B.A. Spending Daily
On Friday, the Congressional Budget Office released its score of President Obama’s budget. According to the CBO, the budget raises $6 in tax for every $1 in spending cuts.
Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling?
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?
Fiscal Cliff Deal, Five Things to Know
After months of negotiations and debt, the Senate passed a deal on the fiscal cliff early Tuesday morning. Here are the top five things you need to know about the plan.
Cliff Notes: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Days away from the fiscal cliff, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner dropped the bombshell that we’re also scheduled to hit the $16.4 trillion debt limit on December 31.
Fiscal Cliff, Plan B
During a meeting Monday afternoon, President Obama and Speaker Boehner discussed the president’s newest counteroffer.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Friday Funnies! 5 Jokes About the Economy
“I’m worried about the fiscal cliff in the same way I’m worried about Martians. Every now and then I look for them but I don’t know what I’ll do when I see them.” –David Letterman
Did You Get Your Money’s Worth From Congress Last Week?
The House and Senate returned last week after a one week recess for Thanksgiving. Once again, negotiations over the fiscal cliff consumed most of Washington’s energy though there was no action on the floor on the issue.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic news.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
