Tag Archives: Budget

“Do you think we’re stupid?”

Posted on 15 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

According to CBS News, President Obama spoke very candidly last night at a closed-door fundraiser at home in Chicago, where no cameras were allowed. The President spoke over a microphone that he may have not known was still on and … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Austerity and American Power

Posted on 14 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

Although the campaign-like phrase “this next decade will shape the future of America,” is said too often to retain its impact, I think with regards to the U.S. defense and diplomacy initiatives of the twenty-first century, it is an inherent … Continue reading →

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A Grand Bargain

Posted on 13 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

Good speech. Stronger than usual. Four trillion from the deficit in a decade. Two trillion from spending cuts, one trillion from tax revenue increases, and one trillion in savings on interest payments. Seems credible. The four main points to get … Continue reading →

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Always Be Closing

Posted on 7 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

One important story that is likely to be crowded out by the tenuous shutdown talks is the visit of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to Washington, DC today to meet with Secretary of State Clinton and key Congressional leaders. The visit comes … Continue reading →

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On the Ryan Budget (cont.)

Posted on 6 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

As noted, the Ryan proposal is an attack on Medicare wrapped in a government spending argument. The CBO released their analysis of the report earlier. The Economist also carries a review of the plan. Of note: Medicare beneficiaries would receive … Continue reading →

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Saving Private Ryan

Posted on 6 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

The audacity of the Ryan plan is shocking. The health care portion of the bill essentially aims to transfer wealth from seniors, and children who depend on Medicade, straight to health insurance companies. It is a blatant attempt to begin defunding the … Continue reading →

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