McMorris Rodgers and Lisa Brown hold 1st of several debates
The first debate of the tight U.S. House race in eastern Washington state is likely to feature plenty of sniping about Social Security, taxes and rising college tuition.
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OPINION: Trump Kept His Social Security Promise
Nervous Republican incumbents can take comfort in President Trump's fulfilled promise not to change Social Security. I don't know if this was deliberate or coincidental, but House Speaker Paul Ryan was focused on the President's agenda of tax cuts.
How will Louisiana use its surprise budget surplus?
It will be a few weeks before the size of Louisiana's budget surplus from the fiscal year that ended June 30 gets verified, but state leaders are already contemplating how the money might be used. "We are hopeful that the surplus will be around $300 million," said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne , who builds the state budget for Gov. John Bel Edwards .
A bipartisan attempt at reform
Registration will allow you to post comments on GreenwichTime.com and create a GreenwichTime.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Terrified of alienating the activist bases of their respective parties, Democrats and Republicans in Congress rarely even try to compromise anymore.
Deficit hawks are dead, and few in Washington can muster any…
Their demise technically came Tuesday when the Congressional Budget Office calculated the federal deficit at $895 billion for the first 11 months of fiscal 2018 - a stunning gap that was met with a collective shrug on Capitol Hill. But the real death of the deficit hawks came late last year and early this year, as Republicans such as Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin who had railed against deficits in the first years of the Obama administration pushed through a massive tax cut despite CBO projections of a surge in federal borrowing.
Tax increases a staple of many Democratic campaigns in state, Congressional races
One primary message from Democrats this election is that if they win the majority in the U.S. House, or win their respective governors' seats, they will do everything they can to increase taxes.
Universal Savings Accounts a Silver Lining in GOP Tax Reform
This week, House Republicans did what they do best: offer to cut taxes and add to the deficit. Their three-part reform plan is round two of their goal to dramatically slash taxes and reform the nation's tax code.
McCaskill releases tax return but not including rich husband
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaks to students and supporters at the University of Missouri - St. Louis Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in St. Louis.
FOP backs Patty-Pat in 177th
"I am extremely proud and honored to have the backing of the Philadelphia FOP and have practiced 'back the blue' my entire life," Kozlowski said. "From sitting on my local PDAC board, to volunteering over a decade at the Rizzo PAL, to having rallies, protests and vigils in support of our police officers, this endorsement means the world to me and this girl will be your biggest supporter, fighter and partner in Harrisburg.
Stearns Lending and Citywide Home Loans Announce Partnership
Citywide's current ownership will continue to hold a significant share of the equity. The company's executive team will continue to be led by Steve J. Goorman, as President, and Teresa Whitehead, as Chief Executive Officer.
The CFPB was a train wreck under Obama and it’s no better now
Remember when Elizabeth Warren was reminding everyone how important her brainchild, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was and how it was going to be turned into a tool of big business under President Trump? Wishful thinking at best, but closing in on two years under this administration, a Wall Street Journal analysis reveals that the bureau is still mostly up to their old tricks. In fact, to hear their description of it, you'd think Senator Warren would be proud.
Is the White House prepared for blue wave?
Here are the stories our D.C. insiders are talking about in this week's "Inside Politics" forecast, where you get a glimpse of tomorrow's headlines today. Is the President ready for November? CNN national political correspondent Maeve Reston said she's hearing from Republican operatives and donors worried that President Trump and his top advisers don't realize how bad November's election could be for them.
Ap Fact Check: Trump’s not-so-strong Medicare, economy myths
Eager to dismiss his critics, President Donald Trump is fabricating the circumstances regarding jobs, the economy and the social safety net. He insists that Social Security and Medicare are becoming stronger under his watch when the most recent government report shows the financial condition of both programs worsening.
The Great Recession’s great hangover
The financial crisis and Great Recession had their roots in American homeownership. Successive presidents from both parties had encouraged more people to attain the American Dream of owning a home.
Many women’s toiletries do cost more than men’s – and their mortgages might too, report finds
There is some evidence women pay more than men for mortgages, cars and auto repairs and have less access to small-business credit, a federal report has found. The "pink tax" is real: Many products aimed at women cost more than the versions men are supposed to buy - and women might also be paying more for gender-neutral things such as mortgages, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
Do I Need Proof of Citizenship to Open a Bank Account?
Last month, Bank of America reportedly froze access to a Kansas couple after they failed to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Josh Collins and wife Jessica Salazar Collins disregarded a form the bank mailed them in June asking whether Collins was a citizen, assuming it was a scam.
Report Suggests More Taxpayers Will Owe Tax In 2019 Due To Insufficient Withholding
Why the confusion? In addition to the new tax rates , the TJCA made significant changes to itemized deductions normally claimed on a Schedule A. Those changes include limits on the deductions for state and local taxes, a cap on the amount that you can borrow for purposes of the home mortgage interest, and exclusions for job-related expenses. As a result, the Internal Revenue Service has encouraged taxpayers who itemize to do a checkup on their taxes .
Bill Launched by Attorney General’s CyberOhio Initiative Signed into Law
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 220, the Data Protection Act sponsored by State Senators Bob Hackett and Kevin Bacon , being signed into law: "I congratulate Senator Hackett and Senator Bacon for working with their Senate and House colleagues to pass this important bill and send it to the governor's desk and commend the governor for signing it into law," said Attorney General DeWine. "By encouraging Ohio business owners to take appropriate and proven steps to enhance their cybersecurity, Ohioans can be confident that their personal information will be better protected.
Saturday’s TV highlights and weekend talk shows: ‘A Summer to Remember ‘ on Hallmark
Catherine Bell, left, and Cameron Mathison in the made-for-TV romance "A Summer to Remember " on Hallmark. Pink Collar Crimes This new episode profiles a financial planner who allegedly siphoned money from the retirement funds of her relatives and friends to enable herself to live the high life.
Teachers to mount insurgency at Kentucky’s campaign kickoff
As Republicans in Congress prepare for a possible backlash this fall against President Donald Trump, their counterparts in the Kentucky legislature are grappling with a similar threat from the state's teachers and public workers. This spring, thousands marched on the state Capitol in a protest that shuttered more than 30 school districts across the state and pressured lawmakers to remove some of the most hated proposals from a pension bill that would have taken away cost-of-living raises.