Philly Burbs: ‘Julia’s’ tarnished message to women
Recently, President Barack Obama re-election campaign rolled out its latest weapon in Election 2012’s faux war on women — “The Life of Julia.” The latest tool is an interactive info-graphic that follows a female, Julia, through her life and contrasts…
The Hill: Memo to Congress: No budget is no way to run a country
Welcome back, Congress! During your recess, we marked the anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death. It was an anniversary well worth marking, and America is safer with the world’s most notorious terrorist out of commission.
The Compass: A modest proposal: How Congress can restore America’s confidence
What’s it going to take to get the American people’s confidence in the economy back on track? According to economists, the recession ended in June 2009. Three years later, it still doesn’t feel like much of a recovery.
The Hill: Democrats should follow Sen. Conrad’s lead
When Congress last passed a budget resolution, over three years ago, President Obama pledged a new era of fiscal responsibility: “And by making hard choices and challenging the old ways of doing business, we will cut in half the budget deficit we inherited within four years,” he said.
The Hill: GSA spending scandal proves needs for budget reform
The news that the General Services Administration (GSA) blew through $822,000 for an elaborate training conference at a Las Vegas luxury hotel shocked Washington this week, leading to the resignation of GSA Administrator Martha Johnson. Beltway budget watchers were justifiably outraged.

