Fiscal and Economic News from
Around the Nation

April 2016

Source: New York Times

Apr 1, 2016

This Is the Job Market We've Been Hoping for All These Years

Source: Bloomberg

Apr 1, 2016

Payrolls in U.S. Increased 215,000 in March as Wages Picked Up

March 2016

Source: AP/CNBC

Mar 30, 2016

Since the Recession, We're Spending Again—But With Less Income

Source: Wall Street Journal

Mar 30, 2016

In CBO's Projections, a Growing Reason to Worry About the Federal Debt

Source: Reuters

Mar 29, 2016

Higher taxes in Obama's budget would cut deficits: CBO

Source: AP/CNBC

Mar 28, 2016

Survey: Economists more pessimistic on growth this year

Source: Defense News

Mar 28, 2016

Congress Headed to Continuing Resolution to Fund Government in Fiscal '17, Lawmaker Says

Source: Marketplace

Mar 28, 2016

Consumers keep a tight hold on their wallets

Source: Bloomberg Business

Mar 28, 2016

Consumer Spending in U.S. Rose 0.1% in February for Third Month

Source: The Hill

Mar 25, 2016

Skies darken for GOP budget

Source: New York Times

Mar 24, 2016

Report Offers a Mixed View of Health Care Law Costs

Source: Bloomberg Business

Mar 24, 2016

Jobless Claims in U.S. Climbed Less Than Forecast Last Week

Source: Washington Post

Mar 23, 2016

House begins writing spending bills that may sit on the shelf

Source: The Hill

Mar 22, 2016

Pelosi, Hoyer press for 'pay as you go' budget

Source: AP

Mar 22, 2016

Ryan: No spending bills without broader budget plan

Source: Money

Mar 21, 2016

Will Social Security Really Run Out of Money?

Source: The Hill

Mar 21, 2016

This week: House looks for budget breakthrough

Source: Brookings

Mar 18, 2016

7 ingredients for fixing the federal budget process

Source: The Hill

Mar 17, 2016

Budget won't hit House floor next week, GOP leader says

Source: Brookings

Mar 17, 2016

Is the Freedom Caucus still a formidable foe in 2016?

Source: POLITICO

Mar 16, 2016

House Budget Committee approves budget

Source: Washington Post

Mar 16, 2016

Deficit-slashing plan advances through House panel

Source: AP/New York Times

Mar 16, 2016

Panel to Advance Budget Plan Despite Conservative Rebellion

Source: Washington Post

Mar 15, 2016

Conservatives balk at budget, setting up year-long spending fight

Source: POLITICO

Mar 14, 2016

House Freedom Caucus to break with leadership on budget

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Fiscal and Economic News from Around the Nation

April 2016

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