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Oversight
S&P's warning on deficits could strengthen 'gang of six'
But the bipartisan group of senators still faces an uphill battle in cutting a budget deal.
News
S&P lowers U.S. debt outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'
Ratings agency reaffirms 'AAA' rating, but worries policymakers will fail to agree on deficit reduction.
News
Economy Insiders: Long odds on long-term budget deal
More than 60 percent of participating Economic Insiders rate the odds of Congress agreeing on a long-term deficit reduction plan this year at less than one-third
Defense
Two former Republican EPA administrators warn of 'siege' against agency
Defunding the EPA would prevent it from protecting our air and water, they say.
Oversight
Treasury slams proposal for tax holiday on foreign corporate profits
Official calls the idea a distraction from planned broader corporate tax reform.
Oversight
SEC's Shapiro comes under fire for general counsel's Madoff conflict
Lawmakers ask for details about the hiring of David Becker, who received $2 million from a Madoff investment, according to a New York Times report.
Oversight
'Gang of six' close to deficit reduction proposal
Plan is similar to the one proposed by fiscal commission led by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles.
Oversight
Deficit commission's final plan released
Strategy is more detailed than a draft the panel's chairmen floated in early November, but contains few fundamental changes.
Defense
TSA works on alternative airport screening process for pilots
Unions have cited concern over radiation from scanners.
Oversight
Report: TARP contracting has 'significant' transparency issues
The panel noted that private contractors were not subject to FOIA requests or public audits of their performance.
