by Jane Richey | Feb 10, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility
The president of the American Federation of Government Employees says a one-percent increase is “absolutely unconscionable.” The head of the largest federal employee union said Saturday that President Obama’s proposal to increase pay for federal...
by Jane Richey | Feb 6, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Obama lately has acted as though most of the work has already been done to get the debt problem under control. At a recent press conference, he claimed that he’s already cut long-term deficits by $2.5 trillion and that “closing some additional loopholes...
by Jane Richey | Jan 31, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility
The nation’s long-term fiscal outlook hasn’t significantly improved following the recent agreement between Congress and the White House over tax and spending issues, according to a new analysis. The “fiscal cliff” deal, combined with the...
by Jane Richey | Jan 22, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Congressman Tom Marino (R-10) frustrated with a $17 trillion national debt and President Barack Obama’s unwillingness to compromise on spending cuts, said his proposal is just one step to help dig out of a deep financial hole. “Someone has to be man enough...
by Jane Richey | Jan 14, 2013 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
In its monthly statement for December, released Friday, the U.S. Treasury says the federal government balanced its budget during the month, bringing in roughly $270 billion in revenues while making roughly $270 billion in expenditures. Yet, the Treasury also says that...
