A new possible federal government shutdown looming
The so-called “stopgap bill” is good until November 17th and there is no agreement on what’s going to happen next. In his first major legislative challenge, U.S. House Speaker Mike…
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A defeat advertized as win: Senate votes for no shutdown and a 45-day delay of new Ukraine funding
Millions of federal workers will not suffer the consequences of Democrats’ fiscal irresponsibility directly this time. Republicans believe they will be shown gratitude when in fact they are being treated…
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Urge… to… spend… too… strong… Republicans are trying to prevent shutdown by kicking the can down the road
On Saturday, September 30th, a few hours before yet one government shutdown because of Democratic fiscal irresponsibility, the House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill without aid for Ukraine…
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US rating downgrade by Fitch is not all bad news
In fact, it might be good news or an early warning Here is why: Strong underlying fundamentals: Despite our govenment’s best efforts, he American economy remains fundamentally robust and has…
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