Tag: Joseph Lawler

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lael Brainard again suggested that she has a different, and more pessimistic view of the economy's trajectory than does Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Fed governor wants ‘cautious and gradual’ approach to rate hikes

Joseph Lawler · December 2, 2015 1:55 am

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday that Democrats are demanding that the child tax credit be indexed for inflation as part of a deal on the so-called tax "extenders." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Democrats want expanded low-income tax credits in tax-break package

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 9:44 pm

A highway spending bill would take funds from both large banks and the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Highway bill raises funds from banks and Fed

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 8:31 pm

AT&T President and CEO Randall Stephenson said, "It appears that there is going to be legislation passed that is going to accomplish a lot of things that have been queued up for a long time that can bring some predictability." (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)

Business lobby encouraged by end-of-year action in Congress

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 4:32 pm

"Despite the importance of attacking the financial positions of ISIS, the Republican leadership has been holding up Adam Szubin's nominations for nearly eight months," Elizabeth Warren said. (AP Photo)

Fed’s new bailout curbs fail to appease critics on Left and Right

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 12:29 am

The re-proposal, Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen said, contains other "significant" changes "to ensure that our rule will be applied in a manner that aligns with the intent of the Congress and the Dodd-Frank Act." (AP Photo)

Fed votes to limit its bailout powers

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2015 2:22 pm

Tax plans collide: Cruz vs. Rubio

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2015 5:01 am

Once questions surrounding the earned income tax credit are resolved, the major question for Republicans will be tightening work requirements for welfare programs, partly by rolling back some of the changes President Obama has made. (AP Photo)

Earned income tax credits on GOP’s welfare agenda

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2015 5:01 am

During the Twitter chat, Jason Furman suggested that the administration's priority in tax reform is protecting tax credits aimed at alleviated poverty and promoting work. (AP Photo)Â

White House economist: Excessive zoning creates inequality, bubbles, environmental damage

Joseph Lawler · November 20, 2015 5:38 pm

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew looks to restrain the number overseas tax-inversions agreements. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Treasury announces new steps to keep companies in U.S.

Joseph Lawler · November 19, 2015 10:00 pm

Lower chamber defies veto threat in passing measure to substantially change the workings of the Fed.Â (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House passes bill to rein in Fed

Joseph Lawler · November 19, 2015 7:22 pm

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Thursday that the total U.S. student debt eclipsed the $1.2 trillion mark in the third quarter of 2015.Â (AP Photo/David Goldman, file)

Student loan debt eclipses $1.2 trillion

Joseph Lawler · November 19, 2015 4:00 pm