$4 Trillion Deficit Deal Still Possible, 2 U.S. Lawmakers Say

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

A “bold” deficit-reduction deal worth $4 trillion is possible, say two influential lawmakers, one a Democrat the other a Republican, who expressed willingness to compromise over their previous positions on taxes and spending. Find more info about $4 Trillion Deficit Deal Still Possible, 2 U.S. Lawmakers Say photos videos pictures. read ...

EU Stiffens Deficit, Debt Rules to Prevent Further Debt Crises

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The European Union toughened the enforcement of rules to control budget deficits in a bid to prevent a repetition of the Greece-triggered debt crisis that threatens the euro and global growth. Find more info about EU Stiffens Deficit, Debt Rules to Prevent Further Debt Crises photos videos pictures. read more

Obama Set to Package U.S. Jobs Stimulus with Bigger Deficit Cuts

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

A new attempt at a "grand bargain" with Republicans would combine long-term U.S. deficit reduction through entitlement benefit cuts and tax increases with immediate steps to boost job growth Find more info about Obama Set to Package U.S. Jobs Stimulus with Bigger Deficit Cuts photos videos pictures. read more

Obama to Package Jobs Proposal With Deeper Cuts in Deficit

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for billions of dollars in fresh spending to reduce unemployment while also proposing to take a bigger bite out of the nation’s long-term deficit. Find more info about Obama to Package Jobs Proposal With Deeper Cuts in Deficit photos videos pictures. read more

Locke Tells China U.S. Committed to Reducing Budget Deficit

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Gary Locke, the new U.S. ambassador to China, said today that President Barack Obama and the United States government are “committed to getting our fiscal house in order.” Find more info about Locke Tells China U.S. Committed to Reducing Budget Deficit photos videos pictures. read more