Keisha Waites: Candidate for Georgia U.S. Congressional District 13
Keisha Waites is a candidate for Georgia’s U.S. Congressional District 13 in the June 9 Democratic primary. The Courier sent a list of questions to Waites about her candidacy. The…
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U.S. default could begin June 8 without agreement, top economist tells Congress
by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 4, 2023 WASHINGTON — Unless Congress can strike a deal, the U.S. Treasury…
U.S. to hit debt limit much sooner than expected, thrusting Congress into showdown
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 15, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will hit its borrowing limit this…
U.S. House Democrats make history electing first Black party leader in Congress
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 30, 2022 WASHINGTON — The three U.S. House Democrats who have led their…
MTG says that maybe U.S. should be destroyed in Congress, rather than in a real Civil War
After making her widely ridiculed and panned comments on Twitter yesterday that suggested she’d be in favor of dismantling the United States and denying the right to vote to Californians…
Jannquell Peters: Candidate for GA U.S. 13th Congressional District
Jannquell Peters is the former mayor of East Point. She is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent David Scott and two other hopefuls to represent the 13th Congressional District…
Biden, McCarthy say they have brokered a debt limit deal to avert U.S. default
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 27, 2023 WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a deal in principle…
A default on the U.S. debt would be far worse than a government shutdown. Here’s how.
by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — A U.S. default on its debt would have a…
Agriculture leaders urge a stronger farm safety net at U.S. Senate farm bill hearing
by Adam Goldstein, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — Farm and commodity trade association leaders lobbied for updating…
Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what’s at stake
by Matt Williams, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a…