Time for the Administration to Act on Libya
Washington may have limited leverage, but it can still mobilize a broad international coalition against Muammar Gaddafi.
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CBO Reports on Stimulus’ Effectiveness
The Congressional Budget Office reports on the costs of the stimulus package and its effect on employment.
Wisconsin’s Budget Woes Are Very Real
Opinion makers on the left have alleged that there is no need for dramatic fiscal consolidation in Wisconsin. Really?
The Demonization of Paul Ryan
House budget committee chairman Paul Ryan is not deterred by Democratic attempts to portray him as an extremist.
Democrats, Republicans Brace for Budget Battle
While Republicans call for deep spending cuts, Democrats are worried that their brinkmanship could lead to a government shutdown.
Wisconsin Governor Defies Union Protests
While state workers take to the streets in Wisconsin, Republican governor Scott Walker remains defiant.
Israeli Settlement Activity Illegitimate: Clinton
Yet the United States veto a resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction.
Obama: Budget Cutters “Impatient”
The president wants more time to balance the budget, but even The New York Times doesn’t believe his promises anymore.
Donald Rumsfeld’s Reincarnation
Four years after resigning, the former defense secretary speaks out to defend his record. Daniel DePetris reflects on his memoir.
Republicans Seek to Block Net Neutrality
In an effort to fight “net neutrality,” Republicans blocked the FCC from using public funds to enforce the rules.
House Speaker Declares President’s Budget Dead
John Boehner is “disappointed” about the president’s budget and can’t imagine his house voting for it.
What Democrats Like Government to Do
According to Howard Dean, “what governments do, is redistribute income.” Is that what government should do though?
Class Politics According to The Huffington Post
The newspaper favors taking money from the rich in order boost growth in order to take more money from them.
Obama Proposes $100 Billion in Yearly Cuts
The president would achieve $1.1 trillion in deficit reduction while investing in clean energy and infrastructure.
Paul Krugman’s Big Government Fantasies
The majority of Americans can perfectly well do without the government managing their lives.