Monthly Archives: May 2023
More on the Debt Ceiling
In my last post, I explained how the debt ceiling works. This week, I’ll look at two of the key players in the current debt ceiling crisis–Kevin McCarthy, who leads the House, and ex-President Donald Trump, who leads McCarthy–and what … Continue reading
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Tagged debt ceiling, Donald Trump, Kevin McCarthy
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The Debt Ceiling
Congress is in the midst of a tug-of-war on the debt ceiling. Republicans refuse to raise it and allow the U.S. to pay its bills unless they get spending cuts. President Biden wants the ceiling to be raised without conditions. … Continue reading
Posted in Government, politics
Tagged Congress, debt ceiling, debt limit, President Biden, Republicans, spending cuts
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Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
The conventional wisdom tells us that if we’re overweight, we just need to exercise more and eat less in order to lose the weight. While a healthful diet and the right kind of exercise are, indeed, very important to weight … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Science
Tagged cortisol, stress and cortisol, weight loss, why can't I lose weight
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