Trump: Troops to see ‘biggest pay increase’ in a decade
President Donald Trump said Monday that the new beefed-up defense spending bill will provide U.S. soldiers with a significant pay increase and family housing.
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New York bereavement bill ‘another nail in the coffin’
Betsy McCaughey, the former lieutenant governor of New York, ripped the state legislature for approving a three-months paid bereavement leave.
What you need to know if the government shuts down
Trump threatened to let the government shut down if lawmakers can’t agree on immigration policies.
What you need to know if the government shuts down
Trump threatened to let the government shut down if lawmakers can’t agree on immigration policies.
These American states are drowning in ‘irretrievable’ debt
Connecticut, New York and California are some of the U.S. states drowning in debt.
Healthcare industry expanding into preventative measures
America's healthcare industry is beginning to shift its focus from treating to preventative plans.
Universal basic income won’t work at city-level: expert
A number of U.S. cities have expressed interest in testing the modern welfare scheme.
NASA: The agency to nowhere, says US physicist
President Trump’s new directive towards the future of space exploration is a “game changer,” according to an American physicist.
Social Security to tap reserves to cover 2018 benefits
Social Security costs in 2018 will exceed income for the first time in more than three decades.
US government benefits when Americans make more money, says Mick Mulvaney
Americans need to make more money in order for the government to take in more revenue and shrink deficits, he said.
Calpers chief investment officer leaving largest US public pension
Under Ted Eliopoulos, all of the hedge fund holdings were sold.
Democrats ‘obstructed’ White House plans: Mick Mulvaney
The White House’s proposed $15 billion in spending cuts will test the Democrats, he said.
Airbnb could save US government $4.1B in decade, company says
Significant amount said to be spent on hotel companies headquartered outside the U.S.
Rand Paul to force Senate vote on budget-slashing bill
The Kentucky Republican’s “Penny Plan” will cut 1% from every governmental program for the next five years.
Democratic presidential hopeful wants to give citizens $1,000 a month
This Democratic presidential hopeful thinks every American is entitled to $1,000 in basic income.
Rep. McCarthy isn't jumping the gun on House Speaker role
Could Rep. Kevin McCarthy be next in line for House Speaker?
Food stamp work requirement in bill is common sense: House Republican
Democrat says legislation is “hurtful” and “un-American.”
Mnuchin touts ‘meaningful impact’ of tax cuts on US economy
If the U.S. GDP hits 3%, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will pay for itself, the Treasury secretary said.
Trump-Amazon feud unrelated to postal audit: Mnuchin
The Treasury Department is looking into the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service.
Number of welfare recipients likely to continue falling: Darrell Scott
Low unemployment plus lots of available jobs could mean fewer SNAP recipients.