Tag: Economic policy

Congressional Budget Office raises this year’s federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion

WASHINGTON -- The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27%...

Cyprus says no let-up to fiscal discipline course as S&P raises country's credit rating to BBB+

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Cyprus said Saturday it won’t let up on a course of strict fiscal discipline while supporting economically vulnerable groups and...