Spending cuts

Let Obama Leap Off the Fiscal Cliff Alone

The editorial cartoon on the left perfectly summarizes the political situation surrounding fiscal cliff negotiations. The lesson is Republicans will…

11 years ago

Distinguishing Leadership from Politicianship

The feds aren’t alone in dealing with budgets this time of year. Although “dealing” is somewhat generous, since Uncle Sam…

11 years ago

We can't cut the debt just by cutting spending…

The U.S. national debt can't be trimmed by cutting spending alone. That is the illogical and easily-disproved lie circulating through the…

12 years ago

McConnell: Obama Rejected Bi-Partisan Debt Proposal

Today, Mitch McConnell spoke out on the political games being played by the White House on the debt battle. While…

13 years ago

Harry Reid Set to Release “Foolish” Budget Plan

In May, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that "There's no need to have a Democratic budget in my opinion." and…

13 years ago

Democrats Dumb Things Down Better Than Republicans

The debt ceiling debate will most-likely become the GOP's fault. Not because the lion's share of spending is from Republican…

13 years ago

Cut, Cap and Balance [RSC Summary]

Economists agree that the U.S. will face a major debt crisis within the next few years. Erskine Bowles, the top…

13 years ago

Obama: 80% Favor Balanced Approach [Fact Check]

Obama reiterated several times in this morning's presser that 80% of voters favored a balanced approach to the debt problem.…

13 years ago

McConnell: Obama is the Problem in Debt Fight – the People Agree

In a Wednesday Senate speech, Mitch McConnell (R-KY) signaled what most Americans are thinking - Obama is the real obstacle…

13 years ago

Cut Cap and Balance [Full Text]

Calendar No. 97   112th CONGRESS   1st Session   S. 1340   To cut, cap, and balance the Federal…

13 years ago

If Not Now, When?

The debt ceiling is coming! The debt ceiling is coming! Alarmist? Quixotic? Fear-mongering or Real? There are two perspectives in-play:…

13 years ago