A former government official wants the WSJ to correct an eight-year-old story

David Folkenflik of NPR writes about how a former U.S. Department of Education official has been trying to get The Wall Street Journal to correct an eight-year-old story that he argues is false and has hurt his reputation. Folkenflik writes, “Attacks on Shireman have arrived seemingly from many fronts — Republican senators, liberal public interest groups, […]

Forbes promotes Solender to senior reporter covering White House

Forbes has promoted Andrew Solender to senior reporter covering the White House, Congress, and all things political. He previously covered the transition and Congress, as well as the 2020 election. Solender previously held the post of editor-in-chief at The Vassar Insider. Before that, he was a political correspondent for Luminary Media. In addition, he has also served […]

Politico seeks a health care reporter in DC

Politico is seeking an experienced journalist to join our health care team and lead coverage of the Biden administration’s efforts on Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act – programs that shape the lives of most Americans. This reporter will focus on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services headquarters in Washington and the relationship […]

FT appoints two for Washington bureau

The Financial Times announced Wednesday two key appointments in its Washington bureau to strengthen its coverage of the U.S. economy and the regulation of American business under the Biden administration. Colby Smith has been appointed U.S. economics editor, where she will lead the FT’s coverage of the Federal Reserve, and Stefania Palma has been named […]

Pensions & Investments seeks a reporter in DC

Pensions & Investments, Crain Communications’ international newspaper of money management, is seeking a reporter to join our team. This journalist will report and produce editorial content on federal legislative and regulatory issues facing some of the largest money managers and investors in the world for P&I print and digital publications. Such content includes, but is […]

Qwick Takes: Cost increases across industries are fueling inflation

This week, Talking Biz News Deputy Editor Erica Thompson reached out to Qwoted’s community of experts to inquire about the effects of supply chain disruptions and soaring costs on small and medium-sized businesses. Check out some of the top commentary: Fergus Hodgson, director at Econ Americas: Spiral is a strong word. However, yes, inflation could […]

Bloomberg’s Benjaminson promoted to deputy ME

Bloomberg has promoted Wendy Benjaminson to the role of deputy managing editor, Bloomberg Politics. Previously, she was politics editor. She replaces Kevin Whitelaw in her new role. Before joining Bloomberg, Benjaminson was managing editor at McClatchy. She was also managing editor, government and politics, at USA Today. Benjaminson has also been with the Associated Press […]

NY Times seeks a reporter to cover the FDA

The New York Times is looking for an enterprising reporter to take on one of the biggest, juiciest, most consequential beats at the intersection of health, science and big business: covering the Food and Drug Administration. The agency regulates the safety of products that make up a quarter of consumer spending — everything from drugs […]

Scully departs CQ Roll Call for Bloomberg

Megan Scully will be joining Bloomberg News as a Congress editor. She comes from CQ Roll Call where she was senior editor, leading a team of reporters covering national security and legal affairs on major national and international stories. Scully has been with CQ Roll Call for more than 9 years, joining in 2011 as […]

Qwick Takes: The global minimum corporate tax

This week, Talking Biz News Deputy Editor Erica Thompson reached out to Qwoted’s community of experts to inquire about the implications of the minimum corporate tax the G7 agreed this week. Check out some of the top commentary: Morris Armstrong, Founder & Owner at Morris Armstrong EA LLC: The G-7 statement was aspirational and needs […]