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The US Economy might NOT be growing like many thought this year…

April 27, 2018 By jamesb

...from the NY Times.... The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter, the government reported Friday, offering a preliminary glance at how last year’s sweeping package of tax cuts is affecting consumers and businesses this year. During the first three … [Read more...] about The US Economy might NOT be growing like many thought this year…

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2018 US Economy growth, economy

Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….

March 22, 2018 By jamesb

It's first move in trying to get a 'better deal' from the Chinese on American imports.... The stock market has dropped 200 points on the news.... American consumers could see a rise in many imports from that country. Many of his Republican lawmakers friends are gonna get … [Read more...] about Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: China, consumer prices, economy, Import fees/taxes/tariffs, Republicans, Trump

February 2018 the US had the biggest budget deficit since 2012….

March 13, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget, deficit, economy, February 2018, tax cuts, Trump

Small business owners not inclined to hire or give raises due to the new tax law….

March 12, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, economy, small business, tax cut, Trump

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