Americans save more but earn less as rates fall
November 20, 2009
| STEVENSON JACOBS
Demand for Treasury bonds has soared even as the government auctions off record amounts of new debt to finance record budget deficits. Interest rates are not expected to rise...
Dollar keeps gaining as traders pare risk exposure
November 20, 2009
| TALI ARBEL
The big trade deficit in the U.S. and record U.S. budget deficits, along with interest rates near zero for what the Federal Reserve says is an'' extended period'' have...
Dollar gains as homeowners, job- seekers struggle
November 19, 2009
| TALI ARBEL
The U.S. has record low interest rates - most economists think near zero until about the middle of next year - and record budget deficits. Moreover, on Thursday the Organization...
Sacramento Bee - - Capitol Alert
November 18, 2009
| Dan Walters
California is not alone in facing very severe state budget deficits, but a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures cites the'' sheer size'' of California...
California faces $ 20B deficits for years to come
November 18, 2009
| JUDY LIN
Many of the steps they said would patch previous budget deficits have failed, creating a $6.3 billion hole in the current fiscal year ending June 30.'' We are concerned that a...
Democrats promise jobs bill
November 17, 2009
| ANDREW TAYLOR
But the drive comes as Democrats are also responding to increasing anxiety among voters about rising budget deficits and debt. On Thursday, the House is scheduled to again...
CBO On GOP's Healthcare Reform Plan
November 05, 2009
| Wake up America
According to CBO and JCT's assessment, enacting the amendment would result in a net reduction in federal budget deficits of $68 billion over the 20102019 period. That estimate...
Lessons From Tuesday's Elections
November 05, 2009
| Wake up America
But also notice huge Republican margins among New Jersey and Virginia independents, voters traditionally suspicious of government spending and budget deficits. These are the...
Proceed cautiously on long- term care insurance
October 31, 2009
| DesMoinesRegister.com
The Congressional Budget Office evaluated the CLASS Act and determined it would reduce budget deficits by $72 billion over the next 10 years - because it will take in more in...
Taking the National Debt Seriously
October 13, 2009
| Power Line
The 2009 average interest rate on the debt was only 3.2%. With our mounting national debt and budget deficits, it is reasonable to assume that in the near future interest rates...
Obama flinches at' change'
September 13, 2009
| indystar.com
Health-care costs are rising faster than the rate of inflation, and within years Medicare will add billions to the budget deficits. What is worse, Medicare is the main engine...
Nonprofit set up to help Washington Twp.
October 05, 2009
| indystar.com
The rest goes to reduce budget deficits and maintaining an operating balance. The district will hold the second of two community information sessions at 7 p.m. Wednesday at...
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Years of budget deficits predicted for California
November 18, 2009 |
Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor kicked off the budget season with his multi-year forecast Wednesday morning. He predicted California will have an annual budget deficit of more than...
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