Author: Myles Ulwelling

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The Republican Study Committee (RSC), which comprises nearly 80 percent of all House Republicans, called for an increase in the retirement age in its budget proposal released Wednesday. The RSC budget proposes raising that age for those who are not near retirement “to account for increases in life expectancy.” The budget did not provide specifics.…

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House Republicans are seeking a government watchdog to investigate how the federal government has managed unspent mental health funding, including COVID-19 emergency funds and funds allocated for launching the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In a letter sent to the Government Accountability Office on Tuesday, Republicans from the House Energy and Commerce Committee stated that the Substance Abuse…

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials indicated Wednesday that they still plan to lower their key interest rate three times in 2024 despite signs that inflation remained surprisingly high at the beginning of the year. However, they expect fewer rate cuts in 2025 and have slightly raised their inflation forecasts. After concluding their latest meeting, the […]

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