Stop The Presses: Budget Cuts Actually Hurt
Think the federal budget can be cut without actually affecting what the government does? As my column from this morning’s Roll Call explains, tell that to all those who have been working on the space shuttle. News Flash: Budget Cuts Have Consequences We interrupt the steady barrage of news and analysis on the latest developments… Read more »
14th Amendment Option: You Can’t Demand Ransom If There’s No Hostage
I have no doubt at this point that much of the talk about a 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution strategy to deal with the debt ceiling impasse is just being used for leverage. After all, we’re still a month away from August 2 — the date the Treasury currently says the finances of the… Read more »
Does McConnell Want The GOP To Win The White House in 2012?
What was Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) doing last week when he announced…proudly…that he would not allow an increase in the debt ceiling without significant cuts in Medicare? At first blush this may not seem like that big of a deal given the continuing demands from the GOP leadership in the House for substantial spending… Read more »
