Mr. President, You Can End the Government Shutdown
President Obama has made it clear he “will not negotiate” when it comes to ending the government shutdown. At last check, the nation’s capital wasn’t… Read More
The Story Behind the Government Shutdown
Much like the day after sequestration budget cuts kicked in, most people will wake up today to find that the country and their lives aren’t… Read More
Obama Debt Limit Proposal: We Spend More, You Pay More
During remarks given after the passage of the Senate continuing resolution today, President Obama stressed once again his unwillingness to work with Republicans to find… Read More
61% of Americans Want Spending Cuts Before Debt Limit Is Raised
A clear majority of Americans believes that imposing a firm limit on borrowing with spending cuts is the only chance for Congress to kick its… Read More
Plan to Suspend Debt Limit Means Debt Would Rise to $17.8 Trillion
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced a new debt ceiling deadline today, urging congressional lawmakers and the President to come to an agreement concerning the nation’s… Read More
Democrats Threaten Government Shutdown If They Don’t Get More Spending
While much of the debate over government funding has centered around funding for the President’s unworkable health care law, Democrats’ appetite for more unnecessary federal… Read More
What’s Next for Obamacare: Harry Reid’s Procedural Attacks
“If you let me write the procedure and I let you write the substance, I’ll [beat] you every time.” Representative John Dingell (D-MI), the longest… Read More
Morning Bell: 6 Reasons Why the National Debt Keeps Rising
Out-of-control spending by Congress and the Obama Administration has once again maxed out the latest debt limit—a nearly $17 trillion burden that harms job growth,… Read More
CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook Shows Tax Hikes Unnecessary—Again
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its long-awaited long-term outlook on the budget today. As surely as the sun rises in the east, it shows… Read More
Economy News
CBO Report’s Facts Speak Louder Than Obama’s Spending and Debt Crisis Denial
The release of today’s Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on the long-term budget outlook sends one message loud and clear: The U.S. spending and debt… Read More
