185. SLOWEST Home Sales Since 2010! Will the Fed Keep Interest Rate Hikes on Pause?
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Today, I cover:
National: Economic uncertainty from dysfunction in Congress: home sales slide to the slowest since 2010, and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicates extended pause in interest rate hikes (click on graphic below to watch my interview on Fox Business)
States: Texas continues to debate passing Universal School Choice, and data on California and New York's spending shows that increased state spending: does not necessarily decrease poverty or improve schools, and;
Other: Recap of last week's excellent podcast with guest Ben Murrey from Independence Institute discussing the importance of maintaining Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, and a sneak peek of my upcoming podcast episode with special guest Texas State Representative Brian Harrison.