Senator Sanders Proposes Revenue Increases to Address the Deficit
Updated: Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), formerly of the President's Fiscal Commission, h
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A Tale of Two Spending Bills
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times? Let's just go with the worst of times.
Congressional Hearing on Fiscal Commission Plan and Launch Event of the Moment of Truth Project
Two important events are lined up for today.
‘Line’ Items: Stopgaps, Limits, Higher Powers and the Moment of Truth
Lots of Stopgaps, Little in Closing the Fiscal Gap – Washington averted a government shutdown last week by
Lawmakers Avert Government Shut-Down, But Challenges Still Remain
In a vote of 91 to 9, the Senate has passed the Ho
Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Tax Reform
Today, the Senate Finance Committee had its first in a series of hearings for the coming year about reforming our tax code. Senate...
Short-Term CR Looking More Likely
UPDATE 3/1: House passes two-week CR by vote of 335-91.
‘Line’ Items: Presidents Day Edition
Day of Leaders – Today we celebrate great American leaders with mattress sales and a day off (for some) from work.
Going to China, Before China Comes to Us
In a thoughtful Washington Post
‘Line’ Items: Valentine’s/Budget Day Edition
Share the Love – Today’s the big day: messages will be sent, some will be showered with love, and others will feel left out.