Oil in the Gulf Isn’t the Only Threat That Needs to Be Capped
Lawmakers have railed against the inability to stop the leaking of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, yet they are having no better success in staunching
Taxes
‘Line’ Items: Pitching, Polls, and the New Charity of Choice
Making the Pitch – With much of Washington eagerly anticipating the debut of Stephen Strasburg on the mound tomorrow, the re
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
We at CRFB believe in the Wizard of Oz theory of deficit reduction.
House Passes Extensions, But Senate Will Wait Until After Recess
The House today passed a one-year extension of various tax breaks as well as expanded unemployment benefits until November on a 215-204 vote.
Up-Hill Drive for Spending Bills, But No Gas in the Tank for Paying for Them
Two massive spending bills that congressional leaders wanted to dispose of before hitting the road for Memorial Day have hit potholes as lawmakers
Spending Cuts Make Good Offsets Too
The extenders bill the House is considering would cost $190 billion between 2010-2020. Only $56 billion of that would be offset.
Estimates of the Wyden-Gregg Tax Reform Bill
A few months back, we discussed a comprehensive proposal by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR)&nb
Papa's Got A Brand New Bill
Over the past few weeks, passage of an "extenders" bill has become the top priority of Congress.
‘Line’ Items: Deeming, Dreaming, Votes and Quotes
Little Resolve for Budget Resolution – Leaders in the House have yet to make a final decision on moving forward with a FY201