President’s staff continues its planning. Friday, May 12, had been set as the next time President Biden and top legislators would meet to try to hammer out a…
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President Biden Moving Slightly on Debt Ceiling
Top federal leaders move to avoid a financial default. Following an event in New York City, President Joe Biden stated he is willing to negotiate spending cuts with…
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Again
Currently at 5 percent. Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates a quarter of a percent Wednesday. Rates are now at their highest since 2007. This increase is yet another…
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President Biden Calls for May 9 Budget Meeting
He says a draft budget is needed before June 1. President Joe Biden called on the four party leaders of Congress to attend a federal budget meeting at…
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House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
President is unwilling to negotiate. The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would increase the government’s legal debt ceiling in exchange for steep spending restrictions.…
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IRS Answers 2.4 Million More Phone Calls in 2023
An increase in funding results in 5,000 additional staff hired. The Department of the Treasury released updated statistics this week about the performance of the Internal Revenue Service…
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Treasury Reports $129 Billion Brought In on Tax Day
Financial analysts watching 2022 tax receipts closely. The Department of the Treasury released the daily financial statement for the annual tax filing deadline last week, showing a total…
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IRS Commissioner Presents 2024 Budget Proposal to Senate
He advocates for increases despite skepticism. Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Danny Werfel testified before the Senate Finance Committee, presenting the proposed 2024 budget for the…
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President Announces New Climate Agency
He signs an executive order that expands his Justice40 Initiative. President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. The order directs federal agencies to…
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Executive Order Expands Access to Child and Long-Term Care
The order provides no extra funding but provides directives to Cabinet members. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week to expand the availability of both child…
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