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US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over A prolonged government shutdown could send the US economy into a tailspin, with direct impacts on GDP and indirect effects on consumer confidence and business sentiment. The current economic situation is precarious, with the labor market struggling, consumers […]
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What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’?
What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’? The reconciliation process, created by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allows the party in power to pass sweeping changes to taxes and spending with a simple majority vote. The current budget debate centers around Senate Republicans’ “One […]
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