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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company? That’s one of MANY questions about federal policy right now, as the Trump Administration aggressively pushes for stakes — and oversight — of major private companies.This week, the White House announced it was taking a ten percent stake in the struggling technology giant Intel.Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the administration is considering similar moves with other companies tied to the defense industry, too. Trump looks ready to turn the U.S. into a corporate stockholder. Should the government be in the business of … business?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This,…

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During the City of Buckhannon’s regular public meeting on Thursday, August 21, the City Council unanimously approved an investment of $25,000 to the Upshur County Development Authority aimed at providing crucial financial support and attracting new businesses to set up shop in our city through a team effort. Below are the details of the grant […]Read More

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