We go thru this just about EVERY YEAR.... Because the government spends MORE money then it takes in? Congress must authorize how much the country can borrow OVER what it spends or, the 'Debt Ceiling' Nobody wants the government to say it can't pay its bills.... The … [Read more...] about The Government will run out of money for its bills in September if Congress can’t pass a new spending limit increase..
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Federal Reserve Head acknowledges the slowdown of the American Economy….
The fact that Donald Trump's rosy pronouncements about the American economy are false.... Economists have been predicting a slow down as Trump's tries to leverage foreign trade, pass an oversized budget and saddle Americans with a more taxes.... Most of the good feeling … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Head acknowledges the slowdown of the American Economy….
The push continues to make 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund permanent ….
The benefits for those suffering from the effects of the attack physically and mentally are just coming out for some people... There is NO reason for them to be deprived of benefits... The effort to make the fund permanent cross the party lines.... But there are those … [Read more...] about The push continues to make 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund permanent ….
House Democrats look to draft law for banks to handle marijuana business money….
On the Federal level? Marjuana is STILL a dangerous ILLEGAL substance.... The Trump admin can at ANY time seize account of state cleared marijuana businesses.... A group of US House Democrats would like to have legislation that would allow the banks cover against any … [Read more...] about House Democrats look to draft law for banks to handle marijuana business money….
Could Donald Trump be in the process of destroying the Grand ole’ Party?…Open Thread for Feb. 16, 2019….
Donald Trump campaigned AGAINST the Republican Party to get the parties nomination for President.... In doing so? He stole the parties voters from the lawmakers... He hasn't looked back to much since, going his own way to the dismay of lawmakers who know better, but … [Read more...] about Could Donald Trump be in the process of destroying the Grand ole’ Party?…Open Thread for Feb. 16, 2019….
Will Congress go along with Trump’s LEAVING the US/Russian Nuclear Missile Treaty?
Maybe.... Maybe NOT.... I said this when US Sec of State Pompeo came out with the news that President Trump was dropping out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty late last year.... Last I looked? The US Congress had the last word on Treaties between … [Read more...] about Will Congress go along with Trump’s LEAVING the US/Russian Nuclear Missile Treaty?
Trump goes ahead and throws down a Southern Border National Emergency….Screw Congress…Screw taxpayers…
And now will seek to steal money Congress has allocated to other departments and agencies to build his dream 'Wall' so he can make a few rightwingnut media talking heads happy....Never mine that a good majority of Americans think the whole Border wall obsession is stupid and … [Read more...] about Trump goes ahead and throws down a Southern Border National Emergency….Screw Congress…Screw taxpayers…
The US Space Force will be overseen by the US Air Force…..
One KNEW this was would be the outcome on this..... While President Donald Trump wanted a separate branch of the US Military for the US Space Force? Inside the Pentagon ? THAT was a nonstarter.... It was pointed out here that Congress has the final say on designating … [Read more...] about The US Space Force will be overseen by the US Air Force…..