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U.S. Posts Largest-Ever Monthly Budget Deficit Ever in February….

March 22, 2019 By jamesb

Could it be a tax cut/giveaway and budget that is off the hook? Republicans should be proud.... They did this ALL without the Democrats..... Donald Trump has always said he likes debt..... The U.S. posted its biggest monthly budget deficit on record last month, amid a … [Read more...] about U.S. Posts Largest-Ever Monthly Budget Deficit Ever in February….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: consumer spending, economics, February 2019 Budget deficit, Politics, Taxes, Trump Admin

Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

February 15, 2019 By jamesb

Donald Trump & Co. maybe singing a tune that America is doing fine economically .... But? Looking under the hood? THAT is NOT were this country and the rest of world seems to be going.... The big picture: Economic indicators are moving to the downside, not the … [Read more...] about Economic indicators point to a slowing America Economy…..

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American Economy downturn, consumer spending, Housing sales, jobs, Politics, Retail sales

Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….

February 13, 2019 By jamesb

Young people lead in both  categories .... But the debt is there for older Americans also... And these bill's are actually starting to hurt the buying power of Americans of all ages.... A record total of more than 7 million people in America are at least 90 days … [Read more...] about Auto loan debt climbs……So does Student loan debt….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Car loans debt, consumer spending, student loan debt, The economy

More than 35,500 federal workers have filed for state jobless benefits due to Trump government shutdown….

January 25, 2019 By jamesb

That was two weeks ago... The new figures for the recent two weeks are bound to be substantially more.... And the Trump admin won't reimburse  state's  that  pay benefits to another 450,000 that ARE working , but ain't getting paid.... The reason being that WHEN they get … [Read more...] about More than 35,500 federal workers have filed for state jobless benefits due to Trump government shutdown….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: consumer spending, Donald Trump, Government contractors, Government employee's jobless/unemployment benefit filings, Politics, State unemployment/jobless claims/payouts, The economy, Trump border wall government shutdown

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