NZ says cyclone damage could exceed $8 bln, announces emergency funding
The cyclone hit the North Island's northernmost region on Feb. 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread destruction.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
Biden is expected to also announce the deployment of an additional 4,000 active-duty troops to help with vaccinations.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Democrats clear path for approval of Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID package
By a party line vote of 219-209, the House of Representatives passed the budget plan, after the Senate approved it in a pre-dawn vote.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Republicans press Biden to scale back $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats are considering using a parliamentary tool called "reconciliation" to get approval for the legislation with a simple majority.
Mon Feb 01 2021
TNB introduces relief package for residential customers
Customers will receive their actual bills gradually where adjustments would be made to the previous estimated bills to reflect actual usage.
Thu May 14 2020