Members of Congress still get paid during a government shutdown.
Even when their lesser-paid staffers and colleagues are sent home penniless.
By A.J. Bursick, Associate Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Members of Congress still get paid during a government shutdown.
Even when their lesser-paid staffers and colleagues are sent home penniless.
By A.J. Bursick, Associate Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
An early December government shutdown is a real possibility, since the divided Congress can't agree on certain spending issues.
Take a look at what's specifically at stake next month.
Plus, find out how to profit from a government shutdown in the meantime...
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - • Print | Email
U.S. taxpayers are unwittingly paying to keep criminal immigrants on American soil.
And just recently a report from Colorado showed just how much that incarceration bill has been costing us.
Have a look to see the millions we've been paying to keep criminal immigrants in jail...
By Money Morning News Team, Money Morning - • Print | Email
With us narrowly averting a government shutdown, many are asking, "How many times has the government shut down?"
The answer, and the reasons for the shutdowns, may surprise you.
Here's a full list and an investment strategy for next time...
By Dustin Parrett, Associate Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
A government shutdown 2017 could happen as soon as next week.
And a government shutdown is terrible news for the stock market, especially since it will pull the rug out from under the Trump rally.
By Casey Wilson, Associate Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Trump's move to cut spending for Amtrak may actually save the commuter rail system in America.
By Ashley Moore, Associate Editor, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The looming possibility of a 2017 government shutdown is casting doubt on Trump's economic stimulus plans.
A debt ceiling crisis may dictate spending cuts that would curtail Trump's infrastructure spending and stall tax reforms.
Here's everything you need to know to profit from the government shutdown this fall...
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Why won't the GOP repeal Obamacare?
Their many promises to do so helped get them into the governmental majority they're enjoying right now.
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Warren Buffett managed to amass billions this year…
Especially from the election…
And in spite of his staunch support for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton...
By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Will Hillary Clinton drop out of the presidential race?