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What’s Really Novel About the Fiscal Standoff is the Refusal to Pass a Budget
The so-called debt limit crisis is, in actuality, a budget process crisis. The Senate’s refusal to pass a budget resolution since 2009 has deprived Congress of the normal conventions used to establish...
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Understanding the Ryan and Murray Budgets
Last week House Republicans, under the leadership of Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, unveiled their draft budget for the coming fiscal year. Senate Budget Committee Democrats also released their...
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The Rationale for the 'Flimflam' Offensive Against Chairman Ryan
There is nothing more frustrating to progressive commentators than seeing Chairman Paul Ryan’s 2014 Budget Proposal afforded the respect it is due by nonpartisan observers. That’s why New York Times...
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With Immigration, Congress Shouldn't Set Wages
When Congress returns from recess on September 9, sensible immigration reform should be a priority. The House Judiciary Committee has voted out bills to make it easier for foreign skilled workers and...
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The Obamacare Defeatists
A long time ago (2011) in a galaxy far, far away (Washington, D.C.), South Carolina senator Jim DeMint voted for a continuing resolution that would fund the government, including Obamacare. Today,...
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Myths of the Obamacare Shutdown Soap Opera
There are a number of misperceptions of the internecine dispute taking place among conservatives, and within the Republican Party, around the effort by some to use the continuing resolution and the...
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Senate Confirmation of the Fed Chair
Interest in the Fed Chair’s succession is now on par with that of the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. A public and Congress, capable of consideration of constitutional questions with regard to...
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A Strategy to End the Shutdown and Obamacare
Here's a strategy to restart the government: continuing resolutions by department, leaving out those departments that are overseeing Obamacare.A continuing resolution leaves the government operating at...
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Beware the Pivot to a 'Grand Bargain'
It would appear that one of Washington’s tried-and-true political maneuvers — the “pivot” — is now actively underway in the unfolding budget drama. For those who may not be familiar with the pivot,...
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To Boost the Economy, Let the Unemployment Bill Die
The House of Representatives has the opportunity to stall the economic recovery by following the Senate and passing an extension of unemployment insurance benefits. Or, the House could help the economy...
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The January 4th recess appointment of Richard Cordray as the director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau prompted a substantial controversy because the Senate was not actually in recess. Given...
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Difficult Tax Scenarios Add to US Recession Risk
Click here for a printer-friendly version of this article.This piece was originally written for Encima Global.With the market-favorable Fed announcement and German court ruling, we’re at the end of the...
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Here’s the New Congress’ Most Important Task
Teaser: The failure of Congress to execute its legal responsibility — to pass a budget — in favor of scoring political points is emblematic of legislators’ inability to reform antiquated policies.This...
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Republicans Want a Better Life for You
Teaser: With the publication of the House and Senate budget resolutions this week, the contrast between Republicans and Democrats could not be more stark.Democrats want to take care of you. Republicans...
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Uncle Sam’s Assault on the Suburbs
Teaser: This week the House of Representatives passed Rep. Paul Gosar’s (AZ-04) amendment to the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Departments’ appropriations bill. Its passage...
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