Press
State Unemployment Report Shows States Still in Crisis
Jul
20
2010
Arlington, VA – While regional and state unemployment rates were generally lower in June, 24 states recorded increases from a year ago, and the national jobless rate still remains high at 9.5%,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released today.
Gretchen Hamel, Executive Director of Public Notice, said the following:
“Washington has been trying to convince [...]
The dog days of Michigan’s ‘Recovery Summer’
Jul
15
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Holland Sentinel and the Detroit News.
Washington has dubbed this “Recovery Summer.” As part of a nationwide tour, President Obama will be in Holland today to tout accomplishments of the economic “stimulus” bill.
Regrettably, the legislation’s impact has left Michiganians [...]
U.S. Treasury Reports 21st Straight Month of Federal Budget Deficits
Jul
13
2010
Arlington, VA – The federal budget deficit grew to $68 billion in June, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement, released today by the U.S. Treasury. This marks the 21st straight month of red ink for the federal budget.
A post mortem on the $50 billion stimulus proposal
Jul
7
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Daily Caller.
As politicians continue to debate how to cure our ailing economy, the American people have already made one diagnosis: more government spending is not the antidote to our economic malaise.
According to a recent Washington Post/ABC poll, just [...]
Declare our independence from mounting public debt
Jul
4
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in The Times-Leader, The Bristol Herald Courier, and North County Times.
As Americans celebrate 234 years of independence, our still-struggling economy, high unemployment and massive national debt threaten the very freedom and opportunity we so cherish.
One hundred years after our country [...]
While families cut budgets, government spending at breakneck pace
Jul
2
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in The Tribune-Democrat.
A bad economy changes things. Around the country, classic summertime rituals – such as beach vacations and teenagers’ first “real” jobs – are being squeezed out of still-tightening family and business budgets.
Yet while responsible Americans make another round [...]
Take Prudent Action to Reduce the Debt or Pay More Later
Jun
25
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the California Chronicle.
Procrastination isn’t one of the seven deadly sins, but if one were making a list of deadly economic behaviors, it would surely be near the top of the list. As the U.S. heads into the G-20 meeting, [...]
Ghosts of Housing Policies Past Come Back With A Vengeance
Jun
17
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Shrevesport Times, California Chronicle, the Prince George’s Sentinel and the Carroll Standard.
Who is to blame for our recent economic crisis? Greedy bankers, lax regulators, irresponsible borrowers, and misguided policymakers usually top the list. There’s something unseemly about this [...]
Will we have the resources to fight?
May
31
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Carroll Standard, the Tampa Tribune, the California Chronicle, the Centre Times, the Aurora Sentinel, the Pueblo Chieftain, and the Daily Herald.
Memorial Day is an occasion to remember all of the brave men and women who gave their lives for [...]
Public Notice Video Wins Design For America Contest
May
27
2010
Is Washington Bankrupting America?
Video Wins Design For America Contest
Arlington, VA – Today, the Sunlight Labs announced the Public Notice video, “Is Washington Bankrupting America?” won first place in the Design for America contest judged on ability to present government data in easy to understand, meaningful and creative ways.
“Is Washington Bankrupting [...]
State Unemployment Report Shows States Still in Crisis
Jul
20
2010
Arlington, VA – While regional and state unemployment rates were generally lower in June, 24 states recorded increases from a year ago, and the national jobless rate still remains high at 9.5%,
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released today.
Gretchen Hamel, Executive Director of Public Notice, said the following:
“Washington has been trying to convince [...]
U.S. Treasury Reports 21st Straight Month of Federal Budget Deficits
Jul
13
2010
Arlington, VA – The federal budget deficit grew to $68 billion in June, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement, released today by the U.S. Treasury. This marks the 21st straight month of red ink for the federal budget.
Public Notice Video Wins Design For America Contest
May
27
2010
Is Washington Bankrupting America?
Video Wins Design For America Contest
Arlington, VA – Today, the Sunlight Labs announced the Public Notice video, “Is Washington Bankrupting America?” won first place in the Design for America contest judged on ability to present government data in easy to understand, meaningful and creative ways.
“Is Washington Bankrupting [...]
