Poverty And Not Knowing Your Neighbor Are Connected, Expert Says

Congress is in a familiar political standoff over spending and debt that could have serious economic consequences.

Congress Is Locked In A Familiar Standoff That Could Have Big Economic Consequences

Kelsey Snell

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The House on Tuesday passed a bill to extend current spending levels through Dec. 3 and suspend the cap on federal debt through 2022. But Senate Republicans oppose it and show no signs of budging.

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, seen in February, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has made the inclusion of Latinos in media a principal issue. A government report says the absence of Latinos in the media could impact how their fellow Americans view them.

The Lack Of Latinos In Media Could Affect How Others View Them, The Government Says

The Associated Press

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The report discovered that the biggest growth among Hispanics in the media industry was in service jobs, while management jobs had the lowest representation.

China says it will stop financing new coal-fired power plants in other countries, but coal use is expected to keeping rising within its borders.

Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad

Lauren Sommer

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The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself.

Poverty And Not Knowing Your Neighbor Are Connected, Expert Says

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