Here’s a roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories:

According to The Hill, the federal reserve chairman is worried that an increase in the price of oil will harm recovery.

The Hill reports that the House has passed third GOP Budget Reform Bill.

Washington Times looks at the impact of running deficits for 40th straight months.

Politico says that extensions to the payroll tax, have escalated tensions on capitol hill this week, while the Wall Street Journal reports that talks have stalled, regarding specifics in the extension.

The Speaker of the House is ready to fight for the highway bill reports Politico. The Hill looks at who is on each side of legislation to improve transportation and infastructure.

The Wall Street Journal reports that concessions have begun to make way for a debt deal in Greece.

Washington Post examines instances of legislators sending millions to family connected groups.

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