Politics Dec 16 Massive tax package offers breaks for just about everyone By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press
Politics Dec 16 What’s in the massive deals Congress made overnight? While much of the nation slept, Congressional leaders unveiled two deals that are stuffed with major issues, from what the nation does with its oil and how it supports renewable fuel to a significant change at U.S. borders and a… By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Dec 15 Ryan tells GOP there’s agreement on tax and spending bill WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders and the White House have reached agreement on a massive year-end tax and spending package, House Speaker Paul Ryan told GOP lawmakers late Tuesday, urging support for the legislation that delivers GOP wins but also includes… By Erica Werner, Associated Press
Politics Dec 02 Budget talks hit snag over environmental issues, refugees Talks on a massive, government-wide spending bill have hit a snag as Republicans press demands for policy provisions on the environment, regulation of the financial services industry and making it more difficult for Syrian and Iraqi refugees to enter the… By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Politics Nov 30 Congress returns to looming deadlines on budget, highways WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to wrap up work on the budget, highway spending and taxes, an end-of-the-year stretch that will test the standing of Republican leaders like House Speaker Paul Ryan with the GOP's tea party… By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Oct 28 Quiz: Where does the U.S. government get most of its money? By Lisa Desjardins Congress votes on a mega-budget deal this week, potentially avoiding another fiscal cliff. This inspired us to take a closer look at the federal cash flow. Test what you know about how the U.S. spends and manages taxpayer money. Continue reading
Oct 27 Column: Proposed budget bill would have devastating effects on millions’ Social Security benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff The House’s new budget bill would make radical changes to the way Social Security provides spousal and retirement benefits.… Continue reading
Sep 18 House votes to block Planned Parenthood’s federal funds By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A divided House voted Friday to block Planned Parenthood's federal funds for a year, as Republican leaders tried to keep GOP outrage over abortion from spiraling into an impasse with President Barack Obama that could shut down the government. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 12:55 Shields and Brooks on accidental drone deaths, Clinton money questions By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the accidental drone deaths of two hostages in Pakistan, questions about the Clinton Foundation and potential conflicts of interest, plus… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 4:04 What House Republicans hope next year’s budget will look like By PBS News Hour House Republicans revealed their 2016 budget plan, pushing for deep cuts to lower the deficit, while preserving defense spending. What are the political calculations behind the proposal? Political editor Lisa Desjardins joins Gwen Ifill for a look at the priorities… Continue watching