Budget Process
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Op-Ed: How to Add Teeth to Obama's Plan for a Debt Failsafe
Read moreWashington Post | April 29, 2011 In his recent it’s-time-to-get-serious-on-the-budget speech, President Obama introduced his idea for a debt fail-safe... -
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Senator Reid In Favor of 'Deficit Cap' in Debt Limit Increase
Read moreYesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), proposed adding a "deficit cap" to forthcoming legislation to increase the debt ceiling. While... -
‘Line’ Items: Post Easter Edition
Read moreAfter the Bunny – Easter has come and gone. Chocolate-induced comas are being overcome and many -- though not Congress -- return this week from spring... -
The Case for a Debt Failsafe
Read moreYesterday, CRFB released an analysis of President Obama's new deficit reduction framework meant to save $4 trillion dollars over 12 years. Using CBO's... -
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Giving Taxpayers a Receipt
Read moreJust in time for Tax Day on Monday, the White House website has launched a taxpayer receipt. By entering what one has paid in federal taxes, the new... -
Finally, We Have a Budget for This Year
Read moreThe House and Senate today approved of legislation funding the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year, ratifying the agreement reached... -
‘Line’ Items: Back from the Brink Edition
Read moreDeal on FY 2011 Spending Reached – A government shutdown was averted on Friday by an 11th hour agreement on federal spending for the rest of the... -
Sen. Franken Introduces Measure to Pay for Future Wars
Read moreToday, Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) introduced legislation to require Congress to offset war costs with other tax or spending changes. The bill, the Pay for... -
Scales Tip Among Senate GOP for Balanced Budget Amendment
Read moreToday Senate Republicans unveiled legislation (S.J. Res 10) to adopt a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution that has the support of all... -
‘Line’ Items: Blossoms Edition
Read moreIn Bloom – Spring is officially here, though the weather would have one think otherwise. Frigid temperatures and even a little snow in the Washington...