A provision of the government funding bill that passed the Senate on Wednesday could give Republican senators a big payday over the government allegedly spying on them. read more
"U.S. national debt reached a new record high of $38.019 trillion. It took only 71 days to add an additional $1 trillion to our national debt, with $382.260 billion added this fiscal year, during the government shutdown," said JEC Chairman David Schweikert. "Our current level of deficit spending is unsustainable. We are rapidly approaching the point where interest payments on the national debt will consume the majority of federal spending. Even today, interest is already the fourth-largest line item in the federal budget. This trajectory poses a serious threat to our economy and jeopardizes the financial future of our children and grandchildren. I urge my colleagues to confront the hard facts, look at the math, and prioritize fiscal responsibility to reduce our national debt before it's too late." read more
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing flights in 40 "high-traffic" markets by 10% due to staffing shortfalls ... read more
California state Republicans have taken legal action after voters on Tuesday approved Democratic-drawn maps for the next three elections ... read more
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's race, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli after a hard-fought contest in which President Donald Trump loomed over voters' choice. read more
Insurance companies to Obama, "How much $ you got, and next year, we'll need that and more."
Insurance companies to EVERYONE, "How much $ you got, and next year, we'll need that and more."
Fixed that for you.