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The Social Democratic Party, the Austrian People's Party, and the NEOS party in Austria agree to form a coalition government, leaving out the far-right Freedom Party, who won the most seats in the National Council in the 2024 legislative election. The coalition agreement ends Austria's longest period without a government since World War II.
When the government spends more than it brings in, it runs a Budget Deficit that year. [18] In order to pay for the extra spending, governments issue debt. Government debt is the amount of money credited from individuals, firms, foreign entities as well as the federal government itself through the federal reserve system. [9] Debt accrues over time.
Local sources say 22 were killed and the number of deaths is expected to increase. [68] The Parliamentarian of the United States Senate rules that a provision calling for a minimum wage increase in the American Rescue Plan cannot be considered under Reconciliation procedures due to the Byrd Rule.
The average monthly Social Security benefit will increase from $1,927 to $1,976 in 2025 after the cost-of-living adjustment this year, according to the Social Security Administration.
Current funding expires on Friday night when Congress hopes to adjourn for the holidays. If a funding bill is not passed, then the government will see itself forced to furlough thousands of ...
Covid has had many effects on transport: reduction of traffic, increase of speed, increase of extreme speeding, increase in commercial shipping activity, increase dependence as a commercial vehicle society, increase working hours for truckers, and increase death rates per motor vehicle accident in the United States. [179]
A government shutdown threatens more turmoil in a stock market that has endured a rough few weeks, risking higher anxiety for those eyeing their retirement accounts or stock portfolios ahead of ...
The 119th United States Congress began at 12 p.m. EST on January 3, 2025, following the adjournment of the 118th Congress. [8] Leading up to an election to elect the speaker of the House, incumbent representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana's bid appeared uncertain amid opposition from the Freedom Caucus despite an endorsement from Trump. [9]