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Archive for October, 2013

Off the Cuff: Kicking the Can Down the Road

Sixteen days after a partial federal government shutdown and just hours before the expiring federal debt limit, Senate leaders announced a new legislative deal today to end the budget crisis in Washington, calling it “historic.” But, all it is is just another effort – far too common in Washington these days – to kick the can […]

October 16, 2013 in Federal Budget and Debt Limit and Obama Care
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John Boehner is Dead Wrong, But Obama Must Lead

Nine days and counting and the federal government’s doors are still closed. Social services and federal benefits and food and safety protections programs for American citizens, just to name a few, are stalled. Markets are starting to react and citizens are growing weary of the constant quagmire in our dysfunctional Washington. John Boehner is on […]

October 9, 2013 in Federal Budget and Debt Limit and Obama Care
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