Category: United States Politics and Government

White House Aims to Reflect the Environment in Economic Data

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration has set out to measure the economic value of ecosystems, offering new statistics to weigh in policy decisions.
Months Before a Potential Crisis, Both Parties Kick Off a Fiscal Blame Game

The New York Times – Business:
As the Treasury Department begins taking steps to avoid hitting the debt limit, Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves politically for a drawn-out fight.
How to Invest as a Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms

The New York Times – Business:
The risk of a federal debt ceiling breach later this year has increased. Steel yourself for trouble, our columnist writes. But remember: This, too, shall pass.
America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears

The New York Times – Business:
The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.
Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals

The New York Times – Business:
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with European partners, to combat international cryptocurrency schemes and illegal transactions.
As Debt Ceiling Threat Looms, Wall Street and Washington Have Only Rough Plans

The New York Times – Business:
A default would most likely rattle markets and carry big risks, no matter how the Federal Reserve and Treasury try to curb the fallout.
How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

The New York Times – Business:
The National Restaurant Association uses mandatory $15 food-safety classes to turn waiters and cooks into unwitting funders of its battle against minimum wage increases.
U.S. Will Hit Debt Limit Jan. 19, Yellen Tells Congress

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department expects to begin taking “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations ahead of what’s expected to be a big fight to raise the borrowing cap.
U.S. Will Hit Debt Limit Jan. 19, Yellen Tells Congress

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department expects to begin taking “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations ahead of what’s expected to be a big fight to raise the borrowing cap.
Democratic Senators Press Southwest Over Its Christmas Meltdown

The New York Times – Travel:
A group of lawmakers sent a letter to the airline’s chief executive seeking information about the widespread disruptions that stranded travelers last month.
U.S. Deficit Fell to $1.4 Trillion in 2022

The New York Times – Business:
Borrowing remained elevated last year as spending fights loom in a divided Congress.
F.A.A. Outage Highlights Fragility of the Aviation System

The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights Wednesday morning after a system to alert pilots to safety issues went down, just two weeks after a major Southwest Airlines meltdown.