Thomas Shelter

Thomas Shelter has been a keen follower of US politics for over two decades. His reporting for Congress.net primarily focuses on legislation, party politics, and business news.

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Downplays Government Shutdown’s Economic Implications

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday described a government shutdown as “a bad idea,” while admitting uncertainty over whether past shutdowns significantly impacted the economy or financial markets. “I don’t like shutdowns, I think it’s just a bad idea. And I don’t care what the Democrats, Republicans say, it’s a bad idea. It’s not…

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What is Kevin Mccarthy Doing After Leaving Congress

Kevin Mccarthy remains active in numerous projects after leaving Congress around two years ago. After a 17-year tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, including a brief but tumultuous period as Speaker, Kevin McCarthy announced his departure from Congress at the end of 2023. His exit, prompted by a historic ouster from the Speaker’s role…

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