By Laura Clawson @ Daily Kos... Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau Donald Trump lied to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a trade discussion, or, as Trump braggingly sees it, he successfully … [Read more...] about Trump brags about making s**t up in a trade meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau
the Economy
Senate passes deregulation bill for small/medium size banks Sen.’s Warren and Sanders are against…
Mass. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) and (Sen. Sanders) were dead-set against the bill and made their views known.... But the bill passed with 12 Democrats joining the Republicans in the vote.... The will roll back some Dodd-Frank financial rules and regulation put into … [Read more...] about Senate passes deregulation bill for small/medium size banks Sen.’s Warren and Sanders are against…
Toys ‘R’ Us is looking to go out of business…..
Speciality stores are losing their markets to Amazon and other cut rate retail outlets like Walmart..... Toys “R” Us Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dave Brandon confirmed to employees on Wednesday that the chain will be closing its U.S. operations, according to a person with … [Read more...] about Toys ‘R’ Us is looking to go out of business…..
Trump picks CNBC Commentator Larry Kudlow To Be Economic Adviser…
He'd replace Gary Cohn who recently stepped down due to friction against Trump's Foreign Trade policies.... President Trump will make economist Larry Kudlow his next national economic adviser, replacing Gary Cohn, according to a new report. CNBC is reporting that the … [Read more...] about Trump picks CNBC Commentator Larry Kudlow To Be Economic Adviser…
Democratic lawmakers move to settle with Republican’s on government funding…
The Washington Post is out with a piece that points to what may be the new Democratic path in Congress.... No big fights with Republicans on issues of immigration, healthcare and gun control.... With things looking good for a possible 'wave' election coming their way in … [Read more...] about Democratic lawmakers move to settle with Republican’s on government funding…
February 2018 the US had the biggest budget deficit since 2012….
Things will get worst with the 2017 tax breaks/givaway and possible trade issues.... The Treasury Department announced on Monday that it had recorded its largest monthly budget deficit in six years in February. The deficit came in at $215 billion for the month, which came … [Read more...] about February 2018 the US had the biggest budget deficit since 2012….
Small business owners not inclined to hire or give raises due to the new tax law….
Reality bites the media sell that Trump and Republicans new tax law/giveaway will give them reson to increase hiring.... The Hill went out a tested the idea in a few states.... We conducted a public opinion poll of small business owners in the battleground states of … [Read more...] about Small business owners not inclined to hire or give raises due to the new tax law….
The 2017 Republican Tax/Give away law needs fixes….
And to fix the Law? They will need Democratic votes most likely.... The Republicans efforts to help Donald Trump be able to say he got SOMETHING passed in his first year in office was SOOOOOOO rushed that they make a whole batch of mistakes.... THAT could be VERY … [Read more...] about The 2017 Republican Tax/Give away law needs fixes….