More Evidence Congress Must Act Now To Sustain Social Security And Medicare For Future Generations
Today the trustees who oversee Social Security and Medicare released reports with timetables projecting when these programs will run out of funds. Public Notice executive director weighs in….
Public Pulse: Which is more important?
According to Third Way, when given two choices, 60% of Independents say it is more important to reduce the budget deficit; 35% say it is more important to reduce the income gap. Make sure to VOTE!
New Poll: Americans Increasingly More Concerned With Economic Opportunity Than Taxing the Rich
As millions of Americans finalize their income tax returns, Public Notice’s new poll finds that when it comes to tax increases on the wealthy, Americans are more concerned about Washington creating opportunities for the poor and middle class rather than focusing on the rich.
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.
Would you like a Receipt with that?
With tax season upon us, many of you may be wondering where your tax dollars are going. With a number of laws directing your tax dollars spent on certain programs and Congress refusing to pass a budget, it can be hard to know
Huffington Post: Government Spending on Autopilot: Prepare for the Crash
A lesson for Congress- enough with the autopilot spending. Congress must take control of the federal budget process, which means taking responsibility for all spending programs to get the deficit under control. If Congress doesn’t start relearning how to fly, we all need to be prepared for a fiscal crash.
Irresponsible, Wasteful, Excessive Spending Must Be Stopped
As the federal government still struggles to control spending, news out of the General Services Administration (GSA) office indicates continued wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars…..
NYT: A Half-Measure, Like Obama’s Plan
There has never been a budget resolution that has been apolitical. Even when passed by Congress, these proposals are nonbinding, without the force of law. Instead, they simply spell out the priorities and agenda of a particular party or individual. This is true whether the Democratic Senate passes President Obama’s budget or the Republican House passes Paul Ryan’s budget resolution.
228 – 191 House Passes the House Republicans’ Budget
This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the House Republicans’ budget by a vote of 228 – 191. The measure was passed largely on a party line basis. At a policy summit hosted by Public Notice and the National Journal prior to the vote, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said that passing a budget is…
TV Ad ‘WORKING HARD’ If we can do it – why can’t Washington?
The past few years have been difficult for a majority of Americans having to make financial sacrifices to live within their means and stick to a budget; it’s time Washington shows some responsibility and leadership to produce a budget, spend smarter and change its irresponsible spending ways
