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The Supreme Court's decision to loosen campaign finance restrictions on corporations means a tsunami of company cash is likely to flood through the political system, giving big firms and labor unions even more influence over candidates.
Global technology spending will resume growth in 2010 as the broader economy improves slowly but steadily, according to research firm Gartner Inc.
Amid the towering columns that will anchor the Florida Marlins' new ballpark stood the 6-foot-7 pillar of their pitching staff.
The perennially frugal Florida Marlins have reached an agreement with the players' union to increase spending in the wake of complaints the team payroll has been so small as to violate baseball's revenue sharing provisions.
The tech downturn is over and a recovery is on the way after a "dismal" 2009, as companies resume spending on computers and software, according to a new analysis.
Gov. Mike Rounds says South Dakota has spent $276 million of the $655 million in federal stimulus funds allocated to state agencies.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, saying federal spending is out of control, on Thursday called for the passage of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require Congress to balance the federal budget.
The U.S. spent an average of $7,681 per person on health care in 2008, for an eye-popping total of $2.3 trillion — even though spending actually slowed dramatically that year because of the recession, a new federal study says.
Construction activity fell for a seventh consecutive month as spending on both residential and commercial projects declined, a worrisome sign that lingering troubles in construction will act as a drag on the overall economic recovery.
Next year may be to appliance buyers what 2009 was to car buyers: time for government rebates.
Expecting a stash of gift cards for the holidays? Better use them wisely.
Consumer spending and incomes are both expected to show gains for November, increases that should provide support for the economic recovery.
Add this to your list of holiday rituals: After trimming the tree and fighting the crowds for doorbuster deals, there's the annual hunt through a closet for last year's gift wrap and ribbon.
President Barack Obama has signed into law a $1.1 trillion bill that increases the budgets in many areas of the government by about 10 percent, including health, law enforcement and veterans' programs.
Congress is knocking nearly $1 billion off President Barack Obama's request for Afghanistan's security forces and instead devoting the money to buying more mine-resistent vehicles for U.S. troops there.
Hess Corp. said Monday it is raising its 2010 capital budget by 22 percent, with the majority of spending going toward exploration and production.
The 57-35 roll call by which the Senate voted to approve a $1.1 trillion spending bill that combines six of the 12 annual appropriation bills for the 2010 budget year that began Oct. 1.
The 221-202 roll call Thursday by which the House passed a year-end spending bill that would boost funding for domestic programs and foreign aid.
A massive year-end spending bill has cleared a key obstacle in the Senate.
If the wreaths, menorahs and trees were jarring when they appeared before Halloween and you decided to wait to decorate — or if you just plain procrastinated — now's the time to get cracking.
Highlights of a $1.1 trillion spending bill passed by the Senate on Sunday and sent to President Barack Obama:
The Senate on Sunday passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill with increased budgets for vast areas of the federal government, including health, education, law enforcement and veterans' programs.
The United States ranks near the bottom in life expectancy among wealthy nations despite spending more than double per person on health care than the industrialized world's average, an economic group said Tuesday.
They're both entrepreneurial Greenwich businessmen. They're both politically connected, though neither has held statewide elective office.
With images of spray-on snow and tacky plastic needles dancing in their heads — especially after the craze for renditions in red — many holiday purists dismiss fake Christmas trees.
Well, well, well isn't this interesting a Democratic Liberal speaking out AGAINST free speech how about that? Is this the new Liberalism? The kind of Liberalism that now decides that free speech is only for people that the Democrats decide can have it? That the Democrats are the …
Obama To Freeze All Non-Military Discressionary Spending For Three YearsPresident Obama will announce in Wednesday's State of the Union address that he's proposing to save $250 billion by freezing all nonsecurity federal discretionary spending for three years, according to two senior administration officials.
The Economist | President Obama concedes defeat IN THE days after the election of Scott Brown as the new Senator from Massachusetts, many left-leaning pundits echoed the message that what bothered them most about the outcome was not the defeat itself but the overreaction from the Democratic leadership.
Health insurers spent $38 million lobbying Congress in 2009. The Hill reports today that insurance companies — who have fought hard against health reforms like the creation of a new public health insurance plan — spent $38 million in 2009 to influence the direction of the health care debate. Here are some of the biggest spenders:
Much has been said about the apparent unfairness of the recent Supreme Court ruling that corporations can spend unlimited sums of money in pursuit of political advantage, from funding candidates to bribing Senators. How the hell did that happen?
