WASHINGTON — The United States notched up a fourth straight month of declining deficits in July compared with a year ago, according to official data released Wednesday.
WASHINGTON — The White House on Saturday reacted to a historic downgrade of America's top-notch debt rating by calling on political rivals to unite to fix the economy and assure the country's fiscal future.
MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - A routine election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat that became a referendum on the state's new curbs on unionized public employees appeared too close to call early on Wednesday with the incumbent clinging to a narrow lead.
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - Californians would overwhelmingly back extending temporary tax increases to help balance the state's budget if asked to in a special election, according to survey results released on Wednesday.
In a Wednesday press conference, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) said that he would be forced to layoff 1,500 state workers if Democratic state senators didn't return and allow his union busting bill to pass.
