On immigration, senators think bipartisanship will work
Franco Ordonez, McClatchy Newspapers
January 31, 2013
Washington – Two authors of the Senate bipartisan agreement on immigration see their work as a hopeful sign of a new wave of bipartisanship in Congress. Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer of New York are cautiously optimistic that immigration legislation... Read more »
House approves short-term debt ceiling lift
Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau
January 23, 2013
Washington – House Republicans approved a temporary suspension of the $16.4 trillion ceiling on the nation’s debt Wednesday, allowing the federal government to continue borrowing through spring while Washington shifts to more ambitious budget battles. Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, persuaded... Read more »
Jacob Lew expected as next treasury secretary
Kevin G. Hall, McClatchy Newspapers
January 9, 2013
Washington (MCT) – President Barack Obama is expected to name longtime Washington insider Jacob “Jack” Lew on Thursday as his next treasury secretary, a pivotal post as negotiations commence over raising the nation’s debt ceiling and staving off controversial scheduled cuts in... Read more »
Congress and Obama clash over fiscal cliff
Justin Cole, Web Writer
December 5, 2012
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner renewed negotiations regarding the “fiscal cliff” by telephone Dec. 5, just hours after Obama took a hard stance against Republicans threatening a government default. The conversation between Obama and Boehner comes on the heels of the... Read more »
Akin and McCaskill face off in debate at Clayton High School
Sarah Allen, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2012
In their first and only debate so far, incumbent Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill and Republican challenger Rep. Todd Akin weighed in on the issues in the Clayton High School auditorium, Oct. 18. McCaskill emphasized her moderate stance and willingness to work with Republicans on a range of issues.... Read more »
Unemployment rate drops to 7.8% in newest jobs reports
Sarah Allen, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2012
The unemployment rate decreased to 7.8% in September from 8.1% in August, according to the U.S. Labor Department, Oct. 5. The Labor Department reported that the economy added 114,000 jobs in September, and were revised upward by 40,000 for July and 42,000 for August. In contrast to previous reports,... Read more »
Election 2012: Three candidates on four issues
Miranda Siwak, News Editor
December 14, 2011
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney Texas Gov. Rick Perry Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Economy: Romney plans to lower taxes, with less regulation, a balanced budget and more trade deals to spur growth. He proposes to replace jobless benefits with unemployment savings accounts.... Read more »
District deserves a tax levy
Caleb Ellis, Editor In Chief
December 14, 2011
There is no question that our school district has faced as much of the brunt of the economic downturn as anything. Last year was marred by budget cuts that slashed everything from teachers to programs, and have left no room for development anywhere across the board. The problems are many, and solutions... Read more »
Thailand struggles to cope with flodding
Sarah Allen, News Editor
December 14, 2011
Over 600 have died so far in Thailand’s worst flood in 50 years, which has lasted four months thus far. To date, flood defenses in central Bangkok have successfully prevented the waters from reaching central Bangkok, Thailand’s financial center. However, the same barricades have prevented flood water... Read more »
Italian prime minister resigns from office
Sarah Allen, News Editor
December 14, 2011
In the face of deteriorating economic prospects, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi resigned and was replaced by economist Mario Monti, who promised that his new technocrat government could find a remedy to Italy’s debt woes and restore faith in the faltering economies of the eurozone. Italy... Read more »
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