The Greecing of America, Simplified
May
21
2010
New Web Video Explains how the U.S.’s Current Fiscal Situation Mirrors Greece
Arlington, VA – Today, BankruptingAmerica.org (an awareness campaign by Public Notice) launched a new web video titled “The Greecing of America, Simplified.” This web video (runtime 2:25) shows how the U.S. could easily “go greek” if it doesn’t immediately scale down [...]
Is Washington Bankrupting America?
Apr
20
2010
Is Washington Bankrupting America?
New web video breaks down the numbers on our dire fiscal situation
Arlington, VA – Today, BankruptingAmerica.org (an awareness campaign by Public Notice) launched a new web video titled “Is Washington Bankrupting America?” This video (lasting only 2:20) illustrates the staggering fiscal problems our government faces so [...]
Congress Blows Off Passing a Budget Resolution
Apr
13
2010
Without a budget, it is easier for Congress to continue on its reckless path of overspending
Arlington, VA – The American people face a deadline on April 15th. Taxes are due. It’s the law, and if you don’t pay taxes on time you face a penalty. Congress also [...]
Awareness Campaign to Explain ABCs of Government Overspending
Feb
1
2010
New group will educate Americans on how government spending affects prosperity
Arlington, VA – The federal government will spend $3.7 trillion this year, which is more than $12,000 a year per American, and more than at any other time in post-World War II history. Public Notice (www.thepublicnotice.org), a new educational non-profit organization, will launch today an [...]
The dog days of Michigan’s ‘Recovery Summer’
Jul
15
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Holland Sentinel and the Detroit News.
Washington has dubbed this “Recovery Summer.” As part of a nationwide tour, President Obama will be in Holland today to tout accomplishments of the economic “stimulus” bill.
Regrettably, the legislation’s impact has left Michiganians [...]
A post mortem on the $50 billion stimulus proposal
Jul
7
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Daily Caller.
As politicians continue to debate how to cure our ailing economy, the American people have already made one diagnosis: more government spending is not the antidote to our economic malaise.
According to a recent Washington Post/ABC poll, just [...]
Declare our independence from mounting public debt
Jul
4
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in The Times-Leader, The Bristol Herald Courier, and North County Times.
As Americans celebrate 234 years of independence, our still-struggling economy, high unemployment and massive national debt threaten the very freedom and opportunity we so cherish.
One hundred years after our country [...]
While families cut budgets, government spending at breakneck pace
Jul
2
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in The Tribune-Democrat.
A bad economy changes things. Around the country, classic summertime rituals – such as beach vacations and teenagers’ first “real” jobs – are being squeezed out of still-tightening family and business budgets.
Yet while responsible Americans make another round [...]
Take Prudent Action to Reduce the Debt or Pay More Later
Jun
25
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the California Chronicle.
Procrastination isn’t one of the seven deadly sins, but if one were making a list of deadly economic behaviors, it would surely be near the top of the list. As the U.S. heads into the G-20 meeting, [...]
Ghosts of Housing Policies Past Come Back With A Vengeance
Jun
17
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Shrevesport Times, California Chronicle, the Prince George’s Sentinel and the Carroll Standard.
Who is to blame for our recent economic crisis? Greedy bankers, lax regulators, irresponsible borrowers, and misguided policymakers usually top the list. There’s something unseemly about this [...]
Will we have the resources to fight?
May
31
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Carroll Standard, the Tampa Tribune, the California Chronicle, the Centre Times, the Aurora Sentinel, the Pueblo Chieftain, and the Daily Herald.
Memorial Day is an occasion to remember all of the brave men and women who gave their lives for [...]
The U.S. Doesn’t Need a VAT to Get Our Budget into Balance
May
19
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Bristol Herald Courier.
Riots in Greece and a stock market spooked by the growing risk of government default has increased attention in the United States on the need to reduce our own national debt. The President’s [...]
GUEST COLUMN: Only We Can Stop Washington’s Reckless Spending
May
19
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Colorado Gazette on May 19, 2010.
“If you can’t budget, you can’t govern.” That’s what now Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt said in 2006, when criticizing the majority for failing to pass a budget resolution. [...]
GUEST COLUMN: Congress Blows Off Its Budget Deadline
May
19
2010
This OpEd by Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, ran in the Colorado Gazette, The Morning Journal and the Brownsville Herald.
“If you can’t budget, you can’t govern.” That’s what now Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt said in 2006, when criticizing the majority for failing to pass a budget [...]
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