Told ya so..... Despite all the Trump people's rah, RAH that the American economy is booming? THAT is NOT what is going on.... Phony tax cut..... Over weight budget.... Wage gains that ain't..... Trump trade wars..... Even cut backs in immigration .... AND … [Read more...] about The US Economy IS cooling down…..
Trump border wall government shutdown
Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
Not in the legislation so far it seems... Back pay for contractors who went payless for the 35 day Trump border wall government shutdown... Much Less numbers of detentions for ICE to be able to do.... Extension of Violence Against Women Act.... DACA/Dreamers … [Read more...] about Democrats lose several things they wanted in the spending bill agreement …..
Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
The extended funding for the agencies and departments that had shutdowns for 35 days is 2 days from now....This Friday.... Congressional deal makers have agreed to give the Trump admin $1.375 billion for 'barriers' along just 55 miles of the more than 1,950 miles of the … [Read more...] about Closing on the government funding deadline it appears Trump as no choice but to go along….
House and Senate Congressional lawmakers work to get a new longterm budget …..
The group will most likely come up with a bill that would provide funding for the agencies and departments that went down for 35 days.... The agreement will NOT authorize money for a concrete and steel wall across the US/Mexican border .... It will probably have money for … [Read more...] about House and Senate Congressional lawmakers work to get a new longterm budget …..
VP Mike Pence DEFENDS the Trump Border Wall 35 day Government Shutdown….
Thus giving the federal employee's, contractors and other the middle finger, eh? His boss isn't getting the $5 Billion.... But he DID rip out $3 Billion in 35 days..... Mike Pence... Another guy operating in an Alternate Universe.... Vice President Pence … [Read more...] about VP Mike Pence DEFENDS the Trump Border Wall 35 day Government Shutdown….
Federal workers are back on the job after a 35 day forced absence….
Their worries haven't gone away.... While Trump admin talking heads said the government workers would receive their held up pay within a week? THAT remains to be seen.... Furthermore? Those very same workers could be furloughed AGAIN in less than two weeks.... All … [Read more...] about Federal workers are back on the job after a 35 day forced absence….
Jobless rate rises even with 304,000 additional employed….
This is actually NOT such a good report..... The economic insiders KNOW a downturn is coming...... This report just points in that direction.... Jim Bullard of the St. Louis Federal Reserve was on CNBC this morning and he pointed to several reasons why the Fed has … [Read more...] about Jobless rate rises even with 304,000 additional employed….
16 days out from a possible second border wall shutdown Republicans don’t want…Trump still talking wall….
Could this go there? A SECOND government shutdown for a border wall that ain't getting any serious money? With Democrats united against wall money and Republicans seeing the American public against shutdowns for a wall.... The feeling now is that Democrats WILL agree to … [Read more...] about 16 days out from a possible second border wall shutdown Republicans don’t want…Trump still talking wall….