B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Gretchen Hamel on Fox & Friends
VIDEO: BEYOND THE HEADLINES UNDERSTANDING THE DEBT CEILING
Get the facts on what the debt ceiling debate is really about and why it is important for Congress to tackle the disease—overspending—rather than place yet another band-aid on the wound by raising the debt ceiling….
Are taxes the ticket?
Some have suggested we should tax our way out of the hole. Beyond the question of whether we should, there’s a more important question: can we?
No joke, Unemployment numbers down
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this morning that unemployment fell slightly during March to 8.8%.
Who’s more responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington?
At first thought, Charlie Sheen hardly seems like a model for fiscal responsibility. But, somehow, Washington has managed to be far worse.
VIDEO: WHO’S MORE RESPONSIBLE: CHARLIE SHEEN OR WASHINGTON?
Who is more fiscally responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington? Duh! Charlie the Warlock….
Washington urged to reconsider fiscal commission's plan
Ten former chairs of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors implore Washington to recognize the urgency of our economic situation.
Top 3: last week’s most popular posts
A quick look at the three most popular posts from last week.
Billboards urge lawmakers: Keep your promise.
Just as Congress returns to debate the FY 2011 spending levels, we’re working to do our part to ensure lawmakers don’t forget the promise of fiscal responsibility they made to voters.
