Ryan Budget Cuts Are Based on Theory Rejected by Bernanke, IMF

Friday, April 8th, 2011

The jobs and housing boom promised by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan relies upon an economic theory that has been rejected by both the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and the International Monetary Fund. Find more info about Ryan Budget Cuts Are Based on Theory Rejected by Bernanke, IMF ...

Conrad Says Panel’s Deficit Cuts Don’t Go Deep Enough

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad said the U.S. needs to cut the deficit more than what was proposed by a bipartisan debt commission and reiterated his call for a summit on the issue with President Barack Obama. Find more info about Conrad Says Panel’s Deficit Cuts Don’t Go Deep Enough ...

Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Express Support For Tax Policy On Second-Generation Biofuels

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

As Congress takes action on critical tax incentive packages, the leading advanced biofuel trade associations reemphasized the importance of advanced biofuels as promising opportunities for the United States to reduce its reliance on oil and create green jobs. Sustained and diverse federal programs, including tax incentives, can help producers secure ...

Senate Democrats, Republicans Sparring Over Appellate Nominee

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy said he will press ahead with a confirmation hearing for President Barack Obama’s nominee for a San Francisco-based appeals court over Republican attempts to postpone it. Find more info about Senate Democrats, Republicans Sparring Over Appellate Nominee photos videos pictures. read more

Dodd Would Let Fed ‘Unwind’

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled a plan to overhaul financial rules and give the Federal Reserve power to break up big firms that threaten U.S. economic stability