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Washington’s budget fights: when Congress fails to fund the government, many federal services stop and workers go unpaid.
The cost of living continued to rise in October, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the price of common goods and services including fuel, food, and housing, increased by 0.4% compared to September.
The United States is rapidly approaching its $41.1 trillion debt limit, necessitating action from Congress next year when Democrats will control the legislative branch.
Recent midterm elections saw Democrats reclaim control of the Senate and House of Representatives, but significant changes to existing US trade policies appear unlikely in the near term. The…
