by Bill Scher | Dec 8, 2014 | Blog
Updated January 18, 2017 .. with bonus 4th chart! The back-to-back Bush and Obama administrations allow us to easily compare the effectiveness of liberal and conservative economic policies. President George W. Bush's record is highlighted by tax cuts largely aimed at...
by Bill Scher | Dec 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Government (Probably) Staying Open Deal nears to keep government open. Politico: "...the goal was to file the giant measure by late Monday and then push for quick floor action before the current funding runs out Thursday night. Details were closely held given the...
by Bill Scher | Dec 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Solid Jobs Report Best month of job growth in three years. NYT: "Employers added 321,000 jobs in November ... average hourly earnings surged 0.4 percent in November, twice what economists had been expecting and a sign the healthier economy is finally translating into...
by Bill Scher | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
House To Vote On Keeping Government Open Democrats split over bill to keep government open. The Hill: "Some Democrats are signaling support for the Republican proposal, viewing it as the best chance to secure long-term funding for most government functions while the...
by Bill Scher | Dec 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
War Over Nominees Weiss nomination a "proxy fight" between progressives and centrists. Politico: "...Warren and other progressives say the Obama administration continues to send up too many Wall Street-friendly nominees for top economic and regulatory jobs while...
