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Now That Digital Transformation Is Commonplace, People Want Companies to Intensify Their Efforts, Involve Them in the Process, and Increase Training and Support

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Digital transformation has widespread support among managers and employees, but some think that the pace of change at their companies could be faster, they could be more involved than they are, and they are unsure of how it will affect their jobs or pay, according to a global survey commissioned by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). People at all levels believe that the … [Read more...] about Now That Digital Transformation Is Commonplace, People Want Companies to Intensify Their Efforts, Involve Them in the Process, and Increase Training and Support

Keystone XL Pipeline: Permit Issues and Recent Developments

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On May 25, 2020, TC Energy (previously named TransCanada) announced completion of the 1.4-mile segment of the Keystone XL Pipeline crossing the U.S. border from Canada into Montana. The border crossing was authorized under a 2019 Presidential Permit issued by President Trump, superseding a prior Presidential Permit issued by the U.S. State Department in 2017. Although TC Energy … [Read more...] about Keystone XL Pipeline: Permit Issues and Recent Developments

An Economic Analysis of the Mortgage Interest Deduction

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This report provides an economic analysis of the mortgage interest deduction. Although other tax benefits for homeowners exist, the deduction for mortgage interest is arguably the most well known tax benefit, and is the tax benefit most often associated with promoting homeownership. Due to recent changes enacted by P.L. 115-97, often referred to as “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” … [Read more...] about An Economic Analysis of the Mortgage Interest Deduction

Analysis: THE BIG potential of nuclear micro-reactors

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"The U.S. nuclear energy sector is going through one of the most innovative and transformative times in its history. More than 50 U.S. companies are working on designs that are smaller, scalable and even mobile—providing far greater access to nuclear power than ever before. Micro-reactors will likely be the first advanced reactors to enter the U.S. market." Source: DOE Also: … [Read more...] about Analysis: THE BIG potential of nuclear micro-reactors

Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline: A Push for the Finish Line

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Recent reports suggest that the Russian government is trying to complete construction of Nord Stream 2, a controversial natural gas pipeline that will enable Russia to increase the amount of natural gas it exports directly to Germany and onward to other European Union (EU) member states (bypassing Ukraine and other transit countries). Pipeline construction was suspended in … [Read more...] about Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline: A Push for the Finish Line