Americans Not Optimistic Obama Can Reduce Deficit
Majority in Gallup poll doubt he can make a dent
Budget Deficit
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
2016: Obama's America
Dinesh D'Souza makes a powerful but ultimately unpersuasive case against the president.
42 Straight Months of Stupidly Optimistic Official Predictions About Economic Recovery
Once-a-month quotes from the Obama administration and the media about how the economy will be booming any minute now.
