Crypto Firms in US Spent Nearly $19 Million on Lobbying in First 3 Quarters of 2023, on Track for Record Year

The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets. Crypto companies spent $18.96 million (roughly Rs. 158 crore) in the first three quarters of…

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Capital of Indonesia, Jakarta or Nusantara

Jakarta, the sprawling metropolis situated on the northwest coast of Jawa, stands as the capital of Indonesia. Nestled at the mouth of the Ciliwung River on Jakarta Bay, it serves as the political, economic and cultural heart of the nation. Coextensive with the special capital district of Jakarta Raya, the city encompasses a diverse landscape,…

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California’s Ambitious Medicaid Experiment Gets Tripped Up in Implementation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly two years into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $12 billion experiment to transform California’s Medicaid program into a social services provider for the state’s most vulnerable residents, the institutions tasked with providing the new services aren’t effectively doing so, according to a survey released Tuesday. As part of the ambitious five-year initiative, called…

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Flavours of the Orient- The New Indian Express

Express News Service BENGALURU: Whether you like eating a steaming bowl of ramen on a cold day or just enjoy looking at beautifully designed and constructed sushi from your favourite Japanese anime, food is definitely one of the most wholesome experiences in Japanese culture. The Japan Food Fest 2023 organised by the Consulate General of…

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