If you’ve been paying attention to the debate over the deficit in Washington you’re probably sick of the banter and confused as to what is really going on and what a solution to our deficit should look like. Over the past year we’ve seen a flood of deficit reduction plans and playground
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The federal budget is a hot topic these days in Washington. Both parties are using it as a platform for political posturing for the upcoming 2012 elections. From the media coverage our debt has been getting it would seem that the debate is moving along and we’re getting closer to some sort
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Having trouble understanding the federal budget? Do you shutdown when you hear politicians talking about ways to cut the deficit? Is it hard to understand cutting the budget when you don’t really know how the government spends your money? Here is a quick overview of the budget and key term
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Generationship – Reducing our debt and deficits in a manner the equitable across generations by having a dialogue between generations about the trade-offs and sacrifices that will need to be made. Our country is confronting huge spending challenges. Not only is the national debt over $14.
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Right now the deficit debate in Washington is hotter than ever. If you’re like most Americans you’re already turned off by the partisan politics that have come along with it. So out of habit you’ll tune out what is being said and hope it goes away. After all Baseball starts in April and
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The Deficit Minded Young American 5 Points Young Americans Should Consider When Voting Does the person I’m voting for have a plan? Most members of Congress and candidates talk a lot about the need to reduce our deficit and control the national debt, but few have a realistic plan. Before
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Co-Founder of WeCantPayThatTab.org Ryan Schoenike speaks to the president's Fiscal Commission about the lack of youth representation on the commission and the need for congressional leaders to engage young Americans and get out and explain the national debt problem to Americans.
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Senator Tom Coburn discuss what you need to start doing about the debt, what a trillion actually is, a lower standard of living, and career politicians. Got a question for Senator Coburn on the national debt? Make a comment and we'll get it answered.
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Senator Tom Coburn discusses the impact of the debt on Americans and why we should all be concerned. Whether you're conservative or liberal the increasing debt of the federal government is going to affect what you want to do in life or those you might want to help.
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Think the government has to pass a budget every year? Think again, as per usual congress has found a way around this too. When both houses of congress fail to reach an agreement on a budget, called a budget resolution, they turn to an unofficial process called deeming. According to the Con
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