Budget Battles
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Biden White House Lays Out Plan for Coming Tax Showdown
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Trump Tax Cut Extension Would Cost $4.6 Trillion: CBO
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House Kills Greene Motion to Oust Speaker Johnson
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Greene Backs Off Johnson Threat, but Issues Four Demands
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Social Security, Medicare Get Boost From Strong Economy
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Biden and Trump Joust Over Jobs Report
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IRS Unveils Plan to Crack Down on the Rich
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Factbox: What happens in a U.S. government shutdown?
By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker, ReutersIn shutdowns, nonessential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary unpaid leave. Workers deemed essential, including those dealing with public safety and national security, keep...
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Delaware Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Over Epidemic
By Nate Raymond, Reuters(Reuters) - Delaware on Friday became the latest state to file a lawsuit accusing corporations of helping fuel the national opioid epidemic, suing a wide range of companies involved in making,...
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Trump's Coal Job Push Stumbles in Most States
By Valerie Volcovici, ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's effort to put coal miners back to work stumbled in most coal producing states last year, even as overall employment in the downtrodden sector grew...
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Trump's drug czar nominee withdraws from consideration
By Sarah N. Lynch and Makini Brice, ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. lawmaker who was President Donald Trump's pick for drug czar withdrew on Tuesday after a report he spearheaded a bill that hurt the government's ability to crack down...
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Senate Republicans Gain Crucial Support for Budget Vital to Tax Reform
By David Morgan, ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday gained crucial support for a vote on a budget resolution that is vital to President Donald Trump's hopes of signing sweeping tax reform...
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U.S. consumer finance agency expected to punish Equifax: lawyers
By Reuters and Patrick RuckerBy Lisa Lambert and Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer finance watchdog agency is expected to punish Equifax for its cyber breach with the wide-ranging powers it has used with...
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How to Teach Your Kids About Money When Back-to-School Shopping
In addition to picking up notebooks and calculators this year, you can give your kids something even more valuable: a lesson in personal finance. The back-to-school shopping period provides an ideal...
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6 Tips for Renovating Your Home Without Getting Ripped Off
Follow these steps to make sure that you’re not spending more than you need to on your home improvement projects.
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Looking for a New Job? These Are the Best Cities for You
If you’re on the hunt for a good job, think warm thoughts and pack sunglasses.
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The Risk That’s Growing Once Again in the Housing Market
By Diana Olick, CNBCHomebuyers are increasingly opting to put less money down when purchasing their homes, increasing their risk should the housing market, and specifically home prices, falter yet again.
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Why Carrying a Mortgage in Retirement Can Really Pay Off
By Janna HerronPlenty of people planning for retirement may dream of a future life that doesn’t include a home loan. The reality can be much different, according to a new survey. Four of five non-retirees with a...
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How Your Online Payment Could Be Mistaken for Terrorist Funding
By Claes Bell, BankrateIt may be hard to imagine a payment to a friend for holiday party expenses getting caught up in the "global war on terror," but that's exactly what happened to Arman Ghorbani. "I usually just put...
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The Best and Worst Fast Food Restaurants of 2016
By Janna HerronAmericans don’t want just speed and convenience at their favorite fast-food restaurants. Increasingly, they are demanding some of the same features associated with more elegant dining options,...
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US Prescription Drug Spending Reached a Record $310 Billion Last Year
By Eric PianinDespite a few positive trends in pharmaceutical industry marketing, the total cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. rose again last year by 8.5 percent and reached a record level of $310 billion,...
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Another Benefit of Marriage – Besides Pleasing Your Grandma
By Millie DentNot sure whether you want to settle down and get married? Most people know the economic benefits –tax deductions, survivor benefits, shared expenses and legal rights. But a good marriage or lifelong...