Category: Business

Hillary Clinton: Trump budget shows “unimaginable” cruelty

NEW YORK — Hillary Clinton proclaimed Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s budget shows an “unimaginable level of cruelty” for millions of Americans and children. The former Democratic presidential nominee, who recently declared herself part of the Trump resistance, lashed out at the Republican president’s spending plan in aggressive terms after being honored in New York City by the Children’s Health

Shoddy condo construction lawsuits in Colorado just got harder to file, but that doesn’t mean development slumber is over

Declaring that the measure “will help make our housing more affordable,” Gov. John Hickenlooper on Tuesday signed into law one of the most hard-fought compromises of the 2017 session — a bill that will make it more difficult to sue builders for shoddy condo construction. Business leaders for years have been seeking wholesale reforms to the state’s construction defects laws,

Trump budget stirs unease in Boulder science community

Paul Aiken, Daily CameraThe National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Mesa Laboratory is seen in front of Boulder’s foothills on May 7, 2017. The release of President Donald Trump’s $4.1 trillion spending plan for the fiscal year starting in October sparked concern on Tuesday in Boulder’s scientific community for its potential impact on the work that many see as critical to

Uber admits stiffing NYC drivers by millions of dollars

By Tom McElroy, The Associated Press NEW YORK — Uber on Tuesday admitted to underpaying its New York City drivers tens of millions of dollars for the past 2 1/2 years. “We are committed to paying every driver every penny they are owed — plus interest — as quickly as possible,” Uber executive Rachel Holt said in a statement. “We

Hickenlooper: Trump’s budget proposal threatens Colorado’s “hard-earned progress”

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Tuesday slammed President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, calling it a “devastating” plan that would benefit the rich at the expense of the poor. “It really is Robin Hood in reverse — stealing from the poor (and the middle class) to give to the rich,” Hickenlooper, a Democrat, said in a statement. The $4.1 trillion spending

Amazon launches grocery delivery service in Denver

Photo courtesy of AmazonAmazon’s grocery delivery service, AmazonFresh, is now available in the Denver area. Add fresh groceries to the list of things that you can buy on Amazon. AmazonFresh, the e-commerce giant’s grocery delivery service, is now available in the Denver area, officials announced Wednesday. For an extra $14.99 a month, Amazon Prime members can get unlimited free delivery

Futuristic — and artisan — Roasting Plant coffee shop opens its doors at DIA

Roasting Plant is a coffee shop that bills itself as a tech company. And if you want a cup, all you have to do is head to the airport. The artisan coffee shop, which differentiates itself by roasting the beans in front of customers, celebrated its grand opening at the Denver International Airport Tuesday, continuing the push for high-quality dining

Amazon launches grocery delivery service in Denver

Photo courtesy of AmazonAmazon’s grocery delivery service, AmazonFresh, is now available in the Denver area. Add fresh groceries to the list of things that you can buy on Amazon. AmazonFresh, the e-commerce giant’s grocery delivery service, is now available in the Denver area, officials announced Wednesday. For an extra $14.99 a month, Amazon Prime members can get unlimited free delivery

Even some Republicans balk at Trump’s plan for steep budget cuts

By Kelsey Snell, Damian Paletta and Mike Debonis, The Washington Post WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut federal spending by more than $3.6 trillion over the next decade – including deep reductions for programs that help the poor – faced harsh criticism in Congress on Tuesday, where even many Republicans said the White House had gone too far.

Dish Network faces potential $60M payout for illegal robocalls

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge in North Carolina has tripled the award for more than 50,000 people on the Do Not Call Registry who were contacted by Dish Network, setting up a potential $60 million payout. In January, a jury decided to give $400 to each of the people on the registry, but Judge Catherine C. Eagles ruled Monday

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