Tag #Political Gridlock

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Moody's Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt

Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on Friday, citing rising government debt and interest payments, following similar downgrades by Standard & Poor's and Fitch; the House Budget Committee's rejection of President Trump's domestic policy bill, which included extending tax cuts, ...

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Spanish Political Gridlock Hinders State Pacts

Spain's government faces a political stalemate, hindering progress on four potential state pacts, including defense spending, tariff reduction, migration solutions, and nuclear power plant lifespans; the opposition party, PP, is leveraging this gridlock to advance its agenda, especially regarding nu...

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US Treasury's Critical Funds Depletion Risks National Debt Default

The US Treasury's \$280 billion remaining balance, following a record \$286 billion drawdown in March, necessitates immediate action to avert a potential national debt default, given the looming debt ceiling and insufficient funds for crucial programs.

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Congress Averts Shutdown With Bipartisan Vote, Deepening Democratic Divisions

Facing a midnight deadline, Congress passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through September, with 10 Senate Democrats joining Republicans despite significant internal party division and criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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Senate Faces Crucial Vote on Spending Bill Amidst Government Shutdown Threat

The House narrowly passed a spending bill (217-213) to avert a government shutdown, but its fate in the Senate remains uncertain due to opposition from both Republicans and some Democrats; the bill largely maintains current spending but includes cuts to the District of Columbia budget, and Senator C...

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Democrats Reject GOP's Short-Term Government Funding Plan, Shutdown Looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a short-term government funding bill through September 30, facing immediate opposition from top Democrats due to proposed domestic spending cuts and increased defense spending, potentially leading to a government shutdown if not passed by March 14.

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EU's 2040 Climate Goals Face Political Gridlock

The European Commission's proposed 90% greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2040 faces political resistance, with delays caused by competing priorities (economic competitiveness vs. climate action) and opposition from several member states including France and Poland, potentially weakening em...

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\"Surge in German Rescue Service Calls Highlights Primary Care Crisis\"\

Germany's rescue service experienced a 66 percent increase in calls from 2001 to 2022, reaching over 14 million annually due to limited access to primary care; a stalled government reform aimed to integrate emergency and outpatient services but faces political uncertainty.

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Spain's Congress Rejects Bill for National Public Health Agency

The Spanish Congress rejected a bill to create a National Public Health Agency (AESAP) by a vote of 167 to 176, with two abstentions, due to opposition from the PP, Vox, and Junts parties, raising concerns about Spain's preparedness for future health crises.

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Germany's €500 Billion Infrastructure Plan: A Lack of Concrete Strategy

Germany's planned €500 billion infrastructure investment lacks a detailed plan, creating uncertainty for projects like the Deutsche Bahn's €30 billion+ rail network modernization; disagreements between the Union and SPD parties over DB restructuring and project prioritization further complicate matt...

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Government Shutdown Looms as Trump, Congress Clash Over Spending Bill

Facing a funding deadline, House Republicans plan to pass a bill extending federal funding through September, potentially leading to a government shutdown if Senate Democrats filibuster; this comes amid economic turmoil from Trump's trade policies and Musk's sweeping government restructuring.

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Spain Proposes Housing Crisis Plan: Tax Cuts and Regulatory Reform

To counter Spain's housing crisis, the CGE and Fedea propose a ten-point plan reducing home purchase taxes by up to 25% and reforming land-use regulations to increase housing supply, urging PSOE and PP for political agreement to avoid market distortions caused by price controls.

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