Fiscal and Economic News from
Around the Nation

September 2018

Source: CNBC
Sep 13, 2018
US consumer prices increase less than expected in August
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Source: The Washington Post
Sep 12, 2018
Senate passes bipartisan spending package as lawmakers eye shutdown deadline
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Source: The Hill
Sep 12, 2018
Blue-state Republicans say they will vote against 'tax cuts 2.0' if it extends SALT cap
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Source: The New York Times
Sep 12, 2018
U.S. Household Income Rises to Pre-Recession Levels, Prompting Cheers and Questions
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Source: The Washington Post
Sep 11, 2018
Government borrowing soars despite robust economy
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Source: The Hill
Sep 11, 2018
House and Senate plan conference meet for two 'minibus' spending bills
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Source: The Hill
Sep 11, 2018
Federal deficit soars 32 percent to $895B
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Source: The Washington Post
Sep 11, 2018
House GOP is pushing a new round of tax cuts that could cost $2 trillion over 10 years
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Source: The Hill
Sep 10, 2018
House lawmakers unveil 'Tax Reform 2.0' ahead of midterms
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Source: Bloomberg
Sep 10, 2018
House Republicans Unveil Tax-Cut Bill Ahead of Election Push
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Source: Bloomberg
Sep 10, 2018
House, Senate Reach Partial Funding Deal to Help Avert Shutdown
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Source: Reuters
Sep 10, 2018
House Republicans Target More Tax Cuts as Elections Near
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Source: Roll Call
Sep 10, 2018
Potential Fiscal Year Move Sows Discord on Select Budget Panel
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Source: CNBC
Sep 7, 2018
Strong Jobs Report Gives Fed the Green Light for More Rate Increases
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Source: The New York Times
Sep 7, 2018
U.S. Added 201,000 Jobs in August; Here’s What That Means
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Source: Bloomberg
Sep 6, 2018
Trump Says He Wants Shutdown Over Wall, But Not Before Election
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Source: Reuters
Sep 6, 2018
Republicans Could Limit SALT Impact in New Tax Legislation
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Source: POLITICO
Sep 6, 2018
Freedom Caucus Can't Agree on a Shutdown
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Source: POLITICO
Sep 6, 2018
Trump on Government Shutdown: "If It Happens, It Happens"
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Source: CNBC
Sep 6, 2018
US Jobless Claims Fall to Near 49-Year Low
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Source: Reuters
Sep 5, 2018
U.S. House to Vote in September on Tax Cuts, Funding Government: Ryan
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Source: POLITICO
Sep 4, 2018
House Republicans Stalling Appropriations 'Minibus' Package
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August 2018

Source: The Hill
Aug 30, 2018
Congress Faces September Scramble on Spending
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Source: CNBC
Aug 30, 2018
Trump Considers Linking Capital Gains Taxes to Inflation
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Source: Roll Call
Aug 30, 2018
Pentagon Still Faces Possible CR, Even Government Shutdown
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