Advocates say tax relief such as a child tax credit is needed now as support programs shrink, but federal cuts could complicate matters.

House Republicans and Senate Democrats have competing plans for lowering taxes for families. But both parties favor raising ...

Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living.

Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting ...

Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off ...