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Congress, dreading automatic cuts, eyes yet another trigger

August 23, 2021 at 7:06 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Of the many distasteful elements to the year-end "fiscal cliff" that Washington is desperately trying to avoid, few are more loathed than the automatic, indiscriminate spending cuts...

Analysis: Distrust among members of Congress complicates “cliff” talks

December 25, 2018 at 8:36 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his Republican opponents in Congress enter a crucial week in the "fiscal cliff" impasse with more than just differences over taxes to bridge:...

Congress, dreading automatic cuts, eyes yet another trigger

December 25, 2018 at 8:41 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Of the many distasteful elements to the year-end "fiscal cliff" that Washington is desperately trying to avoid, few are more loathed than the automatic, indiscriminate spending cuts...

U.S., UK bank seizure plans focus on absorbing losses: regulators

August 23, 2021 at 7:04 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Both the United States and United Kingdom have developed viable approaches to seizing and unwinding failing global financial institutions, but more work is needed on the UK...

U.S., UK bank seizure plans focus on absorbing losses: regulators

December 25, 2018 at 8:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Both the United States and United Kingdom have developed viable approaches to seizing and unwinding failing global financial institutions, but more work is needed on the UK...

November tax receipts grow, deficit higher: CBO

August 23, 2021 at 6:58 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government tax receipts grew at a healthy 6 percent pace in November as employment and wages improved, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday, but the month's...

Obama seeks $60.4 billion for Sandy repairs, states want more

August 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, well short of...

Obama seeks $60.4 billion for Sandy repairs, states want more

August 22, 2019 at 7:22 a.m.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday to approve a $60.4 billion aid package to help East Coast states rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, well short of...

November tax receipts grow, deficit higher: CBO

December 25, 2018 at 8:12 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government tax receipts grew at a healthy 6 percent pace in November as employment and wages improved, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday, but the month's...

New Jersey and New York press case for $80 billion Sandy aid bill

August 23, 2021 at 6:53 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New Jersey and New York officials are stepping up their campaign for $80 billion in federal aid to finance cleanup and rebuilding efforts following superstorm Sandy, despite...

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