National Earmarks for Security
September 12, 2008  - It’s no secret that this Congress has had a problem passing appropriations bills on time.  Last year, we resorted to passing a giant omnibus bill at the last minute, and this year we likely will recess until after the election by passing a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the government at i... More

We Will Never Forget
September 11, 2008  - I know most of you will never forget where you were on September 11, 2001. I know I certainly won’t. That day has been permanently ingrained in the minds of Americans.  The attacks still resonate in the hearts and minds of Americans. But when we remember the 7th anniversary of that fateful day,... More

Take a Bite Out of Your Paycheck
September 11, 2008  - Yesterday I blogged about the new CBO numbers on the deficit and the remarkable jump in the deficit figures. If that is extended over the full 2008-2018 period, CBO projects that spending will average 21.1% of GDP. Federal revenues have never exceeded 20.9% of GDP (a level reached in 1944, 2000). Ke... More

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