WASHINGTON — The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at expanding affordable housing construction across the country, passing the bill 89-10. The measure, co-sponsored by Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, now moves to the House of Representatives for review and voting. Read More: US […]
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US Strikes $20 Billion Currency Swap Deal with Argentina Amid Market Turmoil
WASHINGTON – The United States finalized a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina on Thursday and directly purchased Argentine pesos, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an “exceptional measure” to stabilize turbulent markets in the debt-laden South American nation. “US Treasury is prepared to take whatever exceptional measures are warranted to provide stability […]