WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government ran a $53.2 billion surplus in December, signaling further improvement in the nation's finances.
The surplus was the largest since September and a record for the month of December, according to the Treasury Department report released Monday. It was boosted by nearly $40 billion in payments from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
12. US gov't reports $116.5 billion surplus in June - Friday, July 12, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government on Thursday reported a rare surplus of $116.5 billion in June, the largest for a single month in five years. The gain kept the nation on track for its lowest annual deficit in five years.
13. Events - Friday, February 22, 2013
24th annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. The theme for this year’s show is “Jardins du Soleil,” French for “Gardens of the Sun,” and will feature gardens of internationally inspired designs. The show also offers the opportunity to hear free presentations by horticultural, landscape design and gardening experts. This year’s featured speaker is Frédéric Nancel, operations and events director for the Chateau de Chantilly near Paris, France. Thursday-Saturday, 10-8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Information: nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com.
14. Mortgage bill faces tough road in Congress - Friday, February 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Congress isn't likely to jump at President Barack Obama's challenge for quick passage of a mortgage refinancing bill that supporters say could help millions of homeowners save big each year and boost the economy.
15. Events - Friday, February 15, 2013
Montgomery County Business After Hours. Today, 5-7 p.m., Clarksville Country Club, 334 Fairway Drive, Clarksville. Information: [email protected].
16. Corizon announces new mental health officer - Friday, June 8, 2012
Corizon, a Brentwood-based provider of correctional healthcare solutions, has promoted Joe Pastor, M.D., to chief mental health officer.
In his new role, Pastor will supervise the Corizon Behavioral Healthcare team and provide consultation for patient care and mental health staff in jails and prisons. He also will consult with Corizon psychiatrists nationwide and serve on Corizon’s Specialty Panel of Physicians.
17. House GOP rejects 2-month payroll tax cut - Friday, December 16, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Tuesday rejected legislation to extend a payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for two months, drawing a swift rebuke from President Barack Obama that Republicans were threatening higher taxes on 160 million workers on Jan. 1.
18. Shutdown likely averted as tax talks go on - Friday, December 16, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress appears on track to avert a government shutdown this weekend, even as President Barack Obama's push to extend a payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for another year is encountering snags.
19. Republicans plan House OK of payroll tax cut bill - Friday, December 9, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are girding to push a bill through the House that would continue a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers, but has drawn White House and Democratic objections because it would also force work on a controversial oil pipeline.
20. Trash to treasures: A tour for all appetites - Friday, September 16, 2011
Sightseeing by tour bus has always been sort of a Nashville thing. Tourists come to Music City for very specific reasons and are serious about packing in the city’s sites while they’re here, and they like being driven around. Numbers are up, according to longtime tour operator Gray Line of Tennessee.
21. Real estate sales offer a glimmer of hope among the ruins - Friday, August 12, 2011
Congress’ month-long fight over the debt ceiling did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Nashville-area homebuyers. Quite the opposite.
Home sales were up in the Nashville region in July for the first time in a year, and that fragile recovery is not expected to be set back dramatically by this week’s fallout from the debt-ceiling battle. Standard & Poor’s downgraded the credit worthiness of the United States from AAA to AA+. S&P also downgraded Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the federally chartered enterprises that guarantee mortgages, sparking a Wall Street selloff early in the week and setting off fears that mortgage rates would rise.