What Is Fair When It Comes To Bringing Down The Deficit
This afternoon, President Obama is in Florida, a key battleground state, addressing the economy and taxes. Ahead of a Monday Senate vote and as Americans are filing their taxes, the President will discuss the so-called “Buffett Rule” which boosts taxes on millionaires with a focus on fairness.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Hot Topics: September 20, 2011
- Deficit Reduction Plan; Are the Cuts Legitimate?
- Rising Concern About New Layoffs
- The Super Committee: Who Are They? And Are They Up for the Task?
Reducing the deficit is never an easy task
In 1990, President Bush found himself in a similar position as President Obama currently is in – trying to broker a sweeping deficit reduction agreement.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
New polls affirm Americans agree: spending needs to be cut
There are three new polls out today which echo the message voters made clear in November: Americans are ready for spending cuts.

