A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

“According to a new CBS poll, 33 percent of Americans say they won’t have enough money to cover their holiday spending. I believe these people are called Congress.” – Friday Funnies: 5 jokes about the economyLeno

As the previous CR was to expire tonight at midnight, a minibus spending bill with another CR averts the threat of a government shutdown.

With Congress once again budgeting with band-aids, we’ll face another funding discussion and threat of a shutdown as the last day of the current CR quickly approaches.

While this “holiday” isn’t nearly as exciting – except maybe for accountants – as the real New Years, there are a few things to note.

Yesterday evening, the Senate passed a measure to keep the government funded for four days after September 30, the end of the fiscal year.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

- Senate Deal Reached To Avert Government Shutdown
- Did You Get Your Money’s Worth From Congress Last Week?
- Little Appetite Among American Voters For New Regulations