Stories Tagged as
Kevin McCarthy
What was (and wasn't) accomplished in D.C. this past year
Dec 29, 2023
While the passage of legislation in Congress has largely been stalled by political drama, impacts from the CHIPS Act and infrastructure law are starting to be felt.
The economic impact of Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker
Oct 5, 2023
What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.
The debt limit deal would reduce government spending by about $1.5 trillion
by
Justin Ho
May 31, 2023
Reduced government spending can have an impact on the broader economy. But economists say the effects will likely be limited.
What happens to benefit checks if there's no deal on the debt ceiling?
May 23, 2023
Supplemental Security Income payments and veterans 'payments could be among the first checks to be delayed.
The markets are taking debt limit uncertainty in stride — for now
by
Justin Ho
May 9, 2023
Stock markets aren't upset by the debt limit debate. But that could change as the June 1 default deadline draws closer, analysts say.
Why is it so hard for Congress to deal with the national debt?
Apr 20, 2023
Reining in our debt amid the debt ceiling battle would require big — and painful — changes to government spending and taxation.
What congressional uncertainty means for the economy
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Kimberly Adams
Oct 8, 2015
The race for speaker comes at a time of budget and debt-limit decisions.
For public good, not for profit.
The numbers behind the Export-Import bank
Jun 24, 2014
The Export-Import Bank has been in the news this week. But what exactly is it?