Posts Tagged: debt ceiling
GOP Leaders Express Willingness to Negotiate on Debt Ceiling
Washington Post - House Republican leaders said Thursday they will offer a temporary increase in the federal debt ceiling in exchange for negotiations with President...
No Progress on Government Shutdown as Debt Ceiling Approaches
McClatchy - President Barack Obama apologized to the American people Tuesday for the bitter fiscal impasse that's shut down parts of the federal government, but...
Why I May Run for President
Adam Smith wrote in The Wealth of Nations that "the first duty of the sovereign, that of protecting the society from the violence and invasion...
Should Jews Support the Debt Bill?
The 'debt ceiling debate,' described by the Wall Street Journal as one of the most 'ferocious fights ever over government spending,' is nearing a close....
All Conservatives Should Support the Boehner Plan
All conservatives, especially those concerned with American national security, should support the Boehner Plan. That plan, as Speaker Boehner himself understands, is far from perfect. But...
House GOP Moves to Vote On Boehner Bill
Fox News - House Republicans are preparing the steps for a vote on a debt ceiling package in advance of a Wednesday vote, after House...
Why the Republicans Should Just Cave
First, a parable. You're cruising along in your car, at just under the speed limit and having the time of your life, and suddenly you realise...
Short Term Compromise in Debt Ceiling Fight
Yahoo News - Congress and the White House could raise the debt limit for a few months while they seek a comprehensive, long-term budget deal,...
