Federal budget

Now that Congress has averted a government shutdown, it takes up the extension of the payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits

Long-term budget issues in Washington are yet to be resolved, but it is likely that leaders will settle on a temporary two month extension of the payroll tax cuts.

For now, it looks at though leaders in Washington will push back any long lasting decisions on the deficit into next year.

The budget debate in Washington has put a lot of programs in danger, including those that depend on research and development tax cuts to innovate.

As news from Europe points to greater fiscal scrutiny for countries in the EU, questions are raised as to whether a balanced budget amendment here at home could finally pass.

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