Category Archives: National Deficit

More Hostage-taking. Standard & Poor’s downgrade reckless, criminal behavior.

Just like a misguided few in Congress, namely the Tea Party, Standard & Poors’ reckless downgrade is yet another hostage-taking situation. This time, however, they’re determined to kill the hostage. First of all, S&P should have its license as a credit

More Hostage-taking. Standard & Poor’s downgrade reckless, criminal behavior.

Just like a misguided few in Congress, namely the Tea Party, Standard & Poors’ reckless downgrade is yet another hostage-taking situation. This time, however, they’re determined to kill the hostage. First of all, S&P should have its license as a credit

Paul Ryan’s Budget History Worse than Previous Admin’s Spending Woes

Before the budget debate, I never even heard of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). But anytime someone comes up with a “national budget plan” for the rest of us, I figure its time to find out who this person is and

Paul Ryan’s Budget History Worse than Previous Admin’s Spending Woes

Before the budget debate, I never even heard of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). But anytime someone comes up with a “national budget plan” for the rest of us, I figure its time to find out who this person is and

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

GOP Multitasking: Shutdown government, defund anything liberal and bust unions.

Along with union-busting bills, birther bills, and defunding critical agencies, services and programs, there’s a steady march by some Republicans, including potential GOP presidential candidate former Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), to force a government shut-down if they don’t get their

Miracle at the US Capitol

Today, a miracle happened at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers entered their chambers and left their ideologies and party politics at the door. First, lawmakers unanimously agreed to repeal the bill that extended tax cuts for the ultra-rich, cutting $4 trillion

Miracle at the US Capitol

Today, a miracle happened at the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers entered their chambers and left their ideologies and party politics at the door. First, lawmakers unanimously agreed to repeal the bill that extended tax cuts for the ultra-rich, cutting $4 trillion

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

We Can’t Afford to Cave to GOP Extremists on the Budget.

by CREDO Action | Tell Democratic Leadership: Don’t cave to Republican extremists on the budget. It’s breathtaking to think that the Republicans would risk a government shutdown because Democrats won’t unilaterally capitulate to their demands for concessions in some of

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

GOP Seeks to Defund AmeriCorps Leaving 85,000 Workers at Risk

When the House voted down an amendment that would fund a military project that nobody, not even the military, wanted, we all understood. We were encouraged, briefly, to see a spark of bi-partisan effort. Too bad that kind of bi-partisanship

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP State Birther Bills “Waste of Time and Resources”

The GOP has gone local and ten states have raised “birther bills” as state 2011 legislative sessions get underway. For the most part, the bills seek to prevent the President’s and Vice President’s names from appearing on the ballot for

GOP Fed Budget Prop: Cut $100 Billion between Now and Sep 2011. On the Chopping Block, Democrats.

As the GOP releases its budget proposals, their goal is clear, eliminate any program, any federal department or agency, anything that even remotely resembles something that Democrats, especially President Obama, are either supporting or proposing. That’s not governing in a

GOP Fed Budget Prop: Cut $100 Billion between Now and Sep 2011. On the Chopping Block, Democrats.

As the GOP releases its budget proposals, their goal is clear, eliminate any program, any federal department or agency, anything that even remotely resembles something that Democrats, especially President Obama, are either supporting or proposing. That’s not governing in a

GOP Seek to Defund NPR and PBS, Again

On the surface, it may seem hard to understand the GOP’s reasoning in defunding National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS); especially since public broadcasting is more family-oriented than corporate broadcasting networks. You won’t find an episode

GOP Seek to Defund NPR and PBS, Again

On the surface, it may seem hard to understand the GOP’s reasoning in defunding National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS); especially since public broadcasting is more family-oriented than corporate broadcasting networks. You won’t find an episode

Timing and Merits of the Release of FCIC’s Report on the Financial and Economic Crisis

On January 27, 2011, the national commission tasked to review and determine the root causes of our economic crisis released its Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States.

Timing and Merits of the Release of FCIC’s Report on the Financial and Economic Crisis

On January 27, 2011, the national commission tasked to review and determine the root causes of our economic crisis released its Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States.

White House White Board: Austan Goolsbee on Startup America

Capital gains tax set to zero for folks who are starting up a company! Now this is what we need to get America going again. Discovered White House White Board: Austan Goolsbee on Sta… via ProgressOhio Follow my videos on

White House White Board: Austan Goolsbee on Startup America

Capital gains tax set to zero for folks who are starting up a company! Now this is what we need to get America going again. Discovered White House White Board: Austan Goolsbee on Sta… via ProgressOhio Follow my videos on

Sen. Rand Paul Proposes to Cut US Budget Based on US Constitution

Freshman Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is wasting no time in implementing the politics of his colleagues in the GOP but on a grander scale; especially when it comes to supporting the Constitution. On January 25th, Paul introduced the Cut Federal

Sen. Rand Paul Proposes to Cut US Budget Based on US Constitution

Freshman Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is wasting no time in implementing the politics of his colleagues in the GOP but on a grander scale; especially when it comes to supporting the Constitution. On January 25th, Paul introduced the Cut Federal

Eric Cantor Wrong on Social Security. Go Figure.

It’s that kind of morning; grab a cup of coffee and take action. Democracy for America and other organizations are fighting to protect Social Security. Its one thing to review something and improve upon it. It is quite another to

Eric Cantor Wrong on Social Security. Go Figure.

It’s that kind of morning; grab a cup of coffee and take action. Democracy for America and other organizations are fighting to protect Social Security. Its one thing to review something and improve upon it. It is quite another to

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is