Government shutdown averted but ‘fiscal cliff’ awaits
Congress is moving to quash the threat of a government shutdown, but the prospect of a one-two punch of tax increases and slashing, automatic spending cuts will still confront lawmakers when they return to Washington after Election Day.
Congress returns for short pre-election session
Fresh off a five-week vacation, lawmakers return to Washington today for a truncated pre-election session in which Congress will do what it often does best: punt problems to the future.
Wicker, four congressmen turn to general election
Fresh off triumphs over primary contenders Tuesday night, Mississippi’s congressional incumbents turned their focus to November.
Poll: Most Americans want payroll tax extension
WASHINGTON — Most Americans want Congress to vote to continue the payroll tax reduction, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll that comes as Democrats and Republicans wrestle over whether to extend the cut through 2012
Rep. Alan Nunnelee: No quick fix for U.S. financial woes
Nunnelee answers questions about the debt ceiling and attacks President Barack Obama’s health care plan, irresponsible federal spending and giving borrowed money to any foreign countries except Israel while in a financial crisis.
