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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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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House Speaker Unveils Debt Limit Proposal
Debt ceiling would go up, and discretionary spending would come down. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California revealed a plan to increase the debt limit and cut government…
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Speaker McCarthy Addresses New York Stock Exchange
He discussed the debt ceiling and spending cuts. Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy outlined his plan to cut federal spending and arrange for an increase…
Read MoreSpeaker Seeks Debt Ceiling Meeting with President
Speaker McCarthy hopes to limit government spending. In a letter sent Tuesday to President Biden, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California asked for a round of talks to…
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House Speaker Responds to President’s Proposed Budget
White House appears ready to negotiate. President Biden has submitted his budget to Congress. The $6.8 trillion budget addresses four main areas—deficit reduction, lower costs for families, Medicare…
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