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Weekly Trek: October 2, 2015

Weekly Trek

October 2, 2015

 

Top Political News

  • Congress on Wednesday approved a short-term spending bill that will prevent a government shutdown and fund federal agencies through mid-December. Washington Post
  • Economy adds 142,000 jobs in September; July, August results revised downward. Wall Street Journal
  • Treasury sets Nov. 5 debt limit deadline. The Hill
  • Boehner, McConnell, Obama to take last stab at budget deal. The Hill
  • Republicans were more united than ever under John Boehner: But only against Democrats. FiveThirtyEight
  • McCarthy faces tricky path to speakership: He’s the overwhelming favorite to replace John Boehner but the Freedom Caucus still presents a big hurdle. Politico
  • Self-immolation, times two: Democrats may be unable to benefit from the opportunity the Republicans have handed them. And vice versa. National Journal
  • Five Supreme Court cases to watch. The Hill

Transportation

  • Reps push feds to ‘swiftly address’ foreign flight subsidy allegations. The Hill
  • Foxx faces transportation fights. The Hill
  • Senate bill filed to expand Visa Waiver Program. The Hill
  • Foxx unveils new transportation investment center. Progressive Railroading
  • Bill introduced to extend PTC deadline. Progressive Railroading
  • The world’s first luxury electric SUV is gorgeous. It’s futuristic. And once again, Tesla Motors is redefining the electric vehicle. Wired

Energy & Natural Resources

  • Obama administration tightens smog limits but satisfies few. Washington Post
  • The EPA’s big crackdown on smog, explained. Vox
  • Wildfires in Oregon cost $74M, so far. Bend Bulletin

Labor

  • Trade Groups fixin’ for a legal fight over ERISA rules. Financial Advisor
  • PBGC projects extended solvency for multiemployer program. Pensions & Investments
  • Foes of tax on ‘Cadillac’ health plans gain, but challenges remain. Wall Street Journal
  • Clinton calls for repeal of ‘Cadillac tax’ on healthcare plans. Reuters
  • Don’t repeal the Cadillac tax. New York Times
  • Franchisors descend on Capitol to fight labor ruling. The Hill

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

  • Schumer in talks with Ryan on major tax, infrastructure deal. Politico
  • Lawmaker plots Ex-Im power play. The Hill
  • House passes defense bill compromise, despite veto threat. Military Times
  • Presidential politics complicate trade talks. Officials from the U.S., Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim countries are trying to complete a massive deal.  Politico

 

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