Overview of recent U.S. fiscal policy debates including Balanced-Budget Amendment proposals, Social Security and Medicare sustainability concerns, Federal Reserve inflation risks, and farm bailout impacts relevant to insurance and financial sectors.
Rep. Mike Flood outlines bipartisan housing reforms, ACA tax credit extensions with fraud controls, and aims to avoid another government shutdown in 2026.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget critiques a Senate Democratic plan to extend ACA subsidies, warning it would add $300B to the deficit and roll back program oversight measures. The debate highlights challenges balancing health insurance affordability with fiscal responsibility.
Florida CFO audit reveals $344 million in overspending by Palm Beach County government, highlighting significant property tax implications. Read about efforts to control local budgets and tax burdens.
The Supreme Court examines presidential authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs amid debate on their fiscal impact on Social Security, Medicare, and national debt. Economic analysis highlights limited revenue benefits and significant economic drawbacks.
The Federal Reserve is experiencing unprecedented financial losses amid concerns over accounting transparency and risk management, potentially impacting fiscal policy and economic stability.
2025 trustees reports reveal Social Security and Medicare insolvency by 2033, requiring urgent reform to avoid drastic benefit cuts and tax hikes. Analysis of funding challenges, recent legislation, and international reform models.
U.S. Senate moves forward on $4.5 trillion tax cut bill with focus on Medicaid changes and budget reconciliation amid GOP negotiations.
Social Security and Medicare are nearing reserve depletion amid 2025-26 budget discussions, raising concerns for U.S. insurance and regulatory sectors.
House Republicans propose major Medicaid reforms and extend 2017 tax cuts in a comprehensive budget bill affecting healthcare coverage and tax policy.
