Jul 17 Washington talks could soon yield deal on spending and debt By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The emerging two-year framework would satisfy demands for an outline to guide congressional work on more than $1.3 trillion in agency operating budgets. It would still need to be fleshed out in further negotiations, and puts off battles over political… Continue reading
May 09 Sanders’ economic plan piles $18T on federal debt By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders' tax and spending proposals would provide new levels of health and education benefits for American families, but they'd also blow an $18-trillion hole in federal deficits, piling on so much debt they would damage the economy. Continue reading