This Week in Washington - May 15, 2019

This Week in Washington - May 15, 2019

May 15, 2019

Steve Gordon invited James Carter, an expert on budget, tax and fiscal issues, to present his thoughts on the current state of the federal
budget. The picture James paints in his article entitled A Miracle Cure to Save the Federal Budget from Calamity is far from rosy, but it’s worthwhile reading. Steve Gordon brings us up to date on the progress on trade and legislation he’s Heard on the Hill. Dana Marston shares highlights of this week’s legislative calendar, and also dives into the impact of tariffs on states’ trade with China, trends in long-acting opioid prescriptions, and causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S.