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Debt Ceiling 2013: Why the Republicans Can Still Shut Down the Government
Adam Jutha in Budget 4 months ago
Though the House approved plans to increase the debt ceiling without any spending cuts, work in D.C. is nowhere near done as lawmakers still face a potential government shutdown on March 27.
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Fiscal Cliff 2013: Boehner Should Resign After His Plan B Tax Failure
Frank Hagler in Budget 5 months ago
Speaker Boehner's Plan B was rejected by his caucus. It is time for Speaker Boehner's caucus to reject him.
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Sequestration 2013: Obama-GOP Meeting On Friday Will Be Useless to Avoid Cuts
Chris Miles in Budget 3 months ago
Congressional leaders have been invited to the White House by Obama on Friday to figure out how to avoid the sequester ... but by that time the sequester will have already happened.
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Debt Ceiling 2013: Why Republicans Don't Care if the US Defaults, as Long as They Destroy the Democrats
Michael Cain in Budget 4 months ago
If the GOP believes its job is to destroy the Democratic Party, Republicans should re-read their oath of office or go home.
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Republicans Cave on Bush Tax Cuts in Exchange For Entitlement Reform
Tom McKay in Budget 5 months ago
GOP Senator Bob Corker admits Republicans should agree to end the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans, but only to strengthen their position for another debt ceiling fight.
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Sequestration 2013: Obama Budget Negotiating Skills Leave Much to Be Desired
Logan Nee in Budget 3 months ago
While both sides bear some blame in the sequestration debate, the president is obligated to be the mediator. Here's some of the ways Obama dropped the ball.
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Fiscal Cliff 2013: John Boehner Should Be Fired as Speaker
Siv Cheruvu in Budget 5 months ago
John Boehner's mishandling of Plan B and his lack of control over the Republican party shows that it is time for a new Speaker of the House. Paul Ryan could be his replacement.
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Budget 2013: Political Messaging is Clouding the Substance Of Competing Bills
Robert Lee in Budget 2 months ago
Republicans have a grand opportunity in front of them right now with the 2013 budget. But it's all about how they market their views.
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