Budget Battles
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The 2025 Spending Fight Has Officially Begun — and It’s Going to Be Big
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Supreme Court Slaps Down Challenge to Consumer Watchdog
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Inflation Eases in April, Lifting Hopes for a Soft Landing
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Biden Jacks Up Tariffs on $18 Billion in Chinese Imports
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Trump Promises New Tax Cuts for Everyone
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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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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 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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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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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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Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser
By Beth Pinsker, ReutersPeople hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
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Are Fidget Spinners Dangerous? Consumer Group Issues a Warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that fidget spinners might not be suitable for everyone.
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The Best City in America for Working Parents
While it’s tough for working parents across the country, there are some cities where the load is a bit lighter, thanks to lower childcare costs and shorter commute times.
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Here’s How Much More Your Health Insurance Will Cost Next Year
Consumers who get health insurance through their jobs won’t see rate hikes in the double digits like those on the Obamacare exchanges, but they’ll still see the cost of health care go up.
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Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?
By Rob GarverIn the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...
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The Crippling Costs of Obesity in the Workplace
By Donald Liebenson, The Fiscal TimesObese employees cost U.S. private employers an estimated $45 billion a year in medical expenditures and work loss, according to figures from the Conference Board. And employers are taking note, now...
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Bartlett: Hoarding Cash Could Stifle Growth and Halt the Recovery
By Bruce Bartlett, The Fiscal TimesThe Wall Street Journal reported somewhat breathlessly on June 10 that nonfinancial businesses in the U.S. are sitting on $1.84 trillion in liquid assets, or 12.6 percent of the gross domestic...
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Consumer Debt Numbers Improve Despite Rise in Mortgage Delinquencies
By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal TimesThere are signs that consumers are doing a better job of paying their bills, although some uncertainty remains.
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Latest Destination For Medical Tourism: The U.S.
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsWhen employee John McNally needed a knee-replacement operation, Alpha Coal West offered to pay his travel expenses if he would have the surgery in Fort Collins, Colo., a five-hour drive from his home...
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Social Security: A Broken Promise for Younger Workers
By Albert B. Crenshaw, The Fiscal TimesUnless the Social Security system is fixed, younger workers can’t get currently scheduled benefits when they retire.