
Tag: Senate


Goldman: Total Democratic Control of Washington Will Improve Economic Growth

Maybe Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell Can Actually Work Together

Will the Wheels Come Off the Market in 5 Years?
Doubts rise that stock’s boffo performance will keep rolling through 2025, although almighty tech might let it maintain some momentum, savants say.

Jerome Powell May Get Extended as Federal Reserve Chief, Say Analysts
The GOP-appointed Fed chair, whose term expires in 2022, has Dem admirers in the Senate.

A Divided Congress Is Good for Stocks, Study Says

Democrats Favored to Win the Senate, but Odds Narrow, Goldman Says

Illinois Passes Police, Fire Pension Consolidation Bill
Move could boost returns by $2.5 billion over five years.

Senate Holds Hearing on Digital Currencies, Blockchain
Crypto proponents argue current banking system is inefficient and exclusionary.
Senate to Deal with Union Pension Crisis After House Passes Butch Lewis Act
Democratic-led bill faces stiff opposition from Republicans.

Kentucky Finally Passes a Pension Reform
Bill targeting quasi-governmental agencies gets state Senate OK, and Gov. Matt Bevin, its author, signs shortly after.

PBGC Director Nominee Gets Kicked Back to Trump
Clock runs out on controversial nod for brother-in-law of Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao.

Louisiana Pension System Gets Cold Feet on Creation of New Plan
Treasurer laments system’s decision, unhappy with detracting governor.

Kentucky Passes Surprise Pension Reform that Was Inserted into a Sewage Services Bill
State’s attorney general says bill violates law, plans to sue when signed by governor.

Illinois Senate Rejects Gov. Rauner’s Veto in 38-19 Override
Pension reform bill now goes to Illinois House, requires three-fifths majority vote.