U.S. Senate panel approves immigration bill Reuters - 1 hour 12 minutes agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday passed a sweeping immigration bill that would give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. The Senate … More »U.S. Senate panel approves immigration bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday passed a sweeping immigration bill that would give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 in favor of the legislation that, if enacted, would represent the most significant overhaul of the U.S. immigration system …
Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing Reuters - 2 hours 45 minutes agoBy Gabriel Debenedetti and David Lindsey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they joined Republicans on Tuesday in bashing the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative … More »Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing
By Gabriel Debenedetti and David Lindsey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they joined Republicans on Tuesday in bashing the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status, Senate Democrats had another target: the regulations that require the tax agency to weigh the political activity of …
Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bil … Reuters - 3 hours agoBy David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers … More »Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bil …
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers expressed relief on Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk up the FEMA disaster relief fund. But Oklahoma's two senators, both Republicans, …
Bank of Japan may seek to ease bond market jitters, policy seen on hol … Reuters - 3 hours agoBy Leika Kihara and Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy on Wednesday despite jitters over the recent volatility … More »Bank of Japan may seek to ease bond market jitters, policy seen on hol …
By Leika Kihara and Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy on Wednesday despite jitters over the recent volatility in bond markets, hoping it can prevent a renewed spike in yields by fine-tuning market operations. The central bank may front-load bond purchases or offer …
Fed officials dampen talk of imminent bond buying cutback Reuters - 4 hours agoBy Jonathan Spicer and Paul Carrel NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Two senior Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday played down the chances that the U.S. central bank would … More »Fed officials dampen talk of imminent bond buying cutback
By Jonathan Spicer and Paul Carrel NEW YORK/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Two senior Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday played down the chances that the U.S. central bank would signal a readiness to reduce its bond buying at its meeting next month, dampening speculation the Fed's ultra-easy monetary policy might end soon. New …
Carney agrees with King - Bank of England not a "one-man show" Reuters - 5 hours agoBy Leila Lemghalef MONTREAL (Reuters) - The next head of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, agreed on Tuesday with current Governor Mervyn King that the Bank could not … More »Carney agrees with King - Bank of England not a "one-man show"
By Leila Lemghalef MONTREAL (Reuters) - The next head of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, agreed on Tuesday with current Governor Mervyn King that the Bank could not be run as a one-man show. King made his remarks in a television show broadcast on Sunday, during which he also urged Carney not to bring to Britain the policy …
Fed's Bullard recommends euro zone consider quantitative easing Reuters - 5 hours agoBy Paul Carrel and Eva Kuehnen FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A top U.S. Federal Reserve official urged the European Central Bank on Tuesday to consider employing a U.S.-style … More »Fed's Bullard recommends euro zone consider quantitative easing
By Paul Carrel and Eva Kuehnen FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A top U.S. Federal Reserve official urged the European Central Bank on Tuesday to consider employing a U.S.-style quantitative easing programme to counter slowing inflation and recession in the euro zone. The ECB has engaged in bond purchases in the past but has always …
IMF urges Iraq to build fiscal buffers AFP - 5 hours agoThe International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged Iraq to build up its weak fiscal buffers as the oil producer's economy remains highly vulnerable to the oil market. More »IMF urges Iraq to build fiscal buffers
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged Iraq to build up its weak fiscal buffers as the oil producer's economy remains highly vulnerable to the oil market.
Scotland says better off without Britain, but with the pound Reuters - 8 hours agoBy William James LONDON (Reuters) - Ending Britain's 306-year rule would allow Scotland to reverse generations of economic mismanagement and free its lawmakers to boost … More »Scotland says better off without Britain, but with the pound
By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Ending Britain's 306-year rule would allow Scotland to reverse generations of economic mismanagement and free its lawmakers to boost economic growth, say Scottish nationalists campaigning to split from the UK. Independence would not only bring the long-standing and sometimes-troubled …
Abbas 'to attend' Jordan World Economic Forum AFP - 9 hours agoPalestinian president Mahmud Abbas is to attend the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa region, which takes place in Jordan later this week, an official … More »Abbas 'to attend' Jordan World Economic Forum
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas is to attend the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa region, which takes place in Jordan later this week, an official said.
Nigeria cbank holds rates at 12 percent for 10th time Reuters - 9 hours agoBy Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank kept interest rates at 12 percent for the 10th time in a row on Tuesday, citing successes in stabilising the … More »Nigeria cbank holds rates at 12 percent for 10th time
By Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank kept interest rates at 12 percent for the 10th time in a row on Tuesday, citing successes in stabilising the naira and lowering inflation as reasons to stay the course with tight monetary policy. Central bank governor Lamido Sanusi said higher government spending …
IMF says Egypt budget gap worrying, urges Yemen to finalise economic p … Reuters - 10 hours agoBy Martin Dokoupil DUBAI (Reuters) - Egypt's worsening fiscal gap is a concern but the International Monetary Fund is still ready to continue talks on a $4.8 billion … More »IMF says Egypt budget gap worrying, urges Yemen to finalise economic p …
By Martin Dokoupil DUBAI (Reuters) - Egypt's worsening fiscal gap is a concern but the International Monetary Fund is still ready to continue talks on a $4.8 billion loan once Cairo completes a review of its economic programme, a senior IMF official said. "We are ready to engage with them on reviewing and finalising the …
Analysis - German households pay for lower industrial power prices Reuters - 10 hours agoBy Henning Gloystein and Vera Eckert LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German households are paying for ever cheaper wholesale power supplies to industry as the government … More »Analysis - German households pay for lower industrial power prices
By Henning Gloystein and Vera Eckert LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German households are paying for ever cheaper wholesale power supplies to industry as the government uses money from soaring domestic bills to subsidise renewable energy, in turn creating overcapacity on the country's grid. Chancellor Angela Merkel accelerated …
In Ukraine, no way to avoid a bumpy ride Reuters - 11 hours agoBy Olzhas Auyezov KIEV (Reuters) - As the snow and ice began to melt in Ukraine this spring, exposing fresh cracks and potholes in the roads, hundreds of motorists gathered … More »In Ukraine, no way to avoid a bumpy ride
By Olzhas Auyezov KIEV (Reuters) - As the snow and ice began to melt in Ukraine this spring, exposing fresh cracks and potholes in the roads, hundreds of motorists gathered outside a government building carrying unusual burdens. They laid them down like funeral wreaths -- torn-off bumpers, crushed shock absorbers and ruptured …
UK says on right track as IMF review nears Reuters - 11 hours agoLONDON (Reuters) - Britain stood its ground on its approach to fixing the weak economy on Tuesday, a day before the International Monetary Fund is expected to call for … More »UK says on right track as IMF review nears
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain stood its ground on its approach to fixing the weak economy on Tuesday, a day before the International Monetary Fund is expected to call for a softening of its austerity push. "Our view is that the economy is healing and we are on the right road, but we have to stick to it," a spokesman for Prime …
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