As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
The New York Times – Business:Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United
The New York Times – Business:American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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Oil Prices Fall Sharply After Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open
The New York Times – Business:But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.
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Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
The New York Times – Business:Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
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White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
The New York Times – Business:Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
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Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Fed Pick
The New York Times – Business:Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.
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What LIV Golf’s Demise Means for Saudi Influence
The New York Times – Business:The upstart golf circuit couldn’t conquer the sport, despite big spending by Saudi Arabia. Its end signals limits to how much the country will spend.
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Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.