Moodys: Deficit-spending to extend 2017 tax cuts could be inflationary
President-elect Donald Trump's monetary policies and plans to extend the tax provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could create fresh inflation,... Read More.
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune Majority Leader
U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to lead the party in the Senate.
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Trumps tariff plans could boost inflation, drag economic output
Consumers will bear the cost of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and the higher taxes on imported goods could boost inflation and reduce economic... Read More.
As giving season arrives, calls for an end to swipe fees on donations
As the holidays approach, giving season arrives as well.
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Trump names more cabinet picks
President-Elect Donald Trump has named several more names to fill out his cabinet as the Trump administration begins to take form.
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FEMA skipping homes in disaster areas lures calls for federal probe
Two North Carolina congressmen believe there is validity to claims representatives of FEMA chose to avoid residences based on politics in the aftermath of... Read More.
Republicans on verge of House control as leadership battle kicks off
Congressional Republicans have a big week ahead as they near securing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and both chambers see leadership races... Read More.
Costs, border, economy cited in House Republicans agenda
The Republicans' agenda in the U.S. House of Representatives would lower food and energy costs in the first 100 days, secure the border, and... Read More.
Trump taps Mike Huckabee to serve as ambassador to Israel
President-Elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel.
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Inflation the most critical issue for small businesses
Optimism is up for small businesses, based on a report for October by a national advocacy organization.
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