The American Dream
As families struggle to improve their finances, what about the American Dream? Will the next generation be better off? Are families able to make ends meet? In our latest infographic we look at how families view the American Dream and whether or not the dream is still alive today. Take a look!
Pessimism in the Economy
The latest Associated Press – GfK poll measuring Americans’ opinion on the economy revealed a negative outlook. Less than 1 in 3 Americans believe that their household’s finances will improve this year, and thirty-five percent believe that the unemployment rate will begin to rise in the coming months.
Overturning Automatic Cuts
Republicans in the House passed legislation today to overturn automatic cuts in defense spending in favor of cuts that would decrease money spent on food stamps and other social programs.
Roles Reversed
Following the elections in Greece and France on Sunday, many are speculating on the future of Greece in the European Union.
Public Pulse: Wasteful Spending and the Debt
According to the Economist, when asked how much excessive spending on things like the GSA Las Vegas conference contributed to the debt, 12% of adults said “not much at all”; 31% said “not very much”; 38% said “quite a bit”; and 20% said “a lot.”
No Budget, Just Spending
April 15 has come and gone. And with it, another missed deadline by Congress to complete action on the federal budget. Did you know by failing to complete a budget by April 15, Congress isn’t following the law?
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Public Pulse: How is the Economy today?
According to CNN, 0% of adults think the economy is in very good shape; 31% think it is in somewhat good shape; 42% think it is in somewhat bad shape; and 27% think it is in very bad shape. What do you think?
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
The Hill: Washington is in need of a surgical intervention
If you believe the national debt and the federal budget deficit are urgent priorities, a Congressional budget hearing on February 28 offered insight into why it’s so difficult to restrain government spending.
