Topic: U.S. House Budget Committee
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it
Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.
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Romney set to announce running mate Saturday: Here's the short list
Mitt Romney’s campaign has announced that he will reveal his running mate Saturday morning in Norfolk, Virginia. Until that happens, those outside Romney’s inner circle will continue to speculate. In alphabetical order, here are the five most likely remaining options for the GOP presidential ticket:
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Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four questions answered.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
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Who's who on Congress's debt 'super committee'
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Will House healthcare reform vote come next week?
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the vote on the healthcare reform bill may come next week, but House Democrats are waiting for assurances about what the Senate will do afterward.
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Democrats' full-court press on healthcare reform
For scores of lawmakers, approving the Senate healthcare reform bill and subsequent 'fixes' carries considerable political risk.
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Healthcare summit ends: GOP scores, but both sides still far apart
Some areas of agreement emerged over the six hours of televised talks, but Obama's healthcare summit ended Thursday with slim prospects of bipartisan accord.
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Obama rallies worried Democrats on healthcare reform
Just back from their congressional districts, Democrats are nervous about riling voters on healthcare reform legislation. But Obama says once people know the details, they'll back it.
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Fed chief calls for deficit control. Why now?
Bernanke warned Wednesday that federal debt as a share of GDP is approaching highest levels since the early 1950s, after the massive borrowing of World War II.
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Bernanke: Exit strategy could take five years
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GOP's budget is worlds away from Obama's
While President Obama's budget would expand the scope of government the House GOP alternative aims to return government spending to historical levels.
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Obama sells budget to House Democrats
The president meets with skeptics in his own party to boost support for his $3.6 trillion plan.
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Stimulus may soften, not end, recession
The most optimistic estimates foresee shaving two percentage points from joblessness rates.
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Will stimulus work fast enough?
Major job cuts announced this week add urgency to the bill as it nears a House vote.
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Wall Street bailout: a win for Main Street?
The TARP covers financial institutions, but average Americans are still waiting for help.
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As US shoppers retreat, can world thrive?
Consumers were the biggest engine of global growth. But indebtedness prevents that now.
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Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
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How bailout deal will impact next president
A $700 billion US rescue of banks is not likely to crimp McCain's or Obama'sspending plans, at least in the short term.
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U.S. spending obligations surge
Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
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U.S. spending obligations surge
Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
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In budget wrangling, cost of doing nothing grows
At stake are competing visions of how to restore fiscal stability and ward off a recession.
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Why Bush's budget will change its shape
His $3.1 trillion budget would be the largest ever.
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Momentum builds for economic stimulus package
Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats.
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