Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul rejects the Boehner debt ceiling plan as ‘fuzzy Washington math’ and says adding a balanced budget mandate presents an internal conflict with other parts of the bill. Why does he believe the Boehner plan is fundamentally flawed when it comes to spending? What approach does he see as reasonable while leading […]
Archive for July, 2011
Buy, Buy American Pie
Posted in July 29th, 2011
The Capitol Steps take a look at one the factors behind our economic and debt-related headaches with their classic parody “Buy, Buy American Pie”.
Three Martini Lunch 7/29/11
Posted in July 29th, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review applaud those responsible for stopping another terrorist atrocity at Ft. Hood. We’re also disgusted by the latest GDP numbers showing a stalled economy and try to reassure everyone after the Obama White House claims the Republican debt ceiling plan would spoil Christmas.
Why the Boehner Bill is Wrong
Posted in July 28th, 2011
House Speaker John Boehner seems poised to corral the votes needed to send his debt ceiling extension plan to the Senate. But Dean Clancy of Freedomworks says the Boehner plan is a terrible idea. Why does he suggest House Republicans stand on “Cut, Cap, Balance” and why does he say the Boehner plan would almost […]
Only Solution is in 2012
Posted in July 28th, 2011
House Speaker John Boehner appears to be close to rounding up the votes he needs to pass the debt ceiling extension plan that is roiling his own party. Louisiana Rep. John Fleming voted against one of the continuing resolutions during the budget fight earlier this year, so how is he going to vote this evening? […]
Why I’m Voting Yes
Posted in July 28th, 2011
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady offers some insight into the tense standoff in Congress over the debt ceiling debate. How will he vote on Speaker Boehner’s plan? What does he think will happen to the Boehner plan in the Senate? What happens if the Senate rejects it? What is the attitude among members of the House? […]
An Imaginary Number
Posted in July 28th, 2011
As debt ceiling debates continue, Americans are waiting nervously to hear what the next step will be to control the issue. Dept held by the public passed $9 trillion dollars with $4.5 trillion dollars held by government accounts at the end of fiscal year 2010 . But how did we get here? Years of excessive […]
Three Martini Lunch 7/28/11
Posted in July 28th, 2011
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are impressed by Speaker John Boehner’s ability to win over members of his own party to his debt ceiling debate plan, but are disappointed that there is so much disagreement in the first place. They are also surprised by the very public calls by […]
On Board with Boehner
Posted in July 27th, 2011
House Republicans remain divided over Speaker John Boehner’s new plan to cut spending in exchange for a hike in the debt ceiling. Virginia Rep. Scott Rigell explains why he decided to support Boehner’s plan after careful consideration, what he says to conservatives balking at the plan and why the Reid plan is a non-starter for […]
Weasel Words
Posted in July 27th, 2011
Dr. Betsy McCaughey is the former New York Lieutenant Governor and creator of the website defendyourhealthcare.com She has been a vocal contributor to the debt ceiling debate and says it’s time to make the spend-a-holics in Washington cut spending. Dr. McCaughey also points out that any cuts scheduled beyond the current Congress are meaningless. She […]
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