Feb 07 As shutdown looms, Pelosi says she opposes budget deal if there’s no promise of ‘Dreamer’ vote By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Congress' latest funding fight runs into a new barrier. Continue reading
Feb 05 The era of trillion-dollar budget deficits is making a comeback By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A brewing budget deal would give whopping increases to both the Pentagon and domestic programs as lawmakers inch closer to an agreement. The final tally could total close to $400 billion. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump budget will hike defense spending by $54 billion By Andrew Taylor, Julie Pace, Associated Press The increase of about 10 percent for the Pentagon would fulfill a Trump campaign promise to build up the military. Continue reading
Dec 02 Budget talks hit snag over environmental issues, refugees By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Nov 05 Column: Recent Social Security reform doesn’t fix unfair spousal benefits By Eugene Steuerle The budget compromise forged by Congress and the Obama administration at the end of last month makes two fundamental changes in Social Security. Continue reading
Nov 02 Obama signs 2-year budget, debt deal before default deadline By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law a bipartisan budget bill that avoids a catastrophic U.S. default and puts off the next round of fighting over federal spending and debt until after next year's presidential and congressional… Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 3:55 News Wrap: Dozens of shipwrecked migrants drown off Greece By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, 31 people, most of whom were children, drowned trying to cross from Turkey to Greece. On the island of Lesbos, bodies washed ashore including several babies. Also, President Obama says he's ready to sign a… Continue watching
Oct 28 House passes bipartisan budget plan, debt limit increase By Associated Press The House has passed a bipartisan budget-and-debt deal that prevents an unprecedented government default. Continue reading
Oct 28 Everything you need to know about Medicare Advantage this open enrollment season By Philip Moeller Medicare Advantage plans tout stability and broader coverage in 2016. Continue reading