Debt ceiling, possible default spotlights partisan political inaction
January 19, 2023
Rabid political partisanship reveals an American government that cannot function or provide the needed leadership that is sorely needed.
Taking a close look at America’s debt crisis
January 18, 2023
America is expected to hit its legal “borrowing limit” Thursday. Bad? Yes, but…
Biden sees a growing economy with less threat of a recession
December 3, 2022
With gas pricing dropping, the president see a growing economy but storm clouds could still threaten his optimism.
Congress votes to prevent economy-threatening rail strike
December 2, 2022
The legislation was sent to President Joe Biiden,, who said “Communities will maintain access to clean drinking water. Farmers and ranchers will continue to be able to bring food to market and feed their livestock. And hundreds of thousands of Americans in a number of industries will keep their jobs,”
Congress stepping up efforts to stop a railroad strike
November 30, 2022
The bipartisan move pits Democrats against unions but both sides have reservations against moving too quickly.
Biden has accomplished a lot, but voters want inflation curbed
November 6, 2022
That’s something the president cannot control but polls show voters still blame him for it.
Biden tries put the best argument forward as Midterms close in
October 27, 2022
The challenge for Biden and his surrogates is difficult: How to push a positive economic message when inflation is out of control.
Drops in gas prices and other areas help, but inflation continues
August 11, 2022
Prices continue to rise for food and other necessities
Senate Dems reach deal on key Biden economic package
August 5, 2022
The surprise deal could be the second key agenda item set for approval
Forget talk of recession, says Biden. Focus instead on cutting inflation
July 29, 2022
The president is trying to downplay serious downplay reports to play up efforts to tame the recession. Will it work?