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Sunday 29 November 2020
In January 2009, nearly two million people flocked to see the first African-American be sworn in as president – but, four years on, some promises have yet to be fulfilled. This term will present even more challenges, writes Larry Donnelly.
Many of us are returning to work for the first time tomorrow following the festive period. Here is a round-up of the news stories you may have missed. You are welcome.
Curbing the US’s runaway national debt, and reforming immigration law, are points on the 113th Congress’s agenda.
The President puts a firm end to major spending cuts, for now – using a novel (but legally questionable) piece of kit.
European markets are all enjoying a healthy start to the year, while US futures have also welcomed the deal.
Is that the end of the ‘fiscal cliff’ talk then? Maybe. But the debt ceiling chat is back.
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The new budget package can’t take effect just yet – because the House of Representatives didn’t wait around.
Happy New Year! Here’s the nine things you need to know as you begin the first morning of 2013.
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The US President said the solution will come in stages, rather than a ‘grand deal’.
If no deal is reached, Americans will see their paycheck hit, and the economy will suffer from massive automatic spending cuts.
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Congressional leaders will meet with the President at the White House today with just days left to avert a series of tax rises and spending cuts due to come into effect in the new year.
The US is facing a potentially devastating financial crisis in less than a week but what is it all about, what impact will it have on Ireland and what’s got to happen if it is to be avoided? TheJournal.ie explains…
Europe’s main stock markets rise as traders focus on whether the United States will avert the 2013 “fiscal cliff”.
Obama said he’ll try to prevent across-the-board tax increases after a vote calling for higher rates on million-dollar earners failed.
Mr Burns takes a few minutes to explain the upcoming fiscal cliff.
Activists occupied the office of House speaker John Boehner ahead of World AIDS Day this Saturday.
The US president and the Republican-led House of Representatives want to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts but they are far off any compromise.
The defeated vice-presidential nominee intends to stay on as the Republicans’ leading fiscal spokesman.
THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED last night that Ireland will return to Level 3 restrictions (with some variations) for the month of December.
It follows six weeks of Level 5 restrictions, and the new guidelines will allow people to be a bit more social and for businesses to open ahead of Christmas, offering a sense of relief to many after a tough year.
But although Covid-19 cases have reduced in recent weeks, there are worries that going back to Level 3 now will inevitably lead to a rise in cases again and that we’ll face tighter restrictions again in the new year.
So today, we want to know: Do you agree with the Government’s decision to reduce Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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