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.
In states, spending cuts transcend party lines
Budget Worries Push Governors to Same Mind-Set. The dismal fiscal situation in many states is forcing governors, despite their party affiliation, toward a consensus on what medicine is needed going forward.
Omnibus gets weighed down with earmarks
Among the host of today’s stories on the earmark-stuffed omnibus appropriations bill, here are two we wanted to share.
Budget and economic news roundup
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Budget and economic news roundup
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Budget and economic news roundup
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
NYT: “Europe Fears That Debt Crisis Is Ready to Spread”
European officials, increasingly concerned that the Continent’s debt crisis will spread, are warning that any new rescue plans may need to cover Portugal as well as Ireland to contain the problem they tried to resolve six months ago.
Lame Duck in the news
The top priorities as Congress returns this week are the economy and the federal budget. Here are several interesting news stories exploring each.
NYT: “G-20 meeting puts off hard calls on trade imbalances”
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies agreed on Friday to curb “persistently large imbalances” in saving and spending but deferred until next year tough decisions on how to identify and fix them.
State News Roundup
A look at the most important budget-related news and information from around the country.
