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GOP Faces Uphill Battle as U.S. Budget Process Begins
Oct.05 -- House and Senate Republicans are set to begin work on the 2018 budget amid numerous issues involving tax cuts and the deficit. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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Senate Boosts Federal Debt Ceiling by $2.5 Trillion
The U.S. Senate voted to raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion. The 50-49 vote sends the legislation to the House. Jack Fitzpatrick reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Sen. Scott Says Regulation 'Oppressive' to Small Businesses
Feb.13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, discusses U.S. small business regulation reform and efforts to lower federal budget deficits. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small...
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Senator Toomey on Rail Deal, Crypto and Inflation
Senator Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican and ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, reacts to US railroads and union negotiators reaching a tentative deal to avert a labor disruption and says Congress should step in on...
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Toomey Has Concerns About Possible Raskin Fed Nomination
The Senate Banking Committee's top Republican, Pat Toomey, has "serious concerns" about the possible nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin as vice chair of supervision at the Federal Reserve. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern reports.
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U.S. Debt-Ceiling Hike on Path for Final Passage
The U.S. Senate passed a fast-track plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling. Laura Davison reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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David Boies Says Senate Got Off Track on Supreme Court
Apr.03 -- David Boies, chairman at Boies Schiller Flexner, talks about what Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch means for business and the qualifications he brings to the bench. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg...
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Powell Expects Interest Rates to Rise 'Somewhat Further'
Nov.28 -- Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Jerome Powell testifies about supporting the progress of the U.S. economy to full recovery as he expects interest rates to rise while the Fed's balance sheet shrinks. He speaks during a...
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CBO Says GOP Health Bill Boosts Uninsured by 22 Million
Jul.20 -- The repeal and replace health care bill put forth by Senate Republicans would increase the amount of uninsured by 22 million and reduce the deficit by $420 billion over ten years, according to the latest scoring from the...
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McCain: This Is a Failed, Feckless Foreign Policy
Nov. 10 -- Sen. John McCain, a Republican from Arizona discusses U.S. foreign policy in Iraq. He speaks on Street Smart. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Raskin Fed Nomination Unlikely to Proceed, Sen. Toomey Says
Senator Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, says Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's opposition to President Joe Biden's nominee for the Federal Reserve vice chair of supervision, Sarah Bloom Raskin, dooms the nomination as a...
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Mnuchin Confirms Payroll Tax Not Included in Next Stimulus
Jul.23 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that a payroll tax holiday sought by President Donald Trump will not be included in the next stimulus package. Mnuchin made the comment in a CNBC interview. Bloomberg’s Kevin Cirilli...
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Why Warren Buffetts 'Ready for Hillary
Dec. 5 -- Zimmerman/Edelson Co-Founder and Partner Robert Zimmerman and Bloomberg's Jonathan Allen discuss Warren Buffetts donation to the Ready for Hillary PAC and Sen. Chuck Schumers comments on Obamacare. They speak on Street Smart....
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What Will New GOP Congress Mean for Net Neutrality?
Dec. 16 -- Wiley Rein Partner Robert McDowell discusses the FCC, internet regulation and net neutrality. He speaks on ""Street Smart. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Senate Passes Bill That Would Punish China Over H.K. Law
Jun.25 -- The Senate Thursday approved a bipartisan measure that would penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials involved in the national security law the country is seeking to impose on Hong Kong. Tom Mackenzie reports on...
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Brainard Says Fed Won't Dictate Where Banks Can Lend
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard address bank lending in relation to climate risks in response to a question from Senator Pat Toomey, a republican from Pennsylvania, during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.
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Trump Delays Obamacare Replacement Vote Until After 2020 Election
Apr.02 -- President Donald Trump abruptly halted a push for an alternative to the Affordable Care Act, saying Republicans would wait until after the 2020 election for a vote on a replacement for Obamacare. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli...
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Senate Could Be Key to Reopening Government Says Sen. Cardin
Jan.15 -- Senator Ben Cardin, a Democrat from Maryland, discusses bipartisan discussions taking place in an effort to end the partial U.S. government shutdown and the impact on his constituents. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on...
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McConnell Abandons Obamacare Replacement Bill
Jul.18 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will seek a vote on a simple repeal of Obamacare as he abandons efforts to pass the GOP's Better Care Act. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Sen. Ron Johnson Says Trump Made Good Case for Tax Bill
Nov.29 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and a Republican from Wisconsin, discusses progress made on the Senate GOP tax plan and explains his reservations about the bill. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin...
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Sen. Hassan on Online Tax Protection for Small Business
Dec.13 -- Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Commerce and Homeland Security Committees and a Democrat from New Hampshire, discusses a new online sales tax bill to protect small businesses, border protection, and the prospect...
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GOP Leaves Biden's Fed Nominees in Limbo Over Raskin
President Joe Biden's Federal Reserve picks are in a holding pattern due to a standoff over nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin that could push a confirmation vote into next month. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern reports.
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Powell Sticks to ‘General Comments’ on Fiscal Policy When Pressed on Aid
May.19 -- Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell discuss the potential need for further fiscal policy. They speak during a Senate Banking Committee video conference hearing.
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2020 Election Could Take Days, Weeks of Litigation, Valliere Says
Nov.03 -- Greg Valliere, chief U.S. policy strategist at AGF Investments, expects the 2020 presidential election to be fought in the courts and sees a “light blue wave” for Democrats. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”