Tag: Budgets and Deficits

House panel will vote on a bill that would establish a control board to restructure island's $72B in debt. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ryan: Puerto Rico debt payment moratorium ‘troubling’

Susan Ferrechio · April 12, 2016 11:03 pm

Environmentalists said a new survey shows that Trump and Cruz "won't do anything" to protect the environment. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani)

Energy and Environment

Shale producers face investment dilemma

John Siciliano · April 12, 2016 5:54 pm

Debt is causing a huge strain on the Puerto Rico's finances and economy, and a $2 billion payment is due this summer that it's unlikely to make. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Puerto Rico senator demands local control over rescue plan

Pete Kasperowicz · April 11, 2016 8:52 pm

From disorder to regular order

Rep. Alex Mooney · April 11, 2016 12:00 pm

Beyond spending, a priority for Congressman Dave Brat is legislation he proposed that would require the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to have its funding appropriated by Congress. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Lawmaker: People know the ‘status quo is unacceptable’

Rudy Takala · April 10, 2016 7:00 pm

Is it finally time for tax reform?

Joseph Lawler · April 10, 2016 4:01 am

"The House is committed to a responsible path forward that tackles Puerto Rico's structural fiscal problems while protecting American taxpayers from footing the bill," House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said in a statement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House pushes shaky Puerto Rico rescue plan

Susan Ferrechio · April 9, 2016 4:01 am

If the price increase expires, the USPS would lose 2 cents per stamp, as the price would drop from 49 cents to 47 cents, which would add up to significant losses.

USPS could be $2 billion poorer come Sunday

Anna Giaritelli · April 7, 2016 11:55 pm

Lehrich noted that a Washington Post story played up the idea that borrowers in default might end up in jail. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Feds reassure: No jail time for student loan defaults

Pete Kasperowicz · April 7, 2016 8:54 pm

The students take issue with the damage being done to free speech and due process rights on college campuses. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Beltway Confidential

Students petition Senate to stop federal overreach on sexual harassment, sexual assault

Ashe Schow · April 7, 2016 4:57 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposals would cost between $17 trillion and $28 trillion, depending on how much healthcare costs rise. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Beltway Confidential

Analysis: Sanders would add trillions to national debt

Jason Russell · April 7, 2016 4:07 pm

Gen. Mark Milley, the Army chief of staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the military is operating "at this current state at high military risk." (AP Photo)

National Security

Army’s top general says service is 200,000 soldiers short

Jacqueline Klimas · April 7, 2016 3:21 pm