Sequestration Update
Last November, the so-called supercommittee — a 12-member body set up by Congress to tackle a much-needed plan to cut the deficit — threw in the towel. Unable to resolve disputes over taxes and spending cuts, Republicans and Democrats on the committee missed their deadline and presented no plan. It was an unqualified flop.
Uncertainty and Confidence
Americans have grown increasingly knowledgeable – and increasingly concerned – about the government’s recent explosion of spending and debt. They have also grown fearful of the great unknown: What will Washington do next?
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Are things getting any better for Santa?
This time last year we talked to a toy manufacturer about how economic uncertainty was affecting his business. Are things any better now?
Radio: LaDona Harvey Show
Gretchen Hamel and LaDona discuss what Congress is up to and the lingering talks around the remaining policies expiring year-end….
Will supercommittee punt on toughest issues?
There is now talk of the group setting out general guidelines, but kicking the specifics of a plan to Congressional committees.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Unemployment rate dips in October
While the unemployment rate dipped to 9% last month from September’s 9.1% mark, the economy added only 80,000 jobs.
European leaders strike late night deal
After missing their self-imposed Sunday deadline, European leaders agreed to a plan to address the European debt crisis late last night.
