With public spending accounting for 56% of GDP and a high overall tax rate, new French President Francois Hollande may have little room to put in place his pro-growth policies, should he honor campaign promises to reduce the deficit to 3% of GDP.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

After Greece’s default resulted in sighs and the shrug of global markets, Greece has worked to implement the details of its bailout agreements. This leaves many wondering if the worst for Greece is over.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

While the debt crisis in the Euro Zone focuses on Greece, the UK, and Ireland, many other countries struggle to maintain their heads above water.

The candidates are choosing their Secret Service code names. Why do they tell us? You’d think that should be secret. – Jay Leno

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

Last week the Huffington Post ran a blog which touching on six signs of when you may have too much debt. We decided to take these signs and bring you the Washington equivalent.

As Greece completes its debt and credit swaps today, organizations and groups around the world celebrate the contributions of women in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day last week.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.