Budget Deficit
Moody's and Standard and Poor's Urge U.S. to Tackle Budget Deficit
Fiscal cliff bill not enough
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Why Progressives Support Welfare for the Rich
Democrats' counterintuitive resistance to means-testing Medicare and Social Security
Please read this if you think deficits don't matter and that spending doesn't drive deficits.
Or, Fun Facts About the Fiscal Cliff!
For GOP, Losing Might Be the Only Way To Win
Raising taxes is a terrible idea but will clear the deck of one of the most effective political distractions ever concocted.
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Eliminating Tax Loopholes Won't Make Up for Defense Spending
Getting rid of things like mortgage and charitable deductions wouldn't make a dent
Tax Hike Won't Save US from Fiscal Cliff
Obama's proposed taxes on the rich won't even pay for his own planned spending increases
Americans Not Optimistic Obama Can Reduce Deficit
Majority in Gallup poll doubt he can make a dent
Will Obama Raise Taxes on the Rich Back to Clinton-Era Levels? Don't Bet On It
At a White House press conference today, President Obama reiterated his campaign argument that any deficit reduction plan must include tax hikes on top earners.
American Policy Makers Look to Learn From Europe
Their takeaway: don't cut too quickly and let the central banks offset contraction
CEOs Band Together to Call for Deficit Reduction
Through both spending cuts and tax increases
Kansas Town Closes Cop Shop To Save Money
Nickerson could save a third of its budget and ease pressure on taxpayers
UK Government Announces Welfare Cuts
Also unveiled plans for workers to give uprights in exchange for shares in their employer.
Lockheed Drops Plans for Sequestration Layoff Notices
It would be months before they saw impacts, they believe
Fiscal Mess Awaits Whoever Wins the Presidency
Good luck with that, Mitt and Barry, and good luck to us all
Sarcastic House Bill Would Allow Taxpayers to Donate Extra to Treasury
Your move, Mr. Buffett
Romney Losing Edge over Obama on Economy, Poll Shows
Romney still holds edge on handling deficit
White House to Report on Automatic Spending Cuts Situation
What's the possibility of sequestration?
US Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion for Fourth Straight Year
Increased by $191 billion in August
Six Federal Courthouses to Close in the South
Congress hasn't given them enough money to stay open
