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Biden administration says economic recovery could take longer than first thought

WH officials say economic recovery could last into 2022

(CNN) — For weeks President Biden has promised Americans that the post-pandemic surge of higher prices is only temporary. But now, the White House is admitting that inflation is slowing the economic recovery and could last well into 20-22. Phil Mattingly has the latest. Categories: National News, News, Politics

Consumer News: Birth Costs, and New DUI enforcement Tech

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CNN–In Consumer News, the government’s new infrastructure plan is trying to tackle several pressing issues, including drunk or impaired driving. The legislation gives the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three years to develop rules for automakers. It would require new cars to have technology installed that could prevent drunk or impaired driving but it’s unclear what that technology would be. The…

Tight labor market creates challenge of booking one of Santa’s helpers

Staffing companies say the demand is up 120% this year

(CNN) — As supply chains issues follow us into the holiday season — it’s making it harder to nab those gifts. and now Santa Claus might be joining that list. A tight labor market has many people across the U.S. unable to book one of Santa’s helpers to visit kids ahead of the holidays. Santa-staffing agencies say the demand is…

Former prominent S.C lawyer Alex Murdaugh denied bond

This is the second time bond has been denied for Murdaugh

(CNN) — New developments Wednesday in the case of Alex Murdaugh a former prominent attorney in South Carolina. Murdaugh was denied bond a second time, following a psychiatric evaluation. he’s now in jail charged with misappropriation of funds in a wrongful death lawsuit following the death of his family’s longtime house keeper. Murdaugh is also facing conspiracy charges accused of…

Consumer News: Consumer index, plus Pay Apps

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(CNN)–  It doesn’t just seem like you’re paying more for everything these days you are. Prices have climbed six-point-two percent over the past twelve months. That’s the biggest increase in 31 years. Experts say don’t expect things to get better any time soon. The overall price index rose point-nine percent in October alone. Experts say it means if you don’t…

AG Wilson to file lawsuit over healthcare worker vaccine mandate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Attorney General Alan Wilson says he plans to sue the federal government over vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Wilson released a statement Monday reading, “President Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power.  The president is not above the law. I fully support the rights of our healthcare heroes in opposition to mandatory COVID…