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Time for a rate hike! The Federal Open Market Committee, which meets Tuesday and Wednesday, has given every indication that it will raise interest rates for the first time in a year – and only the second time in the last 10 years. It should come as no surprise, but of particular interest will be… Continue reading →

Congress has one week to approve a budget to keep the government operating past Friday. Word initially was to expect a continuing resolution that lasts through March, to give the Trump Administration time to set its priorities before the second half of the year was funded. Then Defense Secretary Ash Carter blasted Congress for a… Continue reading →

Expect more tea-leaf reading about the effects of the election as Congress returns to work this week and President-Elect Trump continues to fill out his cabinet. On Tuesday, the Washington Post hosts a discussion with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on the Republican-led Congress’ agenda for the Trump Administration’s first year. And on Thursday, the… Continue reading →

Let the swamp-draining begin! Congress comes back to town this week after an extended absence, seeking to piece together a budget or, at least, another short-term spending extension by Dec. 9. There’s a full slate of hearings, think-tank seminars and conferences, including at the Bipartisan Policy Center on Tuesday, which begins “Analyzing the 2016 Election.”… Continue reading →

It’s here! Election Day is Tuesday, and if there remain any undecided voters out there, well, we can’t help you. With both the Republican and Democratic candidates claiming they are winning, there is certain to be plenty of weeping and gnashing of teeth among the supporters of one of those come Wednesday morning. With the… Continue reading →