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Bye-Bye, Balance

May 20, 2013

After months of advocating for a “balanced approach” to our debt and deficits, it seems like the administration is pulling a 180 on the debt ceiling.

Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling?

May 20, 2013

A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit prevents an unhealthy economy. So why then in the last 10 years have we raised the debt ceiling 13 times and added on more than $10 trillion in debt?

The Debt Ceiling

May 17, 2013

Lawmakers in Washington are gearing up for another debt ceiling debate this month when the suspension on the statutory debt limit expires on May 19.

B.A. Spending Daily

News Roundup | May 17, 2013

A new Inspector General report argues that bonuses given to General Services Administration personnel were excessive. The Washington Post has the story.

There Is Time For Thoughtful Debt Ceiling Debate

May 14, 2013

On May 18 the debt limit suspension that Congress passed in January will expire. At that point, the debt limit will automatically increase to whatever amount the national debt is on May 19.

B.A. Spending Daily

News Roundup | May 13, 2013

Reuters reports the Treasury Department believes it will be able to hold off the need to vote on the debt ceiling until at least September.

Emphasis Added

May 9, 2013

While some economists see deficit emphasis as an impeding recovery, the Congressional Budget Office says the only thing worse for the economy would be no deficit emphasis.

Radio: AM Tampa Bay

May 9, 2013

Gretchen Hamel, executive director of Public Notice, joins AM Tampa Bay to discuss how Americans support piroritizing debt payments and cutting government spending.