Stiglitz sees risks in US politics as spending deadline nears – The Japan Times

Stiglitz sees risks in US politics as spending deadline nearsThe Japan Times… like Italy could face “enormous strain” on budgets, he said. “And within the confines of the euro, it'll be difficult to address that.” As for environmental risks, their costs, such as the damage done by hurricanes and flooding, have already become … us politics – Google News

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US Congress votes to avert shutdown with hasty stopgap spending bill – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk US Congress votes to avert shutdown with hasty stopgap spending billTelegraph.co.ukShortly before the House and Senate votes, Democratic Representative Luis Gutierrez told reporters, "We're really tired of tomorrow," referring to years of failed attempts in Congress to protect Dreamers from deportation, allow them to legally work in …Factbox: Big-ticket items at center of US Congress funding battleReuters US Congress votes to avert shutdown, sends Trump stopgap spending BillHindu Business LineBig-ticket items at center of US Congress spending billThe Indian ExpressLos Angeles Timesall 137 news articles » us congress – Google…

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US Congress Passes Emergency Spending Bill – Voice of America

Voice of America US Congress Passes Emergency Spending BillVoice of AmericaCongress has passed an emergency spending bill to fund the federal government for two more weeks, avoiding a partial shutdown that would have taken effect Friday night. Thursday's 235-193 vote in the House split mainly along party lines. The Senate …Congress averts government shutdown for nowReuters US Congress moves to avoid government shutdown, talks resume FridayThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesUS Congress passes bill to temporarily fund government, avert shutdownThe Jerusalem Post mobile websiteUSA TODAY –Politico –Daily Nationall 1,327 news…

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Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending Threat – New York Times

Washington Examiner Trump Fences Himself In With Border Wall Spending ThreatNew York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump handed Democrats a gift this week with his vow to shut down the government if he doesn't soon get money for his border wall. Democrats may be only too happy to let him follow through on his threat since it will now be easy …Four ways Trump could force Congress to either fund the wall or shut down the US governmentQuartz Democrats rip Trump's government shutdown threat for 'immoral' border wallWashington ExaminerConflict between Trump and…

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