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…
the Economy
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….
Could Congress move to stop Trump’s tariff’s?….
We're talking about Republican Senator's possibley mounting an effort.... A bloc of Senate Republicans is readying legislation to halt Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, in the most provocative step yet taken to thwart the president on trade. GOP leaders have spent … [Read more...] about Could Congress move to stop Trump’s tariff’s?….
Republicans lawmakers are worried about a party leader they never were happy about in the first place….
Remember?:...... Donald J. Trump ran AGAINST the Grand Ole' Parties lawmakers ..... The party fought against him before their voters jumped ship FOR Trump.... Donald Trump is by trade a New York Real Estate guy.... He wasn't a politican.... THAT fact played well … [Read more...] about Republicans lawmakers are worried about a party leader they never were happy about in the first place….
AG Sessions tells his US Attorney leave small marijuana cases alone…..
After scares that the Feds might decide to crash the recent move by states to decriminalize recreational marijuana use? The US Attorney Gnereal has found it nesccasry let people know that he is NOT changing the previous admin's policy of leaving policing marijuana use up to … [Read more...] about AG Sessions tells his US Attorney leave small marijuana cases alone…..
Toys “R” Us is one step ahead of closing its doors ….
The company IS looking for a last minute suitor to buy them out of a move to liquidate.... These days they are competing with on-line retailer that do not have to the costs thosands of stores that actually display products csutomers can touch before buying.... Toys “R” Us … [Read more...] about Toys “R” Us is one step ahead of closing its doors ….