#Five things to know about the Silicon Valley Bank takeover

#Five things to know about the Silicon Valley Bank takeover

Five things to know about the Silicon Valley Bank takeover The federal government took over Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) over the weekend and announced it would insure 100 percent of deposits in a bank that caters to venture capitalists and high-tech startups.  The Treasury Department announced Sunday night that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)…

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#Biden approves controversial oil drilling project in Alaska

#Biden approves controversial oil drilling project in Alaska

Biden approves controversial oil drilling project in Alaska The Biden administration on Monday approved a massive drilling project in Alaska, allowing oil company ConocoPhillips to move ahead with the 30-year project over objections from environmental groups. While not a surprise, the move to greenlight the Willow Project is expected to rankle President Biden’s liberal and climate-minded allies, who…

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#Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors

#Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors

Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors President Biden and Democrat lawmakers praised the “decisive action” by federal financial agencies on Sunday to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors and shore up the financial system ahead of markets opening on Monday. “The American people and American businesses can have confidence that their…

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