The US has one of the stingiest minimum wage policies of any wealthy nation

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The US has one of the stingiest minimum wage policies of any wealthy nation

Minimum wage workers in 18 states will see larger paychecks starting Jan. 1, according to the Economic Policy Institute, thanks primarily to minimum wage increases approved by either voters or state legislatures.
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Feds say offshore drilling rule changes will cut industry costs, increase production

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement announced a series of changes in its safety rules for the offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry on Thursday (Dec. 28).
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Cheap Amazon shipping leaves the Postal Service 'dumber and poorer,' Trump says

President Trump on Friday called for the U.S. Postal Service to raise the shipping rates that it charges Amazon.com, the online retailer, in a deal that he said disadvantages the federal agency.
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Kidnapped Crypto Exchange Executive Reportedly Paid $1 Million Ransom in Bitcoin

Here's one piece of evidence to suggest that cryptocurrency remains an extremely hot commodity despite recent crashes in the price of Bitcoin: Armed gang members kidnapped a top executive at U.K.
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Goldman Sachs expects $5 billion hit from tax overhaul in 4Q

Goldman Sachs expects to take a $5 billion hit to profits for the fourth quarter and year because of the tax overhaul signed into law last week.
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