Posts Tagged ‘congress’

After Sequestration, A Leaner Watchdog

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By Covering Business   March 5, 2013

The Government Accountability Office sizes up the effect of mandatory federal budget cuts on itself.




Critics Warn Dodd-Frank May Bring New Risk

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By Covering Business   April 13, 2012

Two detractors says regulatory reform has done little to ensure the safety of the financial system.


How Federal Earmarks Backfire

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By Covering Business   March 14, 2012

A study in the Journal of Political Economy reveals how big earmarks can harm local economies.