David Lawder

Republican strategy memo focuses on Obamacare, not immigration

May 23, 2019 at 9:36 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A memo outlining the legislative agenda for Republicans in the House of Representatives lists replacement of President Barack Obama's healthcare law as a priority for the coming...

U.S. Treasury chief says sanctions pressuring Russian economy

August 25, 2021 at 4:27 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Tuesday that international sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis were putting pressure on Russia's economy, and more actions may...

Obama budget would boost U.S. tax revenue, cut deficits: CBO

August 25, 2021 at 4:05 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's fiscal 2015 budget request would boost U.S. tax revenue by nearly $1.4 trillion over 10 years if fully enacted, cutting deficits by $1.05 trillion...

U.S. highway construction fund could run dry by late August: DOT

August 25, 2021 at 4:00 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The main source of federal funds for U.S. highway construction and repair will run dry by the end of August unless Congress acts to replenish it or...

CBO lowers U.S. deficit estimates as health subsidies fall

August 25, 2021 at 3:58 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act will cost slightly less than previously thought, helping to slow down the forecast growth of U.S. deficits over the...

Democrats relish chance to attack Republicans over austere budget

August 25, 2021 at 3:53 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress can hardly contain their glee over the latest Republican budget plan, even though they loathe the details of the blueprint that would...

Democrats relish chance to attack Republicans over austere budget

May 23, 2019 at 9:34 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress can hardly contain their glee over the latest Republican budget plan, even though they loathe the details of the blueprint that would...

Republican leader reserves judgment on congressman caught in kiss

August 25, 2021 at 3:46 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said on Tuesday a fellow House Republican was right to apologize after being caught on a video kissing a woman on his...

Republicans say Ryan budget can pass House despite Tea Party

August 25, 2021 at 3:24 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Republican leaders on Wednesday predicted passage of a budget blueprint offered by Representative Paul Ryan, despite criticism from conservative Tea Party activists who said...

Republicans say Ryan budget can pass House despite Tea Party

May 23, 2019 at 9:32 p.m.

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