Tag: Budgets and Deficits

On Thursday, Reid told a predominately Asian-American audience at an event in Las Vegas: "I don't think you're smarter than anybody else, but you've convinced a lot of us you are." (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Reid promises new vote on expired green energy tax cuts

Susan Ferrechio · September 4, 2014 10:56 pm

State may not have enough money for Scott’s plans

Gary Fineout · September 4, 2014 10:48 pm

West Point Navistar to upgrade MRAP vehicles

Washington Examiner · September 4, 2014 4:49 pm

Some Florida families to get tuition refunds

Washington Examiner · September 4, 2014 4:39 pm

Creditor wants 75 cents on dollar for Detroit debt

Corey Williams · September 3, 2014 9:26 pm

In 2008, governments at all levels were responsible for about $1.4 trillion, or 41 percent, of the nation's health spending. But by 2023, governments will be spending $2.5 trillion, or 48 percent, of the national total. (iStock Photo)

Beltway Confidential

CHART: Government share of U.S. health spending surging under Obamacare

Philip Klein · September 3, 2014 8:00 pm

Over the past four years, healthcare spending has grown at a low rate by historical standards. (iStock Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Government actuaries see Obamacare driving up healthcare costs over next decade

Philip Klein · September 3, 2014 8:00 pm

The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency voted Wednesday to implement new rules that will mandate that banks hold $100 billion more in liquid assets. (iStock Photo)

Big banks required to hold $100 billion more in liquid assets to protect against panics

Joseph Lawler · September 3, 2014 3:54 pm

$60M plant to turn sugarcane waste to sugars, fuel

Washington Examiner · September 3, 2014 1:19 pm

In this July 16, 2013 aerial file photo, the downtown of the city of Detroit is shown. Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr raised more than a few eyebrows a year ago when he took the city into bankruptcy and predicted it would be out by the time his term expired in fall 2014. Because it is by far the largest city to file for municipal bankruptcy and the issues were so complex many experts predicted it would take years to resolve. But the city will take a major step toward that goal with a trial in federal bankruptcy court that starts Tuesday, Sept 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Attorney: Detroit needs debt plan to survive

Corey Williams · September 2, 2014 10:34 pm

NYC: Sandy home repair program starts 535 projects

Jennifer Peltz · September 2, 2014 9:24 pm

Health care spending in Massachusetts on the rise

Bob Salsberg · September 2, 2014 7:50 pm