Greetings, I want to update you on my work in Texas this last week, hearing from agricultural producers, business owners, and community leaders on the needs of their communities and the Lone Star State’s continued leadership in our nation’s recovery. While the Texas economy was a theme during my meetings this week, the unfolding rushed and catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been a recurring concern for many Texans. I, along with countless other Texans and Americans, have condemned the Biden Administration’s broken promises to not leave Americans behind, trapped in Afghanistan, and to not let our military equipment fall into the hands of the Taliban. The President’s withdrawal has been…
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The final frontier is open for business
A drastic reduction in launch costs is helping fuel a vision of space not just as a realm of exploration or science, but real industry. The big picture: Over the short term, space will likely become a place to manufacture high-precision, high-value products that benefit from a microgravity environment. But in the future, as Jeff Bezos noted in July after returning from his space trip, there could be a push to move heavy, polluting industries to operate in space. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free By the numbers: Space startups brought in a record $7.6 billion in investment last…
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Open for Business in 32 Days at the NACS Show
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—After over a year of lockdowns, merchandise shortages and supply chain disruptions, the convenience industry never stopped running. As essential workers, we continued to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities. Let’s reconnect and celebrate with familiar faces at the 2021 NACS Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, October 5–8. Come see the brightest ideas and innovative products with the best in the industry, safely. Learn from influencers shaping our industry’s future at our biggest venue. With an EXPO floor of 420,000 square feet, we’ve taken steps to help ensure your safety by building wider aisles to minimize traffic congestion and allow for social distancing. …
