Tag: Budgets and Deficits

Matthew Dickerson, senior policy staff, House Republican Study Committee. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Hip-hop gets him through spreadsheets

Joseph Lawler · February 1, 2016 5:01 am

The report found that Afghanistan was "even more dangerous" than it was over the same time period a year ago. (AP Photo/Nikzad)

National Security

Report: Rebuilding Afghanistan hampered by security situation

Jacqueline Klimas · January 29, 2016 5:01 am

OPM's demands include "individual climate control, iron and ironing board, hair dryer in bathroom." (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)

OPM demands 250 thread count linen for conferences

Pete Kasperowicz · January 26, 2016 8:14 pm

"The two guideposts for the president in addressing retirement security are protecting consumers and promoting access," he said. (AP File Photo/Steve Helber)

Labor Dept. promises conflict of interest rule for investments

Joseph Lawler · January 26, 2016 5:01 am

"It's about putting our national debt under a microscope for all Americans to examine, and finding debt reduction solutions to get our nation's fiscal house in order," Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, said about his bill in September. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

GOP demands debt reduction plan from Obama

Pete Kasperowicz · January 24, 2016 5:01 am

Carter said the budget will include defenses for Europe that the U.S. has not had to make in decades. (AP Photo/Thiabult Camus)

National Security

Next DOD budget to boost Europe’s defense against Russia

Jacqueline Klimas · January 22, 2016 6:29 pm

The public is less worried about the economy across the board, the survey conducted in January found. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Poll: People less worried about deficits

Joseph Lawler · January 22, 2016 4:31 pm

Energy and Environment

White House hands out $1 billion to combat climate change

John Siciliano · January 21, 2016 11:49 pm

But the Democratic proposals come with a staggering price tag that the GOP has so far rejected. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Dems make college costs a top priority

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 9:05 pm

The huge costs led some to question if the Pentagon should be in charge of growing foreign economies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Lawmakers question whether DoD should be involved in Afghan projects

Jacqueline Klimas · January 21, 2016 12:46 am

SIGAR said the projects were well-intentioned but had "little-to-no chance of achieving desired outcomes." (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

National Security

Special IG rips Pentagon for wasting $800M in Afghanistan

Jacqueline Klimas · January 20, 2016 7:30 pm

"I'm working to ensure that bill gets to the floor, hopefully, as soon as possible," said Energy and Natural Resources Committee chairwoman Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, at a hearing Tuesday on energy commodities. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Senate energy chief looks to pass major energy bill

John Siciliano · January 20, 2016 5:01 am