Tag: Donald Trump
Will President Donald Trump’s policies help Rhode Island businesses?
The recent congressional breakfast hosted by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce put in full view the contradictions of the new Trump administration. Chamber...
R.I. biz community divided on Trump policies
President Donald Trump continues to divide Rhode Island’s business community, which still largely expects him to buoy individual businesses, but remains skeptical about his...
Corporate tax revenue at center of state’s $100M shortfall
PROVIDENCE – A multimillion-dollar shortfall in projected corporate tax revenue is largely contributing to the state’s near $100 million shortfall in revenue estimates.
And it’s...
Trump seeks new FBI head as Comey’s firing grips Washington
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has begun its search for a replacement for ousted FBI Director James Comey, with the Justice Department holding interviews...
Trump fires FBI Director James Comey on Sessions’ recommendation
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey late Tuesday on the recommendation of the attorney general and his top aide, who...
Small, midsize bizs benefit most from Trump tax plan
President Donald Trump promised companies a “massive” tax cut. Businesses aren’t likely to benefit equally, however.
Small and especially midsize companies stand to gain the...
White House unveils opening bid for `biggest tax cut’
WASHINGTON - The White House made its opening bid for what officials called the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history -- with cuts that...
Your imported teeth are a battlefield as Trump takes on trade
NEW YORK - To get a feel for what’s at stake in the U.S. trade debate, run your tongue over your molars.
Implants, crowns and bridges...
Poll: Trump divides Rhode Island working class
WARWICK – A new poll released on Wednesday shows support for President Donald Trump among Rhode Island’s so-called working class has dropped slightly, and...
Stocks, dollar rise after late selloff; oil gains
NEW YORK – U.S. stocks rose with the dollar, while Treasuries slipped as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve’s signal that it intends to shrink...
