By Lebawit Lily Girma, Bloomberg News Rhonda Holder’s first visit to Brazil came from a desire to see Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer statue and colorful Selarón steps. The 67-year-old retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and … Continued
The latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office repeat a warning made many times before: The trajectory of U.S. government borrowing is unsustainable. Washington, fixated on this year’s elections, isn’t merely unwilling to act; it’s ignoring the issue altogether. Just … Continued
The Minnesota Legislature funds many projects requested by cities and counties in its bonding bill. These funds pay for the bricks-and-mortar portion of projects that cities and counties can’t finance very easily with property-tax dollars coming from their tax base. … Continued
Michael Macagnone | CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — How the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity in former President Donald Trump’s effort to jettison his federal charges could have some collateral damage: Congress’ impeachment power. At oral arguments in the case Thursday, … Continued
Common sense doesn’t always prevail, but it sure is nice when it does. Such was the case Monday morning, when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a news release saying it would not consider lake sturgeon for federal protection … Continued