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Can Trump Loyalist David Perdue Crack the China Code? Trump Ally Lands in Beijing Hot Seat
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 3:48pm | 513David Perdue, a former U.S. senator from Georgia and close ally of President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to China, stepping into a role that will test his political and diplomatic skills amid deepening tensions between Washington and Beijing. The Senate voted to...
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Trump Taps Perdue for China, Signaling More Tension with Beijing
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 3:15pm | 585President-elect Donald Trump will name ex-Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) as his choice for ambassador to China, a pivotal role in shaping the future of U.S.-China relations. Perdue, who served in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2021, is known for his strong stance on China, a position that has earned him...
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How Georgia's Gubernatorial Race Could Impact Rivian, Its Factory Plans
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 3:00pm | 680An electric vehicle company planning to hit huge production milestone figures in the future could face a roadblock depending on the election results in the state of Georgia in 2022. What Happened: A planned production plant for Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) in the state of Georgia has...
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Nancy Pelosi Buys Tesla Calls, Stands To Benefit From New Biden EV Plan
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 3:10pm | 581The ability of members of U.S. Congress to buy and sell stocks has been controversial over the years. One of its most prominent members made some purchases in December that could benefit from the new Biden administration. What Happened: It was revealed over the weekend that Speaker of the...
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8 Stocks Prolific Trader Sen. David Perdue Sold While In Congress
Friday, December 4, 2020 - 4:42pm | 851Over the course of six years, U.S. Sen. David Perdue has placed 2,596 stock trades. Some of the trades may have involved possible inside information thanks to his position on several Senate sub-committees. What Happened: The New York Times published an in-depth look at Perdue’s history of...
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What Is The 'Prepaid Card Rule,' And Why Is Congress Likely To Disapprove It?
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 10:15am | 741In another move toward deregulation, Congress is on the verge of passing a bill intended to disallow the Prepaid Card Rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB. Rule Likely To Be Repealed Height Securities said in a note on Monday the Senate resolution proposed last week...
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'Know Before You Owe' Prepaid Card User Protections At Risk From New Senate Bill
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 3:54pm | 548The pro-company Trump administration and Republicans are moving full throttle to unfetter companies, held back by myriad rules and regulations. In one such move, Republican Sen. David Perdue introduced a resolution on February 1 to provide for Congressional disapproval for the rule submitted by...