Tag: Joseph Lawler

"Auto lenders cannot repossess the cars of the brave men and women who risk their lives to defend our freedom." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Congressional outrage over Wells Fargo fake accounts threatens Wall Street

Joseph Lawler · September 29, 2016 5:21 pm

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

It’s official: Economic growth was 1.4 percent in the second quarter

Joseph Lawler · September 29, 2016 12:33 pm

The jobless claims are closely watched by economists because they send a frequently updated signal about the health of the labor market. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Jobless claims hover at ultra-low 254,000

Joseph Lawler · September 29, 2016 12:32 pm

Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, before the House Financial Services Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Yellen flummoxed by accusations of partisanship

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2016 3:22 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan said that he is working with members of both parties on legislation to institute biennial budgeting for the government. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Ryan working on bipartisan legislation for biennial budgeting

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2016 2:24 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan is working with Donald Trump's transition team and preparing congressional GOP to "hit the ground running" in January if Trump is elected president. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Paul Ryan working with Trump on transition to ‘hit the ground running’

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2016 1:58 pm

"As a former governor, I know firsthand how critical it is for states and municipalities to issue bonds that fund their basic operations, including the construction of schools, roads and local projects," Mark Warner said. (AP Photo)

Bipartisan senators look to loosen major post-crisis banking rule

Joseph Lawler · September 27, 2016 9:00 pm

She'll join the committee in the next Congress. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Democrats get Labor Dept. review of Wells Fargo

Joseph Lawler · September 27, 2016 5:37 pm

Rather than deflect or disagree with Hillary Clinton, Trump said that he is seeking an enormous tax cut. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump’s response to ‘trickle-down’ was unusual for a GOP nominee

Joseph Lawler · September 27, 2016 5:20 pm

Trump has attacked the Fed and Janet Yellen, an Obama appointee, throughout his campaign. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump slams Obama’s ‘politicized’ Federal Reserve

Joseph Lawler · September 27, 2016 2:07 am

Fed Board of Governors member Daniel Tarullo testifies on Capitol Hill in 2012. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Fed to let regional banks out of stress tests

Joseph Lawler · September 26, 2016 4:44 pm

The administration warns that rising home prices and constraints on housing are increasing inequality. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

White House gives cities a wish list of zoning reforms

Joseph Lawler · September 26, 2016 3:31 pm