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» Senate passes tax break package
Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden said this bill leaves “workers, families and businesses wanting.”
» Could plunging oil prices lead to financial turmoil?
Many of the small drilling companies that have led the way in shale operate with a high amount of debt.
» Editorial: Innocents and innocence massacred
The nation, in general, wants the United States to rein in its instinct to police the world.
» White House braces for Putin’s next move
Russia’s collapsing economy and currency makes Vladimir Putin even more dangerous and unpredictable.
» Watchdog: Federal department’s CFO says accurate spending reports won’t help taxpayers
“The costs of ensuring 100 percent accuracy … would far outweigh the benefit to the public.”
» Hatch to push pension reform for public employees
Sen. Hatch intends to adopt a “free market” approach to public employee pensions when Congress returns.
» Jeb Bush sends signals to donors, rivals: He’s serious
Behind the scenes, a campaign already has begun to take shape.
» Op-Ed: Tech timebomb — The IRS is still living in the 1960s
IRS computer programs have undergone major changes every year for over 60 years, but no upgrades.
» Senate confirms new State Department No. 2
The Senate approved Antony Blinken’s nomination as deputy secretary of state, despite GOP opposition.
» Barney Frank: Warren a force to be reckoned with
“The furious response … shows that financial reform continues to be a major public concern.”
» Obama blocks drilling in Alaska’s Bristol Bay; Pebble Mine unaffected
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she is “not objecting … at this time” to the restrictions on the 32.5m acres.
» Rubio supporters say Bush challenge surmountable
Rubio partisans concede that Bush could make a presidential bid difficult for the senator to pull off.
