Friday Funnies: 5 Jokes About The Economy!
“New predictions out today claim 42 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. They say the only way to stop that is for the government to step in. Oh yeah, when it comes to trimming the fat and tightening your belt, what better way than the U.S. government?” –Jay Leno
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.
Where in the World Was the Senate?
On the 3rd anniversary of operating without a budget, the Senate announced today that it has considered a proposal, passed the resolution and is waiting on action from the House.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Friday Funnies: 5 Jokes About the Economy!
“It now appears that as many as a dozen members of the Secret Service were involved in that Colombian prostitution scandal. Now six of the agents have resigned. The other six are now party planners for the GSA.” –Jay Leno
By the Numbers
The numbers say it all: Washington has spent its way into a fiscal crisis. Too keep you up to date on the situation we will be bringing you a monthly update of the Debt, Budget, and Economy in our By the Numbers series.
The Budget Battle Ahead
Motivation. It is what pushes us to excel in our endeavors. On Capitol Hill though, motivations take on a different meaning. Motivation can cause members to push bills through Congress, to make tough choices for thebetterment of the country, or – as is the case today – do nothing.
Radio: Morning Beat with Chad Adams
It’s been three years since the Senate passed a budget, but Obama is on the campaign trail in North Carlina. Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, joins The Big Talker’s Morning Beat with Chad Adams…
Bankrupting America Launches Online Advocacy Campaign Urging Senate to Vote on a Budget
Today we announced a multipronged online educational advocacy campaign leading up to the three-year anniversary since the last time Congress passed a budget. The campaign includes a web video, online advertising, a Twitter hashtag campaign and a grassroots call to action urging the Senate to pass a budget.
Top 3! Last Week’s Most Popular Posts
Take a look at last week’s most popular posts.
