U.S. Senate

McConnell Offer Appears to Lift Debt Stalemate
Credit & Capital

McConnell Offer Appears to Lift Debt Stalemate

“We are willing to take this offer in order to stave off fiscal ruin,” a Democratic senator says.
By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2021
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CBO Says Infrastructure Bill Would Add to Deficit
The Economy

CBO Says Infrastructure Bill Would Add to Deficit

A CBO analysis estimating a $256 billion hit to the deficit contradicts supporters' claims that the new spending in the bill would pay for itself.
By Matthew Heller | August 9, 2021
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Senate to Begin Deliberations on Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill
Risk & Compliance

Senate to Begin Deliberations on Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill

The $1.9 trillion relief bill was passed by the House over the weekend.
By Lauren Muskett | March 1, 2021
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Senate May Vote on Oversight of Chinese Issuers
Risk & Compliance

Senate May Vote on Oversight of Chinese Issuers

A bipartisan bill could result in Chinese firms being delisted from U.S. exchanges if they do not submit their audit reports to U.S. regulators.
By Matthew Heller | May 20, 2020
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Emergency Coronavirus Bill Passes Final Hurdle
Budgeting & Planning

Emergency Coronavirus Bill Passes Final Hurdle

The $8.3 billion package approved by Congress far surpasses the $1.25 billion President Trump requested.
By Matthew Heller | March 6, 2020
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SEC Gets Back to Full Five-Member Strength
Risk & Compliance

SEC Gets Back to Full Five-Member Strength

The commission will no longer be short-handed after the Senate confirms the appointments of Robert Jackson and Hester Peirce.
By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2017
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Senate Passes Puerto Rico Fiscal Relief Bill
Risk

Senate Passes Puerto Rico Fiscal Relief Bill

The legislation passed Wednesday establishes a board to oversee Puerto Rico's finances, including a restructuring of its $72 billion debt.
By Matthew Heller | June 30, 2016
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Business-Backed Cyber Bill Passes Senate
Technology

Business-Backed Cyber Bill Passes Senate

The Senate's 74-21 vote is a setback for privacy activists who say the legislation is a backdoor surveillance bill.
By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2015
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GOP Sees Corporate Tax Cut With Control of Senate
Tax

GOP Sees Corporate Tax Cut With Control of Senate

If they win the Senate, Republicans say, they will need to show they can legislate, lead, and solve problems, including corporate tax reform.
By Matthew Heller | November 4, 2014
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