Supreme Court's Ruling on Campaign Finance Has Consequences for States - NYTimes.comIn Wisconsin, conservative and pro-business groups said Friday that they were considering a lawsuit to block a proposed law that would ban corporate spending during political campaigns.
On high court's big issues, 5-4 split is the rule - Yahoo! NewsIt comes down to this at the Supreme Court: If you've got Justice Anthony Kennedy on your side, you can pretty much do what you want. Without him, you're the author of an angry dissent.
Pentagon underscores commitment to F-35Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn on Thursday underscored the Pentagon's commitment to Lockheed Martin Corp's $300 billion F-35 fighter jet, saying the U.S. government and its allies still planned to buy 3,000 of the new fighters over time.
Scott Brown Will Prove to Be A Fresh Voice In Washington, DCWith the election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts yesterday, America voiced concern over "Federal Government Spending, accumulation of debt that will be passed onto our Grandchildren, and government's intervention in our lives".
It is a question that has been and is being asked in thousands of ways all over the country. Politicians from every party and every corner of the country are supposedly taking into account just that question and all of the answers that come from it.
Senate Set to Vote on Pay-Go Bill to Clear Way for Debate Over DebtSenators will vote on a pay-as-you-go measure this week as they move to address the country's growing $12.3 trillion debt. While Democrats in both chambers instituted pay-go rules in 2007, lawmakers have ignored them when taking up costly legislation.
NJ News - Governor Corzine Announces Launch of Web Site to Track State SpendingThe "Transparency in Government: NJ Online Checkbook" was launched today and gives the public the ability to search multiple databases that include reports on spending, purchasing, and revenue. Further reports are available by agency, account type, and vendor.
Obama wins more spending cuts than Bush President Obama notched substantial successes in spending cuts last year, winning 60 percent of his proposed cuts and managing to get Congress to ax several programs that had bedeviled President George W. Bush for years.
Flaherty's economic plan blasted - thestar.comOTTAWA–The country's budget watchdog and some of Canada's leading economists are contradicting Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, saying he cannot balance the books without raising taxes or slashing spending. Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page warned Monday Canada could be …
Conservative, But Not Republican: Why I Left the GOPFor better or worse, the Republican Party remains the only viable vehicle for conservative governance in the U.S. These days, many are calling for the Republican Party to return to "true conservatism." That's very fine.
Herger applauds Tea Party movementDon't give up the fight against health care reform. That was a key message Rep. Wally Herger, R-Chico, delivered to a standing-room-only crowd Monday night during a Redding Tea Party Patriots-sponsored town hall-style meeting at the Holiday Inn.
The Latest Fake Financial Holiday Recovery Story. Here's The Real Reason the Economy Improved by 1% over December Last YearDon't expect anyone in Mainstream media to admit to this little embarrassing nugget of truth.
New Blood Is Needed In Washington, DCWe need a new Congress in order for us to start addressing our long-term national needs and return us to prosperity!
With the recent unexpected drop in jobless claims, an uptick in consumer spending and New Year mirth, you might expect that recovery is truly in the wings. Saner voices still ring the bell of reality. The U.S.
New York State Has First Deficit in General FundNew York is about to achieve a dubious milestone: For the first time in history, the state's main bank account is poised to end the year in the red.
Fidelity: Generation Y Saving More and Spending LessAmong the positive results of the current economic situation is that those of my generation seem to be acting more fiscally responsible. Please share this information, as this year draws to a close.
Congress Is Spending Money UnnecessarilyUnfortunately, every time we have meaningful legislation before Congress it is loaded with "Pork-Barrel" projects. True "Health-Care" reform is required. However, we should do everything we can do to limit unnecessary spending. Mark Memoly
Stimulus did little to aid Florida jobs crisis | news-press.com | The News-PressFederal spending using traditional distribution formulas has failed to direct funds to the areas hardest hit by foreclosures and unemployment.
Congress Increases Debt Limit - WSJ.comSentate votes 60-39 along party lines to increase the countries debt limit by 230 Billion dollars..
Huge Bonuses for Failed Fannie, Freddie Mortgage ChiefsHuge Bonuses for Failed Fannie, Freddie Mortgage Chiefs AP/The Australian The two chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could get paid up to $6 million each for 2009, despite the companies' dismal performance this year, which cost US taxpayers more than $100 billion.
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