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- President Obama Piles on Another Trillion Dollars of DebtFor the fourth year in a row President Obama will run a one Trillion dollar budget deficit according to the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also predicts continued high unemployment and slow economic growth.
- The Monumental Global Economic Fraud Called Government Budget Deficit and National Debt (Part II)Sovereign Power belongs to "We the People" and not to the White House, Congress, Judiciary, Lobbyists or even Corporations. It is time We the People take back our lives, economy and country from the Budget Deficit Hawks.
- The Monumental Global Economic Fraud Called Government Budget Deficit and National Debt (Part I)Who invented Government Budget Deficit? Why is Government Budget Deficit the gauge for the Economic Health of a Nation? Is the Government the Nation? if the Government is not the Nation, why is the Government Budget Deficit the Nation's Budget Deficit?
- The Future of Democracy is at Stake in America in the Name of Addressing Budget DeficitsOver the last three decades America has become less democratic and more oligarchic largely because of the decline of unions in the private sector.
- Governor Perry of Texas Faces a Surprise Budget DeficitDuring the recent recession, the economy of Texas has been relatively strong. But, although Governor Perry and others have hailed Texans' economic success, the state is headed for a huge budget deficit in coming years.
- Seven Ways to Reduce the Federal Budget DeficitThe foundation of a healthy capitalist economy is an efficient system with minimal waste. These seven ideas would increase efficiency, and reduce waste.
California Budget Deficit and Los Angeles Politics Reveal Cover-Ups and Wasteful SpendingThe California budget deficit forces the early release of prisoners. Concurrently, the California Air Resources Board and various players in Los Angeles politics hide fraud, corruption and pay $1 million for calligraphy. Calligraphy?- Latest Budget Deficit InfoFacts showing the deficit is expeted to grow by 9 trillion and a possible solution.
- Deficit SpendingThe issue: Should the government spend large amounts of money to stimulate the struggling economy, even if it means incurring large budget deficits? Or is it more important to reduce the current deficit and balance the federal budget?
- The 1.2 Trillion Dollar Budget DeficitPresident-elect Obama's Economic Recovery Plan may have the opposite effect than he intends. Is this guy trying to cause another Great Depression?
- Barack Obama, Dick Cheney: Do Budget Deficits Matter?Dick Cheney once said that in the minds of the American voters, "Deficits don't matter." This also seems to be Barack Obama's approach.
- The Current Status of the U.S. Budget DeficitIt has been the economic policy of the United States government to operate at an (at times) severe budget deficit.
- Pres. Bush Calls Fourth Largest Budget Deficit in US History "Progress"Pres. Bush pulls another Mission Accomplished, this time with your money.
- FACT BOX: Milestones in the U.S. Budget DeficitThe Congressional Budget Office projects a reduced deficit for the current fiscal year. Here is a list of significant milestones in federal budget history.
- Will California Vote to Cure Its Budget Deficit with Tax Hikes?Governor Jerry Brown is working on ballot measures that will put unpopular tax hike legislation on the Nov. 2012 ballot. While it is unclear if voters can be swayed to surrender more of their hard-earned cash, the ongoing budget deficit is sobering.
- President Obama in His Effort to Address the Problem of Budget Deficit is Targeting Cuts in Defense ExpensesPresident Obama in his effort to address the problem of budget deficit of $1.4 trillion is targeting cuts in defense expenses.
- Politics as Usual on the Budget DeficitThe debate on the deficit is confusing and our political leaders are only making the issue harder to understand. With a focus only on cutting and no discussion of the effects of cuts, we may be heading for a worse recession and harming our future.
- Actual Plans to Get Rid of the Budget Deficit and National DebtLet's look at some moves we could make to rein in the debt and the deficit.
Are Spending Cuts Really the Saving Grace to Reduce Budget Deficits? Part IIFor all its advantages, nuclear power has one ominous downside
Are Spending Cuts Really the Saving Grace to Reduce Budget Deficits? Part IHow skewered is the information that leads voters to think the GOP has a plan to balance state and federal budgets?
February Monthly Deficit Hits All Time Record of $223 Billion DollarsAt this rate of more than $200 Billion per month, we could run a $2.5 Trillion dollar deficit for the entire year of 2011.- States Facing Budget DeficitsMany states are facing budget deficits due to the bad economy. Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana have become the states that are making headlines for their budget battles. The state of New Jersey has addressed its budget issues in unique ways.
California's New Governor Faces Crisis LandscapeNew government in California means new hope for fixing the state's problems. With unemployment at 12.4 percent, more foreclosures looming and education in a state of crisis, what can Gov. Jerry Brown do to fix California?- Texas Expects Budget Deficit of $27 BillionIn the 2012-13 fiscal period, though, it appears that the Texas state budget will be significantly larger than collected taxes, resulting in a $27 billion budget deficit.
- Flint's Budget Deficit Less Than ExpectedThe Flint City Council was expected this week to hear the results of the city's financial audit for last year, which will determine the city budget and planning for 2011.
Rachel Maddow: GOP Plans Will Increase Budget DeficitA closer look at the Republican proposals reveal the opposite of what they campaigned on. If the GOP has their way the budget deficit will get worse.
How's Your Harvest?Like the breaking of a great dam, there appears to be a deluge of an ever-growing ignorance regarding morality which is bringing a famine to our land.
Democrats to Pay a High Price for Passing What Could Be the Worst Bill EverDemocrats poised to lose seats in upcoming election for passing what some call the worst bill ever and others the next step in the Obama Administrations socialism scheme for America
Top Ten Ways California May Try to Reduce Their Budget DeficitThe state of California has come up with some novel ways to slash their state budget in the face of mounting deficits. Ten of them are listed below.
U.S. Budget Deficit Will Mean Hard Budgetary Decisions in Coming YearsThe economic recovery following the current recession could be much slower than many have expected.- Is Cutting Spending Truly the Best Way for States to Solve Budget Deficits?Private companies, which require profit for the continuation of operations, focus on the largest areas of spending before dealing with minor issues.
- Obama Banking on Budget Deficit ReductionPresident Barack Obama has proposed a budget that might help to tackle the federal budget deficit. But it remains to be seen it works out.
- How the United States is Viewed by the International CommunityIn order to begin this investigation, it is first helpful to consider what has been written about U.S. hegemony and its impact on the development of the global community.
- Duluth, Minnesota: With $6 Million Budget Deficit, How Does City Spend Its Money?Duluth has no money, or at least not enough money to go around. Mayor Don Ness is slashing programs and laying off people. Like so many cities across the country, Duluth is operating on shaky financial ground.
- Just Wondering..Questions. I've got lots of questions.
- Election Promises from Your Next PresidentPoem about a Presidential candidate's grandiose promises to the public.
- Michigan Budget Deficit Solution: iPods for Every Student to Be Used as a Learning ToolMichigan state House Democrats proposed free iPods for every kid.
