Tag: Joseph Lawler

JackÂ Lew said in a letter to lawmakersÂ that he would issue "additionalÂ targeted guidance to deter and reduce further the economic benefits of corporate inversions." (AP Photo)

Jack Lew calls for reform from China as Xi Jinping is set to arrive

Joseph Lawler · September 22, 2015 12:50 pm

Demographic changes will worsen what Department of Housing and Urban Development head Julian Castro has termed an "affordable housing crisis." (AP File Photo)

Study: Affordable housing ‘crisis’ will get worse

Joseph Lawler · September 21, 2015 11:15 pm

In the wake of China's devaluation of its currency and stock market collapse, a key Federal Reserve policymakerÂ said Monday, the "risks to the domestic economy ratcheted up a little."Â (AP Photo/Ken Aragaki)

Fed official: China a big factor in interest rate decision

Joseph Lawler · September 21, 2015 5:35 pm

The National Association of Realtors reports on sales of existing homes in August on Monday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Home sales decline in August

Joseph Lawler · September 21, 2015 2:37 pm

A federal regulatory agency declared Thursday that Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are properly defined as commodities that must be regulated. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Government to regulate Bitcoin as a commodity

Joseph Lawler · September 18, 2015 7:23 pm

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference in Washington, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What’s next for the Fed?

Joseph Lawler · September 18, 2015 4:01 am

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen answers a question during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Yellen says stock market didn’t drive Fed decision

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 7:52 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill. TheÂ Fed will announce in a statement at 2 p.m. ETÂ whether it's raising its target for the federal funds rate.Â (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fed officials lower growth projections

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 6:13 pm

U.S. stocks are edging mostly lower in early trading as investors wait for news about interest rates from the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Fed delays interest rate hike, prolonging drama

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 6:01 pm

"How are young people ever going to get a job if you have such a high minimum wage that it makes it impractical to hire them?" Ben Carson asked. (AP Photo)

Carson proposes ‘starter’ minimum wage

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 2:41 am

Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum takes the stage during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Santorum: Raise the minimum wage

Joseph Lawler · September 16, 2015 11:58 pm

Many liberalsÂ have indicated fierce opposition to significant changes to new financial rules. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats on ‘high alert’ for GOP deregulation in funding bills

Joseph Lawler · September 16, 2015 6:26 pm