $150 per barrel. For Pakistan, every $10 increase means billions added to the import bill. Can our reserves survive that shock?
#OilPrices #StraitOfHormuz #EconomicSecurity
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Speaker warns energy blackouts threaten women’s safety, mobility and economic security An unidentified speaker said energy blackouts are not merely technical failures but directly curb women’s mobility and increase risks of harassment and accidents by causing prolonged darkness, broken elevators, and disrupted transport.

Energy blackouts are more than just outages—they pose serious threats to women's safety, mobility, and economic stability.

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#US #WomensSafety #CitizenPortal #MobilityIssues #EconomicSecurity #EnergyBlackouts

Committee Opens Hearing on Commercial Diplomacy, Urges State Department Reforms A committee member told the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that economic statecraft must be central to U.S. foreign policy and said Congress will pursue reforms — including examining whether to return the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service to the State Department — to better protect American industry and supply chains.

Economic security is now deemed essential to national security, as Congress pushes for reforms to enhance America's commercial diplomacy and protect vital supply chains.

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#US #CitizenPortal #SupplyChainResilience #USForeignAffairs #EconomicSecurity #BipartisanReform

State Department Witness Says New "Paxilica" Coalition Will Secure AI Supply Chains; Announces Up to $200 Million for Secure Devices At a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Jacob Hallberg outlined "Paxilica," a U.S.-led economic-security coalition to protect AI supply chains, described strategic reviews of global logistics corridors, and announced a competitive process for up to $200 million in foreign assistance for secure low-cost devices.

The U.S. is launching "Paxilica," an ambitious coalition to secure AI supply chains, pledging up to $200 million for trusted technology that could reshape global partnerships.

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#US #CitizenPortal #SupplyChainInnovation #InternationalPartnerships #EconomicSecurity

Have you or someone you know been impacted by insurance cancellations or rate spikes?

Follow for more conversations about how we protect California families and rebuild middle-class stability. 🏠🔥📉

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Chair seeks emergency COLA method after missing federal CPI report; actuary recommendation cited The subcommittee considered SB724, an emergency measure to determine the state retirees' COLA after the Bureau of Labor Statistics did not publish an October CPI; the chair and staff said the recommended method (averaging September and November) was vetted by an actuary and produces a 2.698% COLA under that assumption.

Maryland's Senate is rushing to secure a 2.698% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees after a crucial October CPI data gap—find out how this emergency bill could impact fixed incomes!

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#MD #CitizenPortal #CostOfLivingAdjustment #EconomicSecurity #PensionReform

Committee recommends against Tennessee Retirement Savings Plan Act after testimony on enrollment and implementation Senate Bill 2,397 (also carried as HB 14‑47) would create a state‑administered auto‑enroll retirement savings program for private‑sector workers; after sponsor remarks and department testimony, the Council on Pensions voted 9–2 to recommend against the bill to its standing committee.

A proposed Tennessee Retirement Savings Plan aimed at helping over 1.2 million workers save for retirement faces a 9-2 recommendation against passage by the Council on Pensions.

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#TN #RetirementAccess #CitizenPortal #WorkplaceSavings #EconomicSecurity #TennesseeWorkforce

India has moved 274 tonnes of gold back to domestic vaults from the United Kingdom and Switzerland, strengthening the nation’s financial security and control over its reserves. The transfer improves sovereign custody, reduces overseas storage risks, and enhances resilience during global financial uncertainty. Repatriating gold supports long-term reserve management, boosts confidence in India’s monetary stability, and gives authorities faster access to strategic assets when needed. With rising global volatility, keeping a larger share of reserves at home is a prudent move toward financial self-reliance and economic stability.

India repatriates 274 tonnes of gold from UK & Switzerland 🏦✨
Boosting reserve security & long-term stability 🇮🇳

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