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State Dept.: Actions to Implement President Trump's Vision for Venezuelan Oil
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note from the Office of the Spokesperson on Feb. 13, 2026:

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Actions to Implement President Trump's Vision for Venezuelan Oil

The Trump Administration is rapidly implementing President Trump's vision to reopen and develop Venezuela's oil industry for the shared benefit of the American and Venezuelan people. Thanks to President Trump's leadership, the United States has already issued several general licenses at record speed for oil and gas companies to make unprecedented investments in Venezuela's energy infrastructure. ... Show Full Article

Plainfield, Vermont Man Sentenced to 2 Years of Probation for Social Security Disability Fraud
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026:

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Plainfield, Vermont Man Sentenced to 2 years of Probation for Social Security Disability Fraud

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont stated that on February 10, 2026, John Cozza, 64, of Plainfield, Vermont, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a two-year term of probation and ordered to pay $68,323.20 in restitution to the United States Social Security Administration. Cozza previously ... Show Full Article

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater January 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026

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Area prices rose 0.5 percent over the two months, up 2.3 percent over the year

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 0.5 percent from November to January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the index for all items less food and energy increased ... Show Full Article

BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton January 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 13, 2026

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Area prices up 0.1 percent over the two months, 1.4 percent over the year

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Boston-Cambridge-Newton was up 0.1 percent from November to January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the index for all items less food and energy was the largest contributor to the ... Show Full Article

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region January 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 13, 2026

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Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in January, up 2.4 percent over the year.

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.5 percent, led by rising prices for shelter. The index for food increased 0.3 percent, while ... Show Full Article

BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area January 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 13, 2026

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Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 1.3 percent from a year ago

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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that food prices were up 1.1 percent while prices ... Show Full Article

BLS Issues Report on Employment Situation January 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Employment Situation January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Feb. 13, 2026, (41 pages)

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Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction, while federal government and financial activities lost jobs.

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Chart 1. Unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted, January 2024 - January 2026

Chart 2. Nonfarm payroll employment over-the-month ... Show Full Article