Dec 30 Watch 3:16 How Congress found a way to agree in 2015 By PBS News Hour Congress ended 2015 on an unusually productive note. A $1 trillion compromise passed with a majority of both Democrats and Republicans, and problems that lawmakers had kicked down the road year after year finally made it into law. Political director… Continue watching
Dec 16 Massive tax package offers breaks for just about everyone By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- From finance companies and manufacturers to teachers and the working poor, there is a tax break for almost everyone in the massive package unveiled by congressional leaders. Continue reading
Dec 16 Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The massive year-end spending measure includes a provision that will encourage companies to share cyber threat information with the government. Continue reading
Dec 16 What’s in the massive deals Congress made overnight? By Lisa Desjardins 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… Continue reading
Dec 15 Ryan tells GOP there’s agreement on tax and spending bill By Erica Werner, Associated Press 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… Continue reading