Why there’s not a huge cause for optimism for the rest of the federal budget year

The latest continuing resolution Congress passed last week avoided a government shutdown. But even if lawmakers achieve that feat again next year, on the two different dates when the CR expires, there are a lot of other ways the rest of fiscal 2024 could be messy for federal agencies and their vendors. To look into it further, Federal News Network Deputy Director Jared Serbu talked with Larry Allen, President of Allen Federal Business Partners on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview Transcript:  Larry Allen Jared, my primary concern still…

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Trump could cause market ‘turmoil’ if he removes Powell as central bank chief, says former Fed governor – CNBC

Trump could cause market ‘turmoil’ if he removes Powell as central bank chief, says former Fed governor  CNBC Can Trump Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell? What History Tells Us  Fortune As the U.S. economy tilts toward concern, Canada’s is on the upswing: Don Pittis  CBC News Fed likely to leave rates steady, despite market outlook and US President Donald Trump’s demands  Firstpost View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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