Credit experts offer two possible explanations for how the nation's most crucial measure of credit - worthiness can withstand all manner of financial cataclysms: Either something is off with FICO's formula or the numbers have lost much of their meaning. (marketwatch.com)
Time and again, individual Democrats have withheld their vote on crucial measures until they can win some kind of concession. (timesunion.com)
Lawmakers return to Washington on Tuesday after a five - week summer recess, facing pressure to act not only on Harvey aid but also on several crucial measures that require action before month - end deadlines. (washingtonpost.com)