Tag: Budgets and Deficits

Bill would eliminate a fine for employers who give their workers money for their own healthcare coverage. (AP Photo/Bradley C. Bower, File)

Business groups push for help on avoiding IRS health fines

Robert King · December 4, 2015 4:43 pm

White House threatens shutdown to stop GOP policies

Pete Kasperowicz · December 3, 2015 8:53 pm

Ryan to push votes on Obamacare, taxes in 2016

Susan Ferrechio · December 3, 2015 7:19 pm

Obama said he only signed the current law in October to give lawmakers time to work out a long-term budget deal. (AP file photo/Andrew Harnik)

White House: Obama won’t sign another short-term spending bill

Nicole Duran · December 2, 2015 7:45 pm

Earnest would not discuss the legal advice Justice Department lawyers gave him about the initiatives. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House slams ‘earmarks’ in GOP spending plan

Nicole Duran · December 2, 2015 7:01 pm

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at an event. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Yellen ‘looking forward’ to rate hikes, hints economy is ready

Joseph Lawler · December 2, 2015 5:32 pm

"If your stomach isn't turned when you see these acts of violence on TV, there's something wrong with you," Ryan said. "The question is, can we address these issues without violating a citizen's rights?" (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Conservatives insist on refugee, Planned Parenthood riders

Susan Ferrechio · December 2, 2015 4:54 pm

The White House now acknowledges that many of the illegal immigrants spared from deportation under Obama's sweeping executive action will become eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits once they reach retirement age. (AP/Isaac Brekken)

Obama will veto Obamacare repeal

Paige Winfield Cunningham · December 2, 2015 4:41 pm

"These regulations make it clearer than ever that the president and his administration have gone too far, and that Congress should act to stop this regulatory assault," saidÂ Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell: Refugee language ‘likely’ in spending bill

Susan Ferrechio · December 1, 2015 10:05 pm

"It would be kind of fun," Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Reid says spending bill ‘down to 100 riders’

Susan Ferrechio · December 1, 2015 8:29 pm

President Barack Obama, accompanied by President Francois Hollande of France, pauses while speaking during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Hollande's visit to Washington is part of a diplomatic offensive to get the international community to bolster the campaign against the Islamic State militants. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama: Bill limiting Gitmo transfers may be unconstitutional

Nicole Duran · November 25, 2015 10:05 pm

Earlier in the week, Brahm revealed that the dentist was not using sterile and disposable equipment. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

VA keeps finding new ways to fail U.S. veterans

Washington Examiner · November 25, 2015 5:01